Difference between revisions of "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War"
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# Download and apply patch 1.3 from [http://img.wsgf.org/downloads/dow-130.zip Widescreen Gaming Forum]. | # Download and apply patch 1.3 from [http://img.wsgf.org/downloads/dow-130.zip Widescreen Gaming Forum]. | ||
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# Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/33-warhammer-40k-camera-zoom-mod/ Camera Zoom Mod]. | # Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/33-warhammer-40k-camera-zoom-mod/ Camera Zoom Mod]. | ||
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# Navigate to installation folder and open <code>Local.ini</code>. | # Navigate to installation folder and open <code>Local.ini</code>. |
Revision as of 00:05, 27 July 2016
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Developers | |
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Relic Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Original | THQ |
Current | Sega |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 20, 2004 |
Warnings
Key points
- Expansions are highly modifiable and several high quality mods are available.
- Online server browser for non-Steam versions no longer works due to GameSpy services being shut down.
General information
- Lexicanum - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series
- Dawn of War Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: SecuROM Contacting SEGA Support with proof of purchase, they will provide you with a Steam Key. |
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Steam | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition |
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition does not include the Winter Assault expansion. It must be purchased separately
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Winter Assault |
Essential improvements
Higher resolution models
- These enhancements are significantly more performance intensive. Ensure your PC is significantly more powerful than the recommended system specifications to ensure there is no loss of performance.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4570/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4570/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- This fix works only for versions 1.2 and 1.3. This will NOT work for Steam version because it is patched to 1.51. You can still use this fix and get game run in your native resolution, but game will be in 4:3 with black bars on sides.
Instructions |
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- This fix works for the latest version of DoW.
- The minimap becomes half unusable with this fix. Also, editing the binaries might trigger anti-cheat protection.
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
- This fix will greatly enhance zoom capabilities.
Instructions |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read.
- Forcing AA via graphics driver will result in greater AA. INI fix is probably only 2x AA.
Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | Removed from the Steam version.[1] | |||
Online play | 8 | Server browser no longer works for non-Steam versions. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Removed from the Steam version.[1] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 6112 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Crash on startup
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | DivX | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 1.4 GHz |
Intel Pentium IV 2.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 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>/4570/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (4570) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.