Difference between revisions of "Overlord (2007)"
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=326 Steam User's Forums] for game series | {{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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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
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{{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].}} | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/overlord_raising_hell GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-Free}}|Raising Hell expansion included. }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/overlord_raising_hell GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-Free}}|Raising Hell expansion included. }} | ||
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{{ii}} The demo is available on the [http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/demos/overlord/demo.html Strategy Informer website]. | {{ii}} The demo is available on the [http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/demos/overlord/demo.html Strategy Informer website]. | ||
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==Improvements== | ==Improvements== | ||
| − | ===[http://www. | + | ===[http://www.gamershell.com/download_22290.shtml Patch 1.4]=== |
| − | + | :The latest available patch. Includes amBX and split-screen support. Only needed for the retail version. | |
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===Skip intro screen=== | ===Skip intro screen=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{fixbox/fix| | + | {{fixbox/fix|Rename Title_***.bik in the game's folder}} |
# Navigate to (by default) <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Codemasters\Overlord\Video\</code> | # Navigate to (by default) <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Codemasters\Overlord\Video\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename all <code>Title_***.bik</code> files | # Delete or rename all <code>Title_***.bik</code> files | ||
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|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| + | |120hz = unknown | ||
| + | |120hz notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
| + | |color blind notes | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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===General advice=== | ===General advice=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Verify game cache or reinstall}} |
{{ii}} In general, if the game doesn't work and you failed to find a fix, it's a good idea to first lower your graphic settings or if that didn't help, reinstall the game or on Steam to verify game cache integrity. It's also advised to check the [[#System requirements|System requirements]]. | {{ii}} In general, if the game doesn't work and you failed to find a fix, it's a good idea to first lower your graphic settings or if that didn't help, reinstall the game or on Steam to verify game cache integrity. It's also advised to check the [[#System requirements|System requirements]]. | ||
| − | {{ii}} To verify game cache integrity<ref>https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335</ref>: | + | {{ii}} To verify game cache integrity<ref>[https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335 Steam Support]</ref>: |
#Right-click the game on your library | #Right-click the game on your library | ||
#Go to Properties -> Local Files | #Go to Properties -> Local Files | ||
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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 Steam Users' Forums - Blank Menu Screens]</ref> |
===Black screen after choosing a profile=== | ===Black screen after choosing a profile=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Restart or disable Steam overlay|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2987960 Steam Users' Forums - It just...stops...]</ref>}} |
{{ii}} After choosing a profile, the loading screen flashes and then goes black. To fix this, try either: | {{ii}} After choosing a profile, the loading screen flashes and then goes black. To fix this, try either: | ||
# Restarting your PC | # Restarting your PC | ||
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===Crash after starting the game=== | ===Crash after starting the game=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Turn off anti-aliasing or reinstall|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1686511 Steam Users' Forums - Overlord 1 crashes on startup]</ref>}} |
| − | + | {{ii}} When the game crashes right after the start. 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=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Hold "Select all minions" and then press one of the main buttons|ref=<ref>[http://www.codemasters.com/uk/overlord-uk/pc/faq/78/ Codemasters FAQ]</ref>}} |
| − | {{ii}} If you | + | {{ii}} If you hold the button for select all minions, then at the same time press one of the main buttons (spell, guard marker, call back minion, action), you will select one of the four different minion types. |
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Revision as of 18:50, 4 November 2013
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| Developers | |
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| Triumph Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Codemasters | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 26, 2007 |
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| Overlord | |
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| 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
- Steam User's Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
- The demo is available on the Strategy Informer website.
Improvements
Patch 1.4
- The latest available patch. Includes amBX and split-screen support. Only needed for the retail version.
Skip intro screen
| Instructions |
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Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Input settings
Audio 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 |
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- See General advice.[1]
Black screen after choosing a profile
| Instructions |
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Crash after starting the game
| Instructions |
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Can't select minions on the controller
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | XP, Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | GeForce FX5900 Or Radeon 9500 Video Card Integrated video cards might not work. | GeForce 7800 or Radeon X1800 Integrated video cards might not work. |
References
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- Missing section (API)