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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Pandemic Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Pandemic Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|3DO}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|3DO|Retail}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|Digital}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Zero}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 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 }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS, Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Army Men }} | ||
|steam appid = 694500 | |steam appid = 694500 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1932981761 |
+ | |hltb = 15643 | ||
+ | |lutris = army-men-rts | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 6420 | ||
|wikipedia = Army Men: RTS | |wikipedia = Army Men: RTS | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 5055 |
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1932981761|army_men_series| - for game series.}} | {{GOG.com links|1932981761|army_men_series| - for game series.}} | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/694500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
{{mm}} [http://clanexf.com/forums/index.php ClanEXF forums] - Army Men RTS fan community. | {{mm}} [http://clanexf.com/forums/index.php ClanEXF forums] - Army Men RTS fan community. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3539-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | army_men_rts | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | army_men_rts | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 694500 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | army-men-rts-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | army-men-rts | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 694500 | DRM-free|Can be played without Steam running | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | army-men-rts | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/armymen_rts_demo_exe Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | + | ===Instant Action Mod=== | |
− | === | + | {{ii}} The [https://clanexf.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=2501 Instant Action Mod] enables skirmishes against AI opponents in multiplayer, without the need for other players to join via the network. |
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=|fix= |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref= | + | # Download the mod and extract the files to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | # Download the | + | # Start the game and create a multiplayer room with at least one AI opponent. |
− | + | # Instead of clicking Play, click the new Offline button next to it. | |
− | # Start the game and create a | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===[https://clanexf.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=15457#p15457 Custom Campaigns \ Missions Add-on Support]=== |
− | + | {{ii}} This mod allows for very easy installation of custom campaigns and missions. | |
+ | {{++}} Also adds the Special Operations and Intelligence Files, that were exclusive for the console versions of the game. | ||
===High resolution textures=== | ===High resolution textures=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/army-men-rts/addons/army-men-rts-high-resolution-texture-pack Army Men RTS - high resolution texture pack] contains 200 textures upscaled using Waifu2X. |
===Level of detail=== | ===Level of detail=== | ||
{{ii}} Game switches between high and low quality models depending on the distance from the camera. | {{ii}} Game switches between high and low quality models depending on the distance from the camera. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="wsgf">{{Refurl|url= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="wsgf">{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=30930&p=164969|title=WSGF - Army: Men RTS|date=December 6, 2017}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\library\engine|folder}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|detail.cfg}} with a text editor. |
− | # Increase the value of | + | # Increase the value of {{code|MrmDist}}, so higher quality models are rendered even far away. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify game executable|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|base.x-e}} in a hex editor | ||
+ | # Replace offset <code>0x38D65E8</code> with value <code>0x61</code> | ||
+ | {{ii}} This changes the file extension from <code>.bik</code> to <code>.bak</code> in the base game data file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\user\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\user\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|data.cfg}} contains user campaign progress, while save files are inside the {{file|saves|folder}} folder. |
===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|ARTS settings.png|General audio/video settings.}} | {{Image|ARTS settings.png|General audio/video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/army-men-rts/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Force in the GPU control panel or use [[#Widescreen resolution|dgVoodoo 2]]. | |antialiasing notes = Force in the GPU control panel or use [[#Widescreen resolution|dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = On by default, no option to disable. | |vsync notes = On by default, no option to disable. | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="wsgf" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="wsgf" />|fix= | ||
− | # Download the latest version of [ | + | # Download the latest version of [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # | + | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and all the files from the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} folder into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, and in the DirectX tab, set the desired resolution. |
# (Optional: enable anisotropic filtering, so that menus and text are not pixelated). | # (Optional: enable anisotropic filtering, so that menus and text are not pixelated). | ||
# Click <code>Apply</code> to save the settings, then click <code>OK</code> to exit the program. | # Click <code>Apply</code> to save the settings, then click <code>OK</code> to exit the program. | ||
− | # In the game options menu select a resolution that has the | + | # In the game options menu, select a resolution that has the same aspect ratio as the one set in dgVoodoo. |
* HUD size can be controlled with the resolution set in the game options menu; the lower the selected resolution, the bigger will the HUD be displayed on screen. | * HUD size can be controlled with the resolution set in the game options menu; the lower the selected resolution, the bigger will the HUD be displayed on screen. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Only the music volume and master volume can be adjusted. | |separate volume notes = Only the music volume and master volume can be adjusted. | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/841-army-men-rts-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 98, ME, 2000 | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz |
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 310 MB | |minHD = 310 MB |
Revision as of 02:08, 18 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Pandemic Studios | |
Publishers | |
Retail | 3DO |
Digital | 2K Games |
Engines | |
Zero | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 24, 2002 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS, Strategy |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Comedy |
Series | Army Men |
Army Men | |
---|---|
Army Men | 1998 |
Army Men II | 1999 |
Army Men: Toys in Space | 1999 |
Army Men: Air Attack | 1999 |
Army Men: Sarge's Heroes | 1999 |
Army Men: Air Tactics | 1999 |
Army Men: World War | 2000 |
Army Men: RTS | 2002 |
Army Men: Sarge's War | 2004 |
Warnings
Army Men: RTS is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS and strategy game in the Army Men series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions - for game series.
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- ClanEXF forums - Army Men RTS fan community.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1] | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam running | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Instant Action Mod
- The Instant Action Mod enables skirmishes against AI opponents in multiplayer, without the need for other players to join via the network.
Instructions |
---|
|
Custom Campaigns \ Missions Add-on Support
- This mod allows for very easy installation of custom campaigns and missions.
- Also adds the Special Operations and Intelligence Files, that were exclusive for the console versions of the game.
High resolution textures
- Army Men RTS - high resolution texture pack contains 200 textures upscaled using Waifu2X.
Level of detail
- Game switches between high and low quality models depending on the distance from the camera.
Instructions[3] |
---|
|
Skip intro videos
Modify game executable |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\settings.cfg[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/694500/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\user\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/694500/pfx/[Note 3] |
-
data.cfg
contains user campaign progress, while save files are inside thesaves
folder.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Only resolutions up to 1280x1024 are available in the options menu, for higher resolutions see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Hor+. Camera can be zoomed in/out using in-game controls. | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Force in the GPU control panel or use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Force in the GPU control panel or use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default, no option to disable. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Maximum 50 FPS in menus and gameplay, 60 FPS during in-game cutscenes. |
Widescreen resolution
- Game only lists first 22 available resolutions in the options menu (usually 1280x1024, 32-bit is the highest resolution available).
- dgVoodoo 2 can be used to force higher resolutions, while the resolution set in the options menu controls the aspect ratio.
- Menus and in-game interface (HUD) is scaled properly on very high resolutions and is not small.
Instructions[3] |
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|
Ultra-widescreen
Instructions[3] |
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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 |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Only the music volume and master volume can be adjusted. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[4] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | GameSpy Arcade |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 310 MB | 610 MB |
Video card (GPU) | Direct3D Accelerated Video Card 16 MB of VRAM | Direct3D Accelerated Video Card 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 (694500) 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 WSGF - Army: Men RTS - last accessed on December 6, 2017
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology