Difference between revisions of "Battle Realms"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2001}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|steam appid = 1025600 | |steam appid = 1025600 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659111 | |gogcom id = 1207659111 | ||
+ | |lutris = battle-realms | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 5326 |
|igdb = battle-realms | |igdb = battle-realms | ||
|hltb = 925 | |hltb = 925 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = | |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = The game received the expansion '''''Winter of the Wolf''''' in November 2002. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The game debuted on GOG.com on September 12, 2012 with unchanged builds of the base game and expansion. As of December 9, 2019, Ed Del Castillo (one of the original developers) published the game on Steam with additional changes and fixes with feedback from the community, dubbing it the '''''Zen Edition'''''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://battlerealms.fandom.com/wiki/Battle_Realms_Wiki/ Battle Realms Wiki] |
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/members/battlerealmsrevival/ Battle Realms Revival Project] | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/members/battlerealmsrevival/ Battle Realms Revival Project] | ||
{{mm}} [https://forums.gamingterritory.com/forum/50-battle-realms/ The oldest forums dedicated to Battle Realms] | {{mm}} [https://forums.gamingterritory.com/forum/50-battle-realms/ The oldest forums dedicated to Battle Realms] | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The Steam | + | {{ii}} The Steam-exclusive '''Zen Edition''' (which includes the base game and expansion) is the only one still being officially updated with new features and balance changes. It has Steamworks-based multiplayer, with LAN and direct IP functionality removed as of patch 1.58.<ref name="Zen multiplayer">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1025600/view/5908168633779614583|title=Battle Realms: Zen Edition - Update 1.58 - The New Era Begins! - Steam News|date=2023-01-08|snippet=LAN and Direct IP Multiplayer modes have been removed from the game. |
+ | Now, by clicking 'Multiplayer', the player will be taken directly to the Steam Lobbies. | ||
+ | There are 3 reasons for this: | ||
+ | *Piracy concerns. | ||
+ | *Ed Del Castillo's goal of centralizing the community. | ||
+ | *Security issues that currently can't be resolved due to the game's age and Steam network not really properly supporting LAN. | ||
+ | }}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Winter of the Wolf | | + | {{DLC/row| Winter of the Wolf | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the Resolution & FoV Patch|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Resolution & FoV Patch|fix= | ||
{{ii}} Not to be used for Zen Edition (Steam version). | {{ii}} Not to be used for Zen Edition (Steam version). | ||
+ | {{ii}} Causes minor FoV glitches. | ||
{{++}} Allows playing online. | {{++}} Allows playing online. | ||
{{++}} Supports all resolutions & allows customizing FoV. | {{++}} Supports all resolutions & allows customizing FoV. | ||
− | + | {{++}} Fixes minimap issues. | |
− | {{++}} Fixes | ||
− | # Download [https:// | + | # Download [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battle-realms/en the latest version] |
# Follow the instructions. | # Follow the instructions. | ||
− | # | + | # Use the monitor's native resolution. |
}} | }} | ||
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# Type in a name for the game. | # Type in a name for the game. | ||
# Click <code>'''...'''</code> right of the '''Path''' input box. | # Click <code>'''...'''</code> right of the '''Path''' input box. | ||
− | # Go to the installation folder and choose | + | # Go to the installation folder and choose {{file|Battle_Realms_F.exe}}. |
− | # | + | # Set or verify the following fields: |
− | #* | + | #* Main tab: |
− | #* '''Run in Window''' | + | #** '''Run in Window''' (optional) |
− | #* | + | #** Window position and size: W <code>1024</code> H <code>768</code> (adjusting to match resolution) |
− | + | #* Video Tab: | |
− | + | #** Hide multi-monitor config. | |
− | + | #* Mouse tab: | |
− | # | + | #** Cursor visibility: Hide |
− | # | + | #** Correct mouse position |
− | #* | + | #** Keep cursor within window (optional) |
− | #* | + | #* DirectX tab: |
+ | #** Flip emulation: Partial or Full | ||
+ | #* GDI tab: | ||
+ | #** Remap client Rect | ||
# Click '''OK''', minimize DXWnd and run the game. | # Click '''OK''', minimize DXWnd and run the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Notes: | ||
+ | * The preset import found in DXWnd has a few options mismatched | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = limited |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
− | |lan play notes = Not available in the Steam version | + | |lan play notes = Not available in the Steam version as of version 1.58.<ref name="Zen multiplayer"/> |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = limited |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; the Zen Edition uses Steamworks. |
|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 | ||
− | |direct ip notes = Not available in the Steam version | + | |direct ip notes = Not available in the Steam version as of version 1.58.<ref name="Zen multiplayer"/> |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = 7174,7175,7177 | |tcp = 7174,7175,7177 | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===The game gets stuck at 75% loading (Multiplayer)=== | ===The game gets stuck at 75% loading (Multiplayer)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3, as administrator and in 8-bit color mode|ref={{cn|January 2023}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Could not find supported display mode / Could not rasterize API=== | ===Could not find supported display mode / Could not rasterize API=== | ||
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* See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] | * See [[#Windowed|Windowed]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=11 June 2015|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{++}} Allows capturing Battle Realms with OBS. | {{++}} Allows capturing Battle Realms with OBS. | ||
