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− | {{Disambig|the 2001 game|the unrelated 1993 game|[[Stronghold]]}} | + | {{Disambig|the 2001 game|the unrelated 1993 game|[[Stronghold]]|the 2023 remaster|[[Stronghold: Definitive Edition]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Stronghold | |title = Stronghold | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 12, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 12, 2001}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|May 2002}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 2002}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stronghold|81}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|stronghold|81}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{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 = 1207658712 | |gogcom id = 1207658712 | ||
|official site= http://www.strongholdhd.com/game.html | |official site= http://www.strongholdhd.com/game.html | ||
+ | |lutris = stronghold | ||
|strategywiki = Stronghold (2001) | |strategywiki = Stronghold (2001) | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 5212 |
|igdb = stronghold | |igdb = stronghold | ||
|hltb = 9277 | |hltb = 9277 | ||
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|winehq = 520 | |winehq = 520 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = In 2002, the game was re-released as '''''Stronghold Deluxe''''' with the 1.2 patch streamlined and with exclusive extra singleplayer missions. In 2012, it was updated to the '''''HD''''' version with bugfixes and widescreen support, including all ''Deluxe'' content. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/qMG7Zae Official Discord server] for game series |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://firefly-studios.helpshift.com/hc/en/11-stronghold-hd-legacy-hd/ Official support portal] |
− | {{mm}} [https://stronghold.heavengames.com/ Stronghold Heaven] - | + | {{mm}} [https://stronghold.heavengames.com/ Stronghold Heaven] - a fan site for the game |
{{GOG.com links|1207658712|stronghold_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658712|stronghold_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/40950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{Removed DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. The HD patch removes the DRM | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{Removed DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. The HD patch removes the DRM | | Windows, Mac OS, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | stronghold-hd | Steam | Stronghold HD | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4373-1 | Steam | Stronghold HD | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | stronghold | DRM-free | Stronghold HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | stronghold | DRM-free | Stronghold HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | stronghold-hd-pc | Steam | Stronghold HD | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | stronghold-hd-pc | Steam | Stronghold HD | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | stronghold-hd | DRM-free | Stronghold HD | Steam | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | stronghold-hd | DRM-free | Stronghold HD | Steam | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 40950 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 40950 | DRM-free | Stronghold HD. Also available as part of {{Store link|Steam|901735|The Stronghold Collection}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Demos=== | ===Demos=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://download.cnet.com/Stronghold-Multiplayer-demo/3000-2119_4-10246335.html English] | + | {{ii}} [https://download.cnet.com/Stronghold-Multiplayer-demo/3000-2119_4-10246335.html English (CNET)] |
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.gamefront.com/games/stronghold/file/stronghold-demo-v1-3 English v1.3 (GameFront)] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.gamefront.com/games/stronghold/file/stronghold-demo-v1-3-italian Italian v1.3] | ||
{{ii}} [https://www.gry-online.pl/S030.asp?ID=1465 Polish] | {{ii}} [https://www.gry-online.pl/S030.asp?ID=1465 Polish] | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Stronghold HD is | + | {{ii}} '''Stronghold Deluxe''' is the 2002 re-release with additional maps and missions from the free Excalibur Pack, as well as the 1.2 patch. |
+ | {{ii}} '''Stronghold HD''' is the 2012 enhanced version of the game which adds widescreen support, bug fixes, and retail Deluxe edition content. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===HD patch=== | + | ===Official HD patch=== |
− | This [http://www.strongholdhd.com/patch.html | + | {{ii}} This official patch will upgrade a retail copy of Stronghold to Stronghold HD, with all content featured in the latest build. The latest version, 1.4.1, can be downloaded [http://www.strongholdhd.com/patch.html here]. |
===Skip intro video=== | ===Skip intro video=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/move/rename video file|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/move/rename video file|ref=|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\binks|folder}}. |
− | # Delete, move or rename | + | # Delete, move or rename {{file|intro.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Image|Stronghold HD General.png|In-game general settings ( | + | {{Image|Stronghold HD General.png|In-game general settings (HD version)}} |
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Settings for the Windows version without the HD patch are stored in | + | {{ii}} Settings for the Windows version without the HD patch are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\stronghold.cfg}} |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Saves for the Windows version | + | {{ii}} Saves for the Windows pre-HD version are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\Saves|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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | {{Image|Stronghold HD Video.png|In-game video settings ( | + | {{Image|Stronghold HD Video.png|In-game video settings (HD version)}} |
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stronghold | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/stronghold | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 2560x1600.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.fireflyworlds.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/200/0/stronghold-hd--crusader-hd---supported-resolutions|title=Firefly Support - Stronghold HD & Crusader HD - Supported Resolutions|date=2017-07-05}}</ref> For the original release install the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 2560x1600.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.fireflyworlds.com/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/200/0/stronghold-hd--crusader-hd---supported-resolutions|title=Firefly Support - Stronghold HD & Crusader HD - Supported Resolutions|date=2017-07-05}}</ref> For the original release install the [[#Official HD patch|official HD patch]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = unknown | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Depends on game speed; up to 90 FPS |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
