Difference between revisions of "American Conquest"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
(→Audio) |
m (General maintenance with AutoWikiBrowser in Bot mode) |
||
(9 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown) | |||
Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2002}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | North America }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | American Conquest }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | American Conquest }} | ||
|steam appid = 115210 | |steam appid = 115210 | ||
Line 27: | Line 27: | ||
|hltb = 429 | |hltb = 429 | ||
|strategywiki = American Conquest | |strategywiki = American Conquest | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 8155 |
|wikipedia = American Conquest | |wikipedia = American Conquest | ||
|winehq = 2857 | |winehq = 2857 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 40: | Line 48: | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/115210/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/115210/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [http://cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/forum/37 Cossacks World forum] - For American Conquest | {{mm}} [http://cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/forum/37 Cossacks World forum] - For American Conquest | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc,key | {{DRM|Safedisc|v2}}, key for online-play. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|Safedisc|v2}}, key for online-play. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | american_conquest | DRM-free | Includes [[American Conquest: Fight Back]]. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | american_conquest | DRM-free | Includes [[American Conquest: Fight Back]]. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 115210 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 115210 | Steam | Slightly updated for modern systems. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://www.gamewatcher.com/downloads/american-conquest-download/american-conquest-demo Singleplayer] and [https://www.gamewatcher.com/downloads/american-conquest-download/war-of-independence-multiplayer-demo multiplayer] demo are both available. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is 1.46 (Only for retail versions) |
− | + | Patches can be found [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/324/7/ here]. | |
− | |||
− | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
Line 62: | Line 67: | ||
# Delete or rename <code>cdv.avi</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>cdv.avi</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
Line 122: | Line 123: | ||
|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
Line 190: | Line 194: | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 270: | Line 276: | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Retail version not working on Windows 8 and later=== | ===Retail version not working on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The retail version doesn't work properly on Windows 8 and later.<ref> | + | {{ii}} The retail version doesn't work properly on Windows 8 and later.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065555/http://mastersofthefield.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=3218|title=Using American Conquest on Windows8!!! • Mastersofthefield (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>{{CN|reason=What's the faulty OS component?}} Digital versions do not have this problem (see [[#Availability|Availability]]). |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game running too fast=== | ===Game running too fast=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Running too fast|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Running too fast|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/american_conquest/what_to_do_when_the_game_runs_too_fast|title=GOG.com Forums - What to do when the game runs too fast|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Like [[Cossacks: European Wars|Cossacks]], the other title from GSC Game World, American Conquest features a unique engine timing system. While the games' speed is still dependant on the CPU clock, like many older titles, they offer a flexible speed setting in the options menu to enable the user to tweak the speed to his liking. | {{ii}} Like [[Cossacks: European Wars|Cossacks]], the other title from GSC Game World, American Conquest features a unique engine timing system. While the games' speed is still dependant on the CPU clock, like many older titles, they offer a flexible speed setting in the options menu to enable the user to tweak the speed to his liking. | ||
{{ii}} To make the game more bearable, make sure to: | {{ii}} To make the game more bearable, make sure to: | ||
Line 281: | Line 287: | ||
:* Decrease the "Game speed" by approximately 10%. | :* Decrease the "Game speed" by approximately 10%. | ||
:* Save the settings and go play the game. | :* Save the settings and go play the game. | ||
− | {{ii}} If the game is still fast, grab [http://cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/forum/38-474-1 ACClock] or [http://boredwookie.net/index.php/blog/cpugrab-net/ CPUGrab].<ref> | + | {{ii}} If the game is still fast, grab [http://cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/forum/38-474-1 ACClock] or [http://boredwookie.net/index.php/blog/cpugrab-net/ CPUGrab].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065614/http://mastersofthefield.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=3139|title=The New and Improved Way to Control Game Speed! • Mastersofthefield (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065559/http://mastersofthefield.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2260|title=Another way to control Game Speed • Mastersofthefield (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> If the game reverts back to fast mode, press {{key|CTRL|D}} in-game. |
}} | }} | ||
===Color issues=== | ===Color issues=== | ||
− | {{ii}} See [[ | + | {{ii}} See [[Glossary:DirectX/DirectDraw troubleshooting|DirectDraw troubleshooting]] for solutions. |
===Game doesn't start=== | ===Game doesn't start=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Game doesn't start|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Game doesn't start|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065608/http://mastersofthefield.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1607|title=American Conquest - Solutions if the game doesn't start. • Mastersofthefield (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} If the game doesn't start: | {{ii}} If the game doesn't start: | ||
# First try deleting the Video folder in the installation folder. Start the game. | # First try deleting the Video folder in the installation folder. Start the game. | ||
− | # If you have one of the 8000 series | + | # If you have one of the 8000 series Nvidia graphics cards, or a similar ATI card, and are running Windows XP, download [http://www.mastersofthefield.com/garnier/ddraw.dll this ddraw.dll] and again, place it in the installation folder. Also be sure you've deleted the Video folder as in step 1. Try starting the game again. |
# If you are running Vista or Windows 7, download [http://www.mastersofthefield.com/garnier/dmcr.zip dmcr.zip] and extract the DMCR.exe into the folder. Try starting the game again. If this doesn't work, and you also have the ddraw.dll in the installation folder from step 2, delete ddraw.dll, and try starting the game again. | # If you are running Vista or Windows 7, download [http://www.mastersofthefield.com/garnier/dmcr.zip dmcr.zip] and extract the DMCR.exe into the folder. Try starting the game again. If this doesn't work, and you also have the ddraw.dll in the installation folder from step 2, delete ddraw.dll, and try starting the game again. | ||
#* Antivirus software may think this is a virus, but it assuredly is not. | #* Antivirus software may think this is a virus, but it assuredly is not. | ||
Line 322: | Line 328: | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
Line 344: | Line 350: | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 01:53, 9 June 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
GSC Game World | |
Publishers | |
cdv Software Entertainment | |
Engines | |
DMCR 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 15, 2002 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | North America |
Series | American Conquest |
American Conquest | |
---|---|
American Conquest | 2002 |
American Conquest: Fight Back | 2003 |
American Conquest: Divided Nation | 2006 |
American Conquest is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS game in the American Conquest series.
Key points
- American Conquest: Fight Back is needed to use mods.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Cossacks World forum - For American Conquest
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1], key for online-play. | |||
GOG.com | Includes American Conquest: Fight Back. | |||
Steam | Slightly updated for modern systems. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Singleplayer and multiplayer demo are both available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.46 (Only for retail versions)
Patches can be found here.
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115210/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115210/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
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) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only; download for digital releases. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 7 | |||
Online play | 7 |
Issues unresolved
Retail version not working on Windows 8 and later
- The retail version doesn't work properly on Windows 8 and later.[3][citation needed] Digital versions do not have this problem (see Availability).
Issues fixed
Game running too fast
Running too fast[4] |
---|
|
Color issues
- See DirectDraw troubleshooting for solutions.
Game doesn't start
Game doesn't start[7] |
---|
|
0% progress in LAN
LAN loading time[citation needed] |
---|
|
Mouse doesn't work
Mouse doesn't work[citation needed] |
---|
|
Other information
AI Pack
- An attempt to improve AI in the game for England, France, Spain, USA, Maya and Iroquois. The main work is on larger city with higher population for a more satisfied battle after a long peacetime. It is only for land battle - the water AI was untouched.
- May break AI in multiplayer games.
Other downloads
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | |
Other | 12x CD-ROM drive |
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]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (115210) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Using American Conquest on Windows8!!! • Mastersofthefield (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ GOG.com Forums - What to do when the game runs too fast - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The New and Improved Way to Control Game Speed! • Mastersofthefield (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Another way to control Game Speed • Mastersofthefield (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ American Conquest - Solutions if the game doesn't start. • Mastersofthefield (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023