Difference between revisions of "Dangerous Waters"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Dangerous Waters cover.jpg | |cover = Dangerous Waters cover.jpg | ||
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|steam appid = 1600 | |steam appid = 1600 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1219067675 |
|hltb = 2193 | |hltb = 2193 | ||
|lutris = dangerous-waters | |lutris = dangerous-waters | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 17079 |
|strategywiki = Dangerous Waters | |strategywiki = Dangerous Waters | ||
|wikipedia = Dangerous Waters (video game) | |wikipedia = Dangerous Waters (video game) | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1219067675|}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | drm-free | Released on 2 CDs. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | http://www.strategyfirst.com/product/dangerous-waters-2/ | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dangerous-waters-61ea56 | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dangerous-waters-61ea56 | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamersgate | dangerous-waters | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | dangerous-waters | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dangerous_waters | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1600 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1600 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | dangerous-waters | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | dangerous-waters | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | dangerous-waters | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential Improvements== | ==Essential Improvements== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}}The | + | {{ii}} The latest version of the game is [http://www.sonalystscombatsimulations.com/game_downloads/game_downloads.html V104] |
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===[https://www.jiri-dvorak.cz/dangw/ Jiri Dvorak's Wrapper]=== | ===[https://www.jiri-dvorak.cz/dangw/ Jiri Dvorak's Wrapper]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Allows graphics to be drawn on | + | {{ii}} Allows graphics to be drawn on Windows 8 and newer. |
===[https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]=== | ===[https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]=== | ||
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# Edit {{file|dangerouswaters.ini}} with a text editor. | # Edit {{file|dangerouswaters.ini}} with a text editor. | ||
# Change ".Software Cursor" from "No" to "Yes" | # Change ".Software Cursor" from "No" to "Yes" | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip Intro Videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Skip splashscreen, intro videos, and credits|fix= | ||
+ | # Open the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|dangerouswaters.ini}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Change "SkipOpening", "SkipCredits", and "SkipMovies" from "No" to "Yes" | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|epic games launcher = false | |epic games launcher = false | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = false |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 800x600, 1024x768, and 1280x1024 only. [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1600/discussions/0/613958868352271103/ Potential fix (only stretches window)] |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = See dangerouswaters.ini in game folder | + | |fov notes = See {{file|dangerouswaters.ini}} in game folder. |
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
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|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = Unlocked | |60 fps notes = Unlocked | ||
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|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = Retail and ZOOM Platform only. | |notes = Retail and ZOOM Platform only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = |
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Readme.txt has info on configuring multiplayer. |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = No server browser, direct connection only | + | |online play notes = No server browser, direct connection only. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|dedicated = | |dedicated = | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = |
Latest revision as of 07:20, 2 April 2024
Developers | |
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Sonalysts Combat Simulations | |
Publishers | |
Strategy First | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 7, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select, Voice control |
Genres | Simulation, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Dangerous Waters is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person simulation and vehicle combat game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Released on 2 CDs. | |||
Publisher website | ||||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
Essential Improvements
Patches
- The latest version of the game is V104
Jiri Dvorak's Wrapper
- Allows graphics to be drawn on Windows 8 and newer.
DxWnd
- Allows widescreen resolution
Enable Mouse Cursor
Fix the mouse cursor being locked to the screen's center |
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Skip Intro Videos
Skip splashscreen, intro videos, and credits |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1600/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1600/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | 800x600, 1024x768, and 1280x1024 only. Potential fix (only stretches window) | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See dangerouswaters.ini in game folder. |
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Windowed | |||
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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Unlocked | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
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 |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail and ZOOM Platform only. | |||
German | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | Readme.txt has info on configuring multiplayer. | ||
Online play | No server browser, direct connection only. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 550 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 590 MB | 1 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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 (1600) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.