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{{mm}} [http://battlerealms.wikia.com/wiki/Battle_Realms_Wiki/ Battle Realms Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://battlerealms.wikia.com/wiki/Battle_Realms_Wiki/ Battle Realms Wiki] | ||
{{mm}} [http://discordapp.com/invite/pXK6bWu/ Battle Realms Community Discord] | {{mm}} [http://discordapp.com/invite/pXK6bWu/ Battle Realms Community Discord] | ||
− | {{mm}} [https://forums.gamingterritory.com/forum/50-battle-realms/ The oldest forums dedicated to Battle Realms | + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/members/battlerealmsrevival/ Battle Realms Revival Project] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://forums.gamingterritory.com/forum/50-battle-realms/ The oldest forums dedicated to Battle Realms] | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/BattleRealms/ Battle Realms Reddit] | {{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/BattleRealms/ Battle Realms Reddit] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659111|battle_realms}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659111|battle_realms}} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/battle-realms-revival-patches/ Community patch 1.50r] is available. | ||
{{ii}} The latest version of the game is also the expansion - Winter Of The Wolf (1.50q). The latest non-expansion version, for some reason, is also 1.50q. | {{ii}} The latest version of the game is also the expansion - Winter Of The Wolf (1.50q). The latest non-expansion version, for some reason, is also 1.50q. | ||
{{ii}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/512/7/ Patches] for the non-expansion game are available. | {{ii}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/512/7/ Patches] for the non-expansion game are available. | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Battle_Realms.ini}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Battle_Realms.ini}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The only working parameters are Width and Height. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Resolution & FoV Patch|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} Allows playing online. | ||
+ | {{++}} Supports all resolutions & allows customizing FoV. | ||
+ | {{++}} Allows windowed/borderless mode. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes most of the videocard-related issues. | ||
+ | |||
+ | # Download [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hIzEcsLatZ6UwRieES1bB3eCVbNEIGad/ the latest version] | ||
+ | # Follow the instructions. | ||
+ | # '''Use the resolution native to your monitor'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | # Download [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. | ||
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|p2p = true | |p2p = true | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = unknown | |self-hosting = unknown | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===The game gets stuck at 75% loading (Multiplayer)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change the .exe properties|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Doesn't work for everyone. | ||
+ | # Go to the .exe properties | ||
+ | # Set compatibility to WinXP SP3 | ||
+ | # Select 8bit color mode | ||
+ | # Run the game as Administrator | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Unable to capture/stream the game.=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Shadowplay/GeForce Experience (overlay capture)|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} The easiest solution for nVIDIA users. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Could not find supported display mode / Could not rasterize API=== | ===Could not find supported display mode / Could not rasterize API=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use the Resolution & FoV Patch|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Resolution & FoV Patch|fix= | ||
− | + | * See [[Windowed|Windowed]] | |
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=11 June 2015|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=11 June 2015|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | * | + | * For alternatives, see [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable other monitors|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable other monitors|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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Developers | |
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Liquid Entertainment | |
Crave Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 7, 2001 |
Warnings
Key points
- Online multiplayer no longer works due to the GameSpy servers being shut down.[1]
- Can use multiplayer with GameRanger.
- Small online community on Discord and GameRanger.
General information
- Battle Realms Wiki
- Battle Realms Community Discord
- Battle Realms Revival Project
- The oldest forums dedicated to Battle Realms
- Battle Realms Reddit
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
GOG.com | Includes 'Winter of the Wolf' expansion. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Winter of the Wolf |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Community patch 1.50r is available.
- The latest version of the game is also the expansion - Winter Of The Wolf (1.50q). The latest non-expansion version, for some reason, is also 1.50q.
- Patches for the non-expansion game are available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- The only working parameters are Width and Height.
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Battle_Realms.ini[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Saved Games[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Windowed
Use the Resolution & FoV Patch |
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|
Use DxWnd[citation needed] |
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|
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | The addon WotW is not localized. | |||
German | The addon WotW is not localized. | |||
Spanish | The addon WotW is not localized. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[4] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 7174,7175,7177 |
UDP | 7174,7175,7177 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
The game gets stuck at 75% loading (Multiplayer)
Change the .exe properties |
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|
Unable to capture/stream the game.
Use Shadowplay/GeForce Experience (overlay capture) |
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|
Could not find supported display mode / Could not rasterize API
Use the Resolution & FoV Patch |
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|
Use dgVoodoo2[5] |
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Run the game in windowed mode[citation needed] |
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|
Disable other monitors[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | Intel Pentium III 750 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] 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.[3]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
References
- ↑ GameSpy Multiplayer Services Closing
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 11 June 2015