Difference between revisions of "Praetorians"
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{{disambig|the original release|the HD Remaster|[[Praetorians HD Remaster]]}} | {{disambig|the original release|the HD Remaster|[[Praetorians HD Remaster]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
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{{ii}} A free demo is available from [https://archive.org/details/PraetoriansDemo Archive.org]. | {{ii}} A free demo is available from [https://archive.org/details/PraetoriansDemo Archive.org]. | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is 1.04, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3208/7/29332 Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
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| + | ===Unofficial patch=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The unofficial 1.05 patch is available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3208/7/29334 Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
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| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, rename or delete file|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\DATA\VIDEOS\</code> | ||
| + | # Move, rename or delete <code>LOGOS.bik</code>. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Profiles\*.usr}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Savegame}} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Praetorians video settings.png|Video settings}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Praetorians advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/praetorians/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/praetorians/en | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 1024x768 is maximum by default; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. {{term|Hor+}} |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = See | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = See | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace files with modified versions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/praetorians/en|title=Praetorians <nowiki>|</nowiki> WSGF}}</ref>}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Download the package for the appropriate version of the game [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1562-praetorians-fov-fix/ here] | ||
| + | # Extract the files belonging to the desired resolution to <code>{{p|game}}</code> and overwrite existing files. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|Praetorians game settings.png|Game settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = limited |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Scroll speed only. |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{Image|Praetorians sound settings.png|Sound settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, music, effects, ambient, voice, interface. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|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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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
Revision as of 21:25, 19 December 2022
This page is for the original release. For the HD Remaster, see Praetorians HD Remaster.
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| Developers | |
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| Pyro Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Eidos Interactive |
| First digital | Merge Games |
| Second digital | Kalypso Media Digital |
| Re-release | Sold Out Software |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 10, 2003 |
| 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 |
| Themes | Classical, Historical, Europe |
| Series | Praetorians |
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| Praetorians | |
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| Praetorians | 2003 |
| Praetorians HD Remaster | 2020 |
Warnings
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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- A free demo is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.04, available from Patches-Scrolls.
Unofficial patch
- The unofficial 1.05 patch is available from Patches-Scrolls.
Skip intro videos
| Move, rename or delete file |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Profiles\*.usr |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/277460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Savegame |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/277460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video settings
Advanced video settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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| Widescreen resolution | 1024x768 is maximum by default; see Widescreen resolution. Hor+ | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| 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) | 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) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Widescreen resolution
| Replace files with modified versions[1] |
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|fix=
- Download the package for the appropriate version of the game here
- Extract the files belonging to the desired resolution to
<path-to-game>and overwrite existing files.
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Input
Game settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Scroll speed only. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
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Audio
Sound settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | Master, music, effects, ambient, voice, interface. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
| Spanish | Retail only; download for digital releases. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
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| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | The official GameSpy service has been shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME | 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | 256 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible |
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 (277460) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Praetorians | WSGF - last accessed on [unknown]