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Difference between revisions of "Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel"

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{{Cleanup|reason=Links Broken. Outdated fixes}}
 
 
{{disambig||the 2004 action RPG|{{W|Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel}}}}
 
{{disambig||the 2004 action RPG|{{W|Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel}}}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Phoenix|ref=<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2001/02/27/fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel-interview Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel Interview - IGN]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Phoenix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2001/02/27/fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel-interview|title=Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel Interview - IGN|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2001}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2001}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel|82}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel|82}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time, Turn-based }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time, Turn-based }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG, Strategy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Tactical RPG }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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|steam appid  = 38420
 
|steam appid  = 38420
 
|gogcom id    = 1440163405
 
|gogcom id    = 1440163405
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|gogcom id side = 3
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|gogcom id side = 3, 1440152063
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|official site= https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/games/fallout-tactics
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|official site= https://fallout.bethesda.net/games/fallout-tactics
 
|hltb        = 3349
 
|hltb        = 3349
 +
|igdb        = fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel
 +
|lutris      = fallout-tactics
 +
|mobygames    = 3552
 
|strategywiki = Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
 
|strategywiki = Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
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|mobygames    = fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel
 
 
|wikipedia    = Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
 
|wikipedia    = Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
 
|winehq      = 602
 
|winehq      = 602
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|igdb        = fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel
 
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}} Fatal error is common on newer versions of Windows. See [[#Fatal error - Could not create primary and black surfaces|Fatal error - Could not create primary and black surfaces]].
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|introduction      =
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{{ii}} Can use multiplayer with [http://www.gameranger.com/ GameRanger].
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 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | FATCSTPCBG01 | Bethesda.net |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel | DRM-Free | Comes configured with the [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch.]]<br>DRM-free when launched from the executable. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| GamesPlanet | 2650-1 | Steam | Part of the Classic Collection |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamesPlanet | 2650-1 | Steam | Part of the Classic Collection |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | fallout_tactics | DRM-free | Previous Interplay-published version supported OS X as well. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | fallout_tactics | DRM-free | Previous Interplay-published version supported OS X as well. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ndv7frvd7ml | DRM-free | DRM-free after being copied to any other folder.<br>Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ndv7frvd7ml | DRM-free | DRM-free after being copied to any other folder.<br>Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 38420 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 38420 | drm-free | Comes configured with the [[#High Resolution Patch|High Resolution Patch.]]<br>DRM-free when launched from the executable. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00LT5RVZC | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00LT5RVZC | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | FATCSTPCBG01 | Bethesda.net |  |  | Windows | Unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Fallout Classic Collection includes [[Fallout]], [[Fallout 2]], and Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel.
 
{{ii}} Fallout Classic Collection includes [[Fallout]], [[Fallout 2]], and Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel.
 +
{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/FalloutTacticsDemo Archive.org].
 +
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 +
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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====[http://archive.nma-fallout.com/downloads.php?s=8722fe5face39eb67215a98a7cb0174b&do=file&id=210 Official 1.27 Patch]====
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====[https://www.nma-fallout.com/resources/fallout-tactics-editors-patch-v1-27.135/ Official 1.27 Patch]====
 
{{ii}} Upgrades version 1.13 or 1.25 to version 1.27. 1.26 Tactics Editor tools are included too.{{cn|date=June 2016}}
 
{{ii}} Upgrades version 1.13 or 1.25 to version 1.27. 1.26 Tactics Editor tools are included too.{{cn|date=June 2016}}
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{{ii}} The Steam and GOG.com versions are pre-patched to version 1.27.
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{{ii}} The Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games versions are pre-patched to version 1.27.
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{{--}} InstallShield installer won't work if you have the Steam version.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120512230506/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=1144779 Fallout Collection: High-res HOWTO - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/80-fallout-tactics-repacked-patch/ repacked patch] and then [https://www.cheaters-heaven.com/trainers/33014-fallout-tactics-1-27-nocd.html fot127cdremover] instead.
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{{--}} InstallShield installer does not recognize the Steam version.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120512230506/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=1144779 Fallout Collection: High-res HOWTO - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/80-fallout-tactics-repacked-patch/ repacked patch] and then [https://www.cheaters-heaven.com/trainers/33014-fallout-tactics-1-27-nocd.html fot127cdremover] instead.
  
 
===Other Patches===
 
===Other Patches===
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A utility/patch that modifies the game in memory to add support for windowed mode, higher resolutions, and various other enhancements.
 
A utility/patch that modifies the game in memory to add support for windowed mode, higher resolutions, and various other enhancements.
 
{{ii}} Supports the US 1.27 and the German 1.25 versions.
 
{{ii}} Supports the US 1.27 and the German 1.25 versions.
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{{++}} Included with the GOG.com releases.
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{{++}} Included with the GOG.com and Epic Games releases.
 
{{--}} Error when using with unpatched Steam version.
 
{{--}} Error when using with unpatched Steam version.
  
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename intro.BIK|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename intro file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\core\movie\</code>
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\core\movie}}.
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# Delete or rename <code>intro.BIK</code>.
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# Delete or rename {{file|intro.BIK}}.
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{{--}} Don't do this if you're using Windows 10, as it makes your cursor invisible!.
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{{--}} Can cause the cursor to be invisible in Windows 10.{{cn|September 2022}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Key bindings are stored in <code>{{p|game}}\core\keys.cfg}}</code>
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{{ii}} Key bindings are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\core\keys.cfg}}}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
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|discord                  =  
 
|discord                  =  
 
|discord notes            =  
 
|discord notes            =  
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|epic games launcher      =  
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|epic games launcher      = true
 
|epic games launcher notes =  
 
|epic games launcher notes =  
 
|gog galaxy                = false
 
|gog galaxy                = false
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|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
−
|xbox cloud                = unknown
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|xbox cloud                = false
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
|xbox cloud notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Fallout Tactics Hi-Res Patch v1.0|Fallout Tactics Hi-Res Patch v1.0]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Fallout Tactics Hi-Res Patch v1.0|Fallout Tactics Hi-Res Patch v1.0]]. Main menu and cutscenes are always 800x600.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = unknown
 
|vsync                      = unknown
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
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|eax support notes        = A3D 2.0, EAX 2 and RSX 3D<ref>[http://members.optusnet.com.au/kirben/3dsoftware.html 3D sound support game list]</ref>
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|eax support notes        = A3D 2.0, EAX 2 and RSX 3D<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://members.optusnet.com.au/kirben/3dsoftware.html|title=3D sound support game list|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Official localization by Suntendy for local retail version.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Unofficial localization by Wildbird(野鸟), conversion from Traditional Chinese version. GOG.com and Steam users can download it [https://keylol.com/t94207-1-1 here], but it cannot be directly used in modern GOG.com and Steam releases, as all text will be glitched. Instead, it has to be used with the "Classic" versions; see [https://keylol.com/t106396-1-1 here].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Official localization by TWP CORP. for local retail version.
 +
|fan      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://www.oldgamesitalia.net/traduzioni/fallout-tactics download].
 
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://www.oldgamesitalia.net/traduzioni/fallout-tactics download].
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}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
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|language  = Simplified Chinese
 
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|interface = true
 
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|audio    = false
 
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|subtitles = true
 
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|notes    = Official localization by «Suntendy» for Local retail version.
 
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|fan      =
 
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}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
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|language  = Simplified Chinese
 
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|interface = hackable
 
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|audio    = false
 
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|subtitles = hackable
 
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|notes    = Unofficial localization by «Wildbird(野鸟)» ,conversion from Traditional Chinese version. GOG.com and Steam releases patch download[https://keylol.com/t94207-1-1 here],but it cannot be directly used in GOG.com and Steam releases(Fallout Tactics HR.exe),All text will be gitch.You must enter the game from 'play Classic version'(Fallout Tactics.exe),high-resolution patches can be applied separately,see [https://keylol.com/t106396-1-1 here].
 
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|fan      = true
 
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}}
 
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{{L10n/switch
 
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|language  = Traditional Chinese
 
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|interface = true
 
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|audio    = false
 
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|subtitles = true
 
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|notes    = Official localization by «TWP CORP.» for Local retail version.
 
