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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Die by the Sword cover.jpg | |cover = Die by the Sword cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Vsim}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Vsim}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 1998}} |
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Hack and slash }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658647 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |hltb = 2522 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 154 | ||
|wikipedia = Die by the Sword | |wikipedia = Die by the Sword | ||
|winehq = 4194 | |winehq = 4194 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658647|die_by_the_sword_gold_edition}} |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | die_by_the_sword_expansion | DRM-free | Includes the Limb from Limb expansion and move editor. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | die_by_the_sword_expansion | DRM-free | Includes the Limb from Limb expansion and move editor. | | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/DiebytheSword_1020 Archive.org]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Limb from Limb | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Peixoto's patch=== | ||
| + | [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] | ||
| + | * Fixes the '''SetEntries:Generic''' error in software mode | ||
| + | * Adds nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling] in software mode | ||
| + | * Gets Direct3D mode running correctly and in high resolution | ||
| + | * Better compatibility with Xbox (360, one, etc...) gamepads with several options to remap the commands and even emulate the keyboard\mouse | ||
| + | |||
===Die by the Sword - Xtended=== | ===Die by the Sword - Xtended=== | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://www.moddb.com/mods/die-by-the-sword-xtended/downloads Die by the Sword - Xtended] fixes numerous issues, adds native widescreen support and makes modding easier. Using it is highly recommended. The Limb from Limb expansion is required. |
Launch the game through <code>xLauncher.exe</code> or directly with <code>xwindie.exe</code> (do not use the original <code>WINDIE.EXE</code>). | Launch the game through <code>xLauncher.exe</code> or directly with <code>xwindie.exe</code> (do not use the original <code>WINDIE.EXE</code>). | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\DBTS.INI}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves}} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
| + | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| + | |discord = | ||
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = false | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Die by the Sword - Xtended video settings.png|[[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] general settings.}} | {{Image|Die by the Sword - Xtended video settings.png|[[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] general settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Die by the Sword settings.png|In-game settings.}} | {{Image|Die by the Sword settings.png|In-game settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/die-sword/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] then set with <code>xLauncher.exe</code> | |antialiasing notes = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] then set with <code>xLauncher.exe</code> | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] then set with <code>xLauncher.exe</code> | |vsync notes = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] then set with <code>xLauncher.exe</code> | ||
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|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
|120 fps notes = Use [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]]. | |120 fps notes = Use [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]]. | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|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 = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|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== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound and Music. | |separate volume notes = Sound and Music. | ||
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|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 = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/783-die-by-the-sword-limb-from-limb-german-patch/ download for digital versions]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Die_by_the_Sword Details] | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 4 |
|lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 4 |
|online play modes = Co-op, Versus | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
==="SetEntries:Generic" crash at launch=== | ==="SetEntries:Generic" crash at launch=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Die by the Sword - Xtended|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | |||
# Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]]. | # Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]]. | ||
# Launch the game with <code>xLauncher.exe</code> instead of the normal <code>WINDIE.EXE</code>. | # Launch the game with <code>xLauncher.exe</code> instead of the normal <code>WINDIE.EXE</code>. | ||
{{ii}} If the error still appears ensure the Activate Extended setting is enabled in the launcher's options. | {{ii}} If the error still appears ensure the Activate Extended setting is enabled in the launcher's options. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = 5 | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |metal support = | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |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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|minOS = 95 | |minOS = 95 | ||
| − | |minCPU = Pentium 100 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 100 MHz |
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minHD = 80 MB | |minHD = 80 MB | ||
Latest revision as of 12:47, 25 May 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Treyarch | |
| Publishers | |
| Interplay Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Vsim | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 24, 1998 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Hack and slash |
| Themes | Fantasy |
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|
Key points
- Active combat system giving direct control over the character's weapon arm with the mouse, controller or number pad.
- Die by the Sword - Xtended removes the 20 FPS cap,[1] adds an updated renderer with widescreen support and many other fixes and improvements.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
||
| GOG.com | |
Includes the Limb from Limb expansion and move editor. | |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Limb from Limb | |
Essential improvements
Peixoto's patch
- Fixes the SetEntries:Generic error in software mode
- Adds nearest neighbor or xBRz scaling in software mode
- Gets Direct3D mode running correctly and in high resolution
- Better compatibility with Xbox (360, one, etc...) gamepads with several options to remap the commands and even emulate the keyboard\mouse
Die by the Sword - Xtended
Die by the Sword - Xtended fixes numerous issues, adds native widescreen support and makes modding easier. Using it is highly recommended. The Limb from Limb expansion is required.
Launch the game through xLauncher.exe or directly with xwindie.exe (do not use the original WINDIE.EXE).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\DBTS.INI[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\saves[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video
Die by the Sword - Xtended general settings.
In-game settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Install Die by the Sword - Xtended then set with xLauncher.exe |
||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Install Die by the Sword - Xtended then set with xLauncher.exe |
||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Install Die by the Sword - Xtended and use Borderless Windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Install Die by the Sword - Xtended then set with xLauncher.exe |
||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Install Die by the Sword - Xtended then set with xLauncher.exe |
||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Install Die by the Sword - Xtended then set with xLauncher.exe |
||
| 60 FPS | 20 FPS default cap;[1] use Die by the Sword - Xtended. | ||
| 120+ FPS | Use Die by the Sword - Xtended. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound and Music. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Retail only; download for digital versions. | |||
| Polish | Retail only; Details |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 4 | Co-op, Versus |
||
| Online play | 4 | Co-op, Versus |
||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
"SetEntries:Generic" crash at launch
| Use Die by the Sword - Xtended[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 100 MHz | 166 MHz PC Pentium |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | 300 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX certified video card 1 MB of VRAM | |
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).