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{{Infobox
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{{Infobox game
|cover         = Sea Dogs cover.jpg
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|cover       = Sea Dogs cover.jpg
|developer     = [[Wikipedia:Akella|Akella]]
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|developers  =
|publisher     = [[Wikipedia:Bethesda Softworks|Bethesda Softworks]]
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Akella}}
|engine        =  
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|publishers  =  
|release dates = November 27, 2000
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Original}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Current}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}}
 +
|engines     =  
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{{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>}}
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|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
 
}}
 
}}
{{:Age of Pirates (series)}}
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{++}} Includes a [[#Game editor|game editor]] for adding or editing game content.
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|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 Table|
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{{Availability|
{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | DRM free; simple disc check only.}}
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{{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 }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Improvements==
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==Essential improvements==
===Patch 1.06/1.061===
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===Patches===
The latest patch is [http://www.fileplanet.com/58377/50000/fileinfo/Sea-Dogs-Patch-1.06 Patch 1.06] for international versions and [http://en.akella.com/Game.aspx?id=5&mode=patches Patch 1.061] for Russian versions. Some retail re-releases already include the latest patch (the version is shown on the title screen).
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{{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 editor===
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==Game data==
{{++}} Sea Dogs includes a hidden editor that can be used to add or edit quests, equipment, characters, etc.
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\engine.ini}}
 +
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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===Save game data location===
{{Fixbox/fix|Description}}
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{{Game data|
# Edit <code>C:\Program Files\Bethesda Softworks\SeaDogs\engine.ini</code>
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\RESOURCE\SAVES}}
# Change <code>CORE_MODULE core</code> to <code>CORE_MODULE tools_launcher</code>
 
# Save your changes.
 
{{ii}} Choosing Game from the Tools Launcher will return to the game and reset this change. Repeat to re-enable.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
{{Game Location Table|
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{{Save game cloud syncing
{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|C:\Program Files\Bethesda Softworks\SeaDogs\RESOURCE\SAVES}}
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|discord                  =
{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|C:\Program Files\Bethesda Softworks\SeaDogs\engine.ini}}
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|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          =
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} The default Program Files install path does not redirect to Program Files (x86) on 64-bit systems. The game will still work in either location.
 
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
<!--[[File:Sea Dogs settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]]-->
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{{Image|Sea Dogs settings.png|In-game settings.}}
{{Video Settings
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{{Image|Sea Dogs setup.png|Config settings ({{file|Config.exe}}).}}
|wsgf_link                 =
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{{Video
|widescreen_wsgf_award     =
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|wsgf link                 = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sea-dogs/en
|multimonitor_wsgf_award   =
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|widescreen wsgf award     = limited
|widescreen_resolution     =hackable
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|multimonitor wsgf award   = incomplete
|widescreen_resolution_notes=Vert- with stretched UI; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
|multimonitor              =unknown
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
|multimonitor_notes         =
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|widescreen resolution     = hackable
|fov                        =false
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|widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}} with stretched UI; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
|fov_notes                 =Sea Dogs is Vert-; FOV is always the same.
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|multimonitor              = unknown
|windowed                  =true
+
|multimonitor notes         =
|windowed_notes             =Windowed graphics are corrupted on modern Windows versions.
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
|fullscreen                =unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      =
|fullscreen_notes          =
+
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
|anisotropic                =false
+
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|anisotropic_notes         =
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|fov                        = false
|antialiasing              =true
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|fov notes                 = Sea Dogs is {{term|Vert-}}; FOV is always the same.
|antialiasing_notes         =On/off only; if it doesn't work or you want a higher setting, force it in the video card control panel.
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|windowed                  = true
|vsync                      =false
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|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.
|vsync_notes               =
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|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]]===
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{{ii}} Sea Dogs only supports a limited selection of 4:3 and 5:4 resolutions; other resolutions can be specified in <code>engine.ini</code>.
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in engine.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Set resolution in engine.ini}}
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# Go to the installation folder.
# Edit <code>C:\Program Files\Bethesda Softworks\SeaDogs\engine.ini</code>
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# Edit {{file|engine.ini}}.
# Change <code>WINDOW_WIDTH</code> and <code>WINDOW_HEIGHT</code> to the width and height of your resolution.
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# Change <code>WINDOW_WIDTH</code> and <code>WINDOW_HEIGHT</code> to the width and height of the desired resolution.
# Save your changes.
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# 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 settings==
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==Input==
{{Input Settings
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{{Input
|key_remap                  =true
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|key remap                = true
|key_remap_notes            =
+
|key remap notes          =
|acceleration_option       =false
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|acceleration option      = false
|acceleration_option_notes =
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|acceleration option notes =
|controller_support         =false
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
|controller_support_notes   =See [[controller with keyboard-only game]].
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|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 Requirements
+
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS   = Windows 95SE/98/2000/XP
+
|minOS   = 95 OSR2
|minproc = Pentium II 233
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium II 233 MHz
|minmem  = 64
+
|minRAM  = 64 MB
|minHD   = 650 MB
+
|minHD   = 650 MB
|minGPU = 3D Accelerator
+
|minVRAM = 8 MB
 +
|minOther = 8x CD-ROM drive
  
|recOS   =  
+
|recOS   = 98, ME, 2000
|recproc =  
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
|recmem  =  
+
|recRAM  = 128 MB
|recHD   =  
+
|recHD   = 800 MB
|recGPU =  
+
|recVRAM = 16 MB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 

Latest revision as of 12:35, 21 October 2023

Sea Dogs
Sea Dogs cover
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
Sea Dogs on HowLongToBeat
Sea Dogs on MobyGames
Sea Dogs on Wikipedia
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

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 (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Disc check.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
Windows

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

In-game settings.
In-game settings.
Config settings (Config.exe).
Config settings (Config.exe).

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]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Edit engine.ini.
  3. Change WINDOW_WIDTH and WINDOW_HEIGHT to the width and height of the desired resolution.
  4. Save the changes.
Menus and other interface elements will be stretched, but 3D elements will have the correct aspect ratio.

Input

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

Invisible text in-game.
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.
Replace broken fonts[2]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\RESOURCE\INI.
  2. Edit fonts.ini.
  3. Replace all instances of log-russ, log-russ-Italic, and seawolf with arial (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 engine.ini and enter a supported resolution (see Widescreen resolution).

Black squares on Windows 7 and higher

Use dgVoodoo 2
  1. Download dgVoodoo 2.
  2. Extract dgVoodooCpl.exe and the contents of the MS\x86 subfolder to <path-to-game>.

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]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Edit engine.ini.
  3. Change CORE_MODULE core to CORE_MODULE tools_launcher
  4. Save the changes.

Notes

Choosing Game from the Tools Launcher will return to the game and reset this change. Repeat to re-enable.

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 OSR2
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 233 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 650 MB
Video card (GPU) 8 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. 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. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. PT Boats game by Akella - last accessed on May 2023
  2. Sea Dogs FAQ/Walkthrough for PC by ghighnote - GameFAQs - last accessed on May 2023