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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = | + | |cover = Warlords Battlecry cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Strategic Studies Group}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Strategic Studies Group}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 9, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 9, 2000}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|warlords-battlecry|82}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|warlords-battlecry|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS, RPG }} | ||
| + | {{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 | Warlords Battlecry}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
| + | |gogcom id = 1207659110 | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= | ||
| + | |hltb = 16367 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 2866 | ||
|wikipedia = Warlords Battlecry | |wikipedia = Warlords Battlecry | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 2686 |
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | warlords_battlecry | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | warlords_battlecry | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 5902ff8529e1236c488b4567 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 5902ff8529e1236c488b4567 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/WarlordsBattlecryDemo Archive.org]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/cloud-save-support-for-games-available-on-ubisoft/000064409|title=Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+|date=2021-09-18}}</ref> | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Tested with DxWnd. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] |
|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = unknown | |key remap = unknown | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| + | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |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== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = unknown | |separate volume = unknown | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = unknown | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/574-warlords-battlecry-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|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 = | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
| + | DxWnd has a stock import for Warlords Battlecry I, but it needs a few changes: | ||
| + | * Main tab: Check "Do not notify on task switch", and "Run in Window". Position Width/Height should match your desired resolution, and should be placed on Desktop center. | ||
| + | * Video tab: Choose Thick frame. Check Force win resize, Recover screen mode, Refresh on win resize. Window size & Position should change to Free. Z order should change to unlock. | ||
| + | * Input: Cursor visibility should be set to Hide. Cursor Clipper set to On. Check Correct mouse position, Keep cursor within window, and Release mouse outside window. | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7.0 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw 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 = Miles Sound System | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = MPlayer.com | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 266 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 650 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | |minDX = 7 | + | |minDX = 7.0 |
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}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Strategic Studies Group | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 9, 2000 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 82 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | RTS, RPG |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Warlords Battlecry |
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| Warlords Battlecry | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of Warlords | |
| Warlords Battlecry | 2000 |
| Warlords Battlecry II | 2002 |
| Warlords Battlecry III | 2004 |
Warlords Battlecry is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS and RPG game in the Warlords Battlecry series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Ubisoft Store | |
Included with Ubisoft+. | |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Ubisoft Connect | [1] |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Tested with DxWnd. See Windowed | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
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 | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Retail only; download for digital releases. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | The official MPlayer.com service has been shut down. | ||
Other information
Windowed
DxWnd has a stock import for Warlords Battlecry I, but it needs a few changes:
- Main tab: Check "Do not notify on task switch", and "Run in Window". Position Width/Height should match your desired resolution, and should be placed on Desktop center.
- Video tab: Choose Thick frame. Check Force win resize, Recover screen mode, Refresh on win resize. Window size & Position should change to Free. Z order should change to unlock.
- Input: Cursor visibility should be set to Hide. Cursor Clipper set to On. Check Correct mouse position, Keep cursor within window, and Release mouse outside window.
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | MPlayer.com |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 266 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7.0 compatible | |
References
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-18