Difference between revisions of "Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} In-game update server has been shut down. Published official updates (2.5, build 0.0704.1001.0000) are available in [http://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=58138 | + | {{ii}} In-game update server has been shut down. Published official updates (2.5, build 0.0704.1001.0000) are available in an [http://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=58138 unofficial exe installer] (despite the installer being in German, it works with all languages of the game). |
− | {{ii}}The [https://www.moddb.com/games/rise-of-legends/downloads/rise-of-legends-usa-patches USA] and [https://www.moddb.com/games/rise-of-legends/downloads/rise-of-legends-european-patches European] patches are also available on moddb in a .bat installer. Help with patching can be found on the [https://rol.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/display.cgi?action=ct&f=2%2C920%2C%2C10 heavengames forums] | + | {{ii}} The [https://www.moddb.com/games/rise-of-legends/downloads/rise-of-legends-usa-patches USA] and [https://www.moddb.com/games/rise-of-legends/downloads/rise-of-legends-european-patches European] patches are also available on moddb in a .bat installer. Help with patching can be found on the [https://rol.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/display.cgi?action=ct&f=2%2C920%2C%2C10 heavengames forums] |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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===Mouse cursor does not work=== | ===Mouse cursor does not work=== | ||
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Revision as of 06:59, 12 July 2023
Developers | |
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Big Huge Games | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
Engines | |
Big Huge Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 9, 2006 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Fantasy, Steampunk |
Series | Rise of Nations |
Rise of Nations | |
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Rise of Nations | 2003 |
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends | 2006 |
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition | 2014 |
Warnings
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Rise of Nations series.
After its release, the game received multiple patches, but they were distributed exclusively through the GameSpy service which was shut down in 2014. However, several unofficial repacks of the patch files are available in the Patches section. In North America, the game received a re-release in 2010 which includes all patches by default.
The game runs stable on modern systems. However, as of June 2023, it is the only Microsoft-published RTS game not to receive a digital re-release of any kind, limiting its availability only to second-hand copies.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SmarteSECURE DRM - removed by an update | |||
Retail | 2010 North American DVD-ROM release. Comes patched to the latest version. |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- In-game update server has been shut down. Published official updates (2.5, build 0.0704.1001.0000) are available in an unofficial exe installer (despite the installer being in German, it works with all languages of the game).
- The USA and European patches are also available on moddb in a .bat installer. Help with patching can be found on the heavengames forums
Skip intro videos
Delete, move or rename files |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Rise Of Legends\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Rise Of Legends\<user-id>\Saves |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Red/green and blue/yellow color blind faction color schemes available. |
Windowed
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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FullScreen=X |
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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VSync=X |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Refers to camera panning only. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Camera controls; X-axis inversion also available. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Mouse cursor does not work
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP or Vista[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects, taunts, voiceover | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 6 | Versus |
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Online play | 6 | Versus GameSpy server browser has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
"MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup
Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer on the disc or official download |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.4 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |