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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the original release|the updated version|[[Rise of Nations: Extended Edition]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = riseofnationsbox.jpg | |cover = riseofnationsbox.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Re-releases}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Big Huge Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 20, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 20, 2003}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 2004}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|rise-of-nations|89}} | ||
+ | |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 }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Historical }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Rise of Nations }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20041212091025/http://www.microsoft.com/games/riseofnations/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 7832 | ||
+ | |igdb = rise-of-nations | ||
+ | |lutris = rise-of-nations | ||
+ | |mobygames = 9227 | ||
|strategywiki = Rise of Nations | |strategywiki = Rise of Nations | ||
− | |wikipedia = | + | |wikipedia = Rise_of_Nations |
|winehq = 3017 | |winehq = 3017 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = | |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = After its release, the game received the '''''Thrones & Patriots''''' expansion in April 2004, adding minor mechanics, new Conquer the World scenarios and new civilizations. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game runs stable on modern systems, with the only potential issue being a broken [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vsync]] feature. Patching the expansion pack requires [[#Patches|an unofficial repack]] as updates were distributed exclusively through [[GameSpy]] prior to its shutdown. An as-is [https://steamdb.info/app/33000/ Steam release] was likely planned, but the ''[[Rise of Nations: Extended Edition|Extended Edition]]'' was released instead. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://ron.heavengames.com Rise of Nations Heaven] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} for the base game, {{DRM|SmarteSECURE}} for expansion pack. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{ | + | }} |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and the Thrones & Patriots expansion. The former has patch 4 applied, but the latter is unpatched. Some DVD versions may not have a disc check. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Trial versions=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free trial versions are available from GamePressure: [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=2793 base game], [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=4907 Thrones & Patriots]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes new civilizations, units, government mechanic and Conquer the World mode scenarios. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Rise of Nations patch 4 and Thrones & Patriots patches 1 and 2 were distributed exclusively through GameSpy, which has been shut down. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Rise of Nations patch 3 (02.03.11.0302) is available [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=ronpatch10308.zip here]. Patch 4 (02.04.04.2903) is available [https://archive.org/details/rise-of-nations-updates here], and also comes by default in the Gold Edition. | ||
+ | {{ii}} An archived distribution of the Thrones & Patriots official patch 2 (03.02.12.0800) is [https://www.moddb.com/games/rise-of-nations-thrones-and-patriots/downloads/rise-of-nations-gold-editionthrones-and-patriots-v0302120800-update#downloadsform here]. It includes changes from patch 1 (03.02.07.0701) as well. | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|rise2.ini}}. | # Open {{file|rise2.ini}}. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Rise of Nations\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image| | + | {{Image|Rise of Nations graphics settings.png|Graphics settings}} |
− | {{ii}} Can only change resolution in-game | + | {{ii}} Can only change resolution in-game. |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rise-nations |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = HUD position affects gameplay. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |multimonitor notes = HUD position affects gameplay. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Force through video driver. | |antialiasing notes = Force through video driver. | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = On by default; can be disabled in <code>rise2.ini</code> | |vsync notes = On by default; can be disabled in <code>rise2.ini</code> | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The minimum resolution is 1024x768. The game won't accept any resolution lower than that. | {{ii}} The minimum resolution is 1024x768. The game won't accept any resolution lower than that. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|rise2.ini}}. | # Open {{file|rise2.ini}}. | ||
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# If the in-game drop-down box still does not show your preferred resolution, edit <code>Windowed Width</code> and <code>Windowed Height=</code> lines in the configuration file | # If the in-game drop-down box still does not show your preferred resolution, edit <code>Windowed Width</code> and <code>Windowed Height=</code> lines in the configuration file | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} When the resolution on the X axis is lower than 1280, the game shrinks the size of game world graphics according to the X axis, not unlike | + | {{ii}} When the resolution on the X axis is lower than 1280, the game shrinks the size of game world graphics according to the X axis, not unlike {{term|Vert-}}. |
{{ii}} When the resolution on the X axis is 1280 or higher, the game world graphics no longer change size. The game functions like any "pixel based" games. At maximum zoom, the game graphics now are the same size as their original assets (the TGA files in the "art" folder). | {{ii}} When the resolution on the X axis is 1280 or higher, the game world graphics no longer change size. The game functions like any "pixel based" games. At maximum zoom, the game graphics now are the same size as their original assets (the TGA files in the "art" folder). | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{ii}} The Vsync functionality may be broken on some systems. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Vsync fix|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
+ | # Extract the archive into the main game directory. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Rise of Nations gameplay settings.png|Gameplay settings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Rise of Nations mouse settings.png|Mouse settings}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = limited |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Relates only to map scrolling speed. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|Rise of Nations audio settings.png|Audio settings}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
