Difference between revisions of "Heroes of Newerth"
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{--}} The game services were shut down on 20 June 2022. | + | {{--}} The official game services were shut down on 20 June 2022. |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Alternative community services exist. |
{{mm}} [https://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/ Official forums] | {{mm}} [https://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/ Official forums] | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
====[https://github.com/honserver/honserver Honserver Login screen patch]==== | ====[https://github.com/honserver/honserver Honserver Login screen patch]==== | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Removes the login screen, allowing for the game to be played offline or via direct connection/LAN. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Incompatible with the community-run private server, which requires login. |
− | ====[http://kongor.online:555/ Kongor | + | |
− | {{++}} Community | + | ====[http://kongor.online:555/ Kongor Online]==== |
+ | {{++}} Community-run replacement for online services. Allows LAN and direct-connection based play. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Using Kongor Online|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Using Kongor Online|fix= | ||
− | # Register [http://kongor.online:555/register | + | # Register [http://kongor.online:555/register an account for the server]. |
− | # | + | # Run the game with the <code>-masterserver kongor.online:666</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. |
# Open the game, then open the console with <code>-Ctrl+f8</code> | # Open the game, then open the console with <code>-Ctrl+f8</code> | ||
− | # | + | # Type and enter the command <code>SetSave upd_checkForUpdates true</code> followed by <code>SetSave login_useSRP true</code> |
− | # Restart then | + | # Restart, then log in using the created account. |
}} | }} | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity 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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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 10 | |online play players = 10 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down on June 20, 2022; use [[#Kongor Online|Kongor Online]]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===General=== |
+ | ====Game stuck at "loading assets"==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Occurs due to corrupted game files | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game and ensure the user has write permissions for the game directory|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ====Bright flickering heroes in background at login screen==== | |
+ | {{ii}} Caused by video card and/or its drivers being unable to handle the game's lighting | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable dynamic lights and/or background effects in the settings menu|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Linux=== | |
− | + | ====./hon-x86_64: cannot execute binary file==== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Try running <code>./hon-x86</code> instead (or vice-versa).|ref=|fix= | |
− | + | }} | |
− | === | ||
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− | ===Segmentation fault while trying to start the game=== | ||
Possible Cause: Library incompatibility with distribution. | Possible Cause: Library incompatibility with distribution. | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace incompatible libraries|ref=|fix= | |
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}/libs-x86</code> (32-bit) or <code>{{p|game}}/libs-x86_64</code> (64-bit) | ||
+ | # Move, rename or delete the existing versions of the files <code>libstdc++.so.6</code> and <code>libgcc_s.so.1</code> | ||
+ | # Install or update <code>libstdc++</code> and <code>libgcc</code> libraries within the Linux distribution | ||
+ | # Ensure that the executable is not missing any libraries by running <code>ldd ./hon-x86</code> (32-bit) or <code>ldd ./hon-x86_64</code> (64-bit) | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ====K2 - Fatal Error: ARB_vertex_buffer_object not available==== | |
+ | {{ii}} If the glxinfo command from the mesa-utils package reports that <code>ARB_vertex_buffer_object</code> is supported, override the OpenGL detection by doing as follows: | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=|fix= | |
+ | # Open <code>{{p|game}}/game/startup.cfg</code> in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Change the value <code>SetSave "vid_checkOpenGLVersion" "true"</code> to <code>"false"</code> | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ====Vsync does not work even if enabled in settings==== | |
+ | {{ii}} Occurs when using more than one monitor. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Related to a bug in Intel Graphics drivers prior to Linux kernel 3.8 | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable all but one display units|ref=|fix= | |
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use an OpenGL window compositor (e.g. kwin)|ref=|fix= | |
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
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Developers | |
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S2 Games | |
Publishers | |
S2 Games | |
Garena | |
Ntreev Soft | |
Engines | |
K2 engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 12, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | May 12, 2010 |
Linux | May 12, 2010 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
General information
- The official game services were shut down on 20 June 2022.
- Alternative community services exist.
- Official forums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website (unavailable) | Free to play. |
Essential improvements
Honserver Login screen patch
- Removes the login screen, allowing for the game to be played offline or via direct connection/LAN.
- Incompatible with the community-run private server, which requires login.
Kongor Online
- Community-run replacement for online services. Allows LAN and direct-connection based play.
Using Kongor Online |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Bar Colors setting |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 10 | |||
Online play | 10 | The official multiplayer service was shut down on June 20, 2022; use Kongor Online. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
General
Game stuck at "loading assets"
- Occurs due to corrupted game files
Reinstall the game and ensure the user has write permissions for the game directory |
---|
Bright flickering heroes in background at login screen
- Caused by video card and/or its drivers being unable to handle the game's lighting
Disable dynamic lights and/or background effects in the settings menu |
---|
Linux
./hon-x86_64: cannot execute binary file
Try running ./hon-x86 instead (or vice-versa).
|
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Segmentation fault while trying to start the game
Possible Cause: Library incompatibility with distribution.
Replace incompatible libraries |
---|
|
K2 - Fatal Error: ARB_vertex_buffer_object not available
- If the glxinfo command from the mesa-utils package reports that
ARB_vertex_buffer_object
is supported, override the OpenGL detection by doing as follows:
Edit configuration file |
---|
|
Vsync does not work even if enabled in settings
- Occurs when using more than one monitor.
- Related to a bug in Intel Graphics drivers prior to Linux kernel 3.8
Disable all but one display units |
---|
Use an OpenGL window compositor (e.g. kwin) |
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 2.0 | |
Glide | 1.20 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista, 7 | XP, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 2.0 GHz AMD 2400+ |
Intel Core 2 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 2.2 GHz AMD 3500+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | 2 GB (XP) 3 GB (7) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 5 ATI 9800 GMA 950 128 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 7800+ AMD Radeon X1900+ 256 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 Nvidia Quadro FX 4500 AMD Radeon X1600 128 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 7800+ AMD Radeon X1900+ 256 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD 3500+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | AMD 2400+ 128 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 7800+ AMD Radeon X1900+ 256 MB of VRAM |