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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = AmericanConquest-Cover.jpg |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | |publisher | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|GSC Game World}} |
− | | | + | |publishers = |
− | |release dates | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|cdv Software Entertainment}} |
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|DMCR 2}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2002}} | ||
+ | |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 | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | American Conquest }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 115210 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207662803 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207659004 | ||
+ | |hltb = 429 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = American Conquest | ||
+ | |mobygames = 8155 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = American Conquest | ||
+ | |winehq = 2857 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}}[[American Conquest: Fight Back]] | + | {{ii}} [[American Conquest: Fight Back]] is needed to use mods. |
− | + | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207662803|american_conquest|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/115210/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
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{{mm}} [http://cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/forum/37 Cossacks World forum] - For American Conquest | {{mm}} [http://cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/forum/37 Cossacks World forum] - For American Conquest | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|Safedisc|v2}}, key for online-play. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | american_conquest | DRM-free | Includes [[American Conquest: Fight Back]]. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 115210 | Steam | Slightly updated for modern systems. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | ===Demo versions=== |
− | == | + | {{ii}} [https://www.gamewatcher.com/downloads/american-conquest-download/american-conquest-demo Singleplayer] and [https://www.gamewatcher.com/downloads/american-conquest-download/war-of-independence-multiplayer-demo multiplayer] demo are both available. |
− | === | + | |
− | {{ii}} | + | ==Essential improvements== |
− | + | ===Patches=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is 1.46, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/324/7/ Patches-Scrolls]. | |
− | |||
− | ===Skip intro | + | ===Skip intro videos=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the installation folder. |
− | # | + | # Move, delete or rename {{file|cdv.avi}}. |
− | # | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | === | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|American-Conquest-settings.png|General settings}} | |
− | | | + | {{Video |
− | | | + | |wsgf link = |
− | | | + | |widescreen wsgf award = |
− | | | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = |
− | | | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = |
− | | | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
− | | | + | |widescreen resolution notes= |
− | | | + | |multimonitor = unknown |
− | | | + | |multimonitor notes = |
− | | | + | |ultrawidescreen = unknown |
− | | | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd = unknown |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd notes = |
+ | |fov = n/a | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = false | ||
+ | |windowed notes = | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = false | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Input | |
− | + | |key remap = false | |
− | | | + | |key remap notes = |
− | | | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | | | + | |acceleration option notes = |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
− | | | + | |mouse menu = true |
− | | | + | |mouse menu notes = |
− | | | + | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown |
− | | | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = |
− | | | + | |controller support = false |
− | | | + | |controller support notes = |
− | | | + | |full controller = unknown |
− | | | + | |full controller notes = |
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{ | + | {{Audio |
− | | | + | |separate volume = true |
− | | | + | |separate volume notes = |
− | | | + | |surround sound = false |
− | | | + | |surround sound notes = |
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/856-american-conquest-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=268069396 download for digital releases]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 7 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 7 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Retail version not working on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The retail version doesn't work properly on Windows 8 and later.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065555/http://mastersofthefield.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=3218|title=Using American Conquest on Windows8!!! • Mastersofthefield (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>{{CN|reason=What's the faulty OS component?}} Digital versions do not have this problem (see [[#Availability|Availability]]). | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === Game running too fast === | + | ===Game running too fast=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Running too fast|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/american_conquest/what_to_do_when_the_game_runs_too_fast|title=GOG.com Forums - What to do when the game runs too fast|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
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{{ii}} Like [[Cossacks: European Wars|Cossacks]], the other title from GSC Game World, American Conquest features a unique engine timing system. While the games' speed is still dependant on the CPU clock, like many older titles, they offer a flexible speed setting in the options menu to enable the user to tweak the speed to his liking. | {{ii}} Like [[Cossacks: European Wars|Cossacks]], the other title from GSC Game World, American Conquest features a unique engine timing system. While the games' speed is still dependant on the CPU clock, like many older titles, they offer a flexible speed setting in the options menu to enable the user to tweak the speed to his liking. | ||
{{ii}} To make the game more bearable, make sure to: | {{ii}} To make the game more bearable, make sure to: | ||
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:* Decrease the "Game speed" by approximately 10%. | :* Decrease the "Game speed" by approximately 10%. | ||
:* Save the settings and go play the game. | :* Save the settings and go play the game. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the game is still fast, grab [http://cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/forum/38-474-1 ACClock] or [http://boredwookie.net/index.php/blog/cpugrab-net/ CPUGrab].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065614/http://mastersofthefield.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=3139|title=The New and Improved Way to Control Game Speed! • Mastersofthefield (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065559/http://mastersofthefield.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2260|title=Another way to control Game Speed • Mastersofthefield (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> If the game reverts back to fast mode, press {{key|CTRL|D}} in-game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Color issues=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} See [[Glossary:DirectX/DirectDraw troubleshooting|DirectDraw troubleshooting]] for solutions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game doesn't start=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Game doesn't start|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065608/http://mastersofthefield.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1607|title=American Conquest - Solutions if the game doesn't start. • Mastersofthefield (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the game doesn't start: | ||