{{++}} Eliminates most of the issues. | {{++}} Eliminates most of the issues. | ||
− | # Download the latest version of [ | + | # Download the latest version of [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # | + | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the contents of the {{file|MS\x86}} subfolder to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}. |
− | + | # Under <code>Full Screen Output</code>, choose which monitor the game will be displayed on from the dropdown list. | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | # Under <code>Full Screen Output</code>, choose which monitor | ||
# Click the <code>Apply</code> button, then click <code>OK</code>. | # Click the <code>Apply</code> button, then click <code>OK</code>. | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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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 = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 21:11, 2 September 2023
Developers | |
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Liquid Entertainment | |
Crave Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 7, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Warnings
Battle Realms is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game.
The game received the expansion Winter of the Wolf in November 2002.
The game debuted on GOG.com on September 12, 2012 with unchanged builds of the base game and expansion. As of December 9, 2019, Ed Del Castillo (one of the original developers) published the game on Steam with additional changes and fixes with feedback from the community, dubbing it the Zen Edition.
General information
- Battle Realms Wiki
- Battle Realms Revival Project
- The oldest forums dedicated to Battle Realms
- Battle Realms Reddit
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1] | |||
GOG.com | Includes 'Winter of the Wolf' expansion. | |||
Steam | Zen Edition |
Version differences
- The Steam-exclusive Zen Edition (which includes the base game and expansion) is the only one still being officially updated with new features and balance changes. It has Steamworks-based multiplayer, with LAN and direct IP functionality removed as of patch 1.58.[3]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Winter of the Wolf |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest version of the original game is also the expansion - Winter Of The Wolf (1.50q). The latest non-expansion version, for some reason, is also 1.50q.
- Patches for the non-expansion game are available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- The only working parameters are Width and Height.
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Battle_Realms.ini[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1025600/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Saved Games[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1025600/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Native to the Zen Edition. For other versions, see Windowed. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Windowed. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Windowed. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Windowed. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Windowed. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Windowed
Use the Resolution & FoV Patch |
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Use DxWnd[citation needed] |
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Notes:
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Available via the in-game custom profile menu (not settings). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Scroll speed is responsible for the screen navigation sensivity. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, Sound Effects, Music, Dialogue | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Only in cutscenes. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Winter of the Wolf does not have localized audio. Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
German | Winter of the Wolf does not have localized audio. Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
Spanish | Winter of the Wolf is not localized. Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | Versus Not available in the Steam version as of version 1.58.[3] |
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Online play | Versus The official GameSpy service has been shut down; the Zen Edition uses Steamworks. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Not available in the Steam version as of version 1.58.[3] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 7174,7175,7177 |
UDP | 7174,7175,7177 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
The game gets stuck at 75% loading (Multiplayer)
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3, as administrator and in 8-bit color mode[citation needed] |
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Could not find supported display mode / Could not rasterize API
Use the Resolution & FoV Patch |
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Use dgVoodoo 2[4] |
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Run the game in windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Disable other monitors[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks | The Zen Edition uses Steamworks. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | Intel Pentium III 750 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (1025600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Battle Realms: Zen Edition - Update 1.58 - The New Era Begins! - Steam News - last accessed on 2023-01-08
- "LAN and Direct IP Multiplayer modes have been removed from the game.
Now, by clicking 'Multiplayer', the player will be taken directly to the Steam Lobbies.
There are 3 reasons for this:
- Piracy concerns.
- Ed Del Castillo's goal of centralizing the community.
- Security issues that currently can't be resolved due to the game's age and Steam network not really properly supporting LAN."
- "LAN and Direct IP Multiplayer modes have been removed from the game.
Now, by clicking 'Multiplayer', the player will be taken directly to the Steam Lobbies.
There are 3 reasons for this:
- ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 11 June 2015