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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = War Wind cover.jpg | |cover = War Wind cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|DreamForge Intertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|DreamForge Intertainment}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategic Simulations Inc.}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategic Simulations Inc.|Retail}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GOG.com|Digital, original}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|SNEG|Digital, current}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1996}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 23, 1996}} |
| − | |steam appid = | + | |taxonomy = |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | War Wind }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 1741140 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 1455545518 | |gogcom id = 1455545518 | ||
| + | |hltb = 11027 | ||
| + | |igdb = war-wind | ||
| + | |lutris = war-wind | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 6012 | ||
|wikipedia = War Wind | |wikipedia = War Wind | ||
|winehq = 4758 | |winehq = 4758 | ||
| − | |license = commercial | + | |license = former commercial |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1455545518|war_wind_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1455545518|war_wind_series|for game series}} | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1741140/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | war_wind| DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | war_wind | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1741140 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-06-04}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Data\VIDS\OPEN}}. | ||
| + | # Delete or rename {{file|LOGOS.AVI}} and {{file|WWOPEN.AVI}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 only. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = unknown | |windowed = unknown | ||
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|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|War Wind general settings.png|General settings}} |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Input |
| + | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = limited |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Applicable only to map scrolling. |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|War Wind sound settings.png|Sound settings}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, sound effects |
| + | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Multiplayer requires [[Troubleshooting guide/Startup and launching problems#DirectPlay games do not work or prompt for DirectPlay feature.2FDLL|DirectPlay]] to be enabled. | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[MPlayer.com]] service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = | |p2p = | ||
|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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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = true |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |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 = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = Mplayer.com | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= Servers were taken offline. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 95 | |minOS = 95 | ||
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 60 MHz |
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 5 MB |
|minGPU = 640x480 resolution | |minGPU = 640x480 resolution | ||
|minDX = 3 | |minDX = 3 | ||
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|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 120 MHz |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 85 MB |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:23, 12 August 2023
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| Developers | |
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| DreamForge Intertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Strategic Simulations Inc. |
| Digital, original | GOG.com |
| Digital, current | SNEG |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 23, 1996 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Freeware |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Top-down view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | War Wind |
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| War Wind | |
|---|---|
| War Wind | 1996 |
| War Wind II: Human Onslaught | 1997 |
War Wind is a singleplayer and multiplayer top-down view RTS game in the War Wind series.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Delete or rename movie files[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1741140/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1741140/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Input
General settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Applicable only to map scrolling. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Sound settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German |
Network
- Multiplayer requires DirectPlay to be enabled.
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | The official MPlayer.com service has been shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | MPlayer.com | Servers were taken offline. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 60 MHz | Intel Pentium 120 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 MB | 85 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | 640x480 resolution 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 3 compatible | |
| Other | 2x CD-ROM drive | |
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 (1741140) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-06-04