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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Dawn of Magic 2 cover.jpg | |cover = Dawn of Magic 2 cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|SkyFallen Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|SkyFallen Entertainment}} | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|2006-2018}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kalypso Media|European retail, initial digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kalypso Media|European retail, initial digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|TheEngine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 8,2009}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|time-of-shadows|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dawn-of-magic-2|rating}} | ||
|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, Multiplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG }} |
{{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 | Dawn of Magic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dawn of Magic }} | ||
|steam appid = 33540 | |steam appid = 33540 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1839978015 |
| + | |official site= https://www.fulqrumpublishing.com/game/576-dawn-of-magic-2 | ||
| + | |hltb = 2276 | ||
| + | |lutris = dawn-of-magic-2 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 42862 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = Dawn of Magic 2 | |wikipedia = Dawn of Magic 2 | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 12079 |
| − | |license = | + | |license = commercial |
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Released as '''Time of Shadows''' in North America. | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1839978015|dawn_of_magic_2}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33540/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| publisher | https://fulqrumpublishingstore.com/rpg/dawn-of-magic-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | dawn-of-magic-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | dawn-of-magic-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dawn_of_magic_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | dawn-of-magic-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | dawn-of-magic-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 33540 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33540 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\tbm.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\profiles}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|epic games launcher = | |epic games launcher = | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| − | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = true |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dawn-magic-2/en WSGF entry]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dawn-magic-2/en WSGF entry]. | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Slider is present, but a numerical value is not shown outside the configuration file. |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = Up to x16 | |anisotropic notes = Up to x16 | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = No FPS cap | + | |120 fps notes = No FPS cap. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
|SLI = true | |SLI = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Dawn of Magic 2 video settings 1.png|Video quality settings | ||
| + | Dawn of Magic 2 video settings 2.png|Video settings | ||
| + | Dawn of Magic 2 gameplay settings.png|Game settings | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|Dawn of Magic 2 camera settings.png|Camera settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Also has X-axis inversion option. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{Image|Dawn of Magic 2 audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, music, voice, effects, interface. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|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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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = | ||
| + | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
| + | |local play notes = | ||
| + | |lan play = true | ||
| + | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = false | ||
| + | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
| + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer servers have been shut down. | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = | ||
| + | |self-hosting = | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| + | |direct ip = | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
|vorpx modes = G3D | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
| − | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dawn-of-magic-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction | + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dawn-of-magic-2/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
| − | + | ===Game does not restart after exiting=== | |
| − | + | {{--}} The game is unable to end its process after exiting. | |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually end the {{file|dawnofmagic2.exe}} process in the [[Task Manager]] before trying to restart the game.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-03-19}}</ref>|fix=}} | |
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 2.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|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 = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = FMOD | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = 2000 | + | |minOS = 2000, XP |
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz |
| + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP+ 1800 | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 2.5 GB | |minHD = 2.5 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = Nvidia | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 |
| − | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9700 | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9700 |
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minSM = 1.1 | |minSM = 1.1 | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
| + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP+ 2500 | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 | ||
| − | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9800 |
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recSM = 2.0 | |recSM = 2.0 | ||
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| Developers | |
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| SkyFallen Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| 2006-2018 | 1C Company |
| 2018-2022 | 1C Entertainment |
| 2022-present | Fulqrum Publishing |
| European retail, initial digital | Kalypso Media |
| Engines | |
| TheEngine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 8, 2009 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Genres | ARPG |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Dawn of Magic |
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| Dawn of Magic | |
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| Dawn of Magic | 2005 |
| Dawn of Magic 2 | 2006 |
Dawn of Magic 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view ARPG game in the Dawn of Magic series.
General information
- Released as Time of Shadows in North America.
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\tbm.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33540/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\profiles[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33540/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Slider is present, but a numerical value is not shown outside the configuration file. | ||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to x16 | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No FPS cap. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Video quality settings
Video settings
Game settings
Input
Camera settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Also has X-axis inversion option. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
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Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, music, voice, effects, interface. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Russian | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | The official multiplayer servers have been shut down. | ||
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Issues fixed
Game does not restart after exiting
- The game is unable to end its process after exiting.
Manually end the dawnofmagic2.exe process in the Task Manager before trying to restart the game.[1]
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 2.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Audio | FMOD | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon XP+ 1800 |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP+ 2500 |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 4200 ATI Radeon 9700 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon 9800 128 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/33540/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (33540) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.