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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Warcraft Orcs & Humans (2019) logo transparent.png
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|cover        = Warcraft_Orcs_&_Humans_cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment|Retail}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blizzard Entertainment|Digital}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 28, 2019|wrapper=DOSBox}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 28, 2019|wrapper=DOSBox}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 28, 2019|wrapper=DOSBox}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 28, 2019|wrapper=DOSBox}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Top-down view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Warcraft }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    = 1706049527
 
|gogcom id    = 1706049527
 
|gogcom id side = 1841195376
 
|gogcom id side = 1841195376
 +
|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/19980519112324/http://blizzard.com/war1/war1.htm
 +
|hltb        = 11036
 +
|igdb        = warcraft-orcs-humans
 +
|lutris      = warcraft-orcs-humans
 
|strategywiki = Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
 
|strategywiki = Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
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|mobygames    = warcraft-orcs-humans
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|mobygames    = 371
 
|wikipedia    = Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
 
|wikipedia    = Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
 
|winehq      = 4682
 
|winehq      = 4682
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Warcraft}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} The CD-ROM version is updated to a version that has the DRM removed.
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|introduction      =
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{{++}} The GOG.com version is updated to the latest version, has the DRM removed, and comes bundled with a preconfigured copy of DOSBox.
+
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [https://github.com/Wargus/war1gus War1gus & Stratagus patch] - For playing on modern systems.
 
{{mm}} [http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/ Developer site]
 
{{mm}} [http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/ Developer site]
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{{mm}} [https://wow.gamepedia.com/Warcraft:_Orcs_%26_Humans Wowpedia] - A huge wiki for everything Warcraft universe related.
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1706049527|warcraft_orcs_and_humans}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1706049527|warcraft_orcs_and_humans}}
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Some pre-1.21 versions prompt for words from the manual.<ref>[http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-wringer-breaking-pc-dos-game-copy.html Nerdly Pleasures: The Wringer - Breaking PC DOS Game Copy Protection]</ref> | | DOS, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Some pre-1.21 versions prompt for words from the manual.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-wringer-breaking-pc-dos-game-copy.html|title=Nerdly Pleasures: The Wringer - Breaking PC DOS Game Copy Protection|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | DOS, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | warcraft_orcs_and_humans | DRM-free | [https://www.gog.com/game/warcraft_bundle Warcraft I & II Bundle] is also available. | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Battle.net | warcraft-orcs-and-humans | Battle.net, account | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | warcraft_orcs_and_humans | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|warcraft_bundle|Warcraft I & II Bundle}} is also available. | | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Multiple demo versions are available from [https://www.blizzardarchive.com/pub/index.php?id=war1 BlizzardArchive.com].
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
−
====Warcraft: Orcs & Humans (1994, DOS release)====
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{{++}} The CD-ROM version launched without DRM.
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{{ii}} Released November 23, 1994.
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{{ii}} Certain Mac OS (Classic) release supported CD quality streaming audio.
−
{{ii}} Only supports MIDI audio.
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{{++}} The GOG.com version includes the DOS CD version patched to v1.22h pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]], as well as a DRM-free hybrid disc image with both the 1994 DOS release and the 1996 Mac OS release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/warcraft_orcs_and_humans/something_wrong_with_the_warcraft_soundtrack/post6|title=GOG Warcraft: Orcs and humans Forum Post|date=May 2023}}</ref>
−
{{++}} DRM in early versions can be removed by patching the game to version 1.21 or higher.
 
  
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====Warcraft: Orcs & Humans (1996, Mac OS release)====
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==Monetization==
−
{{ii}} Released Early 1996.
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{{Monetization
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{{ii}} Later versions supported CD quality streaming audio.
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|ad-supported           =
−
 
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|dlc                    =
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====Warcraft: Orcs & Humans (2019, GOG.com release)====
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|expansion pack        =  
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{{ii}} Released March 28, 2019.
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|freeware              =  
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{{ii}} Patched to Warcraft CD version 1.22h on Windows.
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|free-to-play          =  
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{{ii}} Pre-installed and prepackaged with a properly configured DOSBox copy.
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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{{ii}} Includes a DRM-free hybrid disc image with both the 1994 DOS release and the 1996 Mac OS release.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/warcraft_orcs_and_humans/something_wrong_with_the_warcraft_soundtrack/post6 GOG Warcraft: Orcs and humans Forum Post]</ref>
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|sponsored              =  
 +
|subscription          =  
 +
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Image|Warcraft (2019) DOSBox.png|DOSBox options menu.}}
 
 
{{Image|Warcraft Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
 
{{Image|Warcraft Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             = true
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|gog galaxy               = true
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|gog galaxy notes       = When the game is run from GOG Galaxy.
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|gog galaxy notes         = When the game is run from GOG Galaxy.
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               =  
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/warcraft-orcs-humans
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/warcraft-orcs-humans
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
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|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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{{ii}} Screen edge scrolling requires a left click in this title.
 
{{ii}} Screen edge scrolling requires a left click in this title.
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|red book cd audio        = true
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio      = true
 +
|general midi audio notes =
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Warcraft Sound Setup Music Card.png|Sound setup program music card options.
 
Warcraft Sound Setup Music Card.png|Sound setup program music card options.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    = Local retail release.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = [https://www.old-games.ru/game/download/get.php?fileid=29032&modal=1 Fan translation by «Открытый перевод Бюро Old-Games.Ru»]
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = hackable
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|online play          = false
−
|online play players  = 2
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|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    = Via [[DOSBox]] IPX tunneling. <br>
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|online play notes    =  
−
GOG Galaxy version has a quick set up configuration utility to do this.
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Game will not start on Windows 10===
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===Game will not start on Windows 10 despite using DOSBox===
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{{ii}} Attempting to start the game may result in nothing happening, or the DOSBox window appearing blank.
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{{Fixbox|description=Change DOSBox output mode|ref=|fix=
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# Go to the {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} folder.
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{{Fixbox|description=Change DOSBox Output Mode|ref=|fix=
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# Open {{file|dosbox_warcraft.conf}} with a text editor.
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# Go to the {{p|game}} folder.
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# Change <code>output=overlay</code> to <code>output=ddraw</code> and save the file.
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# Open ''dosbox_warcraft.conf'' with a text editor.
 
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# Change ''output=overlay'' to ''output=ddraw'' and save the file.
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
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}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} If the issue still isn't fixed, you may need to change the program compatibility settings.
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===Bypass WarCraft Launcher menu (GOG.com only)===
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{{Fixbox|description=Set Program Compatibility Settings|ref=|fix=
 
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# Go to the {{p|game}} folder.
 
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# {{key|Right Click}} on the ''Launch Warcraft - Orcs & Humans'' shortcut and choose ''Properties''.
 
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# Go to the ''Compatibility'' tab.
 
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# Activate ''Reduced color mode (16-bit)'' and apply the settings.
 
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}}
 
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===Bypass WarCraft Launcher menu===
 
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{{ii}} This applies to the GOG.com release.
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit DOSBox batch command|ref=|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit DOSBox batch command|ref=|fix=
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# Go to the {{p|game}} folder.
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# Go to the {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} folder.
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# Open ''dosbox_warcraft_single.conf'' with a text editor.
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# Open {{file|dosbox_warcraft_single.conf}} with a text editor.
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# Find ''goto launcher'' on or around the 11th line from the top.  
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# Find <code>goto launcher</code> on or around the 11th line from the top.  
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# Change it to ''goto game'' and save the file.
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# Change it to <code>goto game</code> and save the file.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|windows 32-bit exe    =  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = hackable
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|windows 64-bit exe    =  
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|windows exe notes      = 64-bit requires a source port.
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|windows arm app        =
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
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|windows exe notes      =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|mac os x powerpc app  =
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|macos app notes        = 64-bit may require a source port.
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
−
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable
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|macos arm app          =
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|linux executable notes = Requires a source port.
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|macos app notes        =  
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          =
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = unknown
 +
|mac os 68k app        = true
 +
|mac os executable notes= See [[#Source ports|source ports]] for alternate architectures.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Source ports==
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===Source ports===
 
{{Source ports table|content=
 
{{Source ports table|content=
−
{{Source ports table/row| War1gus | url=https://wargus.github.io/war1gus.html | {{ii}} Alternative open-source engine.<br/>{{++}} Aims to improve stability and availability on other platforms such as OS X and Linux.<br/>{{++}} Also works with [[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness|Warcraft II]]. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}}}
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{{Source ports table/row| War1gus | url=https://wargus.github.io/war1gus.html | {{ii}} Alternative open-source engine.<br/>{{++}} Aims to improve stability and availability on other platforms such as OS X and Linux.<br/>{{++}} Also works with [[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness|Warcraft II]].<br/>{{++}} Compatible with the GOG.com version. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}}}
  
 
{{ii}} Information on running this game on Linux can be found on the [https://www.gog.com/forum/warcraft_orcs_and_humans/playit_install_warcraft_orcs_humans_on_linux/post1 GOG.com forums.]
 
{{ii}} Information on running this game on Linux can be found on the [https://www.gog.com/forum/warcraft_orcs_and_humans/playit_install_warcraft_orcs_humans_on_linux/post1 GOG.com forums.]
  
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===Cover Art Gallery===
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===Cover art gallery===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Warcraft Orcs & Humans cover.jpg|Original Warcraft: Orcs & Humans cover art.
 
Warcraft Orcs & Humans cover.jpg|Original Warcraft: Orcs & Humans cover art.
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 21:13, 6 April 2024

Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans cover
Developers
Blizzard Entertainment
Publishers
Retail Interplay Entertainment
Retail re-release Sold Out Software
Digital Blizzard Entertainment
Release dates
DOS November 23, 1994
Mac OS (Classic) 1996
Windows (DOSBox) March 28, 2019
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) March 28, 2019
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Top-down view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Themes Fantasy
Series Warcraft
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Warcraft: Orcs & Humans on HowLongToBeat
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans on IGDB
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Warcraft: Orcs & Humans guide on StrategyWiki
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans on MobyGames
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans on Wikipedia
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Warcraft
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans 1994
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness 1995
Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans Cancelled
Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition 1999
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos 2002
World of Warcraft 2004
Hearthstone 2014
Warcraft III: Reforged 2020

Warcraft: Orcs & Humans is a singleplayer and multiplayer top-down view RTS game in the Warcraft series.

General information

War1gus & Stratagus patch - For playing on modern systems.
Developer site
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Prompts for answers from manual, code wheel, etc.
 Some pre-1.21 versions prompt for words from the manual.[1]
DOS
Mac OS
Battle.net
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Warcraft I & II Bundle is also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Multiple demo versions are available from BlizzardArchive.com.

Version differences

The CD-ROM version launched without DRM.
Certain Mac OS (Classic) release supported CD quality streaming audio.
The GOG.com version includes the DOS CD version patched to v1.22h pre-packaged with DOSBox, as well as a DRM-free hybrid disc image with both the 1994 DOS release and the 1996 Mac OS release.[2]

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patches for the DOS and Mac OS versions are available on Battle.net's support section.

The GOG.com version is already patched to the most up to date version available.

Warcraft Mouse Helper

Warcraft Mouse Helper options.
Warcraft Mouse Helper options.
Enables more modern mouse controls: ordering units with right mouse button, scrolling with mouse wheel, and selecting multiple units without holding down CTRL.
Requires running the game in DOSBox under Windows.
Works with 2019 GOG.com release.

Game data

In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\CONFIG.WAR (sound card settings)
<path-to-game>\PREFS.WAR (in-game options)
Windows <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\SAVE*.SAV
Windows <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
When the game is run from GOG Galaxy.

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 DOSBox allows for stretch full-screen or pillarboxed full-screen.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
60 FPS
120+ FPS

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
Mouse acceleration
Only scroll speed can be changed.
Mouse sensitivity
For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
Controller types
Screen edge scrolling requires a left click in this title.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Most speech during cinematic scenes and briefings is accompanied with matching text.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file.
Royalty free audio
Red Book CD audio
General MIDI audio

  • Sound setup program main screen.

  • Sound setup program digitized sound card options.

  • Sound setup program music card options.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Japanese
Local retail release.
Russian
Fan translation by «Открытый перевод Бюро Old-Games.Ru»

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
2
Online play
For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation.

Issues fixed

Game will not start on Windows 10 despite using DOSBox

Change DOSBox output mode
  1. Go to the <path-to-game> folder.
  2. Open dosbox_warcraft.conf with a text editor.
  3. Change output=overlay to output=ddraw and save the file.

Notes

See DOSBox issues fixed for more information.

Bypass WarCraft Launcher menu (GOG.com only)

Edit DOSBox batch command
  1. Go to the <path-to-game> folder.
  2. Open dosbox_warcraft_single.conf with a text editor.
  3. Find goto launcher on or around the 11th line from the top.
  4. Change it to goto game and save the file.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DOS video modes SVGA
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Mac OS (Classic)
See source ports for alternate architectures.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System

Source ports

Name Description
War1gus
Alternative open-source engine.
Aims to improve stability and availability on other platforms such as OS X and Linux.
Also works with Warcraft II.
Compatible with the GOG.com version.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Information on running this game on Linux can be found on the GOG.com forums.

Cover art gallery

  • Original Warcraft: Orcs & Humans cover art.

  • GOG 2019 release art.

System requirements

DOS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) MS-DOS 3.2 MS-DOS 6.2
Processor (CPU) IBM 386/20 MHz
System memory (RAM) 4 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 MB 95 MB
Video card (GPU) VGA graphics card
Mac OS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 7.1
Processor (CPU) Motorola 68030 PowerPC
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 MB 95 MB
Video card (GPU) 256-colour system
Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) 1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) WDDM 1.0
DirectX 9 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.11
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to <path-to-game>/cloud_saves/ even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in the cloud_saves folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings).

References