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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Sid Meier's Civilization III | |title = Sid Meier's Civilization III | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Civilization III cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/macporter| | + | {{Infobox game/row/macporter|Westlake Interactive}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Westlake Interactive}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|Mac OS}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|macOS (OS X)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2001}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 30, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 30, 2001}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2006}} | ||
|steam appid = 3910 | |steam appid = 3910 | ||
− | |gogcom page = | + | |gogcom page = sid_meiers_civilization_iii_complete |
+ | |strategywiki = Civilization III | ||
|wikipedia = Civilization III | |wikipedia = Civilization III | ||
|winehq = 426 | |winehq = 426 | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Online server browser has stopped working due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.<ref name="GameSpy">[http://2kgam.es/2KOnlineMigration 2K Online Server Migration from GameSpy Technology – 2K Support]</ref | + | {{ii}} Non-Steam versions can be migrated to Steam by contacting [http://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/requests/new 2K Support].<ref name="Steamworks">[http://steamcommunity.com/games/3910/announcements Civilization III Multiplayer Update Now Available Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete]</ref> |
− | + | {{--}} Online server browser for non-Steam versions has stopped working due to [[GameSpy]] services being shut down.<ref name="GameSpy">[http://2kgam.es/2KOnlineMigration 2K Online Server Migration from GameSpy Technology – 2K Support]</ref> | |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://apolyton.net/forumdisplay.php/17-Civilization-III Apolyton Civilization Site's Civ III section] - A huge forum dedicated to all Civilization games and their spin offs. Modifications for the game can be found here | {{mm}} [http://apolyton.net/forumdisplay.php/17-Civilization-III Apolyton Civilization Site's Civ III section] - A huge forum dedicated to all Civilization games and their spin offs. Modifications for the game can be found here | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.civfanatics.com/civ3 Civilization Fanatics Center's Civilization III Page] | {{mm}} [http://www.civfanatics.com/civ3 Civilization Fanatics Center's Civilization III Page] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1471405734|sid_meiers_civilization_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/3910/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/3910/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} or {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check (varies by release). | | Windows, Mac OS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2607-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | sid-meiers-civilization-iii-complete | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sid_meiers_civilization_iii_complete | DRM-free | Civilization III Complete | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3910 | Steam | Civilization III Complete | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Civilization III: Play the World | Required for multiplayer support. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Civilization III: Conquests | Contains all content from Play the World. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Conquests adds additional civilizations and scenarios to the game, as well as new government types and other features. | {{ii}} Conquests adds additional civilizations and scenarios to the game, as well as new government types and other features. | ||
{{ii}} The Game of the Year Edition contains the original game with a bonus CD containing additional maps and behind-the-scenes videos. | {{ii}} The Game of the Year Edition contains the original game with a bonus CD containing additional maps and behind-the-scenes videos. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Art\Movies\</code> | ||
+ | # Delete or rename <code>CivComplete.bik</code> and <code>intro.bik</code>. | ||
+ | # Repeat for expansion folders, if applicable. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Video file loaded depends on the game version and expansions used. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Conquests}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Conquests\Saves}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
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|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
|uplay notes = | |uplay notes = | ||
− | | | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | | | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
− | + | {{Image|Sid Meier's Civilization III Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | |
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-iii | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-iii | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Enabled by default but low-resolution; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = unknown |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
+ | |120 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|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]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set KeepRes mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Open the configuration file (<code>Civilization3.ini</code> or <code>Conquests\conquests.ini</code>). | # Open the configuration file (<code>Civilization3.ini</code> or <code>Conquests\conquests.ini</code>). | ||
− | # Add the line <code>KeepRes =1</code> | + | # Add the line <code>KeepRes=1</code> |
# Save your changes. The game will now run at the desktop resolution as borderless fullscreen. | # Save your changes. The game will now run at the desktop resolution as borderless fullscreen. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
# Open the configuration file (<code>Civilization3.ini</code> or <code>Conquests\conquests.ini</code>). | # Open the configuration file (<code>Civilization3.ini</code> or <code>Conquests\conquests.ini</code>). | ||
− | # Add the line <code>KeepRes =1</code> | + | # Add the line <code>KeepRes=1</code> |
# Add the line <code>Video Mode=1152</code> | # Add the line <code>Video Mode=1152</code> | ||
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
{{ii}} <Code>Video Mode</code> is the horizontal window size, with the vertical height calculated based on the 4:3 aspect ratio. | {{ii}} <Code>Video Mode</code> is the horizontal window size, with the vertical height calculated based on the 4:3 aspect ratio. | ||
− | {{ii}} The game window will have no border. | + | {{ii}} The game window will have no border. |
{{ii}} The game area can't be resized after the game is launched - doing so causes graphic corruption and may crash the game. | {{ii}} The game area can't be resized after the game is launched - doing so causes graphic corruption and may crash the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = Uses OS cursor. | + | |acceleration option notes = Uses OS cursor. |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles notes = No spoken text. | + | |subtitles notes = No spoken text. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Civilization III: Play the World is required for multiplayer support | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = true |
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 8 |
