Difference between revisions of "Ascension to the Throne: Valkyrie"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|DVS}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|DVS}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|Amazon}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 24, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 24, 2008}} | ||
|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 | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, Strategy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Ascension to the Throne }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Ascension to the Throne }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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|hltb = 643 | |hltb = 643 | ||
|igdb = ascension-to-the-throne-valkyrie | |igdb = ascension-to-the-throne-valkyrie | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 44726 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = 11337 | |winehq = 11337 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0030GG1EU | unknown | Amazon lists the game as ''[[Ascension to the Throne]]'', but the product description and cover image indicate that the game is ''Valkyrie''. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B0030GG1EU | unknown | Amazon lists the game as ''[[Ascension to the Throne]]'', but the product description and cover image indicate that the game is ''Valkyrie''. | | Windows }} | ||
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− | {{ii}} | + | |
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The v1.1 patch for the German version is available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/425/7/19970 Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= 1680x1050 | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 1680x1050 is the highest natively supported resolution. The game may not start if the resolution is not supported by the monitor. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for custom resolutions (menus and HUD are stretched). |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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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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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set widescreen resolution by modifying hex values|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set widescreen resolution by modifying hex values|fix= | ||
− | #Open graphics.cfg with a hex editor such as HxD or wxHexEditor. | + | #Open {{file|graphics.cfg}} with a hex editor such as HxD or wxHexEditor. |
− | #Convert | + | #Convert the desired resolution to [https://www.binaryhexconverter.com/decimal-to-hex-converter hexadecimal]; 1920 x 1080 would be <code>07 80</code> and <code>04 38</code>. |
#Reverse the beginnings of the values so it would look like <code>08 07</code> and <code>38 04</code>. | #Reverse the beginnings of the values so it would look like <code>08 07</code> and <code>38 04</code>. | ||
#Insert the values at decimal offset 00 and 04, the beginning of the file will look like this <code>80 07 00 00 38 04</code>. | #Insert the values at decimal offset 00 and 04, the beginning of the file will look like this <code>80 07 00 00 38 04</code>. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Intro videos not playing=== | ===Intro videos not playing=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|ATThrone.exe}} in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows Vista SP2 and/or with desktop composition disabled|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
===Fix low frame rate on AMD graphics=== | ===Fix low frame rate on AMD graphics=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DXVK ([[Vulkan]]-compatible GPUs only)|fix= |
# Download [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases DXVK] | # Download [https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk/releases DXVK] | ||
− | # Extract | + | # Extract {{file|d3d9.dll}} from the {{file|x32|folder}} folder into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | + | }} | |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable grass in the game settings (non-[[Vulkan]]-compatible GPUs)|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP SP2 | |minOS = XP SP2 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2. | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2600+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2600+ | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 2.4 GB |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 series | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 series | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1200 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1200 |
Revision as of 00:00, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
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DVS | |
Publishers | |
Retail | 1C Company |
Amazon | Strategy First |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 24, 2008 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG, Strategy |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Ascension to the Throne |
Ascension to the Throne | |
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Ascension to the Throne | 2007 |
Ascension to the Throne: Valkyrie | 2008 |
Ascension to the Throne: Valkyrie is a singleplayer third-person RPG and strategy game in the Ascension to the Throne series.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Amazon lists the game as Ascension to the Throne, but the product description and cover image indicate that the game is Valkyrie. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The v1.1 patch for the German version is available from Patches-Scrolls.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\graphic.cfg[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | 1680x1050 is the highest natively supported resolution. The game may not start if the resolution is not supported by the monitor. See Widescreen resolution for custom resolutions (menus and HUD are stretched). | ||
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 | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set widescreen resolution by modifying hex values |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
Russian |
Issues fixed
Intro videos not playing
Run ATThrone.exe in compatibility mode for Windows Vista SP2 and/or with desktop composition disabled
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Fix low frame rate on AMD graphics
Use DXVK (Vulkan-compatible GPUs only) |
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Disable grass in the game settings (non-Vulkan-compatible GPUs) |
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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
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2600+ |
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System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 series ATI Radeon X1200 128 MB of VRAM |
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).