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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 20, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 20, 2002}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Cossacks }} | ||
|steam appid = 4850 | |steam appid = 4850 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 4856 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207662833 | |gogcom id = 1207662833 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1207659005 | |gogcom id side = 1207659005 | ||
+ | |hltb = 21824 | ||
+ | |lutris = cossacks-back-to-war | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 13461 | ||
|wikipedia = Cossacks: European Wars | |wikipedia = Cossacks: European Wars | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | Disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | cossacks_anthology | DRM-free | Includes [[Cossacks: European Wars]] and [[Cossacks: The Art of War|The Art of War]] expansion. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | cossacks_anthology | DRM-free | Includes [[Cossacks: European Wars]] and [[Cossacks: The Art of War|The Art of War]] expansion. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 4850 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4850 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Essential | + | ==Monetization== |
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes campaign missions from the two prior titles. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Campaign Expansion | Includes campaign missions from [[Cossacks: European Wars]] and [[Cossacks: The Art of War|The Art of War]]. '''Steam only'''. | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | * The official patch for the Russian release (1.36) can be found [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/cossacks_back_to_war.php here]. | ||
+ | |||
===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
====[https://github.com/ereb-thanatos/cossacks-revamp-2017 Cossacks Revamp 2017 by Ereb]==== | ====[https://github.com/ereb-thanatos/cossacks-revamp-2017 Cossacks Revamp 2017 by Ereb]==== | ||
− | {{++}} Slew of fixes and revamped code from a | + | {{++}} Slew of fixes and revamped code from a reverse-engineered version of the source code. |
{{++}} Allows for easy online multiplayer. | {{++}} Allows for easy online multiplayer. | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Supports windowed and borderless windowed modes. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.sav}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.sav}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Profile data is stored in | + | {{ii}} Profile data is stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\Players|folder}}. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Cossacks Menu.png|Options menu}} | {{Image|Cossacks Menu.png|Options menu}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/cossacks-european-wars | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/cossacks-european-wars | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = See [ | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Essential Improvements|Cossacks 2017 Revamp]] |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = See [ | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Essential Improvements|Cossacks 2017 Revamp]] |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and SFX | |separate volume notes = Music and SFX | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Czech |
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=5728 1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail and Steam only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = 6 | |online play players = 6 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Crash on startup/blank screen/unusable menu=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix 1|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is the unofficial yet modern fix. | ||
+ | # Rename or remove {{file|{{p|game}}\Video|folder}} directory from the install directory. | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/CnCNet/cnc-ddraw/releases latest version of cnc-ddraw by CnCNet]. | ||
+ | # Extract it into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Set {{file|dmcr.exe}} to run as administrator. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fix 2|ref=<ref>Tested by the contributor</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is the official, yet dated fix. No longer works on Windows 8.1, 10 or above.{{cn|January 2023}} The issue is said to do with the modern graphics cards. | ||
+ | # Rename or remove {{file|{{p|game}}\Video|folder}} directory from the install directory. | ||
+ | # Download [http://files.gsc-game.com/cs-dd-patch/cs-dd-patch.exe cs-dd-patch.exe]. | ||
+ | # Go through the patch process. It should drop {{file|ddraw.dll}} into the game directory. | ||
+ | # Start the game | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Game running too fast/slow=== | ===Game running too fast/slow=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Running too fast|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Running too fast|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/american_conquest/what_to_do_when_the_game_runs_too_fast|title=GOG.com Forums - What to do when the game runs too fast|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ii}} Cossacks: Back to War features a unique engine timing system. While the | + | {{ii}} Cossacks: Back to War features a unique engine timing system. While the game's speed is still dependant on the CPU clock, like many older titles, they offer a flexible speed setting in the options menu to enable the user to tweak the speed. |
{{ii}} To make the game more bearable, make sure to: | {{ii}} To make the game more bearable, make sure to: | ||
:* Go to the game settings. | :* Go to the game settings. | ||
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:* Decrease the "Game speed" by approximately 10%. | :* Decrease the "Game speed" by approximately 10%. | ||
:* Save the settings and go play the game. | :* Save the settings and go play the game. | ||
− | {{ii}} If the game is still fast, grab [http://cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/forum/38-474-1 ACClock] or [http://boredwookie.net/index.php/blog/cpugrab-net/ CPUGrab].<ref> | + | {{ii}} If the game is still fast, grab [http://cossacksworld.ucoz.co.uk/forum/38-474-1 ACClock] or [http://boredwookie.net/index.php/blog/cpugrab-net/ CPUGrab].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065614/http://mastersofthefield.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=3139|title=The New and Improved Way to Control Game Speed! • Mastersofthefield (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205065559/http://mastersofthefield.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2260|title=Another way to control Game Speed • Mastersofthefield (retrieved)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> If the game reverts back to fast mode, press {{key|CTRL|D}} in-game. |
− | {{ii}} Alternatively, use [ | + | {{ii}} Alternatively, use [[#Essential Improvements|Cossacks Revamp 2017]] |
}} | }} | ||
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# Check the 'Run this program in compatibility mode for:' option and select 'Windows XP (Service Pack 2)' in the drop down. | # Check the 'Run this program in compatibility mode for:' option and select 'Windows XP (Service Pack 2)' in the drop down. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
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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 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = 95, 98, NT 4.0 SP4, ME, 2000, XP |
− | |minCPU = Intel | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 500 MB |
− | | | + | |minGPU = |
+ | |minVRAM = 1 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 7.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 18:36, 24 July 2024
Developers | |
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GSC Game World | |
Publishers | |
cdv Software Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 20, 2002 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Europe |
Series | Cossacks |
Cossacks | |
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Cossacks: European Wars | 2000 |
Cossacks: The Art of War | 2002 |
Cossacks: Back to War | 2002 |
Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars | 2005 |
Cossacks II: Battle for Europe | 2006 |
Cossacks 3 | 2016 |
Warnings
Cossacks: Back to War is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS game in the Cossacks series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 4 DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Includes Cossacks: European Wars and The Art of War expansion. | |||
Steam |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes campaign missions from the two prior titles. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Campaign Expansion | Includes campaign missions from Cossacks: European Wars and The Art of War. Steam only. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The official patch for the Russian release (1.36) can be found here.
Mods
Cossacks Revamp 2017 by Ereb
- Slew of fixes and revamped code from a reverse-engineered version of the source code.
- Allows for easy online multiplayer.
- Supports windowed and borderless windowed modes.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4850/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\*.sav[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4850/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Profile data is stored in
<path-to-game>\Players
.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and SFX | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No speech | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1 | |||
French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Russian | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 6 | Versus |
||
Online play | 6 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[1] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP | 2300-2400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Fix 1 |
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Fix 2[2] |
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Game running too fast/slow
Running too fast[3] |
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Multiplayer Alternative
Alternative Solution to Multiplayer[6] |
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Crashing when changing game speed/scroll speed
Fix Crashing when changing game speed / scroll speed in multiplayer |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, NT 4.0 SP4, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0 compatible |
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 (4850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Tested by the contributor
- ↑ GOG.com Forums - What to do when the game runs too fast - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The New and Improved Way to Control Game Speed! • Mastersofthefield (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Another way to control Game Speed • Mastersofthefield (retrieved) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Forum Post | 'New server of Cossacks'