Difference between revisions of "Silent Storm"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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Delete or rename the following files from these paths. | Delete or rename the following files from these paths. | ||
:<code>{{p|game}}\Silent Storm\res\Video</code> | :<code>{{p|game}}\Silent Storm\res\Video</code> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
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# Find <code>{{p|game}}\Silent Storm\cfg\config.cfg</code>. | # Find <code>{{p|game}}\Silent Storm\cfg\config.cfg</code>. | ||
# Set <code>setvar gfx_fullscreen = 1.00</code> to <code>setvar gfx_fullscreen = 0.00</code>. | # Set <code>setvar gfx_fullscreen = 1.00</code> to <code>setvar gfx_fullscreen = 0.00</code>. | ||
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====Simple fix==== | ====Simple fix==== | ||
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# Update your game with the [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/files/silent-storm/patches/ 1.2 Patch]. | # Update your game with the [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/files/silent-storm/patches/ 1.2 Patch]. | ||
# Download the fix from [http://www.johannes-bauer.com/software/silentstorm/ss_videocardfix.exe here]. | # Download the fix from [http://www.johannes-bauer.com/software/silentstorm/ss_videocardfix.exe here]. | ||
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====Hex editing==== | ====Hex editing==== | ||
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# Open the .exe with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | # Open the .exe with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
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====Unofficial Steam patch==== | ====Unofficial Steam patch==== | ||
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# Download the patch from [https://bintray.com/novik65/generic/SilentStormSteamVersion/S2 here]. | # Download the patch from [https://bintray.com/novik65/generic/SilentStormSteamVersion/S2 here]. | ||
# Extract <code>d3d9.dll</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Silent Storm</code>. | # Extract <code>d3d9.dll</code> to <code>{{p|game}}\Silent Storm</code>. | ||
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{{--}} The game might simply lockup on certain setups, poor performance overall.<ref>Tested by [[User:RaTcHeT302|RaTcHeT302]].</ref> | {{--}} The game might simply lockup on certain setups, poor performance overall.<ref>Tested by [[User:RaTcHeT302|RaTcHeT302]].</ref> | ||
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# Download [http://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag/ WineD3D]. | # Download [http://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag/ WineD3D]. | ||
# Extract <code>libwine.dll</code>, <code>wined3d.dll</code> and <code>d3d9.dll</code> in the installation folder of Silent Storm. | # Extract <code>libwine.dll</code>, <code>wined3d.dll</code> and <code>d3d9.dll</code> in the installation folder of Silent Storm. | ||
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===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/256-silent-storm-editor/ Silent Storm Editor]=== | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/256-silent-storm-editor/ Silent Storm Editor]=== | ||
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# Download the archive from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/256-silent-storm-editor/ here] and extract its contents. | # Download the archive from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/256-silent-storm-editor/ here] and extract its contents. | ||
# Go to the <code>Microsoft SQL Server</code> folder, then run <code>setup.exe</code> as an admin. | # Go to the <code>Microsoft SQL Server</code> folder, then run <code>setup.exe</code> as an admin. | ||
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# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Find the <code>MapEdit.exe</code> executable. | # Find the <code>MapEdit.exe</code> executable. |
Revision as of 00:29, 23 November 2017
Developers | |
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Nival | |
Publishers | |
JoWood Productions | |
Nordic Games | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 7, 2003 |
Silent Storm | |
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Silent Storm | 2003 |
Hammer & Sickle | 2005 |
Key points
- Digital releases fix issues caused by 64-bit operating systems using 4+ GB RAM.[1][2]
- Retail releases have shadow and reflection issues on modern GPUs.[3][4] See Incorrect shadows and reflections.
- Make sure to run the game as an administrator. See Privilege Level.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Silent Storm Gold Edition | |||
GOG.com | Silent Storm Gold Edition | |||
Steam | Silent Storm Gold Edition. Can be run without Steam. |
- Silent Storm Gold Edition contains both Silent Storm and its expansion Sentinels.
- Demo versions are available for Silent Storm and Sentinels.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Silent Storm: Sentinels | Included in the Silent Storm Gold Edition. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Delete or rename the following files from these paths.
Intro.bik JoWooD.bik Nival.bik |
Unofficial Silent Storm Steam patch
- Fixes some game breaking issues near the end of the game.
- Comes with an already included d3d9.dll which fixes the shadow issues.
Patches
Silent Storm
- Patches the game to version 1.2.
Silent Storm Sentinels
- Patches the game to version 1.1.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/254960/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Windowed
Windowed[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Russian |
Issues fixed
Unsupported video card
- A cracked executable is required for these fixes.
- These fixes are only needed for the retail versions of the game. Digital versions are already patched and fully working.
Simple fix
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Hex editing
Replace and hex edit executable[5] |
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Notes
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Incorrect shadows and reflections
- Huge performance hit on Nvidia videocards, even though with the fix the game runs fine on ATI cards.[6]
Unofficial Steam patch
Instructions[citation needed] |
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WineD3D
- The game might simply lockup on certain setups, poor performance overall.[7]
Put WineD3D components in root installation folder[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Silent Storm Editor
Installing[8] |
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Running the editor[citation needed] |
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Notes
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 800 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 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 (254960) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ It works! (8GB RAM, widescreen) - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ No Shadows and/or Refraction? Here's the fix!, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Graphical gltich - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Silent Storm Game Fix - Johannes Bauer's Website
- ↑ Shadows fix - Nvidia framerate issues
- ↑ Tested by RaTcHeT302.
- ↑ Steam Community Guides - Silent Storm Editor