Difference between revisions of "NetStorm - Islands At War"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is v10.62, available from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2808-netstorm-v1062-patch/ here]. | ||
| − | + | ===[http://www.netstormhq.net/ v10.82 unofficial patch]=== | |
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{{++}} Makes the game playable on modern systems, supports high resolutions and revives online lobby. | {{++}} Makes the game playable on modern systems, supports high resolutions and revives online lobby. | ||
{{ii}} Music and videos have to be copied from the retail copy of the game. | {{ii}} Music and videos have to be copied from the retail copy of the game. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\d\options.cfg}} |
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Use the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use the [[#v10.82 unofficial patch|v10.82 unofficial patch]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
| − | |fov notes = Use the [ | + | |fov notes = Use the [[#v10.82 unofficial patch|v10.82 unofficial patch]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |borderless windowed notes = Use the [ | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use the [[#v10.82 unofficial patch|v10.82 unofficial patch]]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = |
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = 72 | + | |120 fps notes = 72 FPS lock. Can be raised up to 144 with the [[#v10.82 unofficial patch|v10.82 unofficial patch]]. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = hackable | |key remap = hackable | ||
| − | |key remap notes = Use the [ | + | |key remap notes = Use the [[#v10.82 unofficial patch|v10.82 unofficial patch]]. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = hackable | |mouse sensitivity = hackable | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = Use the [ | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Use the [[#v10.82 unofficial patch|v10.82 unofficial patch]]. |
|mouse menu = hackable | |mouse menu = hackable | ||
| − | |mouse menu notes = Use the [ | + | |mouse menu notes = Use the [[#v10.82 unofficial patch|v10.82 unofficial patch]]. |
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = Official Activision servers were shut down in 2002. Use the [ | + | |online play notes = Official Activision servers were shut down in 2002. Use the [[#v10.82 unofficial patch|v10.82 unofficial patch]]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| − | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
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|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|minOS = 95, 98 | |minOS = 95, 98 | ||
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 90 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 24 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 25 MB |
| − | |minGPU = 256 Color (640 x 480) VLB or PCI video card | + | |minGPU = 256 Color (640 x 480) VLB or PCI video card |
| + | |minVRAM = 1 MB | ||
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Revision as of 17:59, 6 April 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Titanic Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 1997 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Fantasy |
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NetStorm - Islands At War is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game.
General information
- NetstormHQ (fansite)
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v10.62, available from here.
v10.82 unofficial patch
- Makes the game playable on modern systems, supports high resolutions and revives online lobby.
- Music and videos have to be copied from the retail copy of the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\d\options.cfg[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\d\options.cfg[Note 1] |
Video
Settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use the v10.82 unofficial patch. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Use the v10.82 unofficial patch. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use the v10.82 unofficial patch. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | 72 FPS lock. Can be raised up to 144 with the v10.82 unofficial patch. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Use the v10.82 unofficial patch. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Use the v10.82 unofficial patch. | |
| Mouse input in menus | Use the v10.82 unofficial patch. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound effects and music. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | Official Activision servers were shut down in 2002. Use the v10.82 unofficial patch. | ||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 24 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 256 Color (640 x 480) VLB or PCI video card 1 MB of VRAM |
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Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).