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{{stub}}
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{{State|postdev}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Battle Realms - cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Battle Realms - cover.jpg
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2001}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2001}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{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            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|battle-realms|82}}
 
|steam appid  = 1025600
 
|steam appid  = 1025600
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659111
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659111
 +
|lutris      = battle-realms
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = battle-realms
+
|mobygames    = 5326
 +
|igdb        = battle-realms
 +
|hltb        = 925
 
|wikipedia    = Battle Realms
 
|wikipedia    = Battle Realms
 
|winehq      = 3013
 
|winehq      = 3013
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}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} Can use multiplayer with [http://www.gameranger.com/ GameRanger].
+
|introduction      =
−
{{ii}} Small online community on Discord and GameRanger.
+
 
 +
|release history  = The game received the expansion '''''Winter of the Wolf''''' in November 2002.
 +
 
 +
The game debuted on GOG.com on September 12, 2012 with unchanged builds of the base game and expansion. As of December 9, 2019, Ed Del Castillo (one of the original developers) published the game on Steam with additional changes and fixes with feedback from the community, dubbing it the '''''Zen Edition'''''.
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://battlerealms.wikia.com/wiki/Battle_Realms_Wiki/ Battle Realms Wiki]
+
{{mm}} [https://battlerealms.fandom.com/wiki/Battle_Realms_Wiki/ Battle Realms Wiki]
−
{{mm}} [http://discordapp.com/invite/pXK6bWu/ Battle Realms Community Discord]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/members/battlerealmsrevival/ Battle Realms Revival Project]
 
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/members/battlerealmsrevival/ Battle Realms Revival Project]
 
{{mm}} [https://forums.gamingterritory.com/forum/50-battle-realms/ The oldest forums dedicated to Battle Realms]
 
{{mm}} [https://forums.gamingterritory.com/forum/50-battle-realms/ The oldest forums dedicated to Battle Realms]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | battle_realms_winter_of_the_wolf | DRM-free | Includes 'Winter of the Wolf' expansion. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | battle_realms_winter_of_the_wolf | DRM-free | Includes 'Winter of the Wolf' expansion. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1025600 | Steam | Zen Edition | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1025600 | Steam | Zen Edition | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The Steam-exclusive '''Zen Edition''' (which includes the base game and expansion) is the only one still being officially updated with new features and balance changes. It has Steamworks-based multiplayer, with LAN and direct IP functionality removed as of patch 1.58.<ref name="Zen multiplayer">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1025600/view/5908168633779614583|title=Battle Realms: Zen Edition - Update 1.58 - The New Era Begins! - Steam News|date=2023-01-08|snippet=LAN and Direct IP Multiplayer modes have been removed from the game.
 +
Now, by clicking 'Multiplayer', the player will be taken directly to the Steam Lobbies.
 +
 +
There are 3 reasons for this:
 +
*Piracy concerns.
 +
*Ed Del Castillo's goal of centralizing the community.
 +
*Security issues that currently can't be resolved due to the game's age and Steam network not really properly supporting LAN.
 +
}}</ref>
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
−
{{DLC/row| Winter of the Wolf | | Windows }}
+
{{DLC/row| Winter of the Wolf | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} The latest version of the game is also the expansion - Winter Of The Wolf (1.50q). The latest non-expansion version, for some reason, is also 1.50q.
+
{{ii}} The latest version of the original game is also the expansion - Winter Of The Wolf (1.50q). The latest non-expansion version, for some reason, is also 1.50q.
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{{ii}} [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/512/7/ Patches] for the non-expansion game are available.
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{{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/512/7/ Patches] for the non-expansion game are available.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[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
−
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|steam cloud               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Battlerealms-game.png|Game settings}}
 
{{Image|Battlerealms-game.png|Game settings}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battle-realms/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battle-realms/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
−
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
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|widescreen resolution      = limited
−
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Native to the Zen Edition. For other versions, see [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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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:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use the Resolution & FoV Patch|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use the Resolution & FoV Patch|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Not to be used for Zen Edition (Steam version).
 +
{{ii}} Causes minor FoV glitches.
 
