Difference between revisions of "The Lord of the Rings: War in the North"
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Middle-earth }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Middle-earth }} | ||
|steam appid = 32800 | |steam appid = 32800 | ||
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|hltb = 10071 | |hltb = 10071 | ||
|strategywiki = The Lord of the Rings: War in the North | |strategywiki = The Lord of the Rings: War in the North | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 55745 |
|wikipedia = The Lord of the Rings: War in the North | |wikipedia = The Lord of the Rings: War in the North | ||
|winehq = 13654 | |winehq = 13654 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
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{{Availability/row| GMG | the-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-lord-of-the-rings-war-in-the-north | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id611117788 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable}} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id611117788 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable}} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | | | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | | Steam | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121126093641/http://store.origin.com/store/?Action=DisplayCategoryProductListPage&SiteID=ea&Locale=en_US&CallingPageID=CategoryProductListPage&ORIG_VALUE_categoryID=8831900&categoryID=8831900&ORIG_VALUE_childCategoryID=8835900&childCategoryID=8835900&itemIdx=32|title=Origin - Products|date=7 June 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 32800 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 32800 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|local play players = 3 | |local play players = 3 | ||
|local play modes = Co-op | |local play modes = Co-op | ||
− | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].<ref> | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32800/discussions/0/648814841934790515/|title=Can I play in splitscreen? :: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 3 | |lan play players = 3 | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2013/05/lord-of-rings-war-in-north.html Helix Mod: Lord of the Rings - War in the North]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Bright flickering=== | ===Bright flickering=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Some players report bright flickering effects during Chapter 3 and 6 of the game.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Some players report bright flickering effects during Chapter 3 and 6 of the game.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32800/discussions/0/864978835518918190/|title=White flickering at level 3-2 :: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Switch to windowed mode|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Switch to windowed mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32800/discussions/0/864978835518918190/#c666825525334049480|title=White flickering at level 3-2 :: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.mediafire.com/download/bg6kisigvubppia/TLoTR+ReShade.zip ReShade Mod]<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.mediafire.com/download/bg6kisigvubppia/TLoTR+ReShade.zip ReShade Mod]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcGH52FDo6M|title=The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Graphics mod (ReShade)|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | ===Frequent crashes on Windows 10=== | + | ===Frequent crashes on Windows 10 / 11=== |
− | {{ii}} The game conflicts with Windows | + | {{ii}} The game conflicts with Windows Tablet Services, resulting in frequent crashing until they are shut down. |
{{Fixbox|description=Shut down tablet services|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Gaming4Gamers/comments/58caui/tlotr_war_in_the_north_game_crashing_solution/|title=TLOTR: War in the North / Game Crashing Solution|date=2016-10-20|snippet=This fix is for anyone that has crashes in this game every 15 minutes on Windows. (In my case Win10) | {{Fixbox|description=Shut down tablet services|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Gaming4Gamers/comments/58caui/tlotr_war_in_the_north_game_crashing_solution/|title=TLOTR: War in the North / Game Crashing Solution|date=2016-10-20|snippet=This fix is for anyone that has crashes in this game every 15 minutes on Windows. (In my case Win10) | ||
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# Under <code>Background Services</code>, end any tasks which begin with <code>Tablet</code> (case-sensitive). | # Under <code>Background Services</code>, end any tasks which begin with <code>Tablet</code> (case-sensitive). | ||
# Close the window. | # Close the window. | ||
+ | # Goto Start > Run > Type <code>mmc compmgmt.msc</code> hit enter. Goto Services and Applications > Services. Find <code>Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service</code> stop and disable it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} The game may immediately crash to desktop in Windows 10 when installed on disk drives other than the C Drive | + | {{ii}} The game may immediately crash to desktop in Windows 10/11 when installed on disk drives other than the C Drive |
{{Fixbox|description=Move Steam install of the game to C Drive|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32800/discussions/0/3276824488723077750/|title=Possible Windows 10 fix|date=2019-12-09|snippet=Used steam's new option to move the game off of my external and on the ym C drive. Seems to work okay, no longer crashing on startup at least.}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Move Steam install of the game to C Drive|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32800/discussions/0/3276824488723077750/|title=Possible Windows 10 fix|date=2019-12-09|snippet=Used steam's new option to move the game off of my external and on the ym C drive. Seems to work okay, no longer crashing on startup at least.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Find the game in your Steam Library. | # Find the game in your Steam Library. | ||
− | # Right-click and go to Properties | + | # Right-click and go to Properties → Local Files. |
# If not installed on the C Drive, click <code>"Move Install Folder..."</code>. | # If not installed on the C Drive, click <code>"Move Install Folder..."</code>. | ||
# Select the option that corresponds with your C Drive - by default <code>"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\"</code>. | # Select the option that corresponds with your C Drive - by default <code>"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\"</code>. | ||
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# Launch the game. | # Launch the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Changing the compatibility mode to Windows 7 on <code>witn.exe</code> may also prevent crashes. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===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 = unknown |
|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 = | + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 13:53, 15 April 2024
Developers | |
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Snowblind Studios | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive |
Publishers | |
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 1, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | September 18, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 66 |
IGDB | 66 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Middle-earth |
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person RPG game in the Middle-earth series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | ||||
Origin (unavailable) | [1] | |||
Steam (unavailable) |
Version differences
- Online co-op is not available in the Mac App Store version (LAN co-op is supported).[2]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\32800\local\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\WB Games\War in the North\*.sav |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32800/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
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 | Capped at 120 fps. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 3 | Co-op Use Nucleus Co-op.[3] |
||
LAN play | 3 | Co-op |
||
Online play | 3 | Co-op Not available in the Mac App Store version.[2] |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Lord of the Rings - War in the North. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Bright flickering
- Some players report bright flickering effects during Chapter 3 and 6 of the game.[4]
Switch to windowed mode[5] |
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Use ReShade Mod[6] |
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Frequent crashes on Windows 10 / 11
- The game conflicts with Windows Tablet Services, resulting in frequent crashing until they are shut down.
Shut down tablet services[7] |
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- The game may immediately crash to desktop in Windows 10/11 when installed on disk drives other than the C Drive
Move Steam install of the game to C Drive[8] |
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- Changing the compatibility mode to Windows 7 on
witn.exe
may also prevent crashes.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 5000+ AMD Phenom X4 9600 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 ATI Radeon HD 2600 DirectX 9.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 2xx series AMD Radeon HD 6xxx series |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.5 | 10.8.4 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.0 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 11 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM | 512 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>/32800/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (32800) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Origin - Products - last accessed on 7 June 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mac App Store - The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
- ↑ Can I play in splitscreen? :: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ White flickering at level 3-2 :: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ White flickering at level 3-2 :: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Graphics mod (ReShade) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ TLOTR: War in the North / Game Crashing Solution - last accessed on 2016-10-20
- "This fix is for anyone that has crashes in this game every 15 minutes on Windows. (In my case Win10) Before running the game, right click on the taskbar to open up the Task Manager. Looking at the Processes tab scroll through Background processes untill you find "Tablet Service" and any other Tablet related tasks. End these tasks. This will solve the issue."
- ↑ Possible Windows 10 fix - last accessed on 2019-12-09
- "Used steam's new option to move the game off of my external and on the ym C drive. Seems to work okay, no longer crashing on startup at least."