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− | {{Infobox | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = Sea Dogs cover.jpg |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Akella}} |
− | | | + | |publishers = |
− | |release dates | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Original}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Current}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Storm|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.subsim.com/ssr/pt_boats/pt_boats_interview1.php|title=PT Boats game by Akella|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 27, 2000}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, Action, Open world, Sandbox, Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Piracy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Pirates }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 764670 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1426251705 | ||
+ | |hltb = 20979 | ||
+ | |lutris = sea-dogs | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 2794 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Sea Dogs (video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 252 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Titled '''Корсары''' in Russia. | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1426251705|sea_dogs_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/764670/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Disc check. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sea_dogs | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 764670 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | sea-dogs | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
− | === | + | ===Patches=== |
− | The latest patch is [ | + | {{ii}} The latest patch is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/316-sea-dogs-patch-english/ Patch 1.06] for international versions and [http://en.akella.com/Game.aspx?id=5&mode=patches Patch 1.061] for Russian versions. |
+ | {{ii}} Some retail re-releases already include the latest patch (the version is shown on the title screen). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use replacement video files|fix= | ||
+ | Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/458-sea-dogs-intro-skip/ Sea Dogs intro skip]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ==Game data== |
− | {{ | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\engine.ini}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | ===Save game data location=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Game data| |
− | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\RESOURCE\SAVES}} | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | + | |discord = | |
− | + | |discord notes = | |
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Sea Dogs settings.png|In-game settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Sea Dogs setup.png|Config settings ({{file|Config.exe}}).}} |
− | | | + | {{Video |
− | | | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sea-dogs/en |
− | | | + | |widescreen wsgf award = limited |
− | | | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete |
− | | | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete |
− | |multimonitor =unknown | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
− | | | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |fov =false | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}} with stretched UI; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | | | + | |multimonitor = unknown |
− | |windowed =true | + | |multimonitor notes = |
− | | | + | |ultrawidescreen = unknown |
− | | | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd = unknown |
− | |anisotropic =false | + | |4k ultra hd notes = |
− | | | + | |fov = false |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |fov notes = Sea Dogs is {{term|Vert-}}; FOV is always the same. |
− | | | + | |windowed = true |
− | |vsync = | + | |windowed notes = Use [[Windows Compatibility Mode#Reduced color mode (8/8.1/10)|reduced color mode]] or set desktop to 16-bit color to fix windowed color issues. |
− | | | + | |borderless windowed = false |
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = limited | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = On/off only; if it doesn't work or you want a higher setting, force it in the video card control panel. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Widescreen resolution]]=== | + | |
− | {{ | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in engine.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the installation folder. |
− | + | # Edit {{file|engine.ini}}. | |
− | # Change <code>WINDOW_WIDTH</code> and <code>WINDOW_HEIGHT</code> to the width and height of | + | # Change <code>WINDOW_WIDTH</code> and <code>WINDOW_HEIGHT</code> to the width and height of the desired resolution. |
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
{{ii}} Menus and other interface elements will be stretched, but 3D elements will have the correct aspect ratio. | {{ii}} Menus and other interface elements will be stretched, but 3D elements will have the correct aspect ratio. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | | | + | |key remap = true |
− | | | + | |key remap notes = |
− | | | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | | | + | |acceleration option notes = |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |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 hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Sound effects and Music. | ||
+ | |surround sound = unknown | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = Most dialogue is text-only but cutscenes and voices have no subtitles. | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = In full translation on the Official "Akella" version. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Invisible text=== | ||
+ | {{Image|Sea Dogs invisible text.png|Invisible text in-game.}} | ||
+ | {{--}} The retail version may have invisible text in certain situations (such as when running on Windows 10) due to a font issue. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace broken fonts|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/913861-sea-dogs/faqs/66342|title=Sea Dogs FAQ/Walkthrough for PC by ghighnote - GameFAQs|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\RESOURCE\INI|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|fonts.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Replace all instances of <code>log-russ</code>, <code>log-russ-Italic</code>, and <code>seawolf</code> with <code>arial</code> (or another working font). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==="DxInit: The operation is not supported" launch error=== | ||
+ | The game is trying to run in a resolution unsupported by the monitor. Edit {{file|engine.ini}} and enter a supported resolution (see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black squares on Windows 7 and higher=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the contents of the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} subfolder to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===Game editor=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Sea Dogs includes a hidden editor that can be used to add or edit quests, equipment, characters, etc. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable editor|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|engine.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>CORE_MODULE core</code> to <code>CORE_MODULE tools_launcher</code> | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Choosing Game from the Tools Launcher will return to the game and reset this change. Repeat to re-enable. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = 95 OSR2 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 233 MHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 650 MB |
− | | | + | |minVRAM = 8 MB |
+ | |minOther = 8x CD-ROM drive | ||
− | |recOS | + | |recOS = 98, ME, 2000 |
− | | | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 128 MB |
− | |recHD | + | |recHD = 800 MB |
− | | | + | |recVRAM = 16 MB |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
− | |||
− |
Latest revision as of 12:35, 21 October 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Akella | |
Publishers | |
Original | 1C Company |
Current | Akella |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Storm[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 27, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG, Action, Open world, Sandbox, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
Themes | Piracy |
Series | Age of Pirates |
Age of Pirates | |
---|---|
Sea Dogs | 2000 |
Pirates of the Caribbean | 2003 |
Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales | 2005 |
Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships | 2007 |
Sea Dogs: To Each His Own | 2012 |
Caribbean Legend | 2024 |
Sea Dogs is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person RPG, action, open world, sandbox and vehicle combat game in the Age of Pirates series.
General information
- Titled Корсары in Russia.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Disc check. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest patch is Patch 1.06 for international versions and Patch 1.061 for Russian versions.
- Some retail re-releases already include the latest patch (the version is shown on the title screen).
Skip intro videos
Use replacement video files |
---|
Apply the Sea Dogs intro skip. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\engine.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/764670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\RESOURCE\SAVES[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/764670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Vert- with stretched UI; see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Sea Dogs is Vert-; FOV is always the same. | ||
Windowed | Use reduced color mode or set desktop to 16-bit color to fix windowed color issues. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off only; if it doesn't work or you want a higher setting, force it in the video card control panel. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS |
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution in engine.ini[citation needed] |
---|
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
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 | Most dialogue is text-only but cutscenes and voices have no subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Russian | In full translation on the Official "Akella" version. |
Issues fixed
Invisible text
- The retail version may have invisible text in certain situations (such as when running on Windows 10) due to a font issue.
Replace broken fonts[2] |
---|
|
"DxInit: The operation is not supported" launch error
The game is trying to run in a resolution unsupported by the monitor. Edit engine.ini
and enter a supported resolution (see Widescreen resolution).
Black squares on Windows 7 and higher
Use dgVoodoo 2 |
---|
|
Other information
Game editor
- Sea Dogs includes a hidden editor that can be used to add or edit quests, equipment, characters, etc.
Enable editor[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2 | 98, ME, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | 800 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM | 16 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 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 (764670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ PT Boats game by Akella - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Sea Dogs FAQ/Walkthrough for PC by ghighnote - GameFAQs - last accessed on May 2023