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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Sea Dogs Caribbean Tales cover.jpg | |cover = Sea Dogs Caribbean Tales cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Akella}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Akella}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Retail, North America}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Retail, Russia}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Playlogic Entertainment|Retail, Europe}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Digital, retail re-releases}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Storm|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.piratesahoy.net/categories/storm-engine-games.62/|title=piratesahoy.net|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 9, 2005}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, Action, Open world, Sandbox, Vehicle combat}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Naval/watercraft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Piracy, Supernatural, South America}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Pirates }} | ||
|steam appid = 817460 | |steam appid = 817460 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 1444806723 | |gogcom id = 1444806723 | ||
+ | |hltb = 17678 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 24199 | ||
|wikipedia = Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales | |wikipedia = Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 6937 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Released as '''Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales''' on digital stores.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/sea_dogs_series/sea_dogs_caribbean_tales_is_it_aop|title=Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales, is it AoP?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> Known as '''Корсары III''' in Russia. | ||
{{GOG.com links|1444806723|sea_dogs_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1444806723|sea_dogs_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/817460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/817460/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | sea_dogs_caribbean_tales | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sea_dogs_caribbean_tales | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 817460 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 817460 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | sea-dogs-caribbean-tales | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Latest official patches are available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/235/7/ Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\config.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Sea Dogs Caribbean Tales in-game settings.png|In-game settings}} |
+ | {{Image|Sea Dogs Caribbean Tales external settings.png|External settings application}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-pirates-caribbean-tales | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-pirates-caribbean-tales | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Modify the <code>screen_x</code> and <code>screen_y</code> values in {{file|{{p|game}}\config.ini}}. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Windowed mode is borderless by default. |
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Separate horizontal and vertical sensitivity settings. |
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, effects, dialogue. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|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 = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|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 = 9.0c |
|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 = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD Ex | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Windows Media Foundation | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
− | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 4 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 series |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 128 MB |
− | |minDX = 9. | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 1 GB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 |
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = |
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 14:06, 20 April 2024
Developers | |
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Akella | |
Publishers | |
Retail, North America | Atari |
Retail, Russia | 1C Company |
Retail, Europe | Playlogic Entertainment |
Digital, retail re-releases | Akella |
Engines | |
Storm[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 9, 2005 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG, Action, Open world, Sandbox, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
Themes | Piracy, Supernatural, South America |
Series | Age of Pirates |
Age of Pirates | |
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Sea Dogs | 2000 |
Pirates of the Caribbean | 2003 |
Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales | 2005 |
Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships | 2007 |
Sea Dogs: To Each His Own | 2012 |
Caribbean Legend | 2024 |
Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person RPG, action, open world, sandbox and vehicle combat game in the Age of Pirates series.
General information
- Released as Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales on digital stores.[2] Known as Корсары III in Russia.
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Essential improvements
Patches
- Latest official patches are available from Patches-Scrolls.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\config.ini[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/817460/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/817460/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Modify the screen_x and screen_y values in <path-to-game>\config.ini . |
||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Windowed mode is borderless by default. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
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 | Separate horizontal and vertical sensitivity settings. | |
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, dialogue. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD Ex | |
Cutscenes | Windows Media Foundation |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 series 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 6600 |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 7 or later.[3][4][5] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (817460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ piratesahoy.net - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales, is it AoP?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support