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+ | {{disambig|the original game|the 2021 remaster|[[Total War: Rome Remastered]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Rome Total War Cover.jpg | |cover = Rome Total War Cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Creative Assembly}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Creative Assembly}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Creative Assembly International}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 22, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 22, 2004}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 5, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 5, 2010}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|rome-total-war|92}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|rome-total-war|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time, Turn-based}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Menu-based, Multiple select, Point and select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS, TBS}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Classical, Historical}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Total War}} | ||
|steam appid = 4760 | |steam appid = 4760 | ||
|steam appid side = 4770 | |steam appid side = 4770 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 7980 | ||
+ | |igdb = rome-total-war | ||
+ | |lutris = rome-total-war | ||
|strategywiki = Rome: Total War | |strategywiki = Rome: Total War | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 15182 |
|wikipedia = Rome: Total War | |wikipedia = Rome: Total War | ||
|winehq = 3083 | |winehq = 3083 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://community.creative-assembly.com/total-war/total-war-legacy/forums/47-rome-series Official forums] |
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{{mm}} [http://www.twcenter.net/ Total War Center] - A large fan site for the series with an active modding community | {{mm}} [http://www.twcenter.net/ Total War Center] - A large fan site for the series with an active modding community | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} | Steam | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} | Steam | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/rometwgold/ | key, activation, actlimit, account | Gold Edition. Five machines limit. | | OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/rometwgold/ | key, activation, actlimit, account | Gold Edition. Five machines limit. | | OS X | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id402470122 | MacApp | Gold Edition | | OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110222064305/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Rome--Total-War/|title=Rome: Total War - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4760 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id402470122 | MacApp | Gold Edition. | | OS X | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4760 | Steam | The Complete Collection. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{++}} All | + | {{++}} All retail serial keys activate on [[Steam]].<ref name="Steamworks">[http://forums.totalwar.com/showthread.php/132205 ROME: Total War multiplayer now available on Steam!]</ref> |
+ | {{ii}} Included with every purchase of [[Total War: Rome Remastered]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rome-total-war/file/rome-total-war-demo base game], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rome-total-war-barbarian-invasion/file/rome-total-war-barbarian-invasion-demo Barbarian Invasion]. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| The Barbarian Invasion | Comes bundled with the Rome: Total War - Gold Edition and Rome: Total War - Anthology compilations. | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Alexander | Standalone; comes bundled with the Rome: Total War - Anthology compilation. | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch for the base game is version 1.5 (requires 1.3). Both are available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3494/7/ Patches-Scrolls] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rome-total-war/category/official-patches-132 GameFront]. | |
+ | {{ii}} The latest official patch for Barbarian Invasion is 1.6, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3495/7/ Patches-Scrolls] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rome-total-war-barbarian-invasion/category/official-patches-133 GameFront]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Alexander expansion never received official patches. | ||
{{ii}} The Gold Edition is already patched to the latest version. | {{ii}} The Gold Edition is already patched to the latest version. | ||
− | + | ===Skip intro videos=== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Run the game with the <code>-nm</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | '''Note''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} Disables the background video in the main menu, but strategy mode videos are still enabled. | |
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− | ===Skip intro videos | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Move, delete or rename|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\fmv}}. | |
− | + | # Move, delete or rename {{file|ATVI_Spinning_Logo_640x480.wmv}}, {{file|rome_title.wmv}}. | |
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− | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
− | # | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Rome Total War Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Rome Total War Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rome-total-war | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rome-total-war | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Run the game with <code>-w</code> or <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Run the game with <code>-ne</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|preferences.txt}}. | # Open {{file|preferences.txt}}. | ||
− | # Edit all values named ***_RESOLUTION and ***_MAX_RESOLUTION to the desired resolution | + | # Edit all values named <code>***_RESOLUTION</code> and <code>***_MAX_RESOLUTION</code> to the desired resolution |
− | # Make sure <code>USE_WIDESCREEN:TRUE</code> | + | # Make sure the following value is set: <code>USE_WIDESCREEN:TRUE</code>. |
− | # Save changes | + | # Save changes. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Rome Total War Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Rome Total War Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Rome Total War Camera.png|In-game camera settings.}} | {{Image|Rome Total War Camera.png|In-game camera settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Rome Total War Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Rome Total War Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Main, SFX, Music, Speech | |separate volume notes = Main, SFX, Music, Speech | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040922133415/http://www.soundblaster.com/rome/|title=Rome: Total War - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = EAX 3 via Creative Alchemy | |eax support notes = EAX 3 via Creative Alchemy | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Czech |
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Retail - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=11263 Gold Edition]. Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=6581 1] [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=10587 Alexander] [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=9794 Barbarian Invasion] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Slovak |
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://slovenciny.com/rome-total-war-barbarian-invasion-sk/ The Barbarian Invasion] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation.[https://pan.baidu.com/s/1jl_jNwQGQe4dCnv3JpdbSA?pwd=qbds#list/path=%2F Click here to download.] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = Hot seat | |local play modes = Hot seat | ||
− | |local play notes = Use [ | + | |local play notes = Use [https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?64876-Play-By-Email-Multiplayer-Hot-Seat-Campaign-Release Play By Email Multiplayer/Hot Seat Campaign]. |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = limited |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = [[GameSpy]] is offline; | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service is offline; the Steam version was updated to use Steamworks.<ref name="Steamworks"/> |
|asynchronous = hackable | |asynchronous = hackable | ||
− | |asynchronous notes = Use [ | + | |asynchronous notes = Use [https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?64876-Play-By-Email-Multiplayer-Hot-Seat-Campaign-Release Play By Email Multiplayer/Hot Seat Campaign]. |
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===mss32.dll was not found=== | ===mss32.dll was not found=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} On 64-bit systems, the installer can erroneously set the default directory to {{folder|C:\Program Files}} instead of {{folder|C:\Program Files (x86)}}.{{cn|January 2023}} | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Manually set the appropriate install directory, preferrably a custom one|ref=|fix=}} | ||
===Failed to find Steam=== | ===Failed to find Steam=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Copy Steam.dll|ref={{cn|date=April 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Copy Steam.dll|ref={{cn|date=April 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | Copy | + | Copy {{file|steam.dll}} from {{folder|{{p|steam}}}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Community In-Game|ref={{cn|date=April 2016}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Go to the games library, right-click 'Rome: Total War Gold Edition'. |
# Select 'Properties' and uncheck 'Enable Steam Community In-Game'. | # Select 'Properties' and uncheck 'Enable Steam Community In-Game'. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete ClientRegistry.blob|ref={{cn|date=April 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete {{file|ClientRegistry.blob}}|ref={{cn|date=April 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Exit Steam and go to | + | # Exit Steam and go to {{folder|{{p|steam}}}}. |
− | # Locate the file | + | # Locate the file {{file|ClientRegistry.blob}} and delete it. |
− | # Steam | + | # Relaunch Steam and allow it to update. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run as administrator|ref={{cn|date=April 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game and Steam as administrator|ref={{cn|date=April 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Low FPS=== | ===Low FPS=== | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Disable fullscreen optimizations|Disable fullscreen optimizations]] compatibility setting to the game's EXEs (Windows 10 and newer)|ref=|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
− | |||
− | Apply the [[ | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
− | Run the game in [[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Compatibility mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3.|ref=|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Limit game to 1 or 2 CPU cores|ref=|fix= | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the game's [[Windows#Force CPU affinity|CPU affinity]] to 1 or 2 CPU cores|ref=|fix= | ||
{{ii}} It's possible for this fix to reduce FPS further. | {{ii}} It's possible for this fix to reduce FPS further. | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use a | + | |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a [[Microsoft Windows#DirectDraw is broken|DirectDraw wrapper]]|ref=|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo 2] and extract the archive. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} to the folder where the game's .exe is located. | ||
+ | # Open the {{folder|MS\x86}} folder and copy all files to the folder where the game's .exe is located. | ||
+ | # Launch {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} as administrator in the game's folder. | ||
+ | # In the "General" tab, click the box under "Scaling Mode" and set it to "Stretched, keep Aspect Ratio" | ||
+ | # In the "DirectX" tab, check/enable "Fast video memory access" otherwise the game will suffer from extremely low FPS in higher resolutions. | ||
+ | # Right click anywhere in the dgVoodoo 2 control panel and select "Show all sections of the configuration" which will then reveal 4 new tabs which were previously hidden, then select "GeneralExt" tab, click the box under "Resampling" and set it to "Lanczos-3" | ||
+ | # Click "Apply" then click "Ok" | ||
+ | {{ii}} In the "DirectX" tab, you can optionally increase the VRAM from 256 MB to the value matching your actual GPU's VRAM, although if there will be any performance improvements or not in doing so is unknown for now. You can also uncheck/disable the dgVoodoo 2 watermark in this tab. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0b |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 1.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = PowerPC processors were briefly supported in patch 1.1 of the OS X release (including all retail releases), but was removed again in later digital releases. | |macos app notes = PowerPC processors were briefly supported in patch 1.1 of the OS X release (including all retail releases), but was removed again in later digital releases. | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = Miles Sound System |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | '''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/europa-barbarorum/ Europa Barbarorum]:''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Europa Barbarorum is a total conversion modification. The modification affects all areas of RTW; all vanilla units have been removed, all new models and textures, a new economic system, new traits system, new scripts, and in general new gameplay. No area of RTW is left untouched. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''[https://www.moddb.com/mods/roma-surrectum-ii/ Roma Surrectum]''': | ||
+ | |||
+ | Roma Surrectum 2 is a full conversion mod to Rome Total war 1.5 and the predecessor to the original Roma Surrectum mod featuring unique Roman legions, new factions, units and a stunning high detailed map. Roma Surrectum 2 is developed for Rome Total war, but it will also run on both of its expansions, Barbarian invasion and Alexander. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = 98 SE | |minOS = 98 SE | ||
|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 2.9 GB | |minHD = 2.9 GB | ||
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|minDX = 9.0b | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
|minSM = 1.0 | |minSM = 1.0 | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c 16-bit compatible | ||
|recOS = ME, 2000, XP | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP | ||
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|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 06:37, 8 August 2024
This page is for the original game. For the 2021 remaster, see Total War: Rome Remastered.
Developers | |
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Creative Assembly | |
Creative Assembly International | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Expansions and digital | Sega |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 22, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | February 5, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 92 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera |
Controls | Menu-based, Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS, TBS |
Themes | Classical, Historical |
Series | Total War |
⤏ Go to series page | |
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Medieval: Total War | 2002 |
Rome: Total War | 2004 |
Medieval II: Total War | 2006 |
Empire: Total War | 2009 |
Napoleon: Total War | 2010 |
Total War: Shogun 2 | 2011 |
Total War: Shogun 2 - Fall of the Samurai | 2012 |
Total War Battles: Shogun | 2012 |
Total War: Rome II | 2013 |
Total War: Attila | 2015 |
Total War Battles: Kingdom | 2015 |
Total War: Warhammer (series) | |
Total War: Arena | Cancelled |
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia | 2018 |
Total War: Three Kingdoms | 2019 |
A Total War Saga: Troy | 2020 |
Total War: Rome Remastered | 2021 |
Total War: Pharaoh | 2023 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Rome: Total War is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and free-roaming camera RTS and TBS game in the Total War series.
General information
- Official forums
- Total War Center - A large fan site for the series with an active modding community
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Retail | ||||
Developer website (unavailable) | Gold Edition. Five machines limit. | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [3] | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | Gold Edition. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | The Complete Collection. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- All retail serial keys activate on Steam.[4]
- Included with every purchase of Total War: Rome Remastered.