+ | # First try deleting the Video folder in the installation folder. Start the game. | ||
+ | # If you have one of the 8000 series Nvidia graphics cards, or a similar ATI card, and are running Windows XP, download [http://www.mastersofthefield.com/garnier/ddraw.dll this ddraw.dll] and again, place it in the installation folder. Also be sure you've deleted the Video folder as in step 1. Try starting the game again. | ||
+ | # If you are running Vista or Windows 7, download [http://www.mastersofthefield.com/garnier/dmcr.zip dmcr.zip] and extract the DMCR.exe into the folder. Try starting the game again. If this doesn't work, and you also have the ddraw.dll in the installation folder from step 2, delete ddraw.dll, and try starting the game again. | ||
+ | #* Antivirus software may think this is a virus, but it assuredly is not. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===0% progress in LAN=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=LAN loading time|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} This sometimes happens on Windows XP when with 3 or more players on LAN. Note that this is a workaround for this and not an actual fix. |
− | {{ii}} | + | :* Start your multiplayer game as usual, let all players select their nations, and then click the “Ready” button. Now choose the game settings. |
− | * You will | + | :* You will see it still sits on 0% or starts going up very, very slowly, don't panic, press {{key|ALT|TAB}} to go to desktop, wait a second and then go back in the game and you will see it has progressed, again {{key|ALT|TAB}} out of the game, wait a second and go back into the game, again it will have progressed. |
− | + | :* Keep doing this until it reaches 100%, then click begin game and there you have it! It can take around 4-5 minutes, sometimes you can stay on desktop for a couple of minutes and then go back into game if it hasn't progressed. | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | == System requirements == | + | ===Mouse doesn't work=== |
− | {{System | + | {{Fixbox|description=Mouse doesn't work|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
+ | {{ii}} This kind of issue manifests itself on laptops using Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs, and Nvidia GPUs through Optimus technology. A workaround is possible, though not guaranteed to work. | ||
+ | :* Try fixing this with [https://imageshack.us/a/img4/7223/tutorialcopy.jpg this tutorial] originally intended for Red Alert 2. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===[http://www.cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/Downloads/AC3C_AIPack.zip AI Pack]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} An attempt to improve AI in the game for England, France, Spain, USA, Maya and Iroquois. The main work is on larger city with higher population for a more satisfied battle after a long peacetime. It is only for land battle - the water AI was untouched. | ||
+ | {{ii}} May break AI in multiplayer games. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Other downloads''' | ||
+ | :* [http://cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/Downloads/ACTechDepotMaps.rar Tech Depot Maps] | ||
+ | :* [http://www.cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/Downloads/AC3CScenEditor.rar Scenario Editor] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 7 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 450 MHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
− | |minHD = 3 | + | |minDX = 8.1 |
+ | |minVRAM = 8 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 1.3 GB | ||
+ | |minother = 12x CD-ROM drive | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 2000, ME, XP | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Developers | |
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GSC Game World | |
Publishers | |
cdv Software Entertainment | |
Engines | |
DMCR 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 2002 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | North America |
Series | American Conquest |
American Conquest | |
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American Conquest | 2002 |
American Conquest: Fight Back | 2003 |
American Conquest: Divided Nation | 2006 |
American Conquest is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS game in the American Conquest series.
Key points
- American Conquest: Fight Back is needed to use mods.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Cossacks World forum - For American Conquest
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1], key for online-play. | |||
GOG.com | Includes American Conquest: Fight Back. | |||
Steam | Slightly updated for modern systems. |
Demo versions
- Singleplayer and multiplayer demo are both available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.46, available from Patches-Scrolls.
Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename file[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115210/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115210/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
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 | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only; download for digital releases. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 7 | |||
Online play | 7 |
Issues unresolved
Retail version not working on Windows 8 and later
- The retail version doesn't work properly on Windows 8 and later.[3][citation needed] Digital versions do not have this problem (see Availability).
Issues fixed
Game running too fast
Running too fast[4] |
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Color issues
- See DirectDraw troubleshooting for solutions.
Game doesn't start
Game doesn't start[7] |
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0% progress in LAN
LAN loading time[citation needed] |
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Mouse doesn't work
Mouse doesn't work[citation needed] |
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Other information
AI Pack
- An attempt to improve AI in the game for England, France, Spain, USA, Maya and Iroquois. The main work is on larger city with higher population for a more satisfied battle after a long peacetime. It is only for land battle - the water AI was untouched.
- May break AI in multiplayer games.
Other downloads
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | |
Other | 12x CD-ROM drive |
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 (115210) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
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
- ↑ Using American Conquest on Windows8!!! • Mastersofthefield (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ GOG.com Forums - What to do when the game runs too fast - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The New and Improved Way to Control Game Speed! • Mastersofthefield (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Another way to control Game Speed • Mastersofthefield (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ American Conquest - Solutions if the game doesn't start. • Mastersofthefield (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023