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{{infobox | {{infobox | ||
|cover = Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War II.jpg | |cover = Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War II.jpg | ||
| − | |developer = [[Wikipedia: | + | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Relic Entertainment|Relic Entertainment]] |
| − | |publisher = [[Wikipedia: | + | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:THQ|THQ]] |
| − | |engine = [ | + | |engine = [[Wikipedia:Essence Engine|Essence Engine 2.0]] |
|release dates = <sup>NA</sup> February 19, 2009<br /><sup>EU</sup> February 20, 2009 | |release dates = <sup>NA</sup> February 19, 2009<br /><sup>EU</sup> February 20, 2009 | ||
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{{Series|Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War}} | {{Series|Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War}} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} Dawn of War II and its stand-alone expansion, [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising| Chaos Rising]], share game files. | |
| − | {{ii}} Dawn of War II and its | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=303 Steam Users' Forums] for game series |
| − | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/15620/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
== Availability == | == Availability == | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | + | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Steam}} | Mandatory [[Steam]] Requirement. DRM: [[Games for Windows Live]]. }} | |
| − | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Steam}} | Mandatory [[Steam]] Requirement. | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/15620/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | DRM: [[Games for Windows Live]]. }} |
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/15620/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | | ||
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| − | ==Improvements== | + | == Improvements == |
=== Skip Intro Videos === | === Skip Intro Videos === | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Company logo videos or the game's intro can be skipped used a launch command in the game's shortcut or through Steam's "Launch Options". |
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| − | Company logo videos or the game's intro can be skipped used a launch command in the game's shortcut or through Steam's "Launch Options". | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|-nomovies}} |
| − | #Right-click on "Dawn of War II" in the Steam Library. | + | # Right-click on "Dawn of War II" in the Steam Library. |
| − | #Select "Properties". | + | # Select "Properties". |
| − | #Click on the "General" tab if needed. | + | # Click on the "General" tab if needed. |
| − | #Click on "Set Launch Options". | + | # Click on "Set Launch Options". |
| − | #Add | + | # Add <code>-nomovies</code> to the command line. |
| − | #Click "OK" and then "Close". | + | # Click "OK" and then "Close". |
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| + | NOTE: This will prevent single-player movies from running. Intro movies can alternatively be skipped using escape (except on first time running). | ||
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=== Save game location === | === Save game location === | ||
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
| − | {{Game Location Table/row| | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Games\Dawn of War 2}} |
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{{ii}} Profile and configuration data is also saved to this location. | {{ii}} Profile and configuration data is also saved to this location. | ||
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== Video settings == | == Video settings == | ||
{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
| + | |wsgf_link =http://www.wsgf.org/node/19410 | ||
| + | |widescreen_wsgf_award =silver | ||
| + | |multimonitor_wsgf_award =silver | ||
|widescreen_resolution =true | |widescreen_resolution =true | ||
|widescreen_resolution_notes= | |widescreen_resolution_notes= | ||
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|vsync_notes =See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] | |vsync_notes =See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] | ||
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=== Vertical sync (Vsync)=== | === Vertical sync (Vsync)=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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# Save your changes. To reverse the change, change back to <code>value = 0</code>. | # Save your changes. To reverse the change, change back to <code>value = 0</code>. | ||
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| − | | | + | == Input settings == |
| − | | | + | {{Input Settings |
| − | | | + | |key_remap =unknown |
| − | | | + | |key_remap_notes = |
| − | | | + | |acceleration_option =unknown |
| + | |acceleration_option_notes = | ||
| + | |controller_support =unknown | ||
| + | |controller_support_notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | == Issues == | + | == Issues and Fixes == |
=== Pagefile === | === Pagefile === | ||
| − | Dawn of War II will not run unless you have a pagefile of at least 1. | + | Dawn of War II will not run unless you have a pagefile of at least 1.5 GB in size. |
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==== General Troubleshooting Steps ==== | ==== General Troubleshooting Steps ==== | ||
{{ii}} GFWL is a typical Microsoft program, and can have several supporting runtimes which must be installed and up to date. | {{ii}} GFWL is a typical Microsoft program, and can have several supporting runtimes which must be installed and up to date. | ||
| − | #Run Windows Update to ensure you have the latest updates and fixes. This may also install some of the following runtimes. | + | # Run Windows Update to ensure you have the latest updates and fixes. This may also install some of the following runtimes. |
| − | #Download and install the latest C++ Redist, available from the [http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=5555 Microsoft Website]. | + | # Download and install the latest C++ Redist, available from the [http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=5555 Microsoft Website]. |
| − | #Download and install the latest .NET framework, available from the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=17718 Microsoft Website]. | + | # Download and install the latest .NET framework, available from the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=17718 Microsoft Website]. |
| − | # | + | # ownload and install the latest version of the Windows Live Sign-in Assistant, available from the [http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=26686 Microsoft Website]. |
==== Trouble installing Games For Windows Live ==== | ==== Trouble installing Games For Windows Live ==== | ||
Download and install [http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=135771 this] Microsoft fix. | Download and install [http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=135771 this] Microsoft fix. | ||
| − | == | + | == System requirements == |
| − | + | {{System Requirements | |
| + | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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| + | |minOS = Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 | ||
| + | |minproc = P4 3.2 GHz (single core) or any Dual Core processor | ||
| + | |minmem = 1 GB (XP)<br/> 1.5 GB (Vista) | ||
| + | |minHD = 6.5 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = A 128 MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeFOrce 6600 GT / ATI X1600, or equivalent | ||
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| + | |recOS = Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 | ||
| + | |recproc = AMD Athlon 64x2 4400+ or any Intel Core 2 Duo | ||
| + | |recmem = 2 GB | ||
| + | |recHD = 6.5 GB | ||
| + | |recGPU = A 256 MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900, or equivalent | ||
| + | }} | ||
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[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
Revision as of 04:36, 3 July 2013
Key points
- Dawn of War II and its stand-alone expansion, Chaos Rising, share game files.
General information
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Improvements
Skip Intro Videos
- Company logo videos or the game's intro can be skipped used a launch command in the game's shortcut or through Steam's "Launch Options".
| Instructions |
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Game data
Save game location
- Profile and configuration data is also saved to this location.
Video settings
Vertical sync (Vsync)
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Issues and Fixes
Pagefile
Dawn of War II will not run unless you have a pagefile of at least 1.5 GB in size.
General Troubleshooting Steps
- GFWL is a typical Microsoft program, and can have several supporting runtimes which must be installed and up to date.
- Run Windows Update to ensure you have the latest updates and fixes. This may also install some of the following runtimes.
- Download and install the latest C++ Redist, available from the Microsoft Website.
- Download and install the latest .NET framework, available from the Microsoft Website.
- ownload and install the latest version of the Windows Live Sign-in Assistant, available from the Microsoft Website.
Trouble installing Games For Windows Live
Download and install this Microsoft fix.