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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the original release|the updated version|[[Rise of Nations: Extended Edition]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = riseofnationsbox.jpg | |cover = riseofnationsbox.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microsoft Game Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Re-releases}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Big Huge Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Big Huge Engine}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 20, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 20, 2003}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 2004}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Rise of Nations }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20041212091025/http://www.microsoft.com/games/riseofnations/ | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 7832 | ||
+ | |lutris = rise-of-nations | ||
|strategywiki = Rise of Nations | |strategywiki = Rise of Nations | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 9227 |
|wikipedia = Rise of Nations | |wikipedia = Rise of Nations | ||
|winehq = 3017 | |winehq = 3017 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = | |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = After its release, the game received the '''''Thrones & Patriots''''' expansion in April 2004, adding minor mechanics, new Conquer the World scenarios and new civilizations. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game runs stable on modern systems, with the only potential issue being a broken [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vsync]] feature. Patching the expansion pack requires [[#Patches|an unofficial repack]] as updates were distributed exclusively through [[GameSpy]] prior to its shutdown. An as-is [https://steamdb.info/app/33000/ Steam release] was likely planned, but the ''[[Rise of Nations: Extended Edition|Extended Edition]]'' was released instead. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://ron.heavengames.com Rise of Nations Heaven] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} for the base game, {{DRM|SmarteSECURE}} for expansion pack. | | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GamePressure: [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=2793 base game], [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=4907 Thrones & Patriots]. |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and the Thrones & Patriots expansion. The former has patch 4 applied, but the latter is unpatched. Some DVD versions may not have a disc check. |
− | {{ | + | |
− | + | ==Monetization== | |
− | + | {{Monetization | |
− | + | |ad-supported = | |
− | + | |dlc = | |
− | + | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes new civilizations, units, government mechanic and Conquer the World mode scenarios. | |
− | + | |freeware = | |
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Rise of Nations patch 4 and Thrones & Patriots patches 1 and 2 were distributed exclusively through GameSpy, which has been shut down. |
+ | {{ii}} The Rise of Nations patch 3 (02.03.11.0302) is available [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=ronpatch10308.zip here]. Patch 4 (02.04.04.2903) is available [https://archive.org/details/rise-of-nations-updates here], and also comes by default in the Gold Edition. | ||
+ | {{ii}} An archived distribution of the Thrones & Patriots official patch 2 (03.02.12.0800) is [https://www.moddb.com/games/rise-of-nations-thrones-and-patriots/downloads/rise-of-nations-gold-editionthrones-and-patriots-v0302120800-update#downloadsform here]. It includes changes from patch 1 (03.02.07.0701) as well. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
+ | {{Image|Rise of Nations graphics settings.png|Graphics settings}} | ||
{{ii}} Can only change resolution in-game. | {{ii}} Can only change resolution in-game. | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rise-nations | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rise-nations | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Force through video driver. | |antialiasing notes = Force through video driver. | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = On by default; can be disabled in <code>rise2.ini</code> | |vsync notes = On by default; can be disabled in <code>rise2.ini</code> | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{ii}} The Vsync functionality may be broken on some systems. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Vsync fix|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
+ | # Extract the archive into the main game directory. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Rise of Nations gameplay settings.png|Gameplay settings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Rise of Nations mouse settings.png|Mouse settings}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = limited |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Relates only to map scrolling speed. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|Rise of Nations audio settings.png|Audio settings}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = SFX, taunts, music. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Applicable only in the Conquer the World mode. |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Korean |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
− | |online play notes = [[GameSpy]] server browser has been shut down. | + | |online play notes = [[GameSpy]] server browser has been shut down in 2012. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|dedicated = false | |dedicated = false | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ==="MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer on the disc or [https://web.archive.org/web/20210328145444/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15697 official download]|ref=|fix= | |
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = false | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos app notes = PowerPC only.<ref> | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
+ | |macos app notes = PowerPC only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/macgaming/comments/5xp7u2/help_me_pleasecant_run_rise_of_nations_gold/|title=Help me please!!cant run rise of nations gold : macgaming|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Windows Media Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98 SE |
|minCPU = AMD Athlon 500 MHz | |minCPU = AMD Athlon 500 MHz | ||
|minCPU2 = Pentium III | |minCPU2 = Pentium III |
Revision as of 09:43, 21 July 2023
This page is for the original release. For the updated version, see Rise of Nations: Extended Edition.
Developers | |
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Big Huge Games | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
Re-releases | Ubisoft |
Engines | |
Big Huge Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 20, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | December 2004 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Historical |
Series | Rise of Nations |
Rise of Nations | |
---|---|
Rise of Nations | 2003 |
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends | 2006 |
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition | 2014 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
Rise of Nations is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS game in the Rise of Nations series.
After its release, the game received the Thrones & Patriots expansion in April 2004, adding minor mechanics, new Conquer the World scenarios and new civilizations.
The game runs stable on modern systems, with the only potential issue being a broken Vsync feature. Patching the expansion pack requires an unofficial repack as updates were distributed exclusively through GameSpy prior to its shutdown. An as-is Steam release was likely planned, but the Extended Edition was released instead.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1] for the base game, SmarteSECURE DRM for expansion pack. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Free demo versions are available from GamePressure: base game, Thrones & Patriots.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and the Thrones & Patriots expansion. The former has patch 4 applied, but the latter is unpatched. Some DVD versions may not have a disc check.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new civilizations, units, government mechanic and Conquer the World mode scenarios. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Thrones & Patriots |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Rise of Nations patch 4 and Thrones & Patriots patches 1 and 2 were distributed exclusively through GameSpy, which has been shut down.
- The Rise of Nations patch 3 (02.03.11.0302) is available here. Patch 4 (02.04.04.2903) is available here, and also comes by default in the Gold Edition.
- An archived distribution of the Thrones & Patriots official patch 2 (03.02.12.0800) is here. It includes changes from patch 1 (03.02.07.0701) as well.
Skip intro videos
Intro videos[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Rise of Nations\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
- Can only change resolution in-game.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | HUD position affects gameplay. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Off by default; can be enabled in rise2.ini |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Force through video driver. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Force through video driver. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default; can be disabled in rise2.ini |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
- The minimum resolution is 1024x768. The game won't accept any resolution lower than that.
Widescreen[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Vertical sync (Vsync)
- The Vsync functionality may be broken on some systems.
Vsync fix |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Relates only to map scrolling speed. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | SFX, taunts, music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Applicable only in the Conquer the World mode. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus GameSpy server browser has been shut down in 2012. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | GameSpy server browser has been shut down. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
UDP | 34987 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
"MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup
Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer on the disc or official download |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | PowerPC only.[3] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Windows Media Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 500 MHz Pentium III |
AMD Duron/Athlon 1.0 GHz or better |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.2.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 600 MHz | 1.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 1 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Help me please!!cant run rise of nations gold : macgaming - last accessed on May 2023