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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 17, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 17, 2004}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 15, 2013|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/bonus_more_mac_games_on_gogcom|title=Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|lords-of-the-realm-iii|65}} | ||
|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 | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, Medieval }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Lords of the Realm }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Lords of the Realm }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20040923080538/http://www.lords3.com/ | ||
|steam appid = 254860 | |steam appid = 254860 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658784 | |gogcom id = 1207658784 | ||
+ | |hltb = 5382 | ||
+ | |igdb = lords-of-the-realm-iii | ||
+ | |lutris = lords-of-the-realm-iii | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 24614 |
|wikipedia = Lords of the Realm III | |wikipedia = Lords of the Realm III | ||
|winehq = 6874 | |winehq = 6874 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | lords-of-the-realm-iii | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | lords_of_the_realm_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | lords_of_the_realm_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | lords-of-the-realm-iii-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 254860 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 254860 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | lords-of-the-realm-3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | lords-of-the-realm-3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename binks folder|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename binks folder|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2024-02-20}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Delete or rename the | + | # Delete or rename the {{folder|binks}} folder. |
}} | }} | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/310-lords-of-the-realm-iii-patch-english/ 1.01 | + | {{ii}} The [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/310-lords-of-the-realm-iii-patch-english/ 1.01 patch] updates the English version to the latest version. Other languages are available [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2504/7/27227 here]. Digital releases already include this patch. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | {{Image|Lords of the Realm III video settings.png| | + | {{Image|Lords of the Realm III graphics settings.png|Video settings in external application {{file|Configure.exe}}.}} |
+ | {{Image|Lords of the Realm III video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/lords-realm-iii/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/lords-realm-iii/en | ||
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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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|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|dedicated = false | |dedicated = false | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = false | |direct ip = false | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |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= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = Miles Sound System |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
− | |minRAM = 256 MB | + | |minRAM = 128 MB (98/ME)<br>256 MB (2000/XP) |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minVRAM = 16 MB |
+ | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
+ | |minHD = 850 MB | ||
− | |recCPU = 1. | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 256 MB |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 |
− | |recDX = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 |
+ | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | |recHD = 1.2 GB | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:39, 18 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Impressions Games | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sierra Entertainment |
Digital | Rebellion Developments |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 17, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | November 15, 2013[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 65 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Strategy |
Themes | Europe, Medieval |
Series | Lords of the Realm |
Lords of the Realm | |
---|---|
Lords of the Realm | 1994 |
Lords of the Realm II | 1996 |
Lords of the Realm III | 2003 |
Warnings
Lords of the Realm III is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view strategy game in the Lords of the Realm series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename binks folder[2] |
---|
|
Patches
- The 1.01 patch updates the English version to the latest version. Other languages are available here. Digital releases already include this patch.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\*.dat[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254860/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
gfxconfig.dat
contains graphics settings. -
gameinfo.dat
contains all other settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Nobles[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254860/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
*.nif
files store unlock progress. -
*.l3g
files in the nobles' folders are in-game saves.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
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) | 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 |
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 | Master, music and SFX. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[3] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB (98/ME) 256 MB (2000/XP) |
256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 850 MB | 1.2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 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). - ↑ 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 (254860) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Mac Game Update: 34 New Additions - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2024-02-20
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology