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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=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 28, 1998}}
+
{{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 page  = die_by_the_sword_expansion
+
|gogcom id    = 1207658647
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|hltb        = 2522
 +
|mobygames    = 154
 
|wikipedia    = Die by the Sword
 
|wikipedia    = Die by the Sword
 +
|winehq      = 4194
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{ii}} Active combat system giving direct control over the character's weapon arm with the mouse, controller or number pad.
 
{{ii}} Active combat system giving direct control over the character's weapon arm with the mouse, controller or number pad.
−
{{++}} [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] adds an updated renderer with widescreen support and many other fixes and improvements.
+
{{++}} [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] removes the 20 FPS cap,<ref name="FPS cap">[http://forum.hazardx.com/viewtopic.php?t=64 The Hazardous Realm - Forum • View topic - Die by the Sword - Xtended v1.6.0]</ref> adds an updated renderer with widescreen support and many other fixes and improvements.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/die_by_the_sword_gold_edition GOG.com Community Discussions]
+
{{GOG.com links|1207658647|die_by_the_sword_gold_edition}}
−
{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/die_by_the_sword_expansion GOG.com Support Page]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
−
{{Availability Table|
+
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} |}}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/die_by_the_sword_expansion GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Includes the Limb from Limb expansion and move editor.}}
+
{{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===
−
[http://forum.hazardx.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64 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.
+
[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/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\DBTS.INI}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\DBTS.INI}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves}}
+
{{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 settings==
+
==Video==
−
[[File:Die by the Sword - Xtended video settings.png|290px|right|thumb|[[#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.}}
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[[File:Die by the Sword settings.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game settings.]]
+
{{Image|Die by the Sword settings.png|In-game settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/die-sword/en
+
|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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|windowed notes            = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] then set with <code>xLauncher.exe</code>
 
|windowed notes            = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] then set with <code>xLauncher.exe</code>
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] and use [[Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Windowed|Borderless Windowed]].<ref>Tested by [[User:Garrett|Garrett]].</ref>
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] and use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Windowed|Borderless Windowed]].
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic notes          = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] then set with <code>xLauncher.exe</code>
 
|anisotropic notes          = Install [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]] then set with <code>xLauncher.exe</code>
 
|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>
−
|oculus rift                = unknown
+
|60 fps                    = hackable
−
|oculus rift notes         =  
+
|60 fps notes              = 20 FPS default cap;<ref name="FPS cap"/> use [[#Die by the Sword - Xtended|Die by the Sword - Xtended]].
−
|high frame rate            = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = hackable
−
|high frame rate notes     =  
+
|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 settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse menu                = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|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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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|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 notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|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 settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{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      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    = 4
 +
|lan play modes      = Co-op, Versus
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = true
 +
|online play players  = 4
 +
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 +
|online play notes    =
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        =
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                = true
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          = false
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      = true
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          = true
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==="SetEntries:Generic" crash at launch===
 
==="SetEntries:Generic" crash at launch===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use Die by the Sword - Xtended|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Description}}
 
 
# 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
−
|minmem   = 16 MB
+
|minRAM   = 16 MB
 
|minHD    = 80 MB
 
|minHD    = 80 MB
−
|minGPU  = 1 MB DirectX certified video card
+
|minGPU  = DirectX certified video card
 +
|minVRAM  = 1 MB
  
 
|recCPU  = 166 MHz PC Pentium
 
|recCPU  = 166 MHz PC Pentium
−
|recmem   = 32 MB
+
|recRAM   = 32 MB
 
|recHD    = 300 MB
 
|recHD    = 300 MB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 12:47, 25 May 2023

Die by the Sword
Die by the Sword cover
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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Die by the Sword on HowLongToBeat
Die by the Sword on MobyGames
Die by the Sword on Wikipedia
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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

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Includes the Limb from Limb expansion and move editor.
Windows
A free demo version is available from Archive.org.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Limb from Limb
Windows

Essential improvements

Peixoto's patch

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.
Die by the Sword - Xtended general settings.
In-game 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]
  1. Install Die by the Sword - Xtended.
  2. Launch the game with xLauncher.exe instead of the normal WINDIE.EXE.
If the error still appears ensure the Activate Extended setting is enabled in the launcher's options.

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. ↑ 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).

References