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{{ii}} Singleplayer ([https://archive.org/details/ACTOFWARDEMOUS US], [http://download.cnet.com/Act-of-War-Direct-Action-demo/3000-7483_4-10355890.html EU]) and [https://archive.org/details/ACTOFWARDEMOUS multiplayer] demo versions are available | {{ii}} Singleplayer ([https://archive.org/details/ACTOFWARDEMOUS US], [http://download.cnet.com/Act-of-War-Direct-Action-demo/3000-7483_4-10355890.html EU]) and [https://archive.org/details/ACTOFWARDEMOUS multiplayer] demo versions are available | ||
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+ | {{DLC/row| High Treason | Available as both an expansion and a [[Act of War: High Treason|standalone game]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://fringegamer.blogspot.com/2011/04/act-of-war-high-treason-game-design.html|title=Fringe Gamer: Act of War: High Treason Game Design Review|date=2016-07-28}}</ref> | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== |
Revision as of 09:11, 28 August 2021
Developers | |
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Eugen Systems | |
Publishers | |
Original | Atari |
Current | THQ Nordic |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 15, 2005 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Contemporary, Sci-fi |
Series | Act of War |
Act of War | |
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Act of War: Direct Action | 2005 |
Act of War: High Treason | 2006 |
Warnings
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 5 DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Includes Act of War: High Treason. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
- Singleplayer (US, EU) and multiplayer demo versions are available
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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High Treason | Available as both an expansion and a standalone game.[1] |
Essential improvements
Patches
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2710/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\AOW\Save\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2710/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Use Act of War Resolution Patch[citation needed] |
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Hex edit game .exe (GOG.com version)[citation needed] |
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Hex edit game .exe (Steam version)[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 12222 |
UDP | 12222 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
The game won't launch/not visible cursor
Copy into game folder Proper Windows 7 Fix for Act of War
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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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Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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 (2710) 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Fringe Gamer: Act of War: High Treason Game Design Review - last accessed on 2016-07-28
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology