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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Xanadu}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2001}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2001}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dune }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|hltb        = 3103
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = emperor-battle-for-dune
 
|wikipedia    = Emperor: Battle for Dune
 
|wikipedia    = Emperor: Battle for Dune
 
|winehq      = 1330
 
|winehq      = 1330
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
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{{Series|Dune}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      = '''Emperor: Battle for Dune''' is an {{Glossary:RTS}} game made by [[Company:Westwood Studios|Westwood Studios]] and [[Company:Intelligent Games|Intelligent Games]]. It is the last game by Westwood Studios set in the [[Series:Dune|Dune]] universe. Unlike [[Dune 2000]] which was a remake of [[Dune II]], Emperor: Battle for Dune was a proper sequel that took place after the storyline of the original, featuring entirely different factions as opposed to ones sharing most of their arsenals. It was the first Westwood-branded RTS to use a 3D engine, but it used Intelligent Games' Xanadu engine rather than Westwood's then-in development W3D, contrary to subsequent beliefs. It was distributed on 4 CD-ROMs, one for installation and the other three for each faction's campaign.
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|release history  =
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|current state    = Due to security updates to Windows 10 and later and certain prior versions of Windows, the game will not run without using the [[#Bypassing_SafeDisc|official install fix]] due to an un-fixed version using [[Digital rights management (DRM)#SafeDisc|SafeDisc]]. This fix was originally intended for computer configurations at the time of release which were incompatible with SafeDisc despite the then-available versions of Windows still supporting it.
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://dune.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Dune Wiki] - The Duniverse
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{{mm}} [https://dune2k.com/Duniverse/Games/ Dune2K.com] - A major Dune fansite with an active community
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{{mm}} [http://dune2k.com/Duniverse/Games/ Dune2K.com] - A major Dune fansite with an active community
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | key, disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} (removed with the official Install Fix) | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | key, disc check | {{Removed DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} and CD-ROM volume label check. SafeDisc is removed with the official install fix; see [[#Bypassing SafeDisc|Bypassing SafeDisc]] | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Bypassing SafeDisc===
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{{ii}} The game will not run on Windows 10 and later and certain prior versions of Windows without using an official installation fix (see the [[Digital rights management (DRM)#SafeDisc|SafeDisc]] DRM article for more information).
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Follow the procedure|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plokite Wolf|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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# Copy the contents of disc 1 to the hard drive.
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# Replace the setup executable with the one from the official [http://dune2k.com/Duniverse/Games/Emperor/Downloads/Patches install fix].
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<!-- File originated on Westwood Studio's official public FTP server: https://ia802806.us.archive.org/view_archive.php?archive=/11/items/2012.11.ftp.westwood.com/2012.11.ftp.westwood.com.tar -->
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# Install the game using the new setup executable.
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# Install [http://dune2k.com/Duniverse/Games/Emperor/Downloads/Patches Patch 1.09].
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# Extract the file <code>EMPEROR.EXE</code> from the install fix archive and copy it to <code>{{p|game}}</code>, overwriting the old file.
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'''Notes:'''
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{{ii}} This fix also applies to certain computer configurations which existed during the game's original release, which were incompatible with SafeDisc.
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}}
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===Patches===
 
===Patches===
 
{{ii}} [http://dune2k.com/Duniverse/Games/Emperor/Downloads/Patches Patch 1.09] updates the game to the latest version.
 
{{ii}} [http://dune2k.com/Duniverse/Games/Emperor/Downloads/Patches Patch 1.09] updates the game to the latest version.
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===Lag fix in Windows 8/10===
 
===Lag fix in Windows 8/10===
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{{Fixbox|description=Follow the procedure|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
The game lags terribly in modern operating systems, such as Windows 8 and 10. In order to fix this, you have to use "dgVoodoo 2" by [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ Dege]. Follow the instructions [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3bDuhJm5nU in this video (Dark Ruler fix).] The game will now run at 60 FPS in Windows 8 and 10. (''Note: the program may be detected as malware; the developer of the program ([http://dege.freeweb.hu/ Dege]) asserts that it's merely a false positive).''
 
The game lags terribly in modern operating systems, such as Windows 8 and 10. In order to fix this, you have to use "dgVoodoo 2" by [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ Dege]. Follow the instructions [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3bDuhJm5nU in this video (Dark Ruler fix).] The game will now run at 60 FPS in Windows 8 and 10. (''Note: the program may be detected as malware; the developer of the program ([http://dege.freeweb.hu/ Dege]) asserts that it's merely a false positive).''
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# [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=zDXDkwD3ijE58tSz_6Wwk8astMJ8MTU1NjQwOTQzNUAxNTU2MzIzMDM1&q=http%3A%2F%2Fdege.freeweb.hu%2FdgVoodoo2%2FdgVoodoo2_52.zip&event=video_description&v=R3bDuhJm5nU Download dgVoodoo2] and unpack it.
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# [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ Download dgVoodoo2] and unpack it.
 
# Locate the file "dgVoodooSetup.exe" inside the MS folder.
 
# Locate the file "dgVoodooSetup.exe" inside the MS folder.
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# Copy and paste the files in the base game directory. By default it's "C:/Westwood/Emperor".
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# Copy and paste the files in the base game directory.
 
# Run "dgVoodooSetup.exe" in the game base folder.
 
# Run "dgVoodooSetup.exe" in the game base folder.
 
# An application will open: select your appropriate graphics card from the drop down menu in "Adapters to use/enable"; in "Apperance," choose "Centered". Now click on the "DirectX" tab above. New options will appear: input "512 MB" in the "VRAM" menu. Deselect "dgVoodoo watermark". Click on the "apply" button, then press "OK."  
 
# An application will open: select your appropriate graphics card from the drop down menu in "Adapters to use/enable"; in "Apperance," choose "Centered". Now click on the "DirectX" tab above. New options will appear: input "512 MB" in the "VRAM" menu. Deselect "dgVoodoo watermark". Click on the "apply" button, then press "OK."  
 
# Run the game. Notice the main menu will still lag, but the game itself will run fine.
 
# Run the game. Notice the main menu will still lag, but the game itself will run fine.
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===Playing without the CD===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Follow the procedure|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Install the game.
 
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# Install [http://dune2k.com/Duniverse/Games/Emperor/Downloads/Patches Patch 1.09].
 
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# Download the official [http://dune2k.com/Duniverse/Games/Emperor/Downloads/Patches Install Fix].
 
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# Extract the file <code>EMPEROR.EXE</code> from the Install Fix archive and copy it to <code>{{p|game}}</code>, overwriting the old file.
 
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# Copy the contents of the game disks 2, 3, and 4 into separate folders in the games directory, e.g. CD2, CD3, and CD4.
 
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# Edit the file <code>{{p|game}}\resource.cfg</code>. Look for the following section, where the letter <code>X:\</code> represents the drive you installed the game from:
 
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<pre>
 
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CD1
 
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.\data\
 
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CD2
 
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X:\
 
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CD3
 
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X:\
 
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CD4
 
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X:\
 
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</pre>
 
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8. Replace the letter <code>X:\</code> with the respective folders for each disk, e.g.
 
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Make sue you do the same for the Movies files as well.
 
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<pre>
 
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CD1
 
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.\data\
 
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CD2
 
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.\CD2\
 
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CD3
 
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.\CD3\
 
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CD4
 
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.\CD4\
 
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</pre>
 
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9. Save the file and run the game.
 
 
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Emperor Battle for Dune advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings}}
 
{{Image|Emperor Battle for Dune advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/emperor-battle-dune
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/emperor-battle-dune
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed                  = false
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|windowed notes            = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = unknown
 
|borderless windowed        = unknown
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Can be forced in video card's Control Panel or by using [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Can be forced in video card's Control Panel or by using [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2].
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|vsync                      = true
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|vsync                      = always on
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|vsync notes                = Always on
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|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = UI animations are framerate dependent and seem to be intended for 30 FPS, playing twice as fast as they should at 60 FPS and four times as fast at 120 FPS.
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|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Emperor Battle for Dune input settings.png|Input settings}}
 
{{Image|Emperor Battle for Dune input settings.png|Input settings}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
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|key remap                = true
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|key remap                = limited
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|key remap notes          =  
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|key remap notes          = Mouse controls can't be changed. LMB is for selection/orders, RMB is deselection/viewport panning, LMB+RMB viewport rotation.
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen              = limited
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|touchscreen notes        =  
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|touchscreen notes        = Depends on system to co-operate. Only if touch input doubles as mouse input (tapping = LMB, holding = RMB, etc.). No special touch-screen controls or touch-screen control-overlay
 
|controller support        = unknown
 
|controller support        = unknown
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Emperor Battle for Dune sound settings.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Image|Emperor Battle for Dune sound settings.png|Audio settings}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound and Voice
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound and Voice
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{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Traditional Chinese
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  |language  = English
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = English
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  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = French
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  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = German
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  |language  = Korean
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |language  = Korean
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  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = false
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  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
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|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
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|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
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|multiplayer      =  
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|multiplayer      = Westwood Online
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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Revision as of 17:54, 19 January 2022

Emperor: Battle for Dune
Emperor: Battle for Dune cover
Developers
Westwood Studios
Intelligent Games
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Xanadu
Release dates
Windows June 12, 2001
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Themes Sci-fi
Series Dune
Emperor: Battle for Dune on HowLongToBeat
Emperor: Battle for Dune on MobyGames
Emperor: Battle for Dune on Wikipedia
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Dune
Dune 1992
Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty 1992
Dune 2000 1998
Emperor: Battle for Dune 2001
Frank Herbert's Dune 2001
OpenRA (unofficial) 2010
Dune: Spice Wars 2023
Dune: Imperium 2024
Dune: Awakening TBA

Emperor: Battle for Dune is an RTS game made by Westwood Studios and Intelligent Games. It is the last game by Westwood Studios set in the Dune universe. Unlike Dune 2000 which was a remake of Dune II, Emperor: Battle for Dune was a proper sequel that took place after the storyline of the original, featuring entirely different factions as opposed to ones sharing most of their arsenals. It was the first Westwood-branded RTS to use a 3D engine, but it used Intelligent Games' Xanadu engine rather than Westwood's then-in development W3D, contrary to subsequent beliefs. It was distributed on 4 CD-ROMs, one for installation and the other three for each faction's campaign.

Due to security updates to Windows 10 and later and certain prior versions of Windows, the game will not run without using the official install fix due to an un-fixed version using SafeDisc. This fix was originally intended for computer configurations at the time of release which were incompatible with SafeDisc despite the then-available versions of Windows still supporting it.

General information

Dune2K.com - A major Dune fansite with an active community

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
CD key
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc v2 DRM and CD-ROM volume label check. SafeDisc is removed with the official install fix; see Bypassing SafeDisc
Windows

Essential improvements

Bypassing SafeDisc

The game will not run on Windows 10 and later and certain prior versions of Windows without using an official installation fix (see the SafeDisc DRM article for more information).
Follow the procedure[1]
  1. Copy the contents of disc 1 to the hard drive.
  2. Replace the setup executable with the one from the official install fix.
  3. Install the game using the new setup executable.
  4. Install Patch 1.09.
  5. Extract the file EMPEROR.EXE from the install fix archive and copy it to <path-to-game>, overwriting the old file.

Notes:

This fix also applies to certain computer configurations which existed during the game's original release, which were incompatible with SafeDisc.

Patches

Patch 1.09 updates the game to the latest version.

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video files[citation needed]

Delete or rename the file <path-to-game>\DATA\MOVIES\LEGALS.BIK

Lag fix in Windows 8/10

Follow the procedure[citation needed]

The game lags terribly in modern operating systems, such as Windows 8 and 10. In order to fix this, you have to use "dgVoodoo 2" by Dege. Follow the instructions in this video (Dark Ruler fix). The game will now run at 60 FPS in Windows 8 and 10. (Note: the program may be detected as malware; the developer of the program (Dege) asserts that it's merely a false positive).

  1. Download dgVoodoo2 and unpack it.
  2. Locate the file "dgVoodooSetup.exe" inside the MS folder.
  3. Copy and paste the files in the base game directory.
  4. Run "dgVoodooSetup.exe" in the game base folder.
  5. An application will open: select your appropriate graphics card from the drop down menu in "Adapters to use/enable"; in "Apperance," choose "Centered". Now click on the "DirectX" tab above. New options will appear: input "512 MB" in the "VRAM" menu. Deselect "dgVoodoo watermark". Click on the "apply" button, then press "OK."
  6. Run the game. Notice the main menu will still lag, but the game itself will run fine.

Game data

Game options
Game options

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Westwood\Emperor\Options\[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\DATA\saves\[Note 2]

Video

Advanced video settings
Advanced video settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Forcing a resolution other than 4:3 results in a cropped screen. See the WSGF entry.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Can be forced in video card's Control Panel or by using dgVoodoo 2.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
UI animations are framerate dependent and seem to be intended for 30 FPS, playing twice as fast as they should at 60 FPS and four times as fast at 120 FPS.

Input

Input settings
Input settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse controls can't be changed. LMB is for selection/orders, RMB is deselection/viewport panning, LMB+RMB viewport rotation.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Touchscreen optimised
Depends on system to co-operate. Only if touch input doubles as mouse input (tapping = LMB, holding = RMB, etc.). No special touch-screen controls or touch-screen control-overlay
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Sound and Voice
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Korean
Traditional Chinese

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8 Versus
Online play
4 Versus

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Westwood Online

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 98, 2000, ME
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 400 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 600 MB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 7 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
  2. ↑ 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

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2021-10-14