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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 30, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 30, 2004}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Knights of Honor }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Knights of Honor }} | ||
|steam appid = 25830 | |steam appid = 25830 | ||
| − | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1077141756 |
| + | |hltb = 5102 | ||
| + | |lutris = knights-of-honor | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 15440 |
|wikipedia = Knights of Honor (video game) | |wikipedia = Knights of Honor (video game) | ||
|winehq = 1880 | |winehq = 1880 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1077141756|knights_of_honor}} |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/25830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/25830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{removed DRM|SecuROM}} disc check; removed with patch 1.05. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{removed DRM|SecuROM}} disc check; removed with patch 1.05. | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | knights-honor | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | knights-of-honor | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | knights_of_honor | DRM-free | Version 1.05. Includes GOG.com's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | knights-of-honor | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 25830 | Steam | Version 1.03. See [[#Updating Steam version|Updating Steam version]]. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 25830 | Steam | Version 1.03. See [[#Updating Steam version|Updating Steam version]]. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/knights-of-honor-1/file/knights-of-honor-demo GameFront]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | *[https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=koh_patch_105_ger_uk_fra.zip | + | * The latest official patch is 1.05, and is available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=koh_patch_105_ger_uk_fra.zip Patches-Scrolls], [https://www.moddb.com/games/knights-of-honor/downloads/knights-of-honor-v105-patch ModDB], and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/knights-of-honor-1/file/knights-of-honor-v1-05-patch GameFront]. It resolves a number of issues, including higher difficulty on the "hard" setting. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Replace files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/25-koh-blank-introszip/ Knights of Honor blank intros]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/25-koh-blank-introszip/ Knights of Honor blank intros]. | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\packs|folder}}. |
| − | # | + | # Replace {{file|intro.pak}} and {{file|logos.pak}} with the ones from the downloaded .zip file. |
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The Steam release inexplicably has version 1.03 instead of 1.05. The standard patcher can be used, but a missing registry entry needs to be added first. | {{ii}} The Steam release inexplicably has version 1.03 instead of 1.05. The standard patcher can be used, but a missing registry entry needs to be added first. | ||
{{++}} This will disable DRM. | {{++}} This will disable DRM. | ||
| − | # Use the Registry Editor to open | + | # Use the Registry Editor to open {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{p|wow64}}}}. |
| − | # Create the | + | # Create the {{Registry|Black Sea Studios\Knights of Honor}} key. |
| − | # Create a string value, name it | + | # Create a string value, name it {{Registry|InstallDir}} and fill it with the full game path. |
# Download and install the [[#Patches|1.05 patch]]. | # Download and install the [[#Patches|1.05 patch]]. | ||
# Run the game. | # Run the game. | ||
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|epic games launcher = | |epic games launcher = | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| − | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = true |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use the HD Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the HD Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Game needs to be patched to [[#Patches|Patch 1.05]] beforehand | {{ii}} Game needs to be patched to [[#Patches|Patch 1.05]] beforehand | ||
{{ii}} The patch supports 1920x1080, 1680x1050, and 1366x768 resolutions | {{ii}} The patch supports 1920x1080, 1680x1050, and 1366x768 resolutions | ||
| − | # Download the [ | + | # Download the [https://www.moddb.com/mods/knights-of-honor-ultimate-mod/downloads/hd-patch-only-310-full-hd-frende HD Patch] |
| − | # Install the patch to | + | # Install the patch to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}} and pick one of 3 supported resolutions during installation. |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Black Sea Studios\Knights Of Honor|folder}}. |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|KoH.in2}} with a text editor. |
| − | # Change the <code>width</code> and <code>height</code> to | + | # Change the <code>width</code> and <code>height</code> to the desired resolution. |
| − | # | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-11|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Black Sea Studios\Knights Of Honor|folder}}. |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|KoH.in2}} with a text editor. |
# Change <code>fullscreen=1</code> to <code>fullscreen=0</code>. | # Change <code>fullscreen=1</code> to <code>fullscreen=0</code>. | ||
| + | # Save the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
| − | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2662463299 | + | |notes = Retail only; downloads for Steam release: [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/1019-knights-of-honor-deutsch-patch/ CompiWare (incl. manual)], [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2662463299 Steam Community] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 6 |
|lan play modes = Co-op | |lan play modes = Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 6 |
|online play modes = Co-op | |online play modes = Co-op | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
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|minHD = 1.3 GB | |minHD = 1.3 GB | ||
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
|recCPU = 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4 | |recCPU = 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4 | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|notes = {{ii}} Minimum resolution is 1024x768. | |notes = {{ii}} Minimum resolution is 1024x768. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:13, 4 April 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Black Sea Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Europe | Sunflowers Interactive Entertainment Software |
| North America, digital | Paradox Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 30, 2004 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Africa, Europe, Medieval, Middle East |
| Series | Knights of Honor |
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| Knights of Honor | |
|---|---|
| Knights of Honor | 2004 |
| Knights of Honor II: Sovereign | 2022 |
Warnings
Knights of Honor is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS game in the Knights of Honor series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM DRM disc check; removed with patch 1.05. | |
|
| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
Version 1.05. Includes GOG.com's custom DirectDraw wrapper. | |
|
| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
Version 1.03. See Updating Steam version. | |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.05, and is available from Patches-Scrolls, ModDB, and GameFront. It resolves a number of issues, including higher difficulty on the "hard" setting.
Skip intro videos
| Replace files[1] |
|---|
|
Updating Steam version
| Add missing registry file[2] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Black Sea Studios\Knights of Honor |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/25830/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Black Sea Studios\Knights of Honor\save |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/25830/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Widescreen resolution
| Use the HD Patch[3] |
|---|
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| Set resolution manually[4] |
|---|
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Windowed
| Set windowed[5] |
|---|
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Only 2 sliders: "Music" and "Sound/Voices" | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Retail only; downloads for Steam release: CompiWare (incl. manual), Steam Community |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 6 | Co-op |
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| Online play | 6 | Co-op GameSpy services have been shut down;[6] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
Opening the map editor
| Instructions[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | XP |
| Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz Intel Pentium III or comparable | 1.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4 |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
- Minimum resolution is 1024x768.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (25830) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.