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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment|2007-2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment|2007-2008}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments|2008-present}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments|2008-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo}} | ||
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|hltb = 3108 | |hltb = 3108 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 31120 |
|wikipedia = Empire Earth III | |wikipedia = Empire Earth III | ||
|winehq = 6203 | |winehq = 6203 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1207658859|empire_earth_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658859|empire_earth_series|for game series}} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | empire_earth_3 | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | empire_earth_3 | DRM-free, key | Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/en/game/empire_earth_3|title=Empire Earth III on GOG.com|snippet=Multiplayer notice: The game's official multiplayer servers have been taken offline and the only multiplayer option available is LAN. Multiplayer mode is available after registering your unique CD-key for the game.|date=2023-04-10}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{ | ||
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | empire-earth-3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | empire-earth-3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | empire-earth-3 | Playfire | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 254800 | Steam | Unpublished. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 254800 | Steam | Unpublished. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is 1.1, and can be found on [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/empire_earth3.php Patches-Scrolls] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/empire-earth-iii/category/official-patches-224 GameFront]. | |
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-04-10}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\movies}}. | ||
+ | # Delete/rename the following files: {{file|fe_intro.bik}}, {{file|md_intro.bik}}, {{file|Nvidia.bik}}, {{file|SierraLogo.bik}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Empire Earth III\profiles\{{p|uid}}\profile.xml}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = limited | |widescreen resolution = limited | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Available resolutions up to 1920x1200, but image is stretched. Certain resolutions are missing. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Available resolutions up to 1920x1200, but image is stretched. Certain resolutions are missing. Manually changing the resolution in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]] reverts to a default setting in the next session, and setting the file to read-only mode reverts to 1024x768.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/empire-earth-iii|title=Empire Earth III <nowiki>|</nowiki> WSGF|date=2023-04-10}}</ref> |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = |
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|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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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = limited |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = For scroll speed. | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = For scroll speed only. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, effects, voice. |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Retail only | |notes = Retail only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
− | |udp = | + | |udp = 26000 |
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game freezes/crashes=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|EE3.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 7|ref={{cn|April 2023}}}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|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 = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = Miles Sound System |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP, Vista |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz |
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 6.5 GB | |minHD = 6.5 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6000 series | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6000 series | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minSM = 2.0 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz |
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3500+ | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7000 series | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7000 series | ||
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |recSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |recnotes = Dual-core processor preferred | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 09:07, 28 July 2023
Developers | |
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Mad Doc Software | |
Publishers | |
2007-2008 | Sierra Entertainment |
2008-present | Rebellion Developments |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 6, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 50 |
IGDB | 40 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Series | Empire Earth |
Empire Earth | |
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Empire Earth | 2001 |
Empires: Dawn of the Modern World | 2003 |
Empire Earth II | 2005 |
Empire Earth III | 2007 |
Warnings
Empire Earth III is a singleplayer and multiplayer RTS game in the Empire Earth series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.[1] | |||
ZOOM Platform | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | Unpublished. |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.1, and can be found on Patches-Scrolls and GameFront.
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Empire Earth III\profiles\<user-id>\profile.xml |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Empire Earth III\profiles\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Available resolutions up to 1920x1200, but image is stretched. Certain resolutions are missing. Manually changing the resolution in the configuration file reverts to a default setting in the next session, and setting the file to read-only mode reverts to 1024x768.[3] | ||
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) | Labeled as "Texture Filtering". | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For scroll speed only. | |
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 | Music, effects, voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | On by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Separate US and UK English releases | |||
Czech | Retail only | |||
French | Retail only | |||
German | Retail only; download for GOG.com version | |||
Hungarian | Retail only | |||
Italian | Retail only | |||
Japanese | Retail only | |||
Polish | Retail only | |||
Spanish | Retail only |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | The official GameSpy service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
UDP | 26000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game freezes/crashes
Run EE3.exe in compatibility mode for Windows 7[citation needed]
|
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz AMD Athlon XP |
Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3500+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6000 series 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 7000 series 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (254800) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Empire Earth III on GOG.com - last accessed on 2023-04-10
- "Multiplayer notice: The game's official multiplayer servers have been taken offline and the only multiplayer option available is LAN. Multiplayer mode is available after registering your unique CD-key for the game."
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-04-10
- ↑ Empire Earth III | WSGF - last accessed on 2023-04-10