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|igdb = warhammer-40000-chaos-gate | |igdb = warhammer-40000-chaos-gate | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 853 |
|wikipedia = Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate | |wikipedia = Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate | ||
|winehq = 2884 | |winehq = 2884 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = On modern systems, the game has compatibility problems which require [[DirectPlay]] to be enabled and a [[#Game runs very slow on Windows 10 (retail)|custom DirectDraw renderer]] (alternative already included in GOG.com release) to be resolved. Additionally, several original bugs exist, such as [[#Fix for crash to desktop on Chaos turn|a crash on Chaos turn]], as well as [[#Music volume and animation stuttering fix for Windows 10 (retail)|music volume and animation stuttering]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page Lexicanum] - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series | {{mm}} [http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page Lexicanum] - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1433928487|warhammer_40000_chaos_gate}} | {{GOG.com links|1433928487|warhammer_40000_chaos_gate}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | [[Digital_rights_management_(DRM)#Disc check|Intentionally damaged sectors]] {{term|DRM}} | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | warhammer_40000_chaos_gate | DRM-free | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper and IPX configuration tool as of 27 April 2022. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | warhammer_40000_chaos_gate | DRM-free | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper and IPX configuration tool as of 27 April 2022. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Fix for crash to desktop on Chaos turn=== | ===Fix for crash to desktop on Chaos turn=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit {{file|WeapDef.dat}}|ref={{cn|reason=Upload the already edited files|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Data|folder}} | |
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Open {{file|WeapDef.dat}} with a text editor. |
− | # Open {{ | ||
# Go to line 201 and change {{code|PlazPistHit.wav}} to {{code|PlazpistHit.wav}}. | # Go to line 201 and change {{code|PlazPistHit.wav}} to {{code|PlazpistHit.wav}}. | ||
# Save changes. | # Save changes. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game runs very slow on Windows 10 (retail)=== | ===Game runs very slow on Windows 10 (retail)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Elisha's | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Elisha's custom DirectDraw wrapper|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= |
− | # Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Warhammer-40,000-Chaos-Gate | + | # Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Warhammer-40,000-Chaos-Gate modified DirectDraw wrapper by Elisha]. |
− | # | + | # Extract the files to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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#Press Enter to save and exit | #Press Enter to save and exit | ||
#Quit the game | #Quit the game | ||
− | #Open the Registry Editor in Windows and go to the following address: | + | #Open the Registry Editor in Windows and go to the following address: {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Classes\VirtualStore\Machine\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\RandomGames\WH40K\1.0}}. |
− | #Set the value for Music to Yes, value data for Music Volume to 50 (or whatever | + | #Set the value for Music to Yes, value data for Music Volume to 50 (or whatever other desired value), and Unit Animation Speed to 88 (or whatever other desired value). |
− | #Go to {{p|game}} and | + | #Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and rename the {{file|WH40k.exe}} file to {{file|WH40.exe}}. |
#Start the game and close it again. | #Start the game and close it again. | ||
− | #Re-open the Registry Editor, go to the following address: | + | #Re-open the Registry Editor, go to the following address: {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers}} |
+ | #Change the Value data for the <code>Wh40.exe</code> entry to: <code>$ DWM8And16BitMitigation 8And16BitTimedPriSync 8And16BitAggregateBlts Layer_ForceDirectDrawEmulation</code> | ||
#Start the game. | #Start the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game crashes on startup=== | ===Game crashes on startup=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for {{ | + | Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for {{file|WH40K.exe}} located in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
* {{code|Compatibility mode Windows XP (Service Pack 2)}} | * {{code|Compatibility mode Windows XP (Service Pack 2)}} | ||
− | + | * {{code|Disable visual themes}} '''(Vista/7)''' | |
− | * {{code|Disable visual themes}} '''( | + | * {{code|Disable desktop composition}} '''(Vista/7)''' |
− | * {{code|Disable desktop composition}} '''( | ||
* {{code|Disable display scaling on high DPI settings}} | * {{code|Disable display scaling on high DPI settings}} | ||
* {{code|Run this program as an administrator}} | * {{code|Run this program as an administrator}} | ||
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===Game crashes on mission start=== | ===Game crashes on mission start=== | ||
{{Fixbox|ref={{cn|date=March 2019}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|ref={{cn|date=March 2019}}|fix= | ||
− | * The installation path can only have 2 subfolders and 35 characters total. If the game crashes, place the installation folder closer to the root drive. (e.g. | + | * The installation path can only have 2 subfolders and 35 characters total. If the game crashes, place the installation folder closer to the root drive. (e.g. instead of installing to {{folder|C:\GOG Games\WH40K Chaos Gate}}, try creating/installing to a location such as {{folder|C:\Chaos Gate}} or {{folder|C:\WH40K}}). |
}} | }} | ||
===Graphical corruption=== | ===Graphical corruption=== | ||
− | {{ii}} See [[ | + | {{ii}} See [[Glossary:DirectX/DirectDraw troubleshooting|DirectDraw troubleshooting]] for solutions. |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Smacker | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = Winsock | |multiplayer = Winsock |
Latest revision as of 23:49, 8 April 2024
Developers | |
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Random Games Inc. | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Strategic Simulations Inc. |
Digital | GOG.com |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 31, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Strategy |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate |
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate | |
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Subseries of Warhammer 40,000 | |
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate | 1998 |
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters | 2022 |
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric strategy game in the Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate series.
On modern systems, the game has compatibility problems which require DirectPlay to be enabled and a custom DirectDraw renderer (alternative already included in GOG.com release) to be resolved. Additionally, several original bugs exist, such as a crash on Chaos turn, as well as music volume and animation stuttering.
General information
- Lexicanum - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Intentionally damaged sectors DRM | |||
GOG.com | Uses GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper and IPX configuration tool as of 27 April 2022. |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Official patches 1.1 and 1.2 can be downloaded here.
Running the game on modern systems
Install DirectPlay |
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Fix for crash to desktop on Chaos turn
Edit WeapDef.dat [citation needed]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save_G[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | Enabled on 27 April 2022. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 4:3 resolutions only. GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper stretches the display. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | ||
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 | Full rebinding in the options menu. | |
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 | Sound effects and music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | IPX and TCP/IP protocols available; GOG.com version includes an IPX wrapper | ||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
Tooltip performance issues
- Hovering tooltips can slow down the game immensely.
Issues fixed
Game runs very slow on Windows 10 (retail)
Use Elisha's custom DirectDraw wrapper[citation needed] |
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|
Music volume and animation stuttering fix for Windows 10 (retail)
Follow the procedure[citation needed] |
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|
Game crashes on startup
Compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Enable the following compatibility settings for
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Game crashes on mission start
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Graphical corruption
- See DirectDraw troubleshooting for solutions.
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | |
Multiplayer | Winsock |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).