Difference between revisions of "Knights of Honor"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{removed DRM|SecuROM}} disc check; removed with patch 1.05. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | knights-honor | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | knights-honor | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 25830 | Steam | Version 1.03. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 25830 | Steam | Version 1.03. See [[#Updating Steam version|Updating Steam version]]. | | Windows }} |
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [ | + | *[https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=koh_patch_105_ger_uk_fra.zip Patch 1.05] ([http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/knightsofhonor/patch/11279.html alternative link 1]) ([http://www.moddb.com/games/knights-of-honor/downloads/knights-of-honor-v105-patch alternative link 2]) - Last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues, including higher difficulty on "hard" setting. The changelog can be found [http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/knightsofhonor/patch/11279.html?details=1 here]. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plokite Wolf|date=2022-01-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/25-koh-blank-introszip/ Knights of Honor blank intros]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/25-koh-blank-introszip/ Knights of Honor blank intros]. | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\packs</code>. |
− | # | + | # Delete or move the files <code>intro.pak</code> and <code>logos.pak</code> |
− | # Extract files from koh_blank_intros.zip to <code>packs</code> folder | + | # Extract files from <code>koh_blank_intros.zip</code> to <code>packs</code> folder |
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Updating Steam version=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add missing registry file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=321846032|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Update to the latest official version (1.05)|date=2022-01-11}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Steam release inexplicably has version 1.03 instead of 1.05. The standard patcher can be used, but a missing registry entry needs to be added first. | ||
+ | {{++}} This will disable DRM. | ||
+ | # Use the Registry Editor to open <code>{{p|hklm}}\Software\</code> (32-bit) or <code>{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{p|wow64}}</code> (64-bit). | ||
+ | # Create the <code>Black Sea Studios\Knights of Honor</code> key. | ||
+ | # Create a string value, name it <code>InstallPath</code> and fill it with the full game path. | ||
+ | # Download and install the [[#Patches|1.05 patch]]. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 20:13, 11 January 2022
Developers | |
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Black Sea Studios | |
Publishers | |
Europe | Sunflowers Interactive Entertainment Software |
North America, digital | Paradox Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 2004 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Africa, Europe, Medieval, Middle East |
Series | Knights of Honor |
Knights of Honor | |
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Knights of Honor | 2004 |
Knights of Honor II: Sovereign | 2022 |
Warnings
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check; removed with patch 1.05. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Version 1.03. See Updating Steam version. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.05 (alternative link 1) (alternative link 2) - Last patch for the game. Resolves a number of issues, including higher difficulty on "hard" setting. The changelog can be found here.
Skip intro videos
Replace files[1] |
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Updating Steam version
Add missing registry file[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Black Sea Studios\Knights of Honor |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/25830/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Black Sea Studios\Knights of Honor\save |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/25830/pfx/[Note 1] |
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 Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Widescreen resolution
HD Patch[citation needed] |
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Set resolution[citation needed] |
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Windowed
Set windowed[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
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 | Only 2 sliders: "Music" and "Sound/Voices" | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | Co-op |
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Online play | Co-op GameSpy services have been shut down;[3] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Other information
Opening the map editor
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | XP |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz Intel Pentium III or comparable | 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4 |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.3 GB | 1.3 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | 64 MB of VRAM |
- Minimum resolution is 1024x768.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (25830) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2022-01-11
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Update to the latest official version (1.05) - last accessed on 2022-01-11
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology