Difference between revisions of "Empire Earth III"
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | empire_earth_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | empire_earth_3 | DRM-free, key | Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/en/game/empire_earth_3|title=Empire Earth III on GOG.com|snippet=Multiplayer notice: The game's official multiplayer servers have been taken offline and the only multiplayer option available is LAN. Multiplayer mode is available after registering your unique CD-key for the game.|date=2023-04-10}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | empire-earth-3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | empire-earth-3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | empire-earth-3 | Playfire | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | empire-earth-3 | Playfire | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is 1.1, and can be found on [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/empire_earth3.php Patches-Scrolls] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/empire-earth-iii/category/469-official-patches GameFront]. | |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-04-10}}|fix= |
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\movies}}. |
| − | # Delete/rename the following files: | + | # Delete/rename the following files: {{file|fe_intro.bik}}, {{file|md_intro.bik}}, {{file|Nvidia.bik}}, {{file|SierraLogo.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Empire Earth III\profiles\{{p|uid}}\profile.xml}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = limited |
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = For scroll speed. | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = For scroll speed only. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, effects, voice. |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Retail only | |notes = Retail only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Game freezes/crashes=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use compatibility mode for Windows 7}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| − | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = Miles Sound System |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
Revision as of 11:52, 10 April 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Mad Doc Software | |
| Publishers | |
| 2007-2008 | Sierra Entertainment |
| 2008-present | Rebellion Developments |
| Re-release | Sold Out Software |
| Engines | |
| Gamebryo | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 6, 2007 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 50 |
| IGDB | 40 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Series | Empire Earth |
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| Empire Earth | |
|---|---|
| Empire Earth | 2001 |
| Empires: Dawn of the Modern World | 2003 |
| Empire Earth II | 2005 |
| Empire Earth III | 2007 |
Warnings
General information
- Empire Earth Heaven
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM 7 DRM. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.[1] | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
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| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |  |
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| Steam (unavailable) | |
Unpublished. | |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.1, and can be found on Patches-Scrolls and GameFront.
Skip intro videos
| Skip intro videosVerified by User:Plok on 2023-04-10 |
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Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Empire Earth III\profiles\<user-id>\profile.xml |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Empire Earth III\profiles\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game video settings (1/2).
In-game video settings (2/2).
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Available resolutions up to 1920x1200, but image is stretched. Certain resolutions are missing. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Stretched and since the resolution cap, virtually impossible. | ||
| 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) | Labeled as "Texture Filtering". | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
In-game key map settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | For scroll speed only. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, effects, voice. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | On by default. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Separate US and UK English releases | |||
| Czech | Retail only | |||
| French | Retail only | |||
| German | Retail only; download for GOG.com version | |||
| Hungarian | Retail only | |||
| Italian | Retail only | |||
| Japanese | Retail only | |||
| Polish | Retail only | |||
| Spanish | Retail only |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | The official GameSpy service has been shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game freezes/crashes
| Use compatibility mode for Windows 7 |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or AMD equivalent | Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3500+ or greater. Dual core preferred |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6000 series 128 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 7000 series 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (254800) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Empire Earth III on GOG.com - last accessed on 2023-04-10
- "Multiplayer notice: The game's official multiplayer servers have been taken offline and the only multiplayer option available is LAN. Multiplayer mode is available after registering your unique CD-key for the game."