Difference between revisions of "Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars"
(11 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
− | |||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Cossacks II Napoleonic Wars cover.jpg | |cover = Cossacks II Napoleonic Wars cover.jpg | ||
Line 6: | Line 5: | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|cdv Software Entertainment|Retail}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|cdv Software Entertainment|Retail}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GSC World | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GSC Game World|Digital}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
Line 29: | Line 28: | ||
|hltb = 1945 | |hltb = 1945 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 18267 |
|wikipedia = Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars | |wikipedia = Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars | ||
|winehq = 3846 | |winehq = 3846 | ||
Line 46: | Line 45: | ||
{{GOG.com links|1360549960|cossacks_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1360549960|cossacks_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/115200/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/115200/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{--}} Taiwanese version not working on modern graphics card. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
Line 53: | Line 53: | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 115200 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 115200 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.moddb.com/games/cossacks-ii-napoleonic-wars/downloads/cossacks-ii-napoleonic-wars-playable-demo ModDB]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
Line 60: | Line 61: | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete, move or rename files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-09-25}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete, move or rename files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-09-25}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} |
− | # Delete, move or rename the following files: | + | # Delete, move or rename the following files: {{file|1.bik}} (CDV logo, retail only), {{file|2.bik}} (GSC logo), {{file|3.bik}} (game intro) |
}} | }} | ||
===Mouse click sound being too loud=== | ===Mouse click sound being too loud=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Switch files|ref={{cn|date=August 2022}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Switch files|ref={{cn|date=August 2022}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\Sound\interface|folder}} |
− | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|interf_click1.wav}} to {{file|select1.wav}} while moving the original file. |
− | {{ii}} A sound file for | + | {{ii}} A sound file for {{file|select1.wav}} needs to be provided, otherwise the game will not start. |
}} | }} | ||
Line 126: | Line 127: | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Uncapped. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
Line 216: | Line 220: | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 225: | Line 231: | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 247: | Line 261: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
Line 275: | Line 297: | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = unknown | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = unknown | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 280: | Line 335: | ||
==="Video memory ... AGP 256 ..."=== | ==="Video memory ... AGP 256 ..."=== | ||
{{ii}} The full content of the error windows that appears when launching the game: | {{ii}} The full content of the error windows that appears when launching the game: | ||
− | <pre>Engine.exe detected, that video memory is not configured properly. Please restart computer and set AGP Aperture size = 256 MB or more in BIOS configuration program. Usually you can enter BIOS configuration utility by pressing 'DEL' while computer restart.<pre> | + | <pre>Engine.exe detected, that video memory is not configured properly. Please restart computer and set AGP Aperture size = 256 MB or more in BIOS configuration program. Usually you can enter BIOS configuration utility by pressing 'DEL' while computer restart.</pre> |
{{Fixbox|description=Apply [[#Patches|official graphics card fix]]|fix=}} | {{Fixbox|description=Apply [[#Patches|official graphics card fix]]|fix=}} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
==="There are too much handlers"=== | ==="There are too much handlers"=== | ||
− | When playing the | + | When playing the campaign following "liberation", an error window appears (titled "FMManager Error") with the message "There are too much handlers: 1237240". |
− | Workaround : cheat code (press Enter) "walkover".<ref>http://autunnois.forumactif.com/t5153-fmmanager-error</ref> | + | Workaround : cheat code (press {{key|Enter}}) "walkover".<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://autunnois.forumactif.com/t5153-fmmanager-error|title=autunnois.forumactif.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> |
Note: It occurs also with the latest latest patch and even with 8 GB RAM.{{cn|date=August 2022}} | Note: It occurs also with the latest latest patch and even with 8 GB RAM.{{cn|date=August 2022}} | ||
Line 318: | Line 373: | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 08:15, 18 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
GSC Game World | |
Publishers | |
Retail | cdv Software Entertainment |
Digital | GSC Game World |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 26, 2005 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Europe |
Series | Cossacks |
Cossacks | |
---|---|
Cossacks: European Wars | 2000 |
Cossacks: The Art of War | 2002 |
Cossacks: Back to War | 2002 |
Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars | 2005 |
Cossacks II: Battle for Europe | 2006 |
Cossacks 3 | 2016 |
Warnings
Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Cossacks series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Taiwanese version not working on modern graphics card.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
GOG.com | Sold together with Cossacks II: Battle for Europe. | |||
Steam |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from ModDB.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch (1.2) and the official modern graphics card fix can be found on Patches-Scrolls.
Skip intro videos
Delete, move or rename files[5] |
---|
|
Mouse click sound being too loud
Switch files[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\settings.xml[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115200/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/115200/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | The main menu is hardcoded to a low resolution, however. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Uncapped. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
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 |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound effects and music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | Retail only. | |||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com release. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Portuguese | Retail only. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Ukrainian | Retail and Steam only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[6] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
"Video memory ... AGP 256 ..."
- The full content of the error windows that appears when launching the game:
Engine.exe detected, that video memory is not configured properly. Please restart computer and set AGP Aperture size = 256 MB or more in BIOS configuration program. Usually you can enter BIOS configuration utility by pressing 'DEL' while computer restart.
Apply official graphics card fix |
---|
Issues unresolved
"There are too much handlers"
When playing the campaign following "liberation", an error window appears (titled "FMManager Error") with the message "There are too much handlers: 1237240". Workaround : cheat code (press ↵ Enter) "walkover".[7] Note: It occurs also with the latest latest patch and even with 8 GB RAM.[citation needed]
Desktop resolution switching to 1280x1024
The game starts but sets a wrong refresh rate (not 60 Hz) and changes the Desktop resolution.
If using Linux, running winecfg
to force the display to a 'Emulate a Virtual desktop' (example 1024x768) might help.[citation needed]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1600+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2800+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 768 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce2 Ti ATI Radeon 7500 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[1][2][3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 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 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 (115200) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-09-25
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ autunnois.forumactif.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023