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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Archimedean_dynasty_cover.jpg | |cover = Archimedean_dynasty_cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Massive Development}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Massive Development}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blue Byte Software}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blue Byte Software|1996-2001}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|2001-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November 1996}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 30, 2015|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 30, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/release_albion_anno_1602_ad_archimedean_dynasty|title=Release: Anno 1602 A.D. + Albion + Archimedean Dynasty - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | AquaNox }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1436955893 |
+ | |hltb = 24461 | ||
+ | |lutris = archimedean-dynasty | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |wikipedia = | + | |mobygames = archimedean-dynasty |
+ | |wikipedia = Archimedean Dynasty | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = '''''Archimedean Dynasty''''' (also known as '''''Schleichfahrt''''') is a vehicle combat game developed by now defunct [[Company:Massive Development|Massive Development]] and published by then independent German developer and publisher [[Company:Blue Byte Software|Blue Byte Software]]. The game features light role-playing elements, such as basic dialog choices and vehicle customisation and is set in post-nuclear world where humans had escaped to deep underwater to avoid deadly post-nuclear radiation. | ||
+ | |release history = The game was released in 1996 in Germany, and in the US the following year. Being a late DOS game, the game supports 3DFX acceleration and graphics cards via a separate patch. | ||
+ | |current state = After being unavailable for purchase for many years since the initial release, the game was eventually re-released on GOG on July 30, 2015. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1436955893|archimedean_dynasty}} |
{{mm}} [http://www.dosbox.com/wiki/GAMES:Archimedean_Dynasty DOSBox Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://www.dosbox.com/wiki/GAMES:Archimedean_Dynasty DOSBox Wiki] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Run in [[DOSBox]]. | | DOS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Run in [[DOSBox]]. | | DOS }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | archimedean_dynasty | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [http://ykhwong.x-y.net DOSBox SVN Daum].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | archimedean_dynasty | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [http://ykhwong.x-y.net DOSBox SVN Daum].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/post103|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 6 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 590311f529e12389488b4567 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch 1.120 is available at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org] as well as the official [https://soggi.org/misc/3dfx-voodoo-game-patches.htm 3dfx patch]. |
− | {{ii}} The GOG.com version is already patched.<ref> | + | {{ii}} The GOG.com version is already patched.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/archimedean_dynasty/3dfx_version|title=3DFX Version?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | {{ii}} Since 2013 there is an unofficial Patch called "Augmented Mod" [https://www.gog.com/forum/aquanox_series/archimedean_dynasty_running_in_3dfx_mode_augmented_mod available] for the English & German version. Fixes dozens of bugs but also tweaks the game and difficulty significantly. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing patch 1.120|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-08-19}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Download a patch (see [[#Patches|Patches]]). | |
− | # Download a patch | + | # Unzip it to the folder, where you've installed Archimedean Dynasty. |
− | # | ||
− | |||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} To make operation easier - use | + | {{ii}} To make operation easier - in DOSBox use a front-end, like [http://members.quicknet.nl/blankendaalr/dbgl/ DBGL]. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\DAT\SAVE}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = unknown | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Archimedean Dynasty - Vectorgraphic options.png|Vectorgraphic options}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input settings | + | {{Image|Archimedean Dynasty - input settings.png|Input settings}} |
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = Press <code>H</code> for a list of keys. | |key remap notes = Press <code>H</code> for a list of keys. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = See [[#Ship turns in one direction when joystick is enabled|Ship turns in one direction when joystick is enabled]]. | |controller support notes = See [[#Ship turns in one direction when joystick is enabled|Ship turns in one direction when joystick is enabled]]. | ||
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|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= In-game settings are for configuring joystick dead-zones. |
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = false | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = Generic | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = Due to game's design, where joystick is limited to 4 buttons, keyboard inputs are also required. |
+ | |steam input api = false | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = true | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = Configuring Steam Controller using overlay is problematic, due to DOS utilizing variable rendering framerate (where no input may result in no frames being rendered on some in-game screens). | ||
+ | |steam input presets = n/a | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = The game is not available on Steam. | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = false | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = false | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Archimedean Dynasty - sound settings.png|Sound settings}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = false |
− | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Only master volume setting and a toggle for music are available. |
+ | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = false |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.old-games.ru/game/download/get.php?fileid=9168&modal=1 Unofficial localization by «DiSoft»] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Slow mouse cursor=== | ===Slow mouse cursor=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Mouse2KV|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= |
− | |||
# Extract [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=1059 Mouse2KV] into the installation folder. | # Extract [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=1059 Mouse2KV] into the installation folder. | ||
# Run the game using <code>MOUSE2KV.EXE 640 480 8 8 AD.EXE</code> | # Run the game using <code>MOUSE2KV.EXE 640 480 8 8 AD.EXE</code> | ||
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===Ship turns in one direction when joystick is enabled=== | ===Ship turns in one direction when joystick is enabled=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change joystick timing setting|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= |
− | |||
# Edit the game's DOSBox configuration file. | # Edit the game's DOSBox configuration file. | ||
# Change <code>timed=true</code> to <code>timed=false</code> (if it is already set to this, try <code>timed=true</code> instead). | # Change <code>timed=true</code> to <code>timed=false</code> (if it is already set to this, try <code>timed=true</code> instead). | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
+ | {{Image|Archimedean Dynasty - movie settings.png|Movie settings}} | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
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|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
− | |glide versions = | + | |glide versions = 2 |
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
|software mode = | |software mode = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
− | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = SVGA |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = MS-DOS 5.0 | |minOS = MS-DOS 5.0 | ||
− | |minCPU = 80486DX2 | + | |minCPU = 80486DX2 100 MHz |
|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
|minHD = 40 MB | |minHD = 40 MB | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 21:58, 9 May 2023
Developers | |
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Massive Development | |
Publishers | |
1996-2001 | Blue Byte Software |
2001-present | Ubisoft |
Release dates | |
DOS | November 1996 |
Windows (DOSBox) | July 30, 2015[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
Themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
Series | AquaNox |
AquaNox | |
---|---|
Archimedean Dynasty | 1996 |
AquaNox | 2001 |
AquaNox 2: Revelation | 2003 |
Aquanox: Deep Descent | 2020 |
Archimedean Dynasty (also known as Schleichfahrt) is a vehicle combat game developed by now defunct Massive Development and published by then independent German developer and publisher Blue Byte Software. The game features light role-playing elements, such as basic dialog choices and vehicle customisation and is set in post-nuclear world where humans had escaped to deep underwater to avoid deadly post-nuclear radiation.
The game was released in 1996 in Germany, and in the US the following year. Being a late DOS game, the game supports 3DFX acceleration and graphics cards via a separate patch.
After being unavailable for purchase for many years since the initial release, the game was eventually re-released on GOG on July 30, 2015.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Run in DOSBox. | |||
GOG.com | Pre-packaged with DOSBox SVN Daum.[2] | |||
Ubisoft Store |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 1.120 is available at soggi.org as well as the official 3dfx patch.
- The GOG.com version is already patched.[3]
- Since 2013 there is an unofficial Patch called "Augmented Mod" available for the English & German version. Fixes dozens of bugs but also tweaks the game and difficulty significantly.
Installing patch 1.120[4] |
---|
Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\DAT\SAVE |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | This game runs only in 640x480. | ||
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 |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Press H for a list of keys. |
|
Mouse acceleration | Mouse is only used for navigating menus. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | See Ship turns in one direction when joystick is enabled. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Controller sensitivity | In-game settings are for configuring joystick dead-zones. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Due to game's design, where joystick is limited to 4 buttons, keyboard inputs are also required. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Only master volume setting and a toggle for music are available. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Russian | Unofficial localization by «DiSoft» |
Issues fixed
Slow mouse cursor
Use Mouse2KV[4] |
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Notes
|
Ship turns in one direction when joystick is enabled
Change joystick timing setting[4] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Glide | 2 | |
DOS video modes | SVGA |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 80486DX2 100 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA, High Color |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
References
- ↑ Release: Anno 1602 A.D. + Albion + Archimedean Dynasty - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 6 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3DFX Version?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-08-19