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|fan      =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
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  |notes    = Local retail version only.
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  |notes    = Local retail version only. For digital versions download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2513-fallout-tactics-brotherhood-of-steel-polish-translation this].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = Official localization by «1C-Softclub» for Local retail version. Localization can also be installed on the steam version, following [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1962904190 these instructions].   
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  |notes    = Official localization by 1C-Softclub for local retail version. Localization can also be installed on the Steam version, following [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1962904190 these instructions].   
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = hackable
 
  |audio    = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
−
  |notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/fallout_tactics_brotherhood_of_steel.html Unofficial localization by «7th Wolf»]
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  |notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/fallout_tactics_brotherhood_of_steel.html Unofficial localization by 7th Wolf]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
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  |interface = true
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  |interface = hackable
−
  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = hackable
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-2IGvo5DpecwkM_hPe0dvFRA6xO1UA1F?usp=drive_link download].
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    = Use GameRanger for multiplayer.
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|online play notes    =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|dedicated          = unknown
 
|dedicated          = unknown
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
−
|self-hosting      = unknown
+
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|direct ip          = true
 
|direct ip          = true
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game hangs/crash at startup===
 
===Game hangs/crash at startup===
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{{Fixbox|description=Restore [[Glossary:Sound card#EAX|DirectSound3D]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Restore [[Glossary:Sound card#Restore legacy audio effects on newer OS|DirectSound3D]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
−
{{Fixbox|description=Delete Miles Sound System files|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/support/fallout_tactics/game_crashes_after_launch_ Game crashes after launch. - GOG.com support]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete Miles Sound System files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/support/fallout_tactics/game_crashes_after_launch_|title=Game crashes after launch. - GOG.com support|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Go to {{code|{{p|game}}\miles}}
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\miles|folder}}
 
# Delete or rename {{file|Mssa3d.m3d}} and/or {{file|Mssa3d2.m3d}}
 
# Delete or rename {{file|Mssa3d.m3d}} and/or {{file|Mssa3d2.m3d}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Fatal error - Could not create primary and black surfaces===
 
===Fatal error - Could not create primary and black surfaces===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/38420/discussions/0/1635291505034463444/ Could not create primary and back surfaces - Steam]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/38420/discussions/0/1635291505034463444/|title=Could not create primary and back surfaces - Steam|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Launch the game in windowed mode.
 
# Launch the game in windowed mode.
 
# Go to options from the title menu.
 
# Go to options from the title menu.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Missing Inventory===
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===Missing inventory===
 
{{ii}} Only use if experiencing missing items in inventory.
 
{{ii}} Only use if experiencing missing items in inventory.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Missing Inventory Patch|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Missing inventory patch|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
−
Download and apply [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1140-fallout-tactics-missing-inventory-patch/].
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Download and apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1140-fallout-tactics-missing-inventory-patch/ missing inventory patch].
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Black rectangle over top-left part of the screen===
 
===Black rectangle over top-left part of the screen===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Disable NVidia In-Game Overlay}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Nvidia In-Game Overlay}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|direct3d versions      =  
 
|direct3d versions      =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
−
|directdraw versions    =  
+
|directdraw versions    = 7
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
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|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
−
|macos arm app          =  
+
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
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For the 2004 action RPG, see Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel.

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
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Developers
Micro Forté
Publishers
Interplay Entertainment
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
Phoenix[1]
Release dates
Windows March 15, 2001
macOS (OS X) November 15, 2013[2]
Reception
Metacritic 82
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time, Turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Isometric
Genres Tactical RPG
Art styles Stylized
Themes North America, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi
Series Fallout
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Fallout
Fallout 1997
Fallout 2 1998
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel 2001
Fallout 3 2008
Fallout: New Vegas 2010
Fallout 4 2015
Fallout Shelter 2016
Fallout 4 VR 2017
Fallout 76 2018

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric Tactical RPG game in the Fallout series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
No Mutants Allowed Forum - General Fallout Discussion

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
 Comes configured with the High Resolution Patch.
DRM-free when launched from the executable.
Windows
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 Part of the Classic Collection
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Previous Interplay-published version supported OS X as well.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Microsoft Store
DRM-free after installation through Microsoft Store client (notes may include more details)
 DRM-free after being copied to any other folder.
Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Comes configured with the High Resolution Patch.
DRM-free when launched from the executable.
Windows
Amazon.com (unavailable)
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Bethesda.net (unavailable)
Bethesda.net Launcher
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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Windows
Fallout Classic Collection includes Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel.
A free demo version is available from Archive.org.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Essential improvements

Patches

Official 1.27 Patch

Upgrades version 1.13 or 1.25 to version 1.27. 1.26 Tactics Editor tools are included too.[citation needed]
The Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games versions are pre-patched to version 1.27.
InstallShield installer does not recognize the Steam version.[3] Use the repacked patch and then fot127cdremover instead.

Other Patches

Fallout Tactics Hi-Res Patch v1.0

Error when applying Hi-Res Patch to Steam version
Error when applying Hi-Res Patch to Steam version

A utility/patch that modifies the game in memory to add support for windowed mode, higher resolutions, and various other enhancements.

Supports the US 1.27 and the German 1.25 versions.
Included with the GOG.com and Epic Games releases.
Error when using with unpatched Steam version.

Bonus Mission Patch

From the Fallout Tactics Bonus CD and adds the Springfield bonus patch.
To be able to play it you'll need to be in the first Fallout bunker before applying this patch.
It also can be made available manually by editing the bos.cfg file in the "/core" directory. Find {misc.bonusMission} = {false} Change the "false" to "true" and save the file.

Skip intro videos

Delete/rename intro file[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\core\movie.
  2. Delete or rename intro.BIK.
Can cause the cursor to be invisible in Windows 10.[citation needed]

Game data

Game options
Game options

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\core\bos.cfg[Note 1]
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38420/pfx/[Note 2]
Key bindings are stored in <path-to-game>\core\keys.cfg}}

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\core\user[Note 1]
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38420/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Syncs up to 953.67 MB of game data (maximum 1000 files).
Xbox Cloud

Video

Display options
Display options

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Fallout Tactics Hi-Res Patch v1.0. Main menu and cutscenes are always 800x600.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Launch the game with -w parameter
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Manually edit keys.cfg
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Sound options
Sound options

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, sound effects, music, speech
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
A3D 2.0, EAX 2 and RSX 3D[4]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Official localization by Suntendy for local retail version.
Simplified Chinese
Unofficial localization by Wildbird(野鸟), conversion from Traditional Chinese version. GOG.com and Steam users can download it here, but it cannot be directly used in modern GOG.com and Steam releases, as all text will be glitched. Instead, it has to be used with the "Classic" versions; see here.
Traditional Chinese
Official localization by TWP CORP. for local retail version.
French
German
Italian
Fan translation, download.
Polish
Local retail version only. For digital versions download this.
Russian
Official localization by 1C-Softclub for local retail version. Localization can also be installed on the Steam version, following these instructions.
Russian
Unofficial localization by 7th Wolf
Spanish
Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP


Issues fixed

Game hangs/crash at startup

Restore DirectSound3D[citation needed]
Delete Miles Sound System files[6]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\miles
  2. Delete or rename Mssa3d.m3d and/or Mssa3d2.m3d

Fatal error - Could not create primary and black surfaces

Run the game in windowed mode[7]
  1. Launch the game in windowed mode.
  2. Go to options from the title menu.
  3. Select the display tab.
  4. Select default and exit the game.

Missing inventory

Only use if experiencing missing items in inventory.
Missing inventory patch[citation needed]

Download and apply the missing inventory patch.

Black rectangle over top-left part of the screen

Disable Nvidia In-Game Overlay

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 7
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Steam

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS)
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 400 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.65 GB
Video card (GPU) SVGA
DirectX 7 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectSound compatible

Disc Version

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98, 2000, ME
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 750 MB (minimum installation) 1.6 GB (full installation)
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
DirectX 7 compatible


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).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References