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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Tilted Mill Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tilted Mill Entertainment}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Myelin Media|Retail (North America)}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|Retail (Europe)}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Retail (Russia)}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Tilted Mill Entertainment|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Titan 2.0}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Titan 2.0}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 8, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 8, 2004}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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|official site= http://immortalcities.com/cotn/ | |official site= http://immortalcities.com/cotn/ | ||
|hltb = 4633 | |hltb = 4633 | ||
| + | |lutris = children-of-the-nile | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 16480 |
|wikipedia = Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile | |wikipedia = Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile | ||
|winehq = 3684 | |winehq = 3684 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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| − | + | |release history = | |
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| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Originally released as '''Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://tiltedmill.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3 Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://tiltedmill.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3 Official forum] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659204|children_of_the_nile_complete}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659204|children_of_the_nile_complete}} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|V4}} on Standard Edition, {{DRM|SecuROM|V7}} on Enhanced Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|V4}} on Standard Edition, {{DRM|SecuROM|V7}} on Enhanced Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B0043VDM5C | unknown | Enhanced Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B0043VDM5C | unknown | Enhanced Edition | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition | Steam | Enhanced Edition. {{store link|GamersGate|children-of-the-nile-pack|Pack with Alexandria}} also available. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{ | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | children_of_the_nile_complete | DRM-free | Enhanced Edition + Alexandria | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | children_of_the_nile_complete | DRM-free | Enhanced Edition + Alexandria | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 17100 | Steam | Enhanced Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 17100 | Steam | Enhanced Edition | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | children-of-the-nile | DRM-free | Alexandria | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from GameFront: [https://www.gamefront.com/games/immortal-cities-children-of-the-nile/file/immortal-cities-children-of-the-nile-demo original version], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/immortal-cities-children-of-the-nile/file/immortal-cities-children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition-demo Enhanced Edition]. | ||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Alexandria | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Alexandria | | Windows }} | ||
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A massive overhaul to the game, it adds modern Windows support, new buildings, and a variety of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes. | A massive overhaul to the game, it adds modern Windows support, new buildings, and a variety of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes. | ||
| − | It can be | + | It can be downloaded from [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/immortal_cities_children_of_the_nile.php here]. |
===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Main menu restricted to 800x600; | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Main menu restricted to 800x600, which may result in the incorrect frequency being chosen by some displays (mainly TVs); use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1798-children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition-fix/ this modified executable] to resolve this. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
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|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = Use borderless | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Windowed#Force borderless fullscreen windowed mode|Borderless Gaming]]. The main menu will be stuck to the upper left corner, but the rest of the game works and covers the full screen fine. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile}}. |
| − | # Open {{ | + | # Open {{file|CotN.ini}}. |
| − | # Change Full Screen Mode from {{code|1}} to {{code|0}}. | + | # Change {{code|Full Screen Mode}} from {{code|1}} to {{code|0}}. |
| − | # Save | + | # Save the file. |
}} | }} | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0b |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 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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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Tilted Mill Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail (North America) | Myelin Media |
| Retail (Europe) | Sega |
| Retail (Russia) | 1C-SoftClub |
| Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
| Digital | Tilted Mill Entertainment |
| Engines | |
| Titan 2.0 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 8, 2004 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Building |
| Themes | Egypt, Classical |
| Series | City Building (Sierra) |
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|
| City Building (Sierra) | |
|---|---|
| Caesar (series) | |
| Pharaoh | 1999 |
| Zeus: Master of Olympus | 2000 |
| Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom | 2002 |
| Children of the Nile | 2004 |
| Pharaoh: A New Era | 2023 |
Children of the Nile is a singleplayer bird's-eye view building game in the City Building (Sierra) series.
General information
- Originally released as Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM V4 DRM on Standard Edition, SecuROM V7 DRM on Enhanced Edition. | |
|
| Amazon.com | |
Enhanced Edition | |
|
| GamersGate | |
Enhanced Edition. Pack with Alexandria also available. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Enhanced Edition + Alexandria | |
|
| Steam | |
Enhanced Edition | |
|
| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
Alexandria | |
- Free demo versions are available from GameFront: original version, Enhanced Edition.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | |
Essential improvements
Patches
Enhanced Edition Patch (v1.3)
- This patch has already been applied to all digital releases of the game
A massive overhaul to the game, it adds modern Windows support, new buildings, and a variety of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes.
It can be downloaded from here.
Modifications
- Wolfie's Transparent HUD
- Texture Overhaul Project
- More mods are available at Children of the Nile Heaven
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\Saved Games\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Main menu restricted to 800x600, which may result in the incorrect frequency being chosen by some displays (mainly TVs); use this modified executable to resolve this. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF topic. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF topic. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming. The main menu will be stuck to the upper left corner, but the rest of the game works and covers the full screen fine. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Windowed
| Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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Input
In-game control settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Can be toggled on/off | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, sound and speech | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | Official localization by "Soft-club". Local retail only. Patch for digital version | |||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0b | |
| Shader Model support | 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP, Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3200+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB (XP) 1 GB (Vista) |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b 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 (17100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.