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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Life sim }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Life sim }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Medieval, Fantasy }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Medieval, Fantasy }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Sims }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Sims }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 102820 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |hltb = 10199 | ||
+ | |lutris = the-sims-medieval | ||
+ | |mobygames = 52045 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = The Sims Medieval | ||
+ | |winehq = 12914 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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+ | |release history = The game uses a slightly modified version of the ''[[The Sims 3]]'' engine, with most fixes and some mods made for ''The Sims 3'' being compatible. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|8}}. | Origin | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|8}}. | Origin | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Origin | the-sims/the-sims-medieval | Origin | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | the-sims/the-sims-medieval | Origin | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | | + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | unknown | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130205070047/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/The-Sims-Medieval/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80445410faf|title=The Sims Medieval - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-12}}</ref> <br/> The ''Pirates & Nobles'' DLC was also available.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114223338/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/The-Sims-Medieval-Pirates-Nobles/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80445410fb7|title=The Sims Medieval Pirates & Nobles - Xbox.com|date=2024-05-12}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 102820 | Steam| | | Windows | unavailable}} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 102820 | Steam | | Origin | Windows | unavailable}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' contains both the base game and the ''Pirates & Nobles'' DLC. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Pirates & Nobles | | Windows, OS X }} | {{DLC/row| Pirates & Nobles | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4329/7/ Patch 2.0] is the latest patch available for the retail version. | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4329/7/ Patch 2.0] is the latest patch available for the retail version. | ||
− | {{ii}} The patch notes can be found [ | + | {{ii}} The patch notes can be found [https://sims.fandom.com/wiki/The_Sims_Medieval/Patch here]. |
{{++}} Origin copies are already up-to-date. | {{++}} Origin copies are already up-to-date. | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\The Sims Medieval}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\The Sims Medieval}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims Medieval}} |
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\The Sims Medieval\Saves}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Electronic Arts\The Sims Medieval\Saves}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims Medieval/Saves}} |
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]], labelled as '''Edge Smoothing'''. <br/> '''Off''', '''Low''' (2x), '''Medium''' (4x), '''High''' (8x) options available.<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]], labelled as '''Edge Smoothing'''. <br/> '''Off''', '''Low''' (2x), '''Medium''' (4x), '''High''' (8x) options available.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-07-17|comment=Checked using [[Special K]]'s Framebuffer Setup.}}</ref> |
|upscaling = unknown | |upscaling = unknown | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Some physics effects are tied to the monitor's hertz setting. On ≥120 Hz monitors, elevator shafts are harder to snap in place, item previews spin faster (Compare <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nq_jKfh1nA|title=Sims 3 2021 11 15 20 51 14 01|date=2021-11-16}}</ref> at 60 Hz, to <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://1drv.ms/v/s!AkYd_oBx19VjhbpuUS0ju6Notm_vFw|title=Sims 3 160Hz monitor item spin|date=2021-11-16}}</ref> at 160 Hz), and Buy/Build Mode scrolling may be janky.<ref name="Dandelion Sprout 31Oct2021">{{Refcheck|user=Dandelion Sprout|date=2021-10-31}}</ref> | + | |120 fps notes = Some physics effects are tied to the monitor's hertz setting. On ≥120 Hz monitors, elevator shafts are harder to snap in place, item previews spin faster (Compare<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nq_jKfh1nA|title=Sims 3 2021 11 15 20 51 14 01|date=2021-11-16}}</ref> at 60 Hz, to<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://1drv.ms/v/s!AkYd_oBx19VjhbpuUS0ju6Notm_vFw|title=Sims 3 160Hz monitor item spin|date=2021-11-16}}</ref> at 160 Hz), and Buy/Build Mode scrolling may be janky.<ref name="Dandelion Sprout 31Oct2021">{{Refcheck|user=Dandelion Sprout|date=2021-10-31}}</ref> |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|windows arm app = unknown | |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 = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
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Revision as of 18:01, 12 May 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
The Sims Studio | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
The Sims 3 Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 22, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | March 22, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
IGDB | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Life sim |
Themes | Medieval, Fantasy |
Series | The Sims |
The Sims | |
---|---|
Subseries of Sim | |
The Sims | 2000 |
The Sims Online | 2002 |
The Sims 2 | 2004 |
The Sims Stories (series) | |
MySims | 2008 |
The Sims 3 | 2009 |
The Sims Medieval | 2011 |
The Sims 4 | 2014 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
The Sims Medieval is a singleplayer bird's-eye view life sim game in the The Sims series.
The game uses a slightly modified version of the The Sims 3 engine, with most fixes and some mods made for The Sims 3 being compatible.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 8 DRM. | |||
Origin | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] The Pirates & Nobles DLC was also available.[2] |
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Steam (unavailable) |
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition contains both the base game and the Pirates & Nobles DLC.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Pirates & Nobles |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 2.0 is the latest patch available for the retail version.
- The patch notes can be found here.
- Origin copies are already up-to-date.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims Medieval |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims Medieval |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/102820/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims Medieval\Saves |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims Medieval/Saves |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/102820/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA, labelled as Edge Smoothing. Off, Low (2x), Medium (4x), High (8x) options available.[3] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Some physics effects are tied to the monitor's hertz setting. On ≥120 Hz monitors, elevator shafts are harder to snap in place, item previews spin faster (Compare[4] at 60 Hz, to[5] at 160 Hz), and Buy/Build Mode scrolling may be janky.[6] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | No 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 | ||
Surround sound | Up to 5.1 when zoomed in. | |
Subtitles | No intelligible dialog. All in-game dialog uses the fictional Simlish language. | |
Closed captions | Sound effects accompanied by visual effects. | |
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
- Various fixes can be found in the Troubleshooting FAQ
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2400+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 4000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 1.5 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5.3 GB | 6.3 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 ATI Radeon 9500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 4870 512 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | 10.8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 1.5 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5.3 GB | 6.3 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 256 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (102820) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ The Sims Medieval - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-12
- ↑ The Sims Medieval Pirates & Nobles - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2024-05-12
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-07-17
- Checked using Special K's Framebuffer Setup.
- ↑ Sims 3 2021 11 15 20 51 14 01 - last accessed on 2021-11-16
- ↑ Sims 3 160Hz monitor item spin - last accessed on 2021-11-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Dandelion Sprout on 2021-10-31