Difference between revisions of "Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | | | Mac OS, Windows}} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | warcraft_2_battlenet_edition | DRM-free, key | Enhanced | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | warcraft_2_battlenet_edition | DRM-free, key | Enhanced 2019 release.<br>Includes a key to play online through Battle.net, shown in the game's library entry.<br>{{store link|GOG.com|warcraft_bundle|Warcraft I & II Bundle}} is also available. | | Windows }} |
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The '''GOG.com version''' features two builds: the first one is the '''classic''' version without DRM and with access to the Battle.net server, and the other one is the '''enhanced''' version with GOG's custom DirectX wrapper with additional features, but without Battle.net access. It also comes bundled with [[#IPXWrapper|IPXWrapper]], which both versions can use. | |
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==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The | + | {{ii}} The latest version for the retail release is 2.02. It is available for [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war2/patches/PC/War2Patch_202.exe Windows] and [http://ftp.blizzard.com/pub/war2/patches/Mac/War2BNE%20v2.02b-Mac.hqx Mac OS (Classic)]. |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|separate volume notes = Separated into music and all other game audio. | |separate volume notes = Separated into music and all other game audio. | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = A system with a surround sound setup may not play audio; see [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Uses obsolete IPX protocol; use [[#IPXWrapper|IPXWrapper]]. |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
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|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
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+ | ===[https://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/ IPXWrapper]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Already included in the GOG version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This tool provides a workaround the obsolete IPX protocol used in multiplayer. Extract it to {{p|game}}. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Game crashes on startup or refuses to start=== | ===Game crashes on startup or refuses to start=== | ||
{{ii}} An issue in the code causes the game to trigger Data Execution Prevention protections. | {{ii}} An issue in the code causes the game to trigger Data Execution Prevention protections. | ||
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− | ===No | + | ===No audio in-game=== |
{{ii}} If the operating system is set to use surround sound audio, game audio may not play. | {{ii}} If the operating system is set to use surround sound audio, game audio may not play. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change operating system audio mode to stereo|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change operating system audio mode to stereo|ref=|fix= | ||
− | # Press | + | # Press {{key|Win|R}} to open a Run window, type <code>mmsys.cpl</code> and click ''OK''. |
# Under the ''Playback'' tab, {{key|Left Click}} your default output device, and then {{key|Left Click}} ''Configure''. | # Under the ''Playback'' tab, {{key|Left Click}} your default output device, and then {{key|Left Click}} ''Configure''. | ||
# Choose ''Stereo'' and follow the configuration wizard instructions. | # Choose ''Stereo'' and follow the configuration wizard instructions. | ||
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+ | ===Graphical issues (retail, "classic" version on GOG.com)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change renderer (see [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for solutions)|ref=|fix= | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 2 | |direct3d versions = 2 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = GOG.com enhanced version uses | + | |direct3d notes = GOG.com enhanced version uses a D3D9 wrapper. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
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|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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− | ===GOG.com | + | ===GOG.com digital re-release=== |
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} Users running older versions of Windows 10 Redstone may experience a crash on launch when running the | + | |notes = {{ii}} Users running older versions of Windows 10 Redstone may experience a crash on launch when running the game's executable. Patching your operating system to the newest version (Redstone 5) should correct this issue. |
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{{ii}} The GOG.com release does not support Mac OS nor OS X. | {{ii}} The GOG.com release does not support Mac OS nor OS X. |
Revision as of 12:57, 29 November 2022
This page is for the Battle.net-compatible and GOG.com enhanced releases. For the original release, see Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness.
Developers | |
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Blizzard Entertainment | |
Beyond the Dark Portal | Cyberlore Studios |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 30, 1999 |
Mac OS (Classic) | October 4, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Warcraft |
Warcraft | |
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Warcraft: Orcs & Humans | 1994 |
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness | 1995 |
Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans | Cancelled |
Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition | 1999 |
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos | 2002 |
World of Warcraft | 2004 |
Hearthstone | 2014 |
Warcraft III: Reforged | 2020 |
General information
- Wargus & Stratagus patch - For playing on modern systems (in Wargus patch setup select Warcraft II - it's a hidden option).
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Enhanced 2019 release. Includes a key to play online through Battle.net, shown in the game's library entry. Warcraft I & II Bundle is also available. |
Version differences
- The GOG.com version features two builds: the first one is the classic version without DRM and with access to the Battle.net server, and the other one is the enhanced version with GOG's custom DirectX wrapper with additional features, but without Battle.net access. It also comes bundled with IPXWrapper, which both versions can use.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest version for the retail release is 2.02. It is available for Windows and Mac OS (Classic).
- It is included in both the classic and enhanced GOG.com versions.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft II\ |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | The GOG.com enhanced version has stretch full-screen, pillarboxed full-screen, and pixel-based scaling as options. | ||
Multi-monitor | The GOG.com enhanced version has stretch full-screen with options that allow multi-monitor resolutions. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | The GOG.com enhanced version has stretch full-screen with options that allow ultrawidescreen resolutions. | ||
4K Ultra HD | The GOG.com enhanced version supports 4K resolutions. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use Window Mode for WarCraft 2. The GOG.com enhanced version supports windowed mode. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | The GOG.com enhanced version supports borderless full-screen. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | The GOG.com enhanced version supports up to 16x anisotropic filtering. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | The GOG.com enhanced version supports up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | The GOG.com enhanced version supports v-sync. | ||
60 FPS | The GOG.com enhanced version supports greater than 60 FPS. | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Screen edge map scroll speed can be adjusted. | |
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 | Separated into music and all other game audio. | |
Surround sound | A system with a surround sound setup may not play audio; see Issues fixed. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Russian | Unofficial translation by GSC Game World. Download and information |
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Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Uses obsolete IPX protocol; use IPXWrapper. | ||
Online play | 8 | Via Battle.net Classic |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 6112-6119 |
UDP | 6112-6119 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
IPXWrapper
- Already included in the GOG version.
- This tool provides a workaround the obsolete IPX protocol used in multiplayer. Extract it to <path-to-game>.
Issues fixed
Game crashes on startup or refuses to start
- An issue in the code causes the game to trigger Data Execution Prevention protections.
Fix Data Execution Prevention setting |
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Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) setting is set to Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only or add a DEP Exception for Warcraft II BNE.exe and Warcraft II BNE_dx.exe and reboot the system. |
No audio in-game
- If the operating system is set to use surround sound audio, game audio may not play.
Change operating system audio mode to stereo |
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Graphical issues (retail, "classic" version on GOG.com)
Change renderer (see Rainbow color problems in older games for solutions) |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 2 | GOG.com enhanced version uses a D3D9 wrapper. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video, Smacker Video Technology | |
Multiplayer | Battle.net Classic |
Source ports
Name | Description | |
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Wargus |
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Cover Art Gallery
System requirements
Original retail release
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | NT |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium-class | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA-compliant video card |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 601 | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 colors |
GOG.com digital re-release
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz or faster | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver |
- Users running older versions of Windows 10 Redstone may experience a crash on launch when running the game's executable. Patching your operating system to the newest version (Redstone 5) should correct this issue.
Notes
- ↑ 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).