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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Black Sea Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Black Sea Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sunflowers Interactive Entertainment Software|Europe}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive|North America, digital}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 30, 2004}} |
+ | |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 | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, 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 | Africa, Europe, Medieval, Middle East }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Knights of Honor }} | ||
|steam appid = 25830 | |steam appid = 25830 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1077141756 |
+ | |hltb = 5102 | ||
+ | |lutris = knights-of-honor | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 15440 | ||
|wikipedia = Knights of Honor (video game) | |wikipedia = Knights of Honor (video game) | ||
|winehq = 1880 | |winehq = 1880 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1077141756|knights_of_honor}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/25830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{removed DRM|SecuROM}} disc check; removed with patch 1.05. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | knights-honor | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | knights-of-honor | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 25830 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | knights_of_honor | DRM-free | Version 1.05. Includes GOG.com's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | knights-of-honor | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 25830 | Steam | Version 1.03. See [[#Updating Steam version|Updating Steam version]]. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/knights-of-honor-1/file/knights-of-honor-demo GameFront]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [ | + | * The latest official patch is 1.05, and is available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=koh_patch_105_ger_uk_fra.zip Patches-Scrolls], [https://www.moddb.com/games/knights-of-honor/downloads/knights-of-honor-v105-patch ModDB], and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/knights-of-honor-1/file/knights-of-honor-v1-05-patch GameFront]. It resolves a number of issues, including higher difficulty on the "hard" setting. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/25-koh-blank-introszip/ Knights of Honor blank intros]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/25-koh-blank-introszip/ Knights of Honor blank intros]. | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\packs|folder}}. |
− | # | + | # Replace {{file|intro.pak}} and {{file|logos.pak}} with the ones from the downloaded .zip file. |
− | + | }} | |
+ | |||
+ | ===Updating Steam version=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add missing registry file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=321846032|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Update to the latest official version (1.05)|date=2022-01-11}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Steam release inexplicably has version 1.03 instead of 1.05. The standard patcher can be used, but a missing registry entry needs to be added first. | ||
+ | {{++}} This will disable DRM. | ||
+ | # Use the Registry Editor to open {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{p|wow64}}}}. | ||
+ | # Create the {{Registry|Black Sea Studios\Knights of Honor}} key. | ||
+ | # Create a string value, name it {{Registry|InstallDir}} and fill it with the full game path. | ||
+ | # Download and install the [[#Patches|1.05 patch]]. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |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|koh-settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|koh-settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/knights-honor/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=HD Patch|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the HD Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ii}} Game needs to be patched to [[#Patches|Patch 1. | + | {{ii}} Game needs to be patched to [[#Patches|Patch 1.05]] beforehand |
{{ii}} The patch supports 1920x1080, 1680x1050, and 1366x768 resolutions | {{ii}} The patch supports 1920x1080, 1680x1050, and 1366x768 resolutions | ||
− | # Download the [ | + | # Download the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/knights-of-honor-ultimate-mod/downloads/hd-patch-only-310-full-hd-frende HD Patch] |
− | # Install the patch to | + | # Install the patch to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}} and pick one of 3 supported resolutions during installation. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Black Sea Studios\Knights Of Honor|folder}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|KoH.in2}} with a text editor. |
− | # Change the <code>width</code> and <code>height</code> to | + | # Change the <code>width</code> and <code>height</code> to the desired resolution. |
− | # | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Black Sea Studios\Knights Of Honor|folder}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|KoH.in2}} with a text editor. |
# Change <code>fullscreen=1</code> to <code>fullscreen=0</code>. | # Change <code>fullscreen=1</code> to <code>fullscreen=0</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Only 2 sliders: "Music" and "Sound/Voices" | |separate volume notes = Only 2 sliders: "Music" and "Sound/Voices" | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; downloads for Steam release: [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/1019-knights-of-honor-deutsch-patch/ CompiWare (incl. manual)], [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2662463299 Steam Community] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 6 |
|lan play modes = Co-op | |lan play modes = Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 6 |
|online play modes = Co-op | |online play modes = Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|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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===Opening the map editor=== | ===Opening the map editor=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Install [[#Patches|Patch 1. | + | # Install [[#Patches|Patch 1.05]]. |
# Start the game, hold down {{key|Shift}} and click "CREDITS" in main menu (above "EXIT" button). | # Start the game, hold down {{key|Shift}} and click "CREDITS" in main menu (above "EXIT" button). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = |
|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 executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
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|minHD = 1.3 GB | |minHD = 1.3 GB | ||
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
− | |recCPU = 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4 |
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Minimum resolution is 1024x768. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 22:13, 4 April 2024
Developers | |
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Black Sea Studios | |
Publishers | |
Europe | Sunflowers Interactive Entertainment Software |
North America, digital | Paradox Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 30, 2004 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Africa, Europe, Medieval, Middle East |
Series | Knights of Honor |
Knights of Honor | |
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Knights of Honor | 2004 |
Knights of Honor II: Sovereign | 2022 |
Warnings
Knights of Honor is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS game in the Knights of Honor series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check; removed with patch 1.05. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Version 1.05. Includes GOG.com's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Version 1.03. See Updating Steam version. |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.05, and is available from Patches-Scrolls, ModDB, and GameFront. It resolves a number of issues, including higher difficulty on the "hard" setting.
Skip intro videos
Replace files[1] |
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Updating Steam version
Add missing registry file[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Black Sea Studios\Knights of Honor |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/25830/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Black Sea Studios\Knights of Honor\save |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/25830/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Widescreen resolution
Use the HD Patch[3] |
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Set resolution manually[4] |
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Windowed
Set windowed[5] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Only 2 sliders: "Music" and "Sound/Voices" | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only; downloads for Steam release: CompiWare (incl. manual), Steam Community |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 6 | Co-op |
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Online play | 6 | Co-op GameSpy services have been shut down;[6] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
Opening the map editor
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | XP |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz Intel Pentium III or comparable | 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4 |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
- Minimum resolution is 1024x768.
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 (25830) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.