Difference between revisions of "Stronghold Crusader"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===Official | + | ===Official HD patch=== |
− | + | {{ii}} The official patch will upgrade a retail copy of Stronghold Crusader or Crusader Extreme to Crusader HD, with all content featured in the latest build. The latest version, 1.4.1, can be downloaded [http://www.strongholdcrusaderhd.com/patch.html here]. | |
===Unofficial Crusader Patch (UCP)=== | ===Unofficial Crusader Patch (UCP)=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} This patch offers a range of updates, from small balancing-tweaks to all new features. Its download and source code can be found [https://unofficialcrusaderpatch.github.io/ here]. | |
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===Skip intro video=== | ===Skip intro video=== | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | {{Image|Stronghold Crusader video settings.png|Video settings (HD version) | + | {{Image|Stronghold Crusader video settings.png|Video settings (HD version)}} |
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stronghold-crusader-hd/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stronghold-crusader-hd/en | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 2560x1600.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.fireflyworlds.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/200/0/stronghold-hd--crusader-hd---supported-resolutions|title=Firefly Support - Stronghold HD & Crusader HD - Supported Resolutions|date=2017-07-05}}</ref> For the original release install the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 2560x1600.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.fireflyworlds.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/200/0/stronghold-hd--crusader-hd---supported-resolutions|title=Firefly Support - Stronghold HD & Crusader HD - Supported Resolutions|date=2017-07-05}}</ref> For the original release, install the [[#Official HD patch|official HD patch]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Depends on game speed up to 90 FPS | + | |120 fps notes = Depends on game speed; up to 90 FPS |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
− | {{Image|Stronghold Crusader audio settings.png|Audio settings (HD version) | + | {{Image|Stronghold Crusader audio settings.png|Audio settings (HD version)}} |
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music, FX, | + | |separate volume notes = Music, FX, speech |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
|vorpx modes = 2D | |vorpx modes = 2D | ||
− | |vorpx notes = 2D with | + | |vorpx notes = 2D with [[dgVoodoo 2]], no vorpx profile required for 2D. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = unknown | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 2000 | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
|minHD = 850 MB | |minHD = 850 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minVRAM = 4 MB | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 7.0 |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = Vista, 7, 8 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 550 MHz |
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
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Revision as of 10:05, 22 November 2022
Developers | |
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Firefly Studios | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Take-Two Interactive |
Retail | Gathering of Developers |
Retail (Extreme) | Gamecock Media Group |
Retail (Collection) | 2K Games |
HD | Firefly Studios |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 27, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | November 1, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
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 | Building, RTS |
Themes | Medieval, Middle East |
Series | Stronghold |
Stronghold | |
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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
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
General information
- Official Firefly Studios game page
- Official forums
- Stronghold Heaven - A fan site for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM in the original release, SecuROM v7 DRM in Extreme. The HD patch removes the DRM for both. | |||
GamersGate | Stronghold Crusader HD | |||
Stronghold Crusader HD | ||||
GOG.com | Stronghold Crusader HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Stronghold Crusader HD | |||
Humble Store | Stronghold Crusader HD | |||
Steam | Stronghold Crusader HD | |||
Steam | The Stronghold Collection. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | Stronghold Crusader HD. |
- All versions can be upgraded to Stronghold Crusader HD for free with the HD patch (adds widescreen support, bug fixes, retail Warchest edition content, and the Extreme content for the 2002 release users).
- Free demo versions of the original and Extreme releases are available from GameFront.
Version differences
- Stronghold Crusader is the original 2002 release.
- The version of the game from the Stronghold Warchest compilation (bundled with Stronghold (2001)) includes exclusive AI lords and a second skirmish trail.
- Stronghold Crusader Extreme is a 2008 variant which includes the Warchest version of vanilla Crusader and a special executable which contains its own skirmish trail, as well as gameplay changes like auto-training units and a support power charger.
- Stronghold Crusader HD is a 2012 version of both Crusader and Crusader Extreme which is updated with widescreen support and bug fixes. Free upgrade for owners of previous versions.
Essential improvements
Official HD patch
- The official patch will upgrade a retail copy of Stronghold Crusader or Crusader Extreme to Crusader HD, with all content featured in the latest build. The latest version, 1.4.1, can be downloaded here.
Unofficial Crusader Patch (UCP)
- This patch offers a range of updates, from small balancing-tweaks to all new features. Its download and source code can be found here.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Crusader\crusader.cfg %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Crusader Extreme\crusader.cfg |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40970/pfx/[Note 1] |
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Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Crusader\Saves\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold Crusader Extreme\Saves\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40970/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Resolutions up to 2560x1600.[1] For the original release, install the official HD patch. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Depends on game speed; up to 90 FPS | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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Separate volume controls | Music, FX, speech | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Ukrainian | HD version only |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus 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 | 2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP | 2300-2400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | 2D 2D with dgVoodoo 2, no vorpx profile required for 2D. |
Issues fixed
Game fails to launch on Windows 10
Install DirectPlay |
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Missing tactical powers on 1360x768 (Extreme)
- The tactical powers bar is not displayed while playing on 1360x768.
Change the resolution[3] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 7 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.1c |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.2h |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | Intel Pentium III 550 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 850 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0 compatible | 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/40970/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (40970) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Firefly Support - Stronghold HD & Crusader HD - Supported Resolutions - last accessed on 2017-07-05
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Verified by User:Orzelek303 on 2018-01-12