{{++}} Allows playing online.
 
{{++}} Allows playing online.
 
{{++}} Supports all resolutions & allows customizing FoV.
 
{{++}} Supports all resolutions & allows customizing FoV.
−
{{++}} Allows windowed/borderless mode.
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{{++}} Fixes minimap issues.
−
{{++}} Fixes most of the videocard-related issues.
 
  
−
# Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hIzEcsLatZ6UwRieES1bB3eCVbNEIGad/view?usp=sharing the latest version]
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# Download [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battle-realms/en the latest version]
 
# Follow the instructions.
 
# Follow the instructions.
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# '''Use the resolution native to your monitor'''.
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# Use the monitor's native resolution.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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# Type in a name for the game.
 
# Type in a name for the game.
 
# Click <code>'''...'''</code> right of the '''Path''' input box.
 
# Click <code>'''...'''</code> right of the '''Path''' input box.
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# Go to the installation folder and choose <code>Battle_Realms_F.exe</code>.
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# Go to the installation folder and choose {{file|Battle_Realms_F.exe}}.
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# Check fields:
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# Set or verify the following fields:
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#* '''Hook Enabled'''
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#* Main tab:
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#* '''Run in Window'''
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#** '''Run in Window''' (optional)
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#* '''Hook all DLLs'''
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#** Window position and size: W <code>1024</code> H <code>768</code> (adjusting to match resolution)
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#* '''Remap Client Rect'''
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#* Video Tab:
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# Leave other fields unchecked.
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#** Hide multi-monitor config.
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# In position panel, type in the game's resolution (e.g. W <code>1024</code> H <code>768</code>).
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#* Mouse tab:
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# Go to '''Video''' tab and check check '''Hide multi-monitor config''' (leave the rest of fields unchecked).
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#** Cursor visibility: Hide
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# Go to '''Input''' tab.
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#** Correct mouse position
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#* In '''Cursor visibility''' panel choose '''Hide'''.
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#** Keep cursor within window (optional)
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#* In '''Cursor handling''' panel choose '''Correct mouse position''' and '''Force cursor clipping'''.
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#* DirectX tab:
 +
#** Flip emulation: Partial or Full
 +
#* GDI tab:
 +
#** Remap client Rect
 
# Click '''OK''', minimize DXWnd and run the game.
 
# Click '''OK''', minimize DXWnd and run the game.
 +
 +
Notes:
 +
* The preset import found in DXWnd has a few options mismatched
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Battlerealms-input.png|Input settings}}
 
{{Image|Battlerealms-input.png|Input settings}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Available via the in-game custom profile menu (not settings).
 
|key remap notes          = Available via the in-game custom profile menu (not settings).
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, Sound Effects, Music, Dialogue
 
|separate volume notes    = Master, Sound Effects, Music, Dialogue
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    = The addon WotW is not localized.
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  |notes    = Winter of the Wolf does not have localized audio. Retail and GOG.com only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    = The addon WotW is not localized.
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  |notes    = Winter of the Wolf does not have localized audio. Retail and GOG.com only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    = The addon WotW is not localized.
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  |notes    = Winter of the Wolf is not localized. Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
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|lan play            = true
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|lan play            = limited
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
−
|lan play modes      =  
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|lan play modes      = Versus
−
|lan play notes      =  
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|lan play notes      = Not available in the Steam version as of version 1.58.<ref name="Zen multiplayer"/>
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|online play          = true
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|online play          = limited
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
−
|online play modes    =  
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|online play modes    = Versus
−
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; the Zen Edition uses Steamworks.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
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|self-hosting      = unknown
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|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|direct ip          = true
 
|direct ip          = true
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|direct ip notes    =  
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|direct ip notes    = Not available in the Steam version as of version 1.58.<ref name="Zen multiplayer"/>
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  = 7174,7175,7177
 
|tcp  = 7174,7175,7177
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===The game gets stuck at 75% loading (Multiplayer)===
 
===The game gets stuck at 75% loading (Multiplayer)===
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{{Fixbox|description=Change the .exe properties|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3, as administrator and in 8-bit color mode|ref={{cn|January 2023}}|fix=
−
{{ii}} Doesn't work for everyone.
 
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# Go to the .exe properties
 
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# Set compatibility to WinXP SP3
 
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# Select 8bit color mode
 
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# Run the game as Administrator
 
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}}
 
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===Unable to capture/stream the game.===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Shadowplay/GeForce Experience (overlay capture)|fix=
 
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{{ii}} The easiest solution for nVIDIA users.
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
===Could not find supported display mode / Could not rasterize API===
 
===Could not find supported display mode / Could not rasterize API===
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* See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]
 
* See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=11 June 2015|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=11 June 2015|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{++}} Allows capturing Battle Realms with OBS.
 
{{++}} Allows capturing Battle Realms with OBS.
 
{{++}} Eliminates most of the issues.
 
{{++}} Eliminates most of the issues.
−
{{--}} Prevents from playing online by making the game unable to synchronize progress.
 
  
−
# Download the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2].
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# Download the latest version of [[dgVoodoo 2]].
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# Copy the files in the MS folder and place them in {{P|game}}.
+
# Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the contents of the {{file|MS\x86}} subfolder to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}.
−
# Run <code>dgVoodooSetup.exe</code>
+
# Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}.
−
# Under <code>Config folder/Running instance</code>, click <code>Add</code>
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# Under <code>Full Screen Output</code>, choose which monitor the game will be displayed on from the dropdown list.
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# From the window which appears, navigate to {{P|game}} and click <code>Select Folder</code>.
 
−
# Select the folder you just added from the dropdown list under <code>Config folder/Running instance</code>.
 
−
# Under <code>Full Screen Output</code>, choose which monitor you want the game to be displayed on from the dropdown list. For example, if you want your primary monitor, choose <code>\\.\DISPLAY1</code>; if you want your tertiary monitor, choose <code>\\.\DISPLAY3</code>.
 
 
# Click the <code>Apply</code> button, then click <code>OK</code>.
 
# Click the <code>Apply</code> button, then click <code>OK</code>.
−
# If it does not work move all DLLs from the <code>dgVoodoo[Version]\MS\[x86 or x64]\</code> path to the main directory of the game
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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}}
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable other monitors|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable other monitors|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
{{ii}} The original game has known problems when multiple monitors are in use.
 
# When on desktop, press {{key|Win|P}}.
 
# When on desktop, press {{key|Win|P}}.
 
# Choose single monitor.
 
# Choose single monitor.
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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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|cutscenes        =  
 
|cutscenes        =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
−
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
+
|multiplayer      = GameSpy, Steamworks
−
|multiplayer notes=  
+
|multiplayer notes= The Zen Edition uses Steamworks.
 
}}
 
}}
  

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Battle Realms
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Developers
Liquid Entertainment
Crave Entertainment
Publishers
Ubisoft
Release dates
Windows November 7, 2001
Reception
Metacritic 82
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Themes Fantasy
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Battle Realms on HowLongToBeat
Battle Realms on IGDB
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Battle Realms on MobyGames
Battle Realms on Wikipedia
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Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Battle Realms is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game.

The game received the expansion Winter of the Wolf in November 2002.

The game debuted on GOG.com on September 12, 2012 with unchanged builds of the base game and expansion. As of December 9, 2019, Ed Del Castillo (one of the original developers) published the game on Steam with additional changes and fixes with feedback from the community, dubbing it the Zen Edition.

General information

Battle Realms Wiki
Battle Realms Revival Project
The oldest forums dedicated to Battle Realms
Battle Realms Reddit
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Includes 'Winter of the Wolf' expansion.
Windows
Steam
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 Zen Edition
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Version differences

The Steam-exclusive Zen Edition (which includes the base game and expansion) is the only one still being officially updated with new features and balance changes. It has Steamworks-based multiplayer, with LAN and direct IP functionality removed as of patch 1.58.[3]

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Winter of the Wolf
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest version of the original game is also the expansion - Winter Of The Wolf (1.50q). The latest non-expansion version, for some reason, is also 1.50q.
Patches for the non-expansion game are available.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

The only working parameters are Width and Height.
System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Battle_Realms.ini[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1025600/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Saved Games[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1025600/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Game settings
Game settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Native to the Zen Edition. For other versions, see Windowed.
Multi-monitor
 
 See Windowed.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Windowed.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See Windowed.
Field of view (FOV)
See Windowed.
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Windowed.
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)

Windowed

Use the Resolution & FoV Patch
Not to be used for Zen Edition (Steam version).
Causes minor FoV glitches.
Allows playing online.
Supports all resolutions & allows customizing FoV.
Fixes minimap issues.
  1. Download the latest version
  2. Follow the instructions.
  3. Use the monitor's native resolution.
Use DxWnd[citation needed]
  1. Download DxWnd.
  2. Extract it and launch it.
  3. Click Edit from a bar and choose Add.
  4. Type in a name for the game.
  5. Click ... right of the Path input box.
  6. Go to the installation folder and choose Battle_Realms_F.exe.
  7. Set or verify the following fields:
    • Main tab:
      • Run in Window (optional)
      • Window position and size: W 1024 H 768 (adjusting to match resolution)
    • Video Tab:
      • Hide multi-monitor config.
    • Mouse tab:
      • Cursor visibility: Hide
      • Correct mouse position
      • Keep cursor within window (optional)
    • DirectX tab:
      • Flip emulation: Partial or Full
    • GDI tab:
      • Remap client Rect
  8. Click OK, minimize DXWnd and run the game.

Notes:

  • The preset import found in DXWnd has a few options mismatched

Input

Input settings
Input settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Available via the in-game custom profile menu (not settings).
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Scroll speed is responsible for the screen navigation sensivity.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Sound Effects, Music, Dialogue
Surround sound
Subtitles
Only in cutscenes.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Winter of the Wolf does not have localized audio. Retail and GOG.com only.
German
Winter of the Wolf does not have localized audio. Retail and GOG.com only.
Spanish
Winter of the Wolf is not localized. Retail only.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Versus
Not available in the Steam version as of version 1.58.[3]
Online play
Versus
The official GameSpy service has been shut down; the Zen Edition uses Steamworks.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Not available in the Steam version as of version 1.58.[3]

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 7174,7175,7177
UDP 7174,7175,7177
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

The game gets stuck at 75% loading (Multiplayer)

Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3, as administrator and in 8-bit color mode[citation needed]

Could not find supported display mode / Could not rasterize API

Use the Resolution & FoV Patch
Use dgVoodoo 2[4]
Allows capturing Battle Realms with OBS.
Eliminates most of the issues.
  1. Download the latest version of dgVoodoo 2.
  2. Extract dgVoodooCpl.exe and the contents of the MS\x86 subfolder to <path-to-game>.
  3. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe.
  4. Under Full Screen Output, choose which monitor the game will be displayed on from the dropdown list.
  5. Click the Apply button, then click OK.
Run the game in windowed mode[citation needed]
Disable other monitors[citation needed]
The original game has known problems when multiple monitors are in use.
  1. When on desktop, press ⊞ Win+P.
  2. Choose single monitor.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 7
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer GameSpy, Steamworks The Zen Edition uses Steamworks.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 2000, ME, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 400 MHz Intel Pentium III 750 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 500 MB 600 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8 compatible 		32 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
  2. ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Battle Realms: Zen Edition - Update 1.58 - The New Era Begins! - Steam News - last accessed on 2023-01-08
    "LAN and Direct IP Multiplayer modes have been removed from the game. Now, by clicking 'Multiplayer', the player will be taken directly to the Steam Lobbies. There are 3 reasons for this:
    • Piracy concerns.
    • Ed Del Castillo's goal of centralizing the community.
    • Security issues that currently can't be resolved due to the game's age and Steam network not really properly supporting LAN."
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Expack3 on 11 June 2015