Difference between revisions of "Act of War: Direct Action"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Eugen Systems}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Eugen Systems}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2005-2018}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2018-present}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2005}} | ||
|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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|gogcom id = 1427704538 | |gogcom id = 1427704538 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1427704829 | |gogcom id side = 1427704829 | ||
+ | |hltb = 186 | ||
+ | |lutris = act-of-war-direct-action | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 17659 |
|wikipedia = Act of War: Direct Action | |wikipedia = Act of War: Direct Action | ||
|winehq = 4000 | |winehq = 4000 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | act-of-war-direct-action | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2276-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2276-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | act_of_war_gold_edition | DRM-free | Includes [[Act of War: High Treason]]. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | act_of_war_gold_edition | DRM-free | Includes [[Act of War: High Treason]]. | | Windows }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Singleplayer ([https://archive.org/details/ACTOFWARDEMOUS US], [http://download.cnet.com/Act-of-War-Direct-Action-demo/3000-7483_4-10355890.html EU]) and [https://archive.org/details/ACTOFWARDEMOUS multiplayer] demo versions are available | {{ii}} Singleplayer ([https://archive.org/details/ACTOFWARDEMOUS US], [http://download.cnet.com/Act-of-War-Direct-Action-demo/3000-7483_4-10355890.html EU]) and [https://archive.org/details/ACTOFWARDEMOUS multiplayer] demo versions are available | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| High Treason | Available as both an expansion (retail, GOG.com) and a [[Act of War: High Treason|standalone game]] (Steam).<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://fringegamer.blogspot.com/2011/04/act-of-war-high-treason-game-design.html|title=Fringe Gamer: Act of War: High Treason Game Design Review|date=2016-07-28}}</ref> | ||
+ | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | * [ftp://ftp.atari.com/patches/aow/ActOfWar_DirectAction_Patch4_MultiLang_ver01_06_3.exe | + | * Patch 4 (1.06) is available on [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/205/7/ Patches-Scrolls] or [ftp://ftp.atari.com/patches/aow/ActOfWar_DirectAction_Patch4_MultiLang_ver01_06_3.exe here]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|AoW DA Settings.png|Settings.}} | {{Image|AoW DA Settings.png|Settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/act-war-direct-action | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/act-war-direct-action | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = Press the Alt | + | |windowed notes = Press the {{key|Alt|Enter}} key combination to toggle between windowed and full-screen mode. Otherwise, this feature doesn't appear in the Options dialog box. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use Act of War Resolution Patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Act of War Resolution Patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.moddb.com/games/act-of-war-direct-action/downloads/act-of-war-resolution-patch-disc-version Act of War Resolution Patch (Disc version)] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.moddb.com/games/act-of-war-direct-action/downloads/act-of-war-resolution-patch-steam-version Act of War Resolution Patch (Steam version)] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.moddb.com/games/act-of-war-direct-action/downloads/act-of-war-resolution-patch-gog-version Act of War Resolution Patch (GOG.com version)] |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Hex edit game .exe (GOG.com version)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Hex edit game .exe (GOG.com version)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\ACTOFWAR.EXE}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. |
# Find the bytes <code>83 C4 F4</code> close to Offset <code>0x5AE3F0</code> and replace them with <code>B0 01 C3</code>. | # Find the bytes <code>83 C4 F4</code> close to Offset <code>0x5AE3F0</code> and replace them with <code>B0 01 C3</code>. | ||
− | # Save changes | + | # Save changes. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Hex edit game .exe (Steam version)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Hex edit game .exe (Steam version)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\ACTOFWAR.EXE}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. |
# Change <code>83 C4 F4 89 54 24 04</code> with <code>B0 01 C3 89 54 24 04</code> | # Change <code>83 C4 F4 89 54 24 04</code> with <code>B0 01 C3 89 54 24 04</code> | ||
− | # Save changes | + | # Save changes. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = unknown |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = unknown |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = unknown |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and Sound Effects have separate sliders | |separate volume notes = Music and Sound Effects have separate sliders | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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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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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/200-act-of-war-direct-action-german-patch/ download for Steam release]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|dedicated = unknown | |dedicated = unknown | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = false | |direct ip = false | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===The game won't launch/ | + | ===The game won't launch / Invisible cursor=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} This problem is supposedly fixed in the Steam version. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | ||
+ | Use [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/proper-windows-7-fix-for-act-of-war Proper Windows 7 Fix for Act of War] | ||
{{ii}} Works for Windows 10 too. | {{ii}} Works for Windows 10 too. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 6 GB | |minHD = 6 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = 64 MB | + | |minGPU = |
+ | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
Revision as of 11:16, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
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Eugen Systems | |
Publishers | |
2005-2018 | Atari |
2018-present | THQ Nordic |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 15, 2005 |
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 | Contemporary, Sci-fi |
Series | Act of War |
Act of War | |
---|---|
Act of War: Direct Action | 2005 |
Act of War: High Treason | 2006 |
Warnings
Act of War: Direct Action is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Act of War series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 5 DRM. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Includes Act of War: High Treason. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
- Singleplayer (US, EU) and multiplayer demo versions are available
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
High Treason | Available as both an expansion (retail, GOG.com) and a standalone game (Steam).[1] |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 4 (1.06) is available on Patches-Scrolls or here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2710/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\AOW\Save\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2710/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Press the Alt+↵ Enter key combination to toggle between windowed and full-screen mode. Otherwise, this feature doesn't appear in the Options dialog box. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Use Act of War Resolution Patch[citation needed] |
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Hex edit game .exe (GOG.com version)[citation needed] |
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Hex edit game .exe (Steam version)[citation needed] |
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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 Sound Effects have separate sliders | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
German | Retail and GOG.com only; download for Steam release. | |||
Italian | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
Spanish | Retail and GOG.com only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] 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 | 12222 |
UDP | 12222 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
The game won't launch / Invisible cursor
- This problem is supposedly fixed in the Steam version.
Instructions[citation needed] |
---|
Use Proper Windows 7 Fix for Act of War
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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 (2710) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ Fringe Gamer: Act of War: High Treason Game Design Review - last accessed on 2016-07-28
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology