Difference between revisions of "Children of the Nile"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Tilted Mill Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tilted Mill Entertainment}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Myelin Media}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Myelin Media|Retail (North America)}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega|Retail (Europe)}} |
+ | {{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}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 8, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 8, 2004}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Egypt, Classical }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | City Building (Sierra) }} | ||
|steam appid = 17100 | |steam appid = 17100 | ||
|steam appid side = 17120 | |steam appid side = 17120 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659204 |
+ | |official site= http://immortalcities.com/cotn/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 4633 | ||
+ | |lutris = children-of-the-nile | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 16480 | ||
|wikipedia = Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile | |wikipedia = Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile | ||
|winehq = 3684 | |winehq = 3684 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = | |
+ | |||
+ | |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| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659204|children_of_the_nile_complete}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/17100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{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 | 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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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Tilted Mill\Children of the Nile\Saved Games\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Children of the Nile Video Settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Children of the Nile Video Settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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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 | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=170136#p170136 WSGF topic]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See the [ | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=170136#p170136 WSGF topic]. |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|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. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | |
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Children of the Nile Input Settings.png|In-game control settings.}} | {{Image|Children of the Nile Input Settings.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Can be toggled on/off | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Can be toggled on/off | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Children of the Nile Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Children of the Nile Audio Settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, sound and speech | |separate volume notes = Music, sound and speech | ||
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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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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition/children-of-the-nile-enhanced-edition/2260 Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Official localization by "Soft-club". Local retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1509770315 Patch for digital version] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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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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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 3 | |shader model versions = 3 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recOS = 2000, ME, XP, Vista | |recOS = 2000, ME, XP, Vista | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3200+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3200+ | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB (XP)<br />1 GB (Vista) | |recRAM = 512 MB (XP)<br />1 GB (Vista) |
Latest revision as of 13:10, 1 March 2024
Developers | |
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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) |
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
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
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 |
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Audio
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.