Difference between revisions of "Dawn of Magic 2"
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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| 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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |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 |
Latest revision as of 13:54, 13 August 2023
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 |
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 | ||||
Publisher website | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\tbm.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33540/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\profiles[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33540/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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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. |
Input
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 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 |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Russian | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | The official multiplayer servers have been shut down. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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 |
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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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (33540) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.