− | {{Image|Stronghold HD Audio.png|In-game audio settings ( | + | {{Image|Stronghold HD Audio.png|In-game audio settings (HD version)}} |
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, effects, speech |
|surround sound = n/a | |surround sound = n/a | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound 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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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Twierdza Details] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game fails to launch on Windows 10=== | ===Game fails to launch on Windows 10=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install DirectPlay|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
− | |directdraw versions = 7 | + | |directdraw versions = 7.0 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = true | |opengl versions = true | ||
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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 = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98, ME, 2000 |
|minCPU = 300 MHz | |minCPU = 300 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
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|minDX = 7 | |minDX = 7 | ||
− | |recOS = Vista, 7 | + | |recOS = XP, Vista, 7 |
|recCPU = 550 MHz | |recCPU = 550 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = 9.0c | |recDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 9 | ||
+ | |minCPU = PowerPC G3 | ||
+ | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
− | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 13:27, 4 February 2024
This page is for the 2001 game. For the unrelated 1993 game, see Stronghold. For the 2023 remaster, see Stronghold: Definitive Edition.
Developers | |
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Firefly Studios | |
macOS (OS X) | Crescent Vision Interactive |
macOS (OS X) | Varcon Systems |
Publishers | |
Retail | Take-Two Interactive |
Retail | Gathering of Developers |
OS X | MacSoft |
Retail (Collection) | 2K Games |
HD | Firefly Studios |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 12, 2001 |
Mac OS (Classic) | May 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | May 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 81 |
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 | Building, RTS |
Themes | Europe, Medieval |
Series | Stronghold |
Stronghold | |
---|---|
Stronghold | 2001 |
Stronghold Crusader | 2002 |
Stronghold 2 | 2005 |
Stronghold Legends | 2006 |
Stronghold Crusader Extreme | 2008 |
Stronghold 3 | 2011 |
Stronghold Kingdoms | 2012 |
Stronghold Crusader 2 | 2014 |
Stronghold: Warlords | 2021 |
Stronghold: Definitive Edition | 2023 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Stronghold is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building and RTS game in the Stronghold series.
In 2002, the game was re-released as Stronghold Deluxe with the 1.2 patch streamlined and with exclusive extra singleplayer missions. In 2012, it was updated to the HD version with bugfixes and widescreen support, including all Deluxe content.
General information
- Official Discord server for game series
- Official support portal
- Stronghold Heaven - a fan site for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc v2 DRM. The HD patch removes the DRM | |||
GamersGate | Stronghold HD | |||
Stronghold HD | ||||
GOG.com | Stronghold HD. Comes bundled with the original retail release. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Stronghold HD | |||
Humble Store | Stronghold HD | |||
Steam | Stronghold HD. Also available as part of The Stronghold Collection. |
Demos
Version differences
- Stronghold Deluxe is the 2002 re-release with additional maps and missions from the free Excalibur Pack, as well as the 1.2 patch.
- Stronghold HD is the 2012 enhanced version of the game which adds widescreen support, bug fixes, and retail Deluxe edition content.
Essential improvements
Official HD patch
- This official patch will upgrade a retail copy of Stronghold to Stronghold HD, with all content featured in the latest build. The latest version, 1.4.1, can be downloaded here.
Skip intro video
Delete/move/rename video file |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold\stronghold.cfg |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40950/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Settings for the Windows version without the HD patch are stored in
<path-to-game>\stronghold.cfg
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Stronghold\Saves |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/40950/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Saves for the Windows pre-HD version are stored in
<path-to-game>\Saves
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Resolutions up to 2560x1600.[1] For the original release install the official HD patch. | ||
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 | |||
120+ FPS | Depends on game speed; up to 90 FPS | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
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, effects, speech | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | Details | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus 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 | 2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP | 2300-2400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game fails to launch on Windows 10
Install DirectPlay |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 7.0 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.1c |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.2h |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, 2000 | XP, Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 300 MHz | 550 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 750 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 9 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 750 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/40950/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (40950) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Firefly Support - Stronghold HD & Crusader HD - Supported Resolutions - last accessed on 2017-07-05
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology