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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} | ||
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|gogcom id = 1993805983 | |gogcom id = 1993805983 | ||
|hltb = 1343 | |hltb = 1343 | ||
+ | |lutris = brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = 17000 | |mobygames = 17000 | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}\User.ini}} with a text editor. |
# Set <code>MouseSmoothingMode</code> to <code>0</code>. | # Set <code>MouseSmoothingMode</code> to <code>0</code>. | ||
# Set <code>bEnableEAX</code> to <code>true</code>. | # Set <code>bEnableEAX</code> to <code>true</code>. | ||
− | # Edit {{file|bia.ini}} | + | # Edit {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}\bia.ini}}. |
# Set <code>DesiredRefreshRate</code> to the refresh rate of your monitor. | # Set <code>DesiredRefreshRate</code> to the refresh rate of your monitor. | ||
− | # Set <code>UseDefaultDriver</code> to <code>false</code> (this tells the | + | # Set <code>UseDefaultDriver</code> to <code>false</code> (this tells the audio engine to load {{file|OpenAL32.dll}} from {{folder|{{p|windir}}\System32\}}, which will result in a native OpenAL being used).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702030043/http://connect.creativelabs.com/alchemy/Lists/Games/AllItems.aspx|title=web.archive.org|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
− | # Set | + | # Set (in {{file|{{p|game}}\System\bia.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3 and as administrator. Then, set its [[Core affinity|core affinity]] to one CPU core. |
}} | }} | ||
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|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = {{key|Alt|Enter}} | + | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = SGSSAA is available with 0x00401045 flag in Nvidia | + | |antialiasing notes = SGSSAA is available with 0x00401045 flag in Nvidia Inspector. |
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit User.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/brothers-arms-road-hill-30|title=WSGF article|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit User.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/brothers-arms-road-hill-30|title=WSGF article|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}\User.ini}}. |
− | |||
# Define FoV in following lines: | # Define FoV in following lines: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{--}} Game could start to randomly reset those values. If so, edit those values in {{file|{{p|game}}\ | + | {{--}} Game could start to randomly reset those values. If so, edit those values in {{file|{{p|game}}\System\DefUser.ini}} as well. |
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Official translation for Steam and Uplay version [https://mega.nz/file/pa4AyTrL#Iuasn6I7NYMi1HCKOFD2ThjYWDGcnoROxPeArE4j1yo here], also a fan translation is [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/259/brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30 available] | + | |notes = Official translation for Steam and Uplay version [https://mega.nz/file/pa4AyTrL#Iuasn6I7NYMi1HCKOFD2ThjYWDGcnoROxPeArE4j1yo here], also a fan translation is [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/259/brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30 available]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Only in retail version. Patch for digital release [https://www.playground.ru/brothers_in_arms_road_to_hill_30/file/brothers_in_arms_road_to_hill_30_rusifikator-1050395 here] | + | |notes = Only in retail version. Patch for digital release [https://www.playground.ru/brothers_in_arms_road_to_hill_30/file/brothers_in_arms_road_to_hill_30_rusifikator-1050395 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail release only. For digital releases use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2694-brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30-polish-translation this] | + | |notes = Retail release only. For digital releases use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2694-brothers-in-arms-road-to-hill-30-polish-translation this]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Crash with garbled screen when changing resolution=== | ===Crash with garbled screen when changing resolution=== | ||
− | Windows 10 (and possibly other versions) may also give the error "Application bia.exe blocked access to graphics hardware". This crash seems to be related to the intro videos. | + | {{ii}} Windows 10 (and possibly other versions) may also give the error "Application bia.exe blocked access to graphics hardware". This crash seems to be related to the intro videos. |
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | + | <ol> | |
− | + | <li>Open {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\{{p|uid}}\bia.ini}}.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Edit the following to desired resolution (they should all have the same resolution, e.g. X=1920, Y=1080):</li> | |
− | + | <pre> | |
− | + | WindowedViewportX= | |
− | + | WindowedViewportY= | |
− | + | FullscreenViewportX= | |
− | + | FullscreenViewportY= | |
− | + | MenuViewportX= | |
− | + | MenuViewportY= | |
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | <li>Follow the [[#Skip intro videos|Skip intro videos]] steps.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Bink | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = |
Latest revision as of 14:54, 22 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Gearbox Software | |
Publishers | |
Windows | Ubisoft |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 15, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
IGDB | 92 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | World War II |
Series | Brothers in Arms |
Brothers in Arms | |
---|---|
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 | 2005 |
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood | 2005 |
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway | 2008 |
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Brothers in Arms series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Retail | Only in Hungary. | |||
Retail | Double Time. Bundled with Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood. | |||
Amazon.com | Double Time. Bundled with Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Not available in Germany | |||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- The Brothers in Arms Collection (released in Europe) is DRM-free and all 3 games have the latest patches integrated.[3]
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.11 is the latest version.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Fix for texture flickering, physics issues, EAX, mouse
Running this game without having made any modifications leads to flickering textures and major physics problems.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15190/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Gearbox Software\Brothers In Arms\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15190/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [5] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | SGSSAA is available with 0x00401045 flag in Nvidia Inspector. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Edit User.ini[6] |
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DesiredFOV=63.000000 DefaultFOV=63.000000 Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software or OpenAL. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3.0, EAX 4.0. | |
Royalty free audio |
-
DefOpenAL32.dll
works as a DirectSound3D driver which can be used with DSOAL to restore EAX.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Official translation for Steam and Uplay version here, also a fan translation is available. | |||
Italian | ||||
Russian | Only in retail version. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Polish | Retail release only. For digital releases use this. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 40000-43000 |
UDP | 44000, 45000, 45001 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Crash with garbled screen when changing resolution
- Windows 10 (and possibly other versions) may also give the error "Application bia.exe blocked access to graphics hardware". This crash seems to be related to the intro videos.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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WindowedViewportX= WindowedViewportY= FullscreenViewportX= FullscreenViewportY= MenuViewportX= MenuViewportY= |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Modifications
- Rendroc's WarZone - a list of improvements ranging from a command mode similar to Hell's Highway and more effective AI to massive single player bot matches.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | 10.6.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.4 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (15190) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Amazon.com - Brothers in Arms Collection - last accessed on 2020-11-13
- ↑ web.archive.org - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-04
- ↑ WSGF article - last accessed on May 2023