Difference between revisions of "Children of the Nile"
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{{ii}} Also titled '''Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile''' | {{ii}} Also titled '''Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile''' | ||
{{++}} Vastly improved by the free [[#Enhanced Edition Patch (v1.3)|Enhanced Edition patch]] | {{++}} Vastly improved by the free [[#Enhanced Edition Patch (v1.3)|Enhanced Edition patch]] | ||
− | {{--}} Main menu restricted to | + | {{--}} Main menu restricted to 800x600, though the game itself will run at any supported resolution |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Main menu restricted to 800x600; see the [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=170136#p170136 WSGF topic]. |
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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+ | {{ii}} Due to the menu being locked at 800x600, this may result in the incorrect frequency being chosen by some displays (mainly TVs). | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Fix menu resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | + | # Download the custom {{code|CotN.exe}} file from [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=170136#p170136 wsgf.org]. | |
− | + | # Extract the desired {{code|CotN.exe}} to {{code|{{p|game}}}} and overwrite the original {{code|CotN.exe}}. | |
− | # Download the custom {{code|CotN.exe}} file from [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 01:45, 29 July 2017
Developers | |
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Tilted Mill Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Myelin Media | |
Sega | |
Engines | |
Titan 2.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 8, 2004 |
City Building Series | |
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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 |
Key points
- Also titled Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile
- Vastly improved by the free Enhanced Edition patch
- Main menu restricted to 800x600, though the game itself will run at any supported resolution
General information
- Official website
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Enhanced Edition | |||
GamersGate | Enhanced Edition | |||
GOG.com | Enhanced Edition + Alexandria | |||
Steam | Enhanced Edition |
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 download from the official website.
Modifications
- Wolfie's Transparent HUD
- Texture Overhaul Project
- More mods are available at Children of the Nile Heaven
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
- Due to the menu being locked at 800x600, this may result in the incorrect frequency being chosen by some displays (mainly TVs).
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, ME, XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
Intel Pentium IV 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.
References
Categories:
- Windows
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- Missing section (Audio)