Difference between revisions of "Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos"
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{{Availability/row| Battle.net | warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos | Battle.net | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | warcraft-iii-reign-of-chaos | Battle.net | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
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+ | {{ii}} With patch 1.21 the game no longer requires the CD to play. | ||
{{++}} If a retail copy is already owned, digital versions can be downloaded for free by entering the serial key on Battle.net. | {{++}} If a retail copy is already owned, digital versions can be downloaded for free by entering the serial key on Battle.net. | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = Use [http://www.d3scene.com/forum/warcraft-3-hacks/78163-advanced-camera-control-1-1-a.html Advanced Camera Control]. | |fov notes = Use [http://www.d3scene.com/forum/warcraft-3-hacks/78163-advanced-camera-control-1-1-a.html Advanced Camera Control]. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = With patch 1.28 enabled by default. | + | |borderless windowed notes = With patch 1.28 enabled by default. Use the <code>-nativefullscr</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]] for exclusive fullscreen. |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = Force through graphics card control panel. | |anisotropic notes = Force through graphics card control panel. | ||
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|antialiasing notes = Force through graphics card control panel. | |antialiasing notes = Force through graphics card control panel. | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 64 FPS. Use [http://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/renderedge-basic-version.288375/ RenderEdge]. |
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{ii}} Official patches added in support for common resolutions in the in-game options. | {{ii}} Official patches added in support for common resolutions in the in-game options. | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} The game stretches everything from 4:3 by default. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Add proper widescreen support|ref=<ref name="2017-09-19">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-09-19}}</ref>}} |
− | # | + | # Patch the game to version 1.23a or newer. |
− | # | + | # Download [https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/renderedge-widescreen-fix.293641/ RenderEdge Widescreen Fix]. |
− | # | + | # Extract the fix to the installation folder. |
− | + | # Start the game and turn off Fixed Aspect Ratio. | |
− | + | # Select a widescreen resolution or set it manually below. | |
− | + | ## Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video</code>. | |
− | + | ## Double-click on <code>reswidth</code> and enter the horizontal resolution in decimal mode. | |
− | + | ## Double-click on <code>resheight</code> and enter the vertical resolution in decimal mode. | |
− | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video</code>. | ||
− | # | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable blizzard codec : regsvr32 /u "C:\Program Files (x86)\Warcraft III\blizzard.ax"|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable blizzard codec : regsvr32 /u "C:\Program Files (x86)\Warcraft III\blizzard.ax"|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Low performance in Wine=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Force the game to run with OpenGL rendering|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
+ | * See the [[#API|API]] table for details. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Run the game in Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
+ | * See the [[#Video settings|Video settings]] table for details. | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix has reportedly worked well on older Intel integrated GPUs.{{cn|date=April 2016}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Set screen refresh rate|ref=<ref name="2017-09-19"/>}} | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\Video</code>. | ||
+ | # Double-click on <code>refreshrate</code> and select Decimal. | ||
+ | # Change <code>60</code> to the screen refresh rate and click OK. | ||
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Revision as of 09:17, 19 September 2017
Developers | |
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Blizzard Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Japan | Capcom |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 3, 2002 |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 3, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | July 3, 2002 |
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 |
Key points
- Proper Intel Mac and modern Windows support was added in Patch v1.27a
General information
- Official Blizzard Site
- Battle.net Warcraft III Support
- Wowpedia - A huge wiki for everything Warcraft universe related.
- Mojo StormStout's Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne Strategy Guide - Strategy and Game Guide by Blizzard
- Epicwar - Biggest Warcraft III Map Database
- The Hive Workshop - Community Site with focus on modding & Map database
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Warcraft III Battle Chest. Includes the base game, along with the expansion and strategy guides for both games. | |||
Battle.net |
- With patch 1.21 the game no longer requires the CD to play.
- If a retail copy is already owned, digital versions can be downloaded for free by entering the serial key on Battle.net.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne |
Essential improvements
Patches
Click on "Battle.net" in the Main-Menu to automatically patch the game to the latest version. Patches are also available as separate download (English, other languages). The current patch is 1.28.2.
The patch 1.28.x does not support the Czech version of the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Official patches added in support for common resolutions in the in-game options.
- The game stretches everything from 4:3 by default.
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | American English and British English available. | |||
Czech | Retail only, Patch 1.28 is not supported. | |||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 12 | |||
Online play | 12 |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 6112, 6113-6119 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Running the game on Intel-based Macs
- Even with the patch, the map editor will not be compatible with Intel Macs
As of Patch v1.27a, the game can now be installed natively on Intel Macs without requiring PowerPC application support.
Windows NT Is Not Supported
Instructions |
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Windows Vista/Windows 7+ Compatibility
- Official support for Vista and above was added in Patch v1.27a. It has not been confirmed if the following issues are still present
The game will run on Vista, Windows 7, 8.1 and 10, even though it was intended for Windows 98. There might be a few issues with the game, however. If you have any problems, set the Compatibility Mode to "Windows 98 / Windows ME".
You may get the following error message in Windows 7 and upwards when connecting to Battle.net: "There was an error writing to your hard drive while trying to download a file from Battle.net. You may need to free some space. Please check your hard drive and try again." The game is trying to write to the "Program Files"/"Program Files (x86)" directory which is write protected for security reasons and multiuser compatibility. You can evade this by running the game as administrator (Strg + Shift + Enter when icon is selected) or adding write access rights to the game directory.
If you can't connect to Battle.net, make sure that you have configured your firewall. Windows Vista and upwards adds security features to the Windows Firewall to block certain types of network connectivity by default. Press Alt+Tab to switch to your desktop to acknowledge any Firewall popups.
Cinematics may have artifacts or other corruption on Windows 7. Right-click the executable. On the Compatibility tab, check Disable desktop composition and click OK.
Black screen with audio for in-game cinematics
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Low performance in Wine
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.x | Use the -opengl command line argument to force OpenGL rendering in Windows. |
Shader Model support | 2 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Multiplayer | Battle.net |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | 600 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia RIVA TNT 3dfx Voodoo 3 Intel i810 ATI Rage 128 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.3.9 to 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 400 MHz | 600 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |