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Chivalry
Age of Chivalry	2007
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare	2012
Mirage: Arcane Warfare	2017
Chivalry 2	2021

Key points

A "spiritual successor" to the developer's Half-Life 2 mod Age of Chivalry.

General information

Official website

Official forums

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Amazon.com
GamersGate

Green Man Gaming
Humble Store
Steam		4-pack available.

All versions require Steam DRM.

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Chivalry: Deadliest Warrior
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare and Chivalry: Deadliest Warrior - Soundtrack

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the `-nostartupmovies` command line argument^[1]

Modify configuration file^[2]
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `UDKEngine.ini`. Find and change the value of `bForceNoMovies` to `true`. Save your changes.

Optimize textures

Optimizer Textures may help improve the frame rate.

Disable partial texture streaming

Edit the config file^{[citation needed]}

Go to the configuration file(s) location.
Open UDKSystemSettings.ini.
Search for the lines which includes TEXTUREGROUP and add ,NumStreamedMips=0 at the end before the closing bracket.

Should look like this:

TEXTUREGROUP_World=(MinLODSize=256,MaxLODSize=2048,LODBias=0,MinMagFilter=Aniso,MipFilter=Point,MipGenSettings=TMGS_SimpleAverage,NumStreamedMips=0)

Game data

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

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System	Location

This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.

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Disable anti-aliasing

Turn off post processing AA^[3]
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `UDKSystemSettings.ini`. Set `PostProcessAAType` to `0`. Set `bAllowPostprocessMLAA` to `False`. Save your changes.

High frame rate

Unlocked frame rate^[4]
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `UDKEngine.ini`. Search for `bSmoothFrameRate` and make sure it is set to `True`. Change the value of `MaxSmoothedFrameRate` to your liking, up to 120 FPS.^[5] Save your changes.

Input settings

In-game key map settings.

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Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

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Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Native	Players	Notes
LAN play		32
Online play		32

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting		Dedicated Server software is available under Tools in the Steam client.
Direct IP		Via the `open` console command

Ports

Protocol	Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP	7777-7778, 27015
UDP	7777-7778, 27015

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Fix black screen on start-up/in general

Delete the config file^{[citation needed]}

Go to the configuration file(s) location.
Delete UDKSettings.ini, UDKEngine.ini and UDKGame.ini.
Verify the Integrity of the Game Cache
1. Find Chivalry: Medieval Warfare in your Steam Library
2. Right-click the game name
3. Select Properties
4. Go to the Local Files tab
5. Select Verify Integrity of Game Cache...
6. This may take a while, just wait for it to finish
7. Once it's done press OK
8. Launch the game

Fix the issue where weapon-unlocks are not saved over different servers

Replace "False" with "false" in UDKStats.ini^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `UDKStats.ini` and replace the two `bResetStats=False` with `bResetStats=false`. The upper-case 'f' is replaced with a lower-case. Save your changes.

Duplicate UID error message

"Connection lost" - "Duplicate UID" error message is shown when joining a certain server.

Restart^[6]
Try restarting Steam. The server may also need to be restarted (can only be done by the server owner).

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9, 11	DX11 version is unsupported

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	PhysX
Cutscenes	Bink Video
Multiplayer	Steamworks

Command line arguments

-resx/-resy : Sets the game resolution e.g. : -resx=1920 -resy=1080 for 1920x1080
-borderless : Starts the game in borderless fullscreen windowed mode.
-dx11 : Starts the game in Directx11-mode : dx11 is not officially supported but it allows the use of Anti-aliasing (AA).

Disabling doubletap dodge

In the current version both dodge methods don't work simultaneously anymore.

Modify the config file^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `UDKInput.ini`. Search for `DoubleClickTime` and change the value to `0.000000`. Save your changes.

Rebinding the console key

The default key is geared towards US keyboards. You can either change the bound key or change the keyboard language to English via ALT + SHIFT, if added.

Modify the config file^{[citation needed]}
Go to the configuration file(s) location. Open `UDKInput.ini`. Search for `ConsoleKey`. Change the value to whatever key you wish it to be. Save your changes.

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP	Vista, 7 64-bit
Processor (CPU)	AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz quad core
System memory (RAM)	2 GB	4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	7 GB	9 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon 3870 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB of VRAM	ATI Radeon HD 5850 Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 768 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible

macOS (OS X)
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	10.9.5
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i7 2.5 GHz
System memory (RAM)	4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	7 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce 750M

Linux
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	SteamOS
Processor (CPU)	AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz
System memory (RAM)	2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	7 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon HD 4850 Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB of VRAM

References

[1] Bypassing the launcher?

[2] Tip: How to remove intro logos.: ChivalryGame

[3] UDK | PostProcessAA

[4] Steam Community :: Guide :: How to Unlock FPS

[5] Uncapping FPS does not work! :: Chivalry: Medieval Warfare General Discussions

[6] ttps://forums.tornbanner.com/topic/24475/duplicate-uid/1

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 ==Essential improvements==
 ===Skip intro videos===
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+{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nostartupmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>[http://forums.tornbanner.com/showthread.php/21071-Bypassing-the-launcher Bypassing the launcher?]</ref>}}
-{{Fixbox/fix|Use the <code>-nostartupmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>[http://forums.tornbanner.com/showthread.php/21071-Bypassing-the-launcher Bypassing the launcher?]</ref>}}
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/ChivalryGame/comments/11xn1x/tip_how_to_remove_intro_logos/ Tip: How to remove intro logos.: ChivalryGame]</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Modify configuration file|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/ChivalryGame/comments/11xn1x/tip_how_to_remove_intro_logos/ Tip: How to remove intro logos.: ChivalryGame]</ref>}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{code|UDKEngine.ini}}.
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 ===Disable partial texture streaming===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Edit the config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Edit the config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{code|UDKSystemSettings.ini}}.
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 ===Disable [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|anti-aliasing]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Turn off post processing AA|ref=<ref>[http://udn.epicgames.com/Three/PostProcessAA.html UDK | PostProcessAA]</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Turn off post processing AA|ref=<ref>[http://udn.epicgames.com/Three/PostProcessAA.html UDK | PostProcessAA]</ref>}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{code|UDKSystemSettings.ini}}.
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 ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Unlocked frame rate|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=656877012 Steam Community :: Guide :: How to Unlock FPS]</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Unlocked frame rate|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=656877012 Steam Community :: Guide :: How to Unlock FPS]</ref>}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{code|UDKEngine.ini}}.
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 ==Issues fixed==
 ===Fix black screen on start-up/in general===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Delete the config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Delete the config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Delete <code>UDKSettings.ini</code>, <code>UDKEngine.ini</code> and <code>UDKGame.ini</code>.
@@ Line 317: / Line 310: @@
 ===Fix the issue where weapon-unlocks are not saved over different servers===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Replace "False" with "false" in UDKStats.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Replace "False" with "false" in UDKStats.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{code|UDKStats.ini}} and replace the two <code>bResetStats=False</code> with <code>bResetStats=false</code>. The upper-case 'f' is replaced with a lower-case.
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 === Duplicate UID error message ===
 {{ii}} "Connection lost" - "Duplicate UID" error message is shown when joining a certain server.
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Restart|ref=<ref>https://forums.tornbanner.com/topic/24475/duplicate-uid/1</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Restart|ref=<ref>https://forums.tornbanner.com/topic/24475/duplicate-uid/1</ref>}}
 Try restarting Steam. The server may also need to be restarted (can only be done by the server owner).
 }}
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 {{ii}} In the current version both dodge methods don't work simultaneously anymore.
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify the config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Modify the config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{code|UDKInput.ini}}.
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 {{ii}} The default key is geared towards US keyboards. You can either change the bound key or change the keyboard language to English via ALT + SHIFT, [http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/12578/add-keyboard-languages-to-xp-vista-and-windows-7/ if added].
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Modify the config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Modify the config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 # Open {{code|UDKInput.ini}}.

Developers

	Torn Banner Studios
Engines
	Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows	October 16, 2012
macOS (OS X)	February 24, 2015
Linux	February 24, 2015