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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = CossacksAoWCover.jpg | + | |cover = CossacksAoWCover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|GSC Game World}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|GSC Game World}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|cdv Software Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|cdv Software Entertainment}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 31, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 31, 2002}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Europe }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Cossacks }} | ||
|steam appid = 4870 | |steam appid = 4870 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207662823 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207659005 | ||
+ | |hltb = 21823 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 6108 | ||
|wikipedia = Cossacks: European Wars | |wikipedia = Cossacks: European Wars | ||
+ | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207662823|cossacks_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4870/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | cossacks_anthology | DRM-free | Includes [[Cossacks: European Wars]] and the [[Cossacks: Back to War|Back to War]] expansion. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4870 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | * The latest official patch (1.30) and a free add-on can be found [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/cossacks_art_of_war.php here]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Profile data is stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\Players|folder}}. | ||
− | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Cossacks Menu.png|Options menu}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/cossacks-european-wars |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Music and SFX | ||
+ | |surround sound = false | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = No speech | ||
+ | |closed captions = n/a | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 6 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = 6 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = 2300-2400, 47624 | ||
+ | |udp = 2300-2400 | ||
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crash on startup/blank screen/unusable menu=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix 1|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is the unofficial yet modern fix. | ||
+ | # 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]. | ||
+ | # Extract it into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Set {{file|dmcr.exe}} to run as administrator. | ||
+ | # If that doesn't work, backup and delete mdraw.dll from game folder, and rename ddraw.dll to mdraw. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{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.{{cn|January 2023}} The issue is said to do with the modern graphics cards. | ||
+ | # 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]. | ||
+ | # Go through the patch process. It should drop {{file|ddraw.dll}} into the game directory. | ||
+ | # If that doesn't work, backup and delete mdraw.dll from game folder, and rename ddraw.dll to mdraw. | ||
+ | # Start the game | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game running too fast/slow=== | ||
+ | {{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: The Art of 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: | ||
+ | :* Go to the game settings. | ||
+ | :* Choose "Slow Mode" | ||
+ | :* Decrease the "Game speed" by approximately 10%. | ||
+ | :* 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>{{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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Middleware=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Middleware |
− | | | + | |physics = |
− | | | + | |physics notes = |
− | | | + | |audio = |
− | | | + | |audio notes = |
− | | | + | |interface = |
− | | | + | |interface notes = |
− | | | + | |input = |
− | | | + | |input notes = |
− | | | + | |cutscenes = |
− | | | + | |cutscenes notes = |
− | | | + | |multiplayer = GameSpy |
− | | | + | |multiplayer notes= |
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98, NT 4.0 SP4, ME, 2000 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 400 MB |
− | | | + | |minGPU = |
+ | |minVRAM = 1 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 00:56, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
GSC Game World | |
Publishers | |
cdv Software Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 31, 2002 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
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: The Art of 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 | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
GOG.com | Includes Cossacks: European Wars and the Back to War expansion. | |||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch (1.30) and a free add-on can be found here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4870/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\*.sav[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4870/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Profile data is stored in
<path-to-game>\Players
.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
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) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
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 |
---|
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 only. | |||
German | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail 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;[3] 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 |
---|
|
Fix 2[4] |
---|
|
Game running too fast/slow
Running too fast[5] |
---|
|
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 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 1 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 (4870) 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
- ↑ 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