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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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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Merge Games|First digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Merge Games|First digital}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kalypso Media Digital|Second digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kalypso Media Digital|Second digital}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|praetorians|78}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|praetorians|84}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 10, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 10, 2003}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS, Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Classical, Europe, Historical }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Praetorians }} | ||
|steam appid = 277460 | |steam appid = 277460 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658795 | |gogcom id = 1207658795 | ||
+ | |hltb = 7268 | ||
+ | |lutris = praetorians | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 8549 |
|wikipedia = Praetorians (video game) | |wikipedia = Praetorians (video game) | ||
|winehq = 6234 | |winehq = 6234 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | praetorians | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | praetorians | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | praetorians | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | praetorians | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | praetorians | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 277460 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 277460 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | praetorians | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | praetorians | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo is available from [https://archive.org/details/PraetoriansDemo Archive.org]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest official patch is 1.04, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3208/7/29332 Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Unofficial patch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The unofficial 1.05 patch is available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3208/7/29334 Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move, rename or delete file|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\DATA\VIDEOS|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Move, rename or delete {{file|LOGOS.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Praetorians\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}}\Praetorians\Savegame}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|Praetorians video settings.png|Video settings}} |
+ | {{Image|Praetorians advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/praetorians/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/praetorians/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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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 = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = unknown | |60 fps = unknown | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = framerate is capped at about 64 fps |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{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= |
− | |key remap = | + | # 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 {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} and overwrite existing files. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Praetorians game settings.png|Game settings}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = limited |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Scroll speed only. |
− | |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 = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Praetorians sound settings.png|Sound settings}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, music, effects, ambient, voice, interface. |
+ | |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 = | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = English | + | |language = English |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = true | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/341-praetorians-deutsch-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=274898612 download for digital releases]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|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== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, ME |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 500 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
|minHD = 500 MB | |minHD = 500 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minVRAM = 16 MB |
+ | |minDX = 8 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 2000, XP |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 256 MB |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 |
− | |recDX = | + | |recVRAM = 32 MB |
+ | |recDX = 8.1 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 18:52, 18 March 2024
This page is for the original release. For the HD Remaster, see Praetorians HD Remaster.
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 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
IGDB | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS, Strategy |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Classical, Europe, Historical |
Series | Praetorians |
Praetorians | |
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Praetorians | 2003 |
Praetorians HD Remaster | 2020 |
Warnings
Praetorians is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS and strategy game in the Praetorians series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform |
- 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\Praetorians\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\Praetorians\Savegame |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/277460/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
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 | |||
120+ FPS | framerate is capped at about 64 fps | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Replace files with modified versions[1] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Scroll speed only. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Spanish | Retail only; download for digital releases. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | The official GameSpy service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
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]