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{{Series|Overlord}}
 
{{Series|Overlord}}
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{--}} Multiplayer servers shut down following the release of [[Overlord II]]. Online multiplayer is now only possible through tools like [https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/ Hamachi] or [http://www.tunngle.net/index.php?l=en Tunngle].
 
{{--}} Multiplayer servers shut down following the release of [[Overlord II]]. Online multiplayer is now only possible through tools like [https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/ Hamachi] or [http://www.tunngle.net/index.php?l=en Tunngle].
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{{ii}} GOG.com version is the one to pick; not only is it DRM-free, but it also includes Raising Hell expansion and bonus content.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://overlord.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Overlord Wiki]
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=326 Steam User's Forums] for game series
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/11450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/11450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=326 Steam Series Forum]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/overlord_raising_hell GOG.com Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/overlord_raising_hell GOG.com Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/overlord_raising_hell GOG.com Support Page]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/overlord_raising_hell GOG.com Support Page]
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{{mm}} [http://overlord.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Overlord Wiki]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/11450/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Also bundled with Raising Hell and Overlord II in the [http://store.steampowered.com/sub/2464/ Overlord Compete Pack].}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/11450/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Also bundled with Raising Hell and Overlord II in the [http://store.steampowered.com/sub/2464/ Overlord Compete Pack].}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/overlord_raising_hell GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-Free}} | Raising Hell expansion included. }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/overlord_raising_hell GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-Free}}|Raising Hell expansion included. }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Overlord-Pc/dp/B003P9WNA8/ Amazon] | {{ID|Retail}}| [[Wikipedia:Mastertronic Group|Mastertronic Soldout]] distribution which includes latest 1.4 patch executable. }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Overlord-Pc/dp/B003P9WNA8/ Amazon] | {{ID|Retail}}| [[Wikipedia:Mastertronic Group|Mastertronic Soldout]] distribution which includes latest 1.4 patch executable. }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-OVERLORD/overlord GamersGate] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-OVERLORD/overlord GamersGate] | {{ID|Steam}} | }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamefly.com/Download-Overlord-Raising-Hell/152670/ GameFly] | {{ID|GameFly}} |Only for North American users. }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamefly.com/Download-Overlord-Raising-Hell/152670/ GameFly] | {{ID|GameFly}} |Only for North American users. }}
 
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=== Best Version ===
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The [[GOG.com]] version is the recommended version of Overlord because it includes Overlord and Overlord: Raising Hell, as well as artwork (among other bonus content). It is also DRM-free.
  
 
==Improvements==
 
==Improvements==
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Skip intro screen}}
 
{{Fixbox/instructions|Skip intro screen}}
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# Go to (default): <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Codemasters\Overlord\Video\</pre>
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# Navigate to (by default) <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Codemasters\Overlord\Video\</code>
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# Delete or rename all "Title_***.bik" files.
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# Delete or rename all <code>Title_***.bik</code> files
 
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
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=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing|
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[Steam Cloud]] | false | }}
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|steam_cloud            =false
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[GameSave Manager]] | true | }}
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|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|origin                =
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|origin_notes          =
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|uplay                  =
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|uplay_notes            =
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|gamesave_manager      =true
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|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|gamestow              =true
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|gamestow_notes        =
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|synctocloud            =
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|synctocloud_notes      =
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|square_enix            =
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|square_enix_notes      =
 
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#Click "Verify integrity of game cache.
 
#Click "Verify integrity of game cache.
 
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===Missing executable error or blank menu screen===
 
===Missing executable error or blank menu screen===
 
{{ii}} See [[#General advice|General advice]].<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1327910</ref>
 
{{ii}} See [[#General advice|General advice]].<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1327910</ref>
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:* Right-click the game on your library, go to Properties -> Local Files and untick the "Enable Steam Community in Game"
 
:* Right-click the game on your library, go to Properties -> Local Files and untick the "Enable Steam Community in Game"
 
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===Crash after starting the game===
 
===Crash after starting the game===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{ii}} When the game crashes right after the start<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1686511</ref>. To fix it, try turning off anti-aliasing or if that didn't work, reinstall the game/Verify game integrity cache (see [[#General advice|General advice]]).
 
{{ii}} When the game crashes right after the start<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1686511</ref>. To fix it, try turning off anti-aliasing or if that didn't work, reinstall the game/Verify game integrity cache (see [[#General advice|General advice]]).
 
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===Can't select minions on the controller===
 
===Can't select minions on the controller===
 
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
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|minOS   = Windows XP
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|minOS   = Windows XP
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|minproc = Pentium 4 or Athlon 2400+ 2.4 GHz
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|minproc = Pentium 4 or Athlon 2400+ 2.4 GHz
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|minmem = 512 MB
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|minmem   = 512 MB
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|minHD   = 4.5 GB
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|minHD   = 4.5 GB
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|minGPU = GeForce FX5900 Or Radeon 9500 Video Card<br>Integrated video cards might not work.
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|minGPU   = GeForce FX5900 Or Radeon 9500 Video Card<br>Integrated video cards might not work.
  
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|recOS   = Windows XP/Vista
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|recOS   = Windows XP/Vista
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|recproc = Intel Core 2 Duo or Athlon 64 X2
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|recproc = Intel Core 2 Duo or Athlon 64 X2
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|recmem = 1 GB
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|recmem   = 1 GB
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|recHD   = 4.5 GB
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|recGPU   = GeForce 7800 or Radeon X1800<br>Integrated video cards might not work.
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|recGPU = GeForce 7800 or Radeon X1800<br>Integrated video cards might not work.
 
 
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Revision as of 19:05, 27 May 2013

Template:Infobox

Overlord
Overlord (2007) 2007
Overlord II 2009
Overlord: Fellowship of Evil 2015

Key points

Multiplayer servers shut down following the release of Overlord II. Online multiplayer is now only possible through tools like Hamachi or Tunngle.

General information

Overlord Wiki
Steam User's Forums for game series
Steam Community Discussions
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Overlord

Template:Availability Table

The demo is available on the Strategy Informer website.

Overlord: Raising Hell

Template:Availability Table

Best Version

The GOG.com version is the recommended version of Overlord because it includes Overlord and Overlord: Raising Hell, as well as artwork (among other bonus content). It is also DRM-free.

Improvements

Patch 1.4

The latest available patch. Includes amBX and split-screen support.
Contains all the other fixes from previous patches.
Only needed for the retail version.

Skip intro screen

Instructions

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

Video settings.

Template:Video Settings

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Issues unresolved

Unexpected slowdown

On some modern systems, the game might slow down to 15-20 FPS, even on low settings. There is no obvious fix aside from maybe setting the compatibility to Windows XP (if not already on it) or updating graphics drivers.

Issues fixed

General advice

Instructions

Missing executable error or blank menu screen

See General advice.[1]

Black screen after choosing a profile

Instructions

Crash after starting the game

Instructions

Can't select minions on the controller

Instructions

System requirements

Template:System Requirements


References