+ | |local play modes = Hot seat | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
− | |online play notes = Online server browser no longer works. Steam version | + | |online play modes = Versus |
− | + | |online play notes = Online server browser no longer works in non-Steam versions. Steam version has been updated to fix this.<ref name="Steamworks"/><ref name="GameSpy"/> | |
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|asynchronous = true | |asynchronous = true | ||
|asynchronous notes = Possible option. Used by default. | |asynchronous notes = Possible option. Used by default. | ||
− | }}{{Network/Connections | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = false | |matchmaking = false | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
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|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = Removed from the Steam version.<ref name="Steamworks"/> |
− | }}{{Network/Ports | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = 3783, 6500, 6667, 28900, 29900, 29901 | |tcp = 3783, 6500, 6667, 28900, 29900, 29901 | ||
|udp = 2302-2400, 6500, 6515, 13139, 27900 | |udp = 2302-2400, 6500, 6515, 13139, 27900 | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Compatibility settings=== | ===Compatibility settings=== | ||
− | Issues with the game may be corrected with compatibility settings. | + | Issues with the game may be corrected with compatibility settings. For the Steam version go to <code>{{p|game}}\Conquests\</code> and right click on <code>Civ3Conquests.exe</code>. Select properties and set the compatibility settings. This can cause serious performance issues on windows 10. |
+ | |||
+ | ===No music or sound effects during diplomacy=== | ||
+ | This is an error caused by a Windows 10 update limiting sound to two channels. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install IndirectSound|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/3910/discussions/0/1473095331503895056/#c1484358860957169045]</ref><ref>[https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/no-sound-during-diplomacy.615825/#post-14898115]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and extract [http://www.indirectsound.com/ IndirectSound]. | ||
+ | # Copy the two files, {{file|dsound.dll}} and {{file|dsound.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Paste into <code>{{p|game}}\Conquests\</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = 1 | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = false | ||
+ | |64-bit 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 = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= Removed in Steam update. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = 98 | |minOS = 98 | ||
|minCPU = Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | ||
− | | | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
|minHD = 1.8 GB | |minHD = 1.8 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
|minDX = 9.0b | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
|recOS = ME, 2000, XP | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP | ||
− | | | + | |recCPU = |
+ | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 21:08, 1 June 2018
Developers | |
---|---|
Firaxis Games | |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
Mac OS | Aspyr Media |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 30, 2001 |
Mac OS (Classic) | October 30, 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | 2006 |
Warnings
⤏ Go to series page | |
Sid Meier's Civilization | 1991 |
Freeciv (unofficial) | 1996 |
Sid Meier's Civilization II | 1996 |
Civilization II: Test of Time | 1999 |
Sid Meier's Civilization III | 2001 |
Sid Meier's Civilization IV | 2005 |
CivCity: Rome | 2006 |
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization | 2008 |
Sid Meier's Civilization V | 2010 |
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth | 2014 |
Sid Meier's Civilization VI | 2016 |
Key points
- Non-Steam versions can be migrated to Steam by contacting 2K Support.[1]
- Online server browser for non-Steam versions has stopped working due to GameSpy services being shut down.[2]
General information
- Official game site
- Civilization Wiki - A detailed wiki for all Civilization games and their spin offs
- Apolyton Civilization Site's Civ III section - A huge forum dedicated to all Civilization games and their spin offs. Modifications for the game can be found here
- Civilization Fanatics Center's Civilization III Page
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] or SecuROM DRM disc check (varies by release). | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
GOG.com | Civilization III Complete | |||
Steam | Civilization III Complete |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Civilization III: Play the World | Required for multiplayer support. | |
Civilization III: Conquests | Contains all content from Play the World. |
Version differences
- Civilization III Complete is a complete version with both expansion packs.
- Gold Edition contains Civilization III and Play The World.
- Play the World adds additional civilizations, game modes, and multiplayer support.
- Conquests adds additional civilizations and scenarios to the game, as well as new government types and other features.
- The Game of the Year Edition contains the original game with a bonus CD containing additional maps and behind-the-scenes videos.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Conquests[Note 2] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3910/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Conquests\Saves[Note 2] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3910/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Set KeepRes mode[citation needed] |
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|
Windowed
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
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|
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
- Civilization III: Play the World is required for multiplayer support
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
||
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
||
Online play | 8 | Versus Online server browser no longer works in non-Steam versions. Steam version has been updated to fix this.[1][2] |
||
Asynchronous multiplayer | Possible option. Used by default. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Removed from the Steam version.[1] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 3783, 6500, 6667, 28900, 29900, 29901 |
UDP | 2302-2400, 6500, 6515, 13139, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Compatibility settings
Issues with the game may be corrected with compatibility settings. For the Steam version go to <path-to-game>\Conquests\
and right click on Civ3Conquests.exe
. Select properties and set the compatibility settings. This can cause serious performance issues on windows 10.
No music or sound effects during diplomacy
This is an error caused by a Windows 10 update limiting sound to two channels.
Install IndirectSound[5][6] |
---|
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | 1 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | Removed in Steam update. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0b compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] 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.[4]
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/3910/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (3910) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Civilization III Multiplayer Update Now Available Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2K Online Server Migration from GameSpy Technology – 2K Support
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