Difference between revisions of "Stronghold 2"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m (→Availability) |
|||
| Line 69: | Line 69: | ||
{{Fixbox|fix= | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\ui\frontend</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\ui\frontend</code> | ||
| − | # Rename, move or delete the file | + | # Rename, move or delete the file <code>Stronghold2 FMV.bik</code> |
| − | < | ||
| − | Stronghold2 FMV.bik | ||
| − | </ | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 137: | Line 134: | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = "Game Speed" in options menu; FPS is locked to game speed, and capped at 90. | |120 fps notes = "Game Speed" in options menu; FPS is locked to game speed, and capped at 90. | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 152: | Line 149: | ||
|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
| Line 215: | Line 212: | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
|subtitles notes = Certain important messages not subtitled. | |subtitles notes = Certain important messages not subtitled. | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = always on | |mute on focus lost = always on | ||
| Line 230: | Line 227: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 238: | Line 235: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Steam Edition only | |notes = Steam Edition only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 246: | Line 243: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 254: | Line 251: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 262: | Line 259: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 270: | Line 267: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 278: | Line 275: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 286: | Line 283: | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| Line 313: | Line 310: | ||
|p2p = unknown | |p2p = unknown | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
| Line 372: | Line 369: | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
| Line 393: | Line 390: | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| Line 420: | Line 417: | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
| + | ===Retail release=== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = 98 SE | + | |minOS = 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.4 GHz or equivalent | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.4 GHz or equivalent | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 2.5 GB | |minHD = 2.5 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 MX |
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or equivalent | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or equivalent | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| + | |recDX = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Steam Edition=== | ||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = 7, 8.x, 10 | ||
| + | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = 2.3 GHz | ||
| + | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 08:55, 4 June 2022
 |
|
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Firefly Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail, Collection | 2K Games |
| Steam Edition | Firefly Studios |
| Engines | |
| DragonFly | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 18, 2005 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 63 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | Building, RTS |
| Themes | Europe, Medieval |
| Series | Stronghold |
 |
|
| Stronghold | |
|---|---|
| Stronghold (2001) | 2001 |
| Stronghold Crusader | 2002 |
| Stronghold 2 | 2005 |
| Stronghold Legends | 2006 |
| Stronghold Crusader Extreme | 2008 |
| Stronghold 3 | 2011 |
| Stronghold Kingdoms | 2012 |
| Stronghold Crusader 2 | 2014 |
| Stronghold: Warlords | 2021 |
| Stronghold: Definitive Edition | 2023 |
Warnings
Key points
- The Steam version has been updated for compatibility with modern versions of Windows and various graphical improvements as well as Steamworks multiplayer.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM 7 DRM | |
|
| GamersGate | |
|
||
 |
|
|
||
| Green Man Gaming | |
|
||
| Humble Store | |
|
||
| Steam | |
Steam Edition. | |
|
| Steam | |
The Stronghold Collection. | |
|
| Amazon.com (unavailable) | |
The Stronghold Collection | |
Version differences
- Stronghold 2 Deluxe is the 2005 re-release with 3 exclusive AI lords, a new skirmish trail mode, and exclusive maps.
- Stronghold 2: Steam Edition is the 2017 enhanced release with Steamworks multiplayer, Workshop integration, an exclusive map pack, widescreen support, and some redone graphics.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The newest patch for the non-Steam version is 1.41. Patches for the game can be found here.
- The Steam version received a special patch and shows version 1.5 Steam.
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold 2\Stronghold2.GraphicsSettings.xml |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold 2\Saves |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics settings are only available in the launcher, not in-game.
The Steam launcher shows different options.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Non-Steam versions are stretched from 4:3. The Steam version supports widescreen resolutions. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | "Game Speed" in options menu; FPS is locked to game speed, and capped at 90. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Steam Version: Input & Game Settings.
| 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 |
|---|
Audio
Steam Version: Audio Settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, SFX & Speech. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Certain important messages not subtitled. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Steam Edition only | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | Removed from the Steam Edition | ||
| Online play | Steam version. The retail versions used GameSpy. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.5e[1] |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | Steamworks, GameSpy | Only the Steam version uses Steamworks. |
System requirements
Retail release
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.4 GHz or equivalent | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or equivalent |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 MX 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Steam Edition
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.x, 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 512 MB of VRAM |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/40960/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (40960) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-08-11
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.