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+ | {{mm}} [https://github.com/Wargus/war1gus War1gus & Stratagus patch] - For playing on modern systems. | ||
{{mm}} [http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/ Developer site] | {{mm}} [http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/ Developer site] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1706049527|warcraft_orcs_and_humans}} | {{GOG.com links|1706049527|warcraft_orcs_and_humans}} | ||
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− | ==Source ports== | + | ===Source ports=== |
{{Source ports table|content= | {{Source ports table|content= | ||
− | {{Source ports table/row| War1gus | url=https://wargus.github.io/war1gus.html | {{ii}} Alternative open-source engine.<br/>{{++}} Aims to improve stability and availability on other platforms such as OS X and Linux.<br/>{{++}} Also works with [[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness|Warcraft II]]. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}}} | + | {{Source ports table/row| War1gus | url=https://wargus.github.io/war1gus.html | {{ii}} Alternative open-source engine.<br/>{{++}} Aims to improve stability and availability on other platforms such as OS X and Linux.<br/>{{++}} Also works with [[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness|Warcraft II]].<br/>{{++}} Compatible with the GOG.com version. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}}} |
{{ii}} Information on running this game on Linux can be found on the [https://www.gog.com/forum/warcraft_orcs_and_humans/playit_install_warcraft_orcs_humans_on_linux/post1 GOG.com forums.] | {{ii}} Information on running this game on Linux can be found on the [https://www.gog.com/forum/warcraft_orcs_and_humans/playit_install_warcraft_orcs_humans_on_linux/post1 GOG.com forums.] |
Revision as of 19:35, 12 July 2022
Developers | |
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Blizzard Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Interplay Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
DOS | November 23, 1994 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1996 |
Windows (DOSBox) | March 28, 2019 |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | March 28, 2019 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Warcraft |
Warcraft | |
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Warcraft: Orcs & Humans | 1994 |
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness | 1995 |
Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans | Cancelled |
Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition | 1999 |
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos | 2002 |
World of Warcraft | 2004 |
Hearthstone | 2014 |
Warcraft III: Reforged | 2020 |
Key points
- The CD-ROM version is updated to a version that has the DRM removed.
- The GOG.com version is updated to the latest version, has the DRM removed, and comes bundled with a preconfigured copy of DOSBox.
General information
- War1gus & Stratagus patch - For playing on modern systems.
- Developer site
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Some pre-1.21 versions prompt for words from the manual.[1] | |||
GOG.com | Warcraft I & II Bundle is also available. |
Version differences
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans (1994, DOS release)
- Released November 23, 1994.
- Only supports MIDI audio.
- DRM in early versions can be removed by patching the game to version 1.21 or higher.
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans (1996, Mac OS release)
- Released Early 1996.
- Later versions supported CD quality streaming audio.
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans (2019, GOG.com release)
- Released March 28, 2019.
- Patched to Warcraft CD version 1.22h on Windows.
- Pre-installed and prepackaged with a properly configured DOSBox copy.
- Includes a DRM-free hybrid disc image with both the 1994 DOS release and the 1996 Mac OS release.[2]
Essential improvements
Patches
Patches for the DOS and Mac OS versions are available on Battle.net's support section.
- The GOG.com version is already patched to the most up to date version available.
Warcraft Mouse Helper
- Enables more modern mouse controls: ordering units with right mouse button, scrolling with mouse wheel, and selecting multiple units without holding down CTRL.
- Requires running the game in DOSBox under Windows.
- Works with 2019 GOG.com release.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\CONFIG.WAR (sound card settings) <path-to-game>\PREFS.WAR (in-game options) |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVE*.SAV |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | When the game is run from GOG Galaxy. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | DOSBox allows for stretch full-screen or pillarboxed full-screen. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | Only scroll speed can be changed. | |
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
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- Screen edge scrolling requires a left click in this title.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Most speech during cinematic scenes and briefings is accompanied with matching text. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Red Book CD audio | ||
General MIDI audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Japanese | Local retail release. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «Открытый перевод Бюро Old-Games.Ru» |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 2 | |||
Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. |
Issues fixed
Game will not start on Windows 10
- Attempting to start the game may result in nothing happening, or the DOSBox window appearing blank.
Change DOSBox Output Mode |
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Notes
|
- This applies to the GOG.com release.
Edit DOSBox batch command |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | SVGA |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | 64-bit requires a source port. | ||||
macOS (OS X) | 64-bit may require a source port. | ||||
Linux | Requires a source port.[3] | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System |
Source ports
Name | Description | |
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War1gus |
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- Information on running this game on Linux can be found on the GOG.com forums.
Cover Art Gallery
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 3.2 | MS-DOS 6.2 |
Processor (CPU) | IBM 386/20 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 MB | 95 MB |
Video card (GPU) | VGA graphics card |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 7.1 |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68030 | PowerPC |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 MB | 95 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 256-colour system |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | WDDM 1.0 DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.11 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/
even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_saves
folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings).