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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Rise of Nations Rise of Legends cover.jpg | |cover = Rise of Nations Rise of Legends cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 9, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 9, 2006}} | ||
|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/themes | Fantasy, Steampunk }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Steampunk }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Rise of Nations }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Rise of Nations }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20070623055024/http://bighugegames.com/rol.shtml | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 7833 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 22741 |
|wikipedia = Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends | |wikipedia = Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends | ||
|winehq = 3501 | |winehq = 3501 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = After its release, the game received multiple patches, but they were distributed exclusively through the [[GameSpy]] service which was shut down in 2014. However, several unofficial repacks of the patch files are available in the [[#Patches|Patches]] section. In North America, the game received a re-release in 2010 which includes all patches by default. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game runs stable on modern systems. However, as of June 2023, it is the only Microsoft-published RTS game not to receive a digital re-release of any kind, limiting its availability only to second-hand copies. | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://rol.heavengames.com/ Rise of Legends Heaven] | {{mm}} [http://rol.heavengames.com/ Rise of Legends Heaven] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | {{Removed DRM|SmarteSECURE}} - removed by an [[#Patches|update]] | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | {{Removed DRM|SmarteSECURE}} - removed by an [[#Patches|update]] | | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | 2010 North American DVD-ROM release. Comes patched to the latest version. | | Windows}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/rise-of-nations-rise-of-legends/file/updated-rise-of-legends-demo GameFront]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} In-game update server has been shut down. Published official updates (2.5, build 0.0704.1001.0000) are available in [http://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=58138 | + | {{ii}} In-game update server has been shut down. Published official updates (2.5, build 0.0704.1001.0000) are available in an [http://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=58138 unofficial exe installer] (despite the installer being in German, it works with all languages of the game). |
+ | {{ii}} The [https://www.moddb.com/games/rise-of-legends/downloads/rise-of-legends-usa-patches USA] and [https://www.moddb.com/games/rise-of-legends/downloads/rise-of-legends-european-patches European] patches are also available on moddb in a .bat installer. Help with patching can be found on the [https://rol.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/display.cgi?action=ct&f=2%2C920%2C%2C10 heavengames forums] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete, move or rename files|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{folder|{{p|game}}\videos}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename these files: {{file|bhg_game_studios1M.bik}} and {{file|ms_game_studios_1M.bik}}. | ||
+ | # Open the folder {{folder|{{p|game}}\loc\[language acronym]\videos}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|RoL_intro.bik}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Rise of Legends graphics settings.png|Graphics settings}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Rise of Legends performance settings.png|Performance settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rise-nations-rise-legends | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rise-nations-rise-legends | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
− | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Red/green and blue/yellow color blind faction color schemes available. |
}} | }} | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Rise of Legends game settings.png|Gameplay settings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Rise of Legends mouse settings.png|Mouse settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = limited |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Refers to camera panning only. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Camera controls | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Camera controls; X-axis inversion also available. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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===Mouse cursor does not work=== | ===Mouse cursor does not work=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP or Vista|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Rise of Legends audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, sound effects, taunts, voiceover |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Traditional Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Czech |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 6 | |lan play players = 6 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 6 | |online play players = 6 | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = [[GameSpy]] server browser has been shut down. | |online play notes = [[GameSpy]] server browser has been shut down. | ||
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ==="MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer on the disc or [https://web.archive.org/web/20210328145444/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15697 official download]|ref=|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minCPU = 1.4 GHz | |minCPU = 1.4 GHz | ||
|minCPU2 = | |minCPU2 = | ||
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
|minHD = 4.5 GB | |minHD = 4.5 GB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = |
Latest revision as of 19:48, 11 May 2024
Developers | |
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Big Huge Games | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
Engines | |
Big Huge Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 9, 2006 |
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 |
Themes | Fantasy, Steampunk |
Series | Rise of Nations |
Rise of Nations | |
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Rise of Nations | 2003 |
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends | 2006 |
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition | 2014 |
Warnings
Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Rise of Nations series.
After its release, the game received multiple patches, but they were distributed exclusively through the GameSpy service which was shut down in 2014. However, several unofficial repacks of the patch files are available in the Patches section. In North America, the game received a re-release in 2010 which includes all patches by default.
The game runs stable on modern systems. However, as of June 2023, it is the only Microsoft-published RTS game not to receive a digital re-release of any kind, limiting its availability only to second-hand copies.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SmarteSECURE DRM - removed by an update | |||
Retail | 2010 North American DVD-ROM release. Comes patched to the latest version. |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- In-game update server has been shut down. Published official updates (2.5, build 0.0704.1001.0000) are available in an unofficial exe installer (despite the installer being in German, it works with all languages of the game).
- The USA and European patches are also available on moddb in a .bat installer. Help with patching can be found on the heavengames forums
Skip intro videos
Delete, move or rename files |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Rise Of Legends\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Rise Of Legends\<user-id>\Saves |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Red/green and blue/yellow color blind faction color schemes available. |
Windowed
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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FullScreen=X |
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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VSync=X |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Refers to camera panning only. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Camera controls; X-axis inversion also available. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Mouse cursor does not work
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP or Vista[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects, taunts, voiceover | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 6 | Versus |
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Online play | 6 | Versus GameSpy server browser has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
"MSXML4.0 is not installed correctly" on startup
Reinstall MSXML 4.0. Use the installer on the disc or official download |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.4 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible |