Difference between revisions of "The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Lord of the Rings - War of the Ring Cover.jpg | |cover = The Lord of the Rings - War of the Ring Cover.jpg | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-lord-of-the-rings-war-of-the-ring|67}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-lord-of-the-rings-war-of-the-ring|67}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Middle-earth }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20050206090613/http://www.warofthering.com/ | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 12380 | ||
+ | |igdb = the-lord-of-the-rings-war-of-the-ring | ||
|strategywiki = The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring | |strategywiki = The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 13011 |
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|wikipedia = The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring | |wikipedia = The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring | ||
|winehq = 3088 | |winehq = 3088 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
− | + | |current state = | |
− | + | }} | |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Key | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [http://sierrahelp.com/Misc/Demos.html#W SierraHelp]. |
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest official patch is v1.01.0011, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4251/7/32834 Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Lord of the Rings War of the Ring options.png|General options.}} | {{Image|Lord of the Rings War of the Ring options.png|General options.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/lord-rings-war-ring/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/lord-rings-war-ring/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Only 4:3 resolutions up to 1600x1200 can be selected | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Only 4:3 resolutions up to 1600x1200 can be selected; use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1808-lord-of-the-rings-war-of-the-rings-widescreen-fix/ widescreen fix] to enable widescreen resolutions. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = The FPS cap is tied to the monitor's refresh rate even with Vsync forced off on AMD cards; works fine with Nvidia. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Sound Effects and Dialogue | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Sound Effects and Dialogue. |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
− | |matchmaking notes = | + | |matchmaking notes = |
|p2p = unknown | |p2p = unknown | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = unknown |
− | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = |
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Game does not save=== | + | ===Game does not save progress or score=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP2 and as administrator.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/563555-the-lord-of-the-rings-war-of-the-ring/47951813|title=gamefaqs.gamespot.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:02, 13 August 2023
Developers | |
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Liquid Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 8, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 67 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Middle-earth |
Warnings
The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and free-roaming camera RTS game in the Middle-earth series.
Availability
- A free demo version is available from SierraHelp.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v1.01.0011, available from Patches-Scrolls.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Rings.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Only 4:3 resolutions up to 1600x1200 can be selected; use the widescreen fix to enable widescreen resolutions. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | The FPS cap is tied to the monitor's refresh rate even with Vsync forced off on AMD cards; works fine with Nvidia. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
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 |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Sound Effects and Dialogue. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[1] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 7175 |
UDP | 6500, 13139 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game does not save progress or score
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 and as administrator.[2] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Hardware T&L support 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ gamefaqs.gamespot.com - last accessed on 28 May 2023