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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Dungeons & Dragons Dragonshard Cover.png | |cover = Dungeons & Dragons Dragonshard Cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Liquid Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Liquid Entertainment}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hasbro | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Original}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Budget retail re-releases}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hasbro|Current}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 25, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 25, 2005}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy, RTS, RPG }} | ||
| + | {{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 | Dungeons & Dragons }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658928 | |gogcom id = 1207658928 | ||
| + | |hltb = 2969 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 19289 |
|wikipedia = Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard | |wikipedia = Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard | ||
|winehq = 4855 | |winehq = 4855 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}} in international releases, {{DRM|StarForce}} in Russian release. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | dungeons_dragons_dragonshard | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | dungeons_dragons_dragonshard | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/DungeonsDragonsDragonshardDemo Archive.org] and [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=8559 GamePressure]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Official patches can be found on [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1372/7/ Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Skip intro movies=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>-nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=|fix=}} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Dragonshard\}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} {{file|.pro}} files contain configurations for individual game profiles, editing possible with notepad. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Dragonshard\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Dragonshard\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{folder|Saves}} contains individual save games. |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{folder|Profiles}} contains profiles and campaign progress. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Dungeons & Dragons Dragonshard video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Dungeons & Dragons Dragonshard video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeons-dragons-dragonshard | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dungeons-dragons-dragonshard | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|antialiasing = limited | |antialiasing = limited | ||
|antialiasing notes = On/off only. | |antialiasing notes = On/off only. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Disabled by default. | |vsync notes = Disabled by default. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Dungeons & Dragons Dragonshard audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Dungeons & Dragons Dragonshard audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Voice and Effects. | |separate volume notes = Music, Voice and Effects. | ||
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|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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|dedicated = false | |dedicated = false | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = false | |direct ip = false | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
==="An unhandled exception has occurred" when choosing GameSpy multiplayer=== | ==="An unhandled exception has occurred" when choosing GameSpy multiplayer=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Temporarily disconnect internet|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Temporarily disconnect internet|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/dungeons_dragons_dragonshard/unhandled_exception_when_selecting_online_multiplayer|title=Unhandled exception when selecting online multiplayer, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Disconnect from the internet. | # Disconnect from the internet. | ||
# Choose the GameSpy option in-game. | # Choose the GameSpy option in-game. | ||
# Reconnect to the internet. | # Reconnect to the internet. | ||
# Return to the game and continue normally. | # Return to the game and continue normally. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |gg3d name = | ||
| + | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |native 3d = | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
| + | |iz3d = | ||
| + | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vr only = | ||
| + | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = G3D, Z3D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dragonshard/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
| + | |htc vive = | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |play area seated = | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
| − | |physics = | + | |physics = PhysX |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = | |audio = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = 2000, XP |
|minCPU = 2 GHz | |minCPU = 2 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
| − | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 64 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minHD = 2.5 GB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Liquid Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Original | Atari |
| Budget retail re-releases | Sold Out Software |
| Current | Hasbro |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 25, 2005 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | Strategy, RTS, RPG |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Dungeons & Dragons |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Gold Box (series) | |
| Silver Box (series) | |
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| Dark Sun (series) | |
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Warnings
Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view strategy, RTS and RPG game in the Dungeons & Dragons series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1] in international releases, StarForce DRM in Russian release. | |
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| GOG.com | |
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- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org and GamePressure.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Official patches can be found on Patches-Scrolls.
Skip intro movies
Run the game with the -nointro command line argument
|
|---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dragonshard\ |
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.profiles contain configurations for individual game profiles, editing possible with notepad.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Dragonshard\ |
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Savescontains individual save games. -
Profilescontains profiles and campaign progress.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Set desktop resolution in-game then toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | On/off only. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off only. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Disabled by default. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate 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 | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Voice and Effects. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Game mutes and pauses. | |
| EAX support | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | Retail only. | |||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[3] see GameSpy for workarounds. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
"An unhandled exception has occurred" when choosing GameSpy multiplayer
| Temporarily disconnect internet[4] |
|---|
|
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D, Z3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
|
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Unhandled exception when selecting online multiplayer, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023