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{{Infobox game/row/developer|4 Head Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|4 Head Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2007-2011}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 18, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 18, 2007}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-guild-2-pirates-of-the-high-seas|63}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-guild-2-pirates-of-the-european-seas|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Business, RPG, Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Medieval }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Guild }} | ||
|steam appid = 39660 | |steam appid = 39660 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207660753 | |gogcom id = 1207660753 | ||
− | | | + | |hltb = 19247 |
− | | | + | |igdb = the-guild-2-pirates-of-the-european-seas |
+ | |lutris = the-guild-2-pirates-of-the-european-seas | ||
+ | |strategywiki = The Guild 2: Pirates of the European Seas | ||
+ | |mobygames = 29997 | ||
|wikipedia = The Guild 2 | |wikipedia = The Guild 2 | ||
|winehq = 4854 | |winehq = 4854 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game is the first standalone expansion pack for [[The Guild II]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} in international releases.<br>{{DRM|StarForce|4}} in Russian releases. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B008DW980U | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B008DW980U | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | the-guild-ii-pirates-of-the-european-seas | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2453-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2453-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2283-4 | unknown | Platinum Edition | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_guild_2_pirates_of_the_european_seas | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_guild_2_pirates_of_the_european_seas | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Humble | the-guild-ii-pirates-of-the-european-seas | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | the-guild-ii-pirates-of-the-european-seas | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 39660 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39660 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | guild-2-pirates-european-seas | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | the-guild-2-platinum-edition | Playfire | Platinum Edition. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Platinum Edition includes the [[The Guild II|base game]], Pirates of the European Seas and [[The Guild II: Venice|Venice]]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Intro|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Intro|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Movie|folder}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|CompanyLogo.mpg}}, {{file|DeveloperLogo.mpg}}, and {{file|GameIntro.mpg}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|CompanyLogo.mpg}}, {{file|DeveloperLogo.mpg}}, and {{file|GameIntro.mpg}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Guild II - Pirates of The European Seas video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|The Guild II - Pirates of The European Seas video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/guild-2-pirates-european-seas | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/guild-2-pirates-european-seas | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit userconfig.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit userconfig.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|userconfig.ini}}. |
− | # Change <code>FullScreen = 1.000000</code> to <code>FullScreen = 0.000000</code> and save | + | # Change <code>FullScreen = 1.000000</code> to <code>FullScreen = 0.000000</code> and save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = unknown | |key remap = unknown | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|The Guild II - Pirates of The European Seas audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|The Guild II - Pirates of The European Seas audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound effects, Music, Speech. | |separate volume notes = Sound effects, Music, Speech. | ||
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|subtitles = false | |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 | ||
|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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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|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 arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Black screen on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[#Skip intro videos|Skip intro videos]]|ref={{cn|December 2023}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 9 | |minDX = 9 | ||
− | |minSM = | + | |minSM = 1.1 |
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9 compatible | ||
− | |recCPU = 2.8 GHz | + | |recCPU = 2.8 GHz |
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recSM = 2 | |recSM = 2 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
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Developers | |
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4 Head Studios | |
Publishers | |
2007-2011 | JoWood Productions |
2011-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 18, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 63 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Business, RPG, Strategy |
Themes | Medieval |
Series | The Guild |
The Guild | |
---|---|
Europa 1400: The Guild | 2002 |
The Guild II | 2006 |
The Guild II: Pirates of the European Seas | 2007 |
The Guild II: Venice | 2008 |
The Guild II: Renaissance | 2010 |
The Guild 3 | 2022 |
The Guild II: Pirates of the European Seas is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view business, RPG and strategy game in the The Guild series.
The game is the first standalone expansion pack for The Guild II.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM in international releases. StarForce 4 DRM[Note 1] in Russian releases. |
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Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Platinum Edition | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | Platinum Edition. |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- Platinum Edition includes the base game, Pirates of the European Seas and Venice.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Disable Intro[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\userconfig.ini[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39660/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\savegames\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39660/pfx/[Note 3] |
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 Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Edit userconfig.ini[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound effects, Music, Speech. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Issues fixed
Black screen on startup
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
Shader model 2 support |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[1][2] 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 (39660) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.