Difference between revisions of "Act of War: High Treason"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | * [ftp://ftp.atari.com/patches/aowht/ActOfWar_High_Treason_Patch1.exe | + | * Patch 1 is available on [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/206/7/ Patches-Scrolls] or [ftp://ftp.atari.com/patches/aowht/ActOfWar_High_Treason_Patch1.exe here]. |
===[https://web.archive.org/web/20130819165216/http://forum.actofwar.info/download.php?id=274 NAVY INVADERS mod]=== | ===[https://web.archive.org/web/20130819165216/http://forum.actofwar.info/download.php?id=274 NAVY INVADERS mod]=== | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Official mod by Eugen Systems, that allows naval battles against AI<ref>{{Refurl|url=ftp://ftp.atari.com/patches/aowht/msg/EN.txt|title=ftp://ftp.atari.com/patches/aowht/msg/EN.txt|date=2016-07-28}}</ref> |
| − | {{++}} Fixes an audio bug related to missiles | + | {{++}} Fixes an audio bug related to missiles. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 2D elements are stretched. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = FPS | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
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===Runtime error 217=== | ===Runtime error 217=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} This problem is supposedly fixed in the Steam version. |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206001608/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3094609 Proper Windows 7 Fix - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | |
| − | + | Use [https://www.moddb.com/downloads/proper-windows-7-fix-for-act-of-war Proper Windows 7 Fix for Act of War] | |
| + | {{ii}} Works for Windows 10 too. | ||
| + | }} | ||
===Tomahawk Sound Loop=== | ===Tomahawk Sound Loop=== | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
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|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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Revision as of 21:34, 7 September 2021
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Eugen Systems | |
| Publishers | |
| Original | Atari |
| Current | THQ Nordic |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 24, 2006 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Contemporary, Sci-fi |
| Series | Act of War |
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| Act of War | |
|---|---|
| Act of War: Direct Action | 2005 |
| Act of War: High Treason | 2006 |
Warnings
Key points
- Available both as stand-alone game or as expansion for the original Act of War: Direct Action.[1]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
TAGES DRM. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Includes Act of War: Direct Action. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
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- Singleplayer demo is available
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1 is available on Patches-Scrolls or here.
NAVY INVADERS mod
- Official mod by Eugen Systems, that allows naval battles against AI[2]
- Fixes an audio bug related to missiles.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9760/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\AOW\[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9760/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Settings.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[3] 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 | 12222 |
| UDP | 12222 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
TAGES protection error
| Update TAGES DRM[4] |
|---|
Game doesn't start on Windows 8 and later
| Install DirectPlay[5] |
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Runtime error 217
- This problem is supposedly fixed in the Steam version.
| Instructions[6] |
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Use Proper Windows 7 Fix for Act of War
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Tomahawk Sound Loop
The game has issues with naval units which can make certain missions unplayable.
| Use a sound loop fix[7] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (9760) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Fringe Gamer: Act of War: High Treason Game Design Review - last accessed on 2016-07-28
- ↑ ftp://ftp.atari.com/patches/aowht/msg/EN.txt - last accessed on 2016-07-28
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Fix Act of War High Treason with this Patch - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Windows 8.1 Now playable :: Act of War: Direct Action General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-07-28
- ↑ Proper Windows 7 Fix - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Tomahawk sound looping bug fix and more!