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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ellipse Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ellipse Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|Retail (North America), digital}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|PAN Interactive|Retail (Europe)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 26, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 26, 2000}} | ||
|taxonomy= | |taxonomy= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|steam appid = 1259380 | |steam appid = 1259380 | ||
|gogcom id = 1476453752 | |gogcom id = 1476453752 | ||
+ | |hltb = 24087 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 2216 |
|wikipedia = Submarine Titans | |wikipedia = Submarine Titans | ||
|winehq = 3240 | |winehq = 3240 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1476453752|submarine_titans}} | {{GOG.com links|1476453752|submarine_titans}} | ||
− | {{mm}}[https://steamcommunity.com/app/1259380/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1259380/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | Disc check skipped by disabling drive | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | Disc check skipped by disabling drive | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | submarine-titans | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | submarine-titans-660aa0 | unknown | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | submarine_titans | DRM-free | Version 1.1 with | + | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | submarine-titans | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1259380 | Steam | Version 1.0. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | submarine_titans | DRM-free | Version 1.1 with GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1259380 | Steam | Version 1.0. See [[#Updating Steam version|Updating Steam version]]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | submarine-titans | DRM-free | Version 1.1 with [[Glossary:Display wrapper|DDrawCompat]]. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/submarine-titans/file/submarine-titans-demo GameFront]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/50-submarine-titans-patch/ Patch 1.1] is the latest patch for the game. | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/50-submarine-titans-patch/ Patch 1.1] is the latest patch for the game. |
− | Steam | + | ===Updating Steam version=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add missing registry file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2129291420|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Update Submarine Titans to 1.1|date=2023-06-16}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Steam release inexplicably has version 1.0 instead of 1.1. The standard patcher can be used, but a missing registry entry needs to be added first. | ||
+ | # Use the [[Registry Editor]] to open {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{p|wow64}}}}. | ||
+ | # Create the {{Registry|Ellipse Studios\Submarine Titans}} key. | ||
+ | # Create a DWORD value, name it {{Registry|Version}} and set it to {{code|01000000}}. | ||
+ | # Download and install the [[#Patches|1.1 patch]]. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame\ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame\{{P|uid}}\PL_LOG.DK*}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Configuration files are binary. | {{ii}} Configuration files are binary. | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame\ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame\{{P|uid}}\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|discord = | |discord = | ||
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = false |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = false |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Briefings are always voiced and subtitled, in-game story moments are subtitled only. Announcer and unit responses are voiced only. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
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|red book cd audio = true | |red book cd audio = true | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/481-submarine-titans-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Submarine_Titans Details] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Up to 8 users can play, but up to 24 can connect (the rest can join only as spectators). |
|online play = false | |online play = false | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = Official servers have been shut down. | |online play notes = Official servers have been shut down. | ||
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|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
==="Internal Error" on launch=== | ==="Internal Error" on launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|ST.exe}} as administrator, and optionally in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98 / ME.|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Does not occur if installed in a non-standard folder, or if the user has full permissions to the installation folder. | {{ii}} Does not occur if installed in a non-standard folder, or if the user has full permissions to the installation folder. | ||
− | {{ii}} This fix will also disable the intro videos. To enable them, set the compatibility mode to | + | {{ii}} This fix will also disable the intro videos. To enable them, set the compatibility mode to Windows XP (Service Pack 3). |
}} | }} | ||
===External configuration program does not work=== | ===External configuration program does not work=== | ||
− | On modern Windows, the STConfig.exe external configuration program does not appear to save settings properly, regardless if "Apply" was clicked. | + | {{ii}} On modern Windows, the {{file|STConfig.exe}} external configuration program does not appear to save settings properly, regardless if "Apply" was clicked. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run as administrator|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|STConfig.exe}} as administrator|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
==="The program can't start because d3drm.dll is missing"=== | ==="The program can't start because d3drm.dll is missing"=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Add d3drm.dll to the installation folder|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add d3drm.dll to the installation folder|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-11-20|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | #In the Submarine Titans | + | #In the Submarine Titans disc, go to {{file|directx|folder}} |
− | #Open the | + | #Open the {{file|directx.cab}} file |
− | #Copy the | + | #Copy the {{file|d3drm.dll}} file and paste it into the installation folder. |
+ | {{++}} Digital releases include this file in the game directory by default. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===“The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022). Click OK to close the application”=== | ===“The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022). Click OK to close the application”=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable [[DirectPlay]]|ref=|fix= |
− | #In | + | }} |
− | + | ||
− | + | ===Broken video playback, showing as black screen=== | |
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit video script files manually, forcing playback from 24-bit to 16-bit|ref={{cn|date=April 2022}}|fix= |
− | + | #Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\video|folder}} | |
+ | #Open {{file|startup.vps}} | ||
+ | #In all lines starting with <code>PlayVideo</code>, change the entries of <code>COLOR_24BIT</code> to <code>COLOR_16BIT</code> | ||
+ | #Repeat as above for the file {{file|campaign.vps}} | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This should make the videos play, however there is likely a loss in color fidelity due to forcing them to play in 16-bit color mode. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
− | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 7 |
− | |directdraw notes = | + | |directdraw notes = 7.0 is minimum, but 7.0a is included on the disc |
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = Only a part of the game's cutscenes use Bink; others are encoded as Cinepak AVI files. | ||
+ | |multiplayer = FSGS | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minHD = 140 MB | |minHD = 140 MB | ||
|minGPU = SVGA capable | |minGPU = SVGA capable | ||
− | |minDX = 7. | + | |minDX = 7.0 |
|recOS = 98, 2000 | |recOS = 98, 2000 | ||
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|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recHD = 650 MB | |recHD = 650 MB | ||
+ | |recDX = 7.0a | ||
|notes = {{ii}} If playing on a large map, it is recommended to have an Intel Pentium II 300 MHz with 64 MB | |notes = {{ii}} If playing on a large map, it is recommended to have an Intel Pentium II 300 MHz with 64 MB | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 10:03, 3 June 2024
Developers | |
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Ellipse Studios | |
Publishers | |
Retail (North America), digital | Strategy First |
Retail (Europe) | PAN Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 26, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
Submarine Titans is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Disc check skipped by disabling drive | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Version 1.1 with GOG's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | |||
Steam | Version 1.0. See Updating Steam version. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Version 1.1 with DDrawCompat. |
Demo
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 is the latest patch for the game.
Updating Steam version
Add missing registry file[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\<user-id>\PL_LOG.DK*[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1259380/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Configuration files are binary.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame\<user-id>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1259380/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use the unofficial widescreen patch. | ||
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. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | For scrolling speed only. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Briefings are always voiced and subtitled, in-game story moments are subtitled only. Announcer and unit responses are voiced only. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Polish | Retail only. Details | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | Up to 8 users can play, but up to 24 can connect (the rest can join only as spectators). | ||
Online play | 8 | Official servers have been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
"Internal Error" on launch
Run ST.exe as administrator, and optionally in compatibility mode for Windows 98 / ME.[citation needed]
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Notes
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External configuration program does not work
- On modern Windows, the
STConfig.exe
external configuration program does not appear to save settings properly, regardless if "Apply" was clicked.
Run STConfig.exe as administrator[citation needed]
|
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"The program can't start because d3drm.dll is missing"
Add d3drm.dll to the installation folder[2] |
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“The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022). Click OK to close the application”
Enable DirectPlay |
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Broken video playback, showing as black screen
Edit video script files manually, forcing playback from 24-bit to 16-bit[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 7 | 7.0 is minimum, but 7.0a is included on the disc |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | Only a part of the game's cutscenes use Bink; others are encoded as Cinepak AVI files. |
Multiplayer | FSGS |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 140 MB | 650 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA capable DirectX 7.0 compatible | DirectX 7.0a compatible |
- If playing on a large map, it is recommended to have an Intel Pentium II 300 MHz with 64 MB
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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1259380) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Update Submarine Titans to 1.1 - last accessed on 2023-06-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-11-20