+ | |separate volume notes = SFX, taunts, music. | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Applicable only in the Conquer the World mode. |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=5930 1] [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=7150 Thrones and Patriots] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Korean |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
− | |online play notes = [[GameSpy]] server browser has been shut down. | + | |online play notes = [[GameSpy]] server browser has been shut down in 2012. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = false | |matchmaking = false | ||
− | |matchmaking notes = | + | |matchmaking notes = [[GameSpy]] server browser has been shut down. |
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
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}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
− | |udp = | + | |udp = 34987 |
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ==="MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer on the disc or [https://web.archive.org/web/20210328145444/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15697 official download]|ref=|fix= | |
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = PowerPC only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/macgaming/comments/5xp7u2/help_me_pleasecant_run_rise_of_nations_gold/|title=Help me please!!cant run rise of nations gold : macgaming|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Windows Media Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98 | + | |minOS = 98 SE |
− | |minCPU = AMD Athlon | + | |minCPU = AMD Athlon 500 MHz |
|minCPU2 = Pentium III | |minCPU2 = Pentium III | ||
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
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|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
− | |recOS = 2000 | + | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP |
− | |recCPU = AMD Duron/Athlon 1. | + | |recCPU = AMD Duron/Athlon 1.0 GHz or better |
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = 1. | + | |recCPU = 1.0 GHz |
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recHD = 1 GB | |recHD = 1 GB |
Latest revision as of 11:48, 7 September 2024
This page is for the original release. For the updated version, see Rise of Nations: Extended Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Big Huge Games | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
Re-releases | Ubisoft |
Engines | |
Big Huge Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 20, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | December 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Historical |
Series | Rise of Nations |
Rise of Nations | |
---|---|
Rise of Nations | 2003 |
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends | 2006 |
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition | 2014 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
Rise of Nations is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS game in the Rise of Nations series.
After its release, the game received the Thrones & Patriots expansion in April 2004, adding minor mechanics, new Conquer the World scenarios and new civilizations.
The game runs stable on modern systems, with the only potential issue being a broken Vsync feature. Patching the expansion pack requires an unofficial repack as updates were distributed exclusively through GameSpy prior to its shutdown. An as-is Steam release was likely planned, but the Extended Edition was released instead.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1] for the base game, SmarteSECURE DRM for expansion pack. |
Version differences
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and the Thrones & Patriots expansion. The former has patch 4 applied, but the latter is unpatched. Some DVD versions may not have a disc check.
Trial versions
- Free trial versions are available from GamePressure: base game, Thrones & Patriots.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new civilizations, units, government mechanic and Conquer the World mode scenarios. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Thrones & Patriots |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Rise of Nations patch 4 and Thrones & Patriots patches 1 and 2 were distributed exclusively through GameSpy, which has been shut down.
- The Rise of Nations patch 3 (02.03.11.0302) is available here. Patch 4 (02.04.04.2903) is available here, and also comes by default in the Gold Edition.
- An archived distribution of the Thrones & Patriots official patch 2 (03.02.12.0800) is here. It includes changes from patch 1 (03.02.07.0701) as well.
Skip intro videos
Intro videos[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Rise of Nations\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
- Can only change resolution in-game.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | HUD position affects gameplay. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Off by default; can be enabled in rise2.ini |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Force through video driver. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Force through video driver. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default; can be disabled in rise2.ini |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
- The minimum resolution is 1024x768. The game won't accept any resolution lower than that.
Widescreen[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
- The Vsync functionality may be broken on some systems.
Vsync fix |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Relates only to map scrolling speed. | |
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 | SFX, taunts, music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Applicable only in the Conquer the World mode. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1 Thrones and Patriots | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus GameSpy server browser has been shut down in 2012. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | GameSpy server browser has been shut down. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 34987 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
"MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup
Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer on the disc or official download |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | PowerPC only.[3] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Windows Media Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 500 MHz Pentium III |
AMD Duron/Athlon 1.0 GHz or better |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.2.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 600 MHz | 1.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 1 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM |
Notes
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
- ↑ Help me please!!cant run rise of nations gold : macgaming - last accessed on May 2023