Demo
- Free demo versions are available from GameFront: base game, Barbarian Invasion.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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The Barbarian Invasion | Comes bundled with the Rome: Total War - Gold Edition and Rome: Total War - Anthology compilations. | |
Alexander | Standalone; comes bundled with the Rome: Total War - Anthology compilation. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch for the base game is version 1.5 (requires 1.3). Both are available from Patches-Scrolls and GameFront.
- The latest official patch for Barbarian Invasion is 1.6, available from Patches-Scrolls and GameFront.
- The Alexander expansion never received official patches.
- The Gold Edition is already patched to the latest version.
Skip intro videos
Method 1: Run the game with the -nm command line argument.[citation needed]
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Note
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Method 2: Move, delete or rename[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\preferences\preferences.txt[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4760/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\saves[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4760/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See below. Stretched UI. | ||
Multi-monitor | Stretched | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Run the game with -w or -window command line arguments |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Run the game with -ne command line arguments |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution in preferences.txt[citation needed] |
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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 |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Main, SFX, Music, Speech | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1[5] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3 via Creative Alchemy | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Retail - Gold Edition. Fan - 1 Alexander Barbarian Invasion | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Retail only. | |||
Russian | ||||
Slovak | Fan - The Barbarian Invasion | |||
Spanish | ||||
Traditional Chinese | Fan translation.Click here to download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Hot seat Use Play By Email Multiplayer/Hot Seat Campaign. |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | The official GameSpy service is offline; the Steam version was updated to use Steamworks.[4] | ||
Asynchronous multiplayer | Use Play By Email Multiplayer/Hot Seat Campaign. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3783, 6500, 6667, 28900, 29900-29901 |
UDP | 6515, 13139, 27750, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
mss32.dll was not found
- On 64-bit systems, the installer can erroneously set the default directory to
C:\Program Files
instead ofC:\Program Files (x86)
.[citation needed]
Manually set the appropriate install directory, preferrably a custom one |
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Failed to find Steam
- This issue is common with the Steam version of the game, with the error window appearing when attempting to launch either Rome: Total War or the expansion Barbarian Invasion.
Copy Steam.dll[citation needed] |
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Copy |
Disable Steam Community In-Game[citation needed] |
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Delete ClientRegistry.blob [citation needed]
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Notes
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Run the game and Steam as administrator[citation needed] |
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Low FPS
Apply the Disable fullscreen optimizations compatibility setting to the game's EXEs (Windows 10 and newer) |
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Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3. |
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Limit the game's CPU affinity to 1 or 2 CPU cores |
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Use a DirectDraw wrapper |
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Use dgVoodoo 2 |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0b | |
Shader Model support | 1.0 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | PowerPC processors were briefly supported in patch 1.1 of the OS X release (including all retail releases), but was removed again in later digital releases. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks |
Modifications
Europa Barbarorum is a total conversion modification. The modification affects all areas of RTW; all vanilla units have been removed, all new models and textures, a new economic system, new traits system, new scripts, and in general new gameplay. No area of RTW is left untouched.
Roma Surrectum 2 is a full conversion mod to Rome Total war 1.5 and the predecessor to the original Roma Surrectum mod featuring unique Roman legions, new factions, units and a stunning high detailed map. Roma Surrectum 2 is developed for Rome Total war, but it will also run on both of its expansions, Barbarian invasion and Alexander.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.9 GB | 3.4 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible Shader model 1.0 support |
128 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c 16-bit compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.11.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.4 GHz | Intel 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | 256 MB of VRAM |
- Support for PowerPC processors was briefly added in a patch before being removed later.
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 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (4760) 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
- ↑ Rome: Total War - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 ROME: Total War multiplayer now available on Steam!
- ↑ Rome: Total War - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023