Difference between revisions of "Cossacks: Back to War"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 20, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 20, 2002}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | + | {{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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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Cossacks }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Cossacks }} | ||
|steam appid = 4850 | |steam appid = 4850 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 4856 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207662833 | |gogcom id = 1207662833 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1207659005 | |gogcom id side = 1207659005 | ||
|hltb = 21824 | |hltb = 21824 | ||
+ | |lutris = cossacks-back-to-war | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 13461 |
|wikipedia = Cossacks: European Wars | |wikipedia = Cossacks: European Wars | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | cossacks_anthology | DRM-free | Includes [[Cossacks: European Wars]] and [[Cossacks: The Art of War|The Art of War]] expansion. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | cossacks_anthology | DRM-free | Includes [[Cossacks: European Wars]] and [[Cossacks: The Art of War|The Art of War]] expansion. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 4850 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4850 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes campaign missions from the two prior titles. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Campaign Expansion | Includes campaign missions from [[Cossacks: European Wars]] and [[Cossacks: The Art of War|The Art of War]]. '''Steam only'''. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} Slew of fixes and revamped code from a reverse-engineered version of the source code. | {{++}} Slew of fixes and revamped code from a reverse-engineered version of the source code. | ||
{{++}} Allows for easy online multiplayer. | {{++}} Allows for easy online multiplayer. | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Supports windowed and borderless windowed modes. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.sav}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.sav}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Profile data is stored in | + | {{ii}} Profile data is stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\Players|folder}}. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 6 | |online play players = 6 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
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===Crash on startup/blank screen/unusable menu=== | ===Crash on startup/blank screen/unusable menu=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Fix 1|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fix 1|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} This is the unofficial yet modern fix | + | {{ii}} This is the unofficial yet modern fix. |
− | # Rename or remove | + | # Rename or remove {{file|{{p|game}}\Video|folder}} directory from the install directory. |
− | # Download [https://github.com/CnCNet/cnc-ddraw/releases latest version of cnc-ddraw by CnCNet] | + | # Download [https://github.com/CnCNet/cnc-ddraw/releases latest version of cnc-ddraw by CnCNet]. |
− | # Extract | + | # Extract it into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | # | + | # Set {{file|dmcr.exe}} to run as administrator. |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Fix 2|ref=<ref>Tested by the contributor</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fix 2|ref=<ref>Tested by the contributor</ref>|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} This is the official, yet dated fix. No longer works on Windows 8.1, 10 or above. The issue is said to do with the modern graphics cards. | + | {{ii}} This is the official, yet dated fix. No longer works on Windows 8.1, 10 or above.{{cn|January 2023}} The issue is said to do with the modern graphics cards. |
− | # Rename or remove | + | # Rename or remove {{file|{{p|game}}\Video|folder}} directory from the install directory. |
# Download [http://files.gsc-game.com/cs-dd-patch/cs-dd-patch.exe cs-dd-patch.exe]. | # Download [http://files.gsc-game.com/cs-dd-patch/cs-dd-patch.exe cs-dd-patch.exe]. | ||
− | # Go through the patch process. It should drop | + | # Go through the patch process. It should drop {{file|ddraw.dll}} into the game directory. |
# Start the game | # Start the game | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game running too fast/slow=== | ===Game running too fast/slow=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Running too fast|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Running too fast|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/american_conquest/what_to_do_when_the_game_runs_too_fast|title=GOG.com Forums - What to do when the game runs too fast|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ii}} Cossacks: Back to War features a unique engine timing system. While the | + | {{ii}} Cossacks: Back to War features a unique engine timing system. While the game's speed is still dependant on the CPU clock, like many older titles, they offer a flexible speed setting in the options menu to enable the user to tweak the speed. |
{{ii}} To make the game more bearable, make sure to: | {{ii}} To make the game more bearable, make sure to: | ||
:* Go to the game settings. | :* Go to the game settings. | ||
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:* Decrease the "Game speed" by approximately 10%. | :* Decrease the "Game speed" by approximately 10%. | ||
:* Save the settings and go play the game. | :* Save the settings and go play the game. | ||
− | {{ii}} If the game is still fast, grab [http://cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/forum/38-474-1 ACClock] or [http://boredwookie.net/index.php/blog/cpugrab-net/ CPUGrab].<ref> | + | {{ii}} If the game is still fast, grab [http://cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/forum/38-474-1 ACClock] or [http://boredwookie.net/index.php/blog/cpugrab-net/ CPUGrab].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065614/http://mastersofthefield.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=3139|title=The New and Improved Way to Control Game Speed! • Mastersofthefield (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065559/http://mastersofthefield.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2260|title=Another way to control Game Speed • Mastersofthefield (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> If the game reverts back to fast mode, press {{key|CTRL|D}} in-game. |
{{ii}} Alternatively, use [[#Essential Improvements|Cossacks Revamp 2017]] | {{ii}} Alternatively, use [[#Essential Improvements|Cossacks Revamp 2017]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 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 00:55, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
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GSC Game World | |
Publishers | |
cdv Software Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 20, 2002 |
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 | Europe |
Series | Cossacks |
Cossacks | |
---|---|
Cossacks: European Wars | 2000 |
Cossacks: The Art of War | 2002 |
Cossacks: Back to War | 2002 |
Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars | 2005 |
Cossacks II: Battle for Europe | 2006 |
Cossacks 3 | 2016 |
Warnings
Cossacks: Back to War is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS game in the Cossacks series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 4 DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Includes Cossacks: European Wars and The Art of War expansion. | |||
Steam |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes campaign missions from the two prior titles. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Campaign Expansion | Includes campaign missions from Cossacks: European Wars and The Art of War. Steam only. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The official patch for the Russian release (1.36) can be found here.
Mods
Cossacks Revamp 2017 by Ereb
- Slew of fixes and revamped code from a reverse-engineered version of the source code.
- Allows for easy online multiplayer.
- Supports windowed and borderless windowed modes.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4850/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\*.sav[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4850/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Profile data is stored in
<path-to-game>\Players
.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and SFX | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No speech | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Russian | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 6 | Versus |
||
Online play | 6 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[1] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP | 2300-2400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Fix 1 |
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|
Fix 2[2] |
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|
Game running too fast/slow
Running too fast[3] |
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|
Multiplayer Alternative
Alternative Solution to Multiplayer[6] |
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|
Crashing when changing game speed/scroll speed
Fix Crashing when changing game speed / scroll speed in multiplayer |
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|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, NT 4.0 SP4, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (4850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Tested by the contributor
- ↑ GOG.com Forums - What to do when the game runs too fast - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The New and Improved Way to Control Game Speed! • Mastersofthefield (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Another way to control Game Speed • Mastersofthefield (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Forum Post | 'New server of Cossacks'