Difference between revisions of "Armies of Exigo"
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{{ii}} Patch 1.4 can be downloaded [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1081-armies-of-exigo-patch/ here]. | {{ii}} Patch 1.4 can be downloaded [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1081-armies-of-exigo-patch/ here]. | ||
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Revision as of 15:17, 21 October 2022
Developers | |
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Black Hole Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
2004-2006 | Electronic Arts |
2007 | City Interactive |
Russia | Noviy Disk |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 30, 2004 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Strategy, RTS, RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc 3 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
Retail | StarForce 3 DRM[Note 2] (Russian version). |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
- Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: singleplayer, multiplayer.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.4 can be downloaded here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Armies of Exigo\Save\Profile1 |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Armies of Exigo\Save |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | [1] | ||
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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Multi-monitor
- Mouse cursor isn't locked on one monitor while using multi-monitor setup, use DMT Cursor .
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 | Sound, music and speech. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All conversation dialogue is subtitled; FMV cutscenes have no subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 12 | Versus |
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Online play | 12 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[7] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 (DX9), and certain important settings Note: DGVoodoo2 v 2.6 may not work with this profile, in case please report to the vorpX forum |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0b |
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) | XP, ME, 2000, 98 SE | XP, ME, 2000, 98 SE |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium processor or AMD Athlon processor equivalent | 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium processor or AMD Athlon processor equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 384 MB (512 MB needed for 3 or more players) | 768 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | 1.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce3 or greater ATI Radeon 8500 or greater 64 MB or more of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce4 or greater ATI Radeon 9600 or greater 128 MB or more of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[3][4][5][6] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
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
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology