Difference between revisions of "America"
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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = Also known as '''''America: No Peace Beyond the Line''''' and '''''A*M*E*R*I*C*A'''''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|ProtectDISC Software|v3}} | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| America: Expansion Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| America: Expansion Pack | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [https://patches-scrolls.de/patch/317/7/19358 1.02] is the latest version. It fixes random crashes that may occur on 1.00 but also comes with new problems. See [[#Resolution troubles|Resolution troubles]]. | + | {{ii}} [https://patches-scrolls.de/patch/317/7/19358 1.02] is the latest version. It fixes random crashes that may occur on 1.00 but also comes with new problems. See [[#Resolution troubles|Resolution troubles]]. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\America.ini}} with a text editor. |
− | + | # Set <code>intro=1</code> to <code>intro=0</code>. | |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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{{++}} Widescreen resolutions are supported by default. | {{++}} Widescreen resolutions are supported by default. | ||
{{--}} The game always tries to stretch the display in fullscreen mode, if the resolution does not fill the entire screen. | {{--}} The game always tries to stretch the display in fullscreen mode, if the resolution does not fill the entire screen. | ||
− | {{ii}} When patch 1.02 is applied to combat the random crashes on modern systems, any resolution above '''1152x864''' will crash the game when running in fullscreen mode. Resolutions up to Full HD work fine in window mode but the performance is considerably worse. Window mode will require the Windows color depth to be set to 16 bit instead of 32 bit to avoid the rainbow color issues. Performance can be increased by tweaking and launching the game with [[Glossary:Windowed#DxWnd| | + | {{ii}} When patch 1.02 is applied to combat the random crashes on modern systems, any resolution above '''1152x864''' will crash the game when running in fullscreen mode. Resolutions up to Full HD work fine in window mode, but the performance is considerably worse. Window mode will require the Windows color depth to be set to 16-bit instead of 32-bit to avoid the rainbow color issues. Performance can be increased by tweaking and launching the game with [[Glossary:Windowed#DxWnd|DxWnd]] |
}} | }} | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = unknown | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = unknown | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = unknown | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = unknown | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = unknown | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = unknown | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = unknown | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = unknown | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = unknown | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game refuses to launch=== | ===Game refuses to launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[#Windowed|windowed mode]]|ref={{cn|December 2023}}|fix= |
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
# Disable the [[Nvidia|NVIDIA In-Game Overlay]]. | # Disable the [[Nvidia|NVIDIA In-Game Overlay]]. | ||
− | # Tweak and launch the game with [[Glossary:Windowed#DxWnd| | + | # Tweak and launch the game with [[Glossary:Windowed#DxWnd|DxWnd]]. |
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|linux arm app = unknown | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:47, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
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Related Designs | |
Publishers | |
Data Becker | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 15, 2001 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | North America, Western |
America is a singleplayer and multiplayer isometric RTS game.
Also known as America: No Peace Beyond the Line and A*M*E*R*I*C*A.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ProtectDISC Software v3 DRM |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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America: Expansion Pack |
Essential improvements
Patches
- 1.02 is the latest version. It fixes random crashes that may occur on 1.00 but also comes with new problems. See Resolution troubles.
Skip intro videos
Edit configuration file |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\America.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Save2 for the Expansion Pack[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | See Resolution troubles. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Game needs to be launched with DXWnd | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed and Resolution troubles. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Windowed
Instructions |
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Resolution troubles
Overview[1] |
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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 | Music & SFX. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | |||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game refuses to launch
Run the game in windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Terrible performance and mouse issues
Instructions |
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Issues unresolved
Crash upon saving in mission 5 of the Mexican campaign
There is a bug in mission 5 of the Mexican campaign that might prevent the player from saving their game in this mission since the game will suddenly start crashing upon each saving attempt and the created save file will be corrupted. This problem can reliably be reproduced on said mission on patch 1.02. The only known way around it is to win the mission without relying on saves.
Unit pathfinding becoming abysmal
Sometimes the pathfinding of all units on the map can become extremely slow or cause units to ignore orders and remain frozen. This is usually caused by the buggy AI trying to move their army to a spot they cannot reach or a destination very far away. Usually a big group of enemy troops can be found stuck together somewhere. Killing them typically restores the regular pathfinding behaviour.
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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).