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− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|spellforce-the-order-of-dawn| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|spellforce-the-order-of-dawn|}} |
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+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{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 | RPG, RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | SpellForce }} | ||
|steam appid = 39540 | |steam appid = 39540 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658719 | |gogcom id = 1207658719 | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} disc check. Expansions use {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}.<br>The 2007 JoWood-published 'Spellforce Universe' (red box) requires CD Key only, no disc check.<ref>http://forum.spellforce.com/showthread.php?t=66397&langid=8</ref><br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} disc check. Expansions use {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}.<br>The 2007 JoWood-published 'Spellforce Universe' (red box) requires CD Key only, no disc check.<ref>http://forum.spellforce.com/showthread.php?t=66397&langid=8</ref><br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce}}. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | spellforce-platinum | Steam | Platinum Edition. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1767-1 | Steam | Platinum Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1767-1 | Steam | Platinum Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | spellforce_platinum | DRM-free | Platinum Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013643938-Spellforce-Platinum-Multiplayer-key-request?product=gog|title=Spellforce Platinum - Multiplayer key request|date=2021-06-13}}</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spellforce_platinum | DRM-free | Platinum Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013643938-Spellforce-Platinum-Multiplayer-key-request?product=gog|title=Spellforce Platinum - Multiplayer key request|date=2021-06-13}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
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===[[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 = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Added in a patch.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/39540/discussions/0/1692662484248075939/?ctp=12#c1694922526915396451 SpellForce Platinum Edition - Multiplayer, Widescreen and Windows Compatibility - Steam Community Discussions]</ref> |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
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# The game will now play in widescreen. | # The game will now play in widescreen. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==> June | + | ==> June 11, 2021: The archive is deleted on WSGF. Now available on [https://www.nexusmods.com/spellforceplatinumedition/mods/8 Nexus]. |
Alternatively, one can: | Alternatively, one can: | ||
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|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = Set in Options, Sound. | |surround sound notes = Set in Options, Sound. | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/222-spellforce-platinum-edition-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version]. |
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Full official text and UI translation for the Steam Platinum Edition can be downloaded [https://www.playground.ru/files/spellforce_the_order_of_dawn_polnyj_rusifikator-159336/ here] |
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 8 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
+ | |lan play notes = Co-op supports up to 3 players. | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 8 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = [[GameSpy]] server browser has been shut down. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = unknown | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Game asks for CD key on every launch=== | ===Game asks for CD key on every launch=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Enter key while running as administrator|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enter key while running as administrator|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= | ||
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|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 4 GB | |minHD = 4 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti |
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | ||
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 1 GB |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 20:29, 10 September 2021
Developers | |
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Phenomic | |
Publishers | |
Encore | |
JoWood Productions | |
Nordic Games | |
Engines | |
KRASS Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 28, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RPG, RTS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | SpellForce |
Warnings
Key points
- All digital releases and recent physical releases are the Platinum Edition and include the expansions 'The Breath of Winter' & 'The Shadow of the Phoenix.'
- On modern systems, dynamic shadows (High, Very High) are only rendered on part of the screen.[1] Precise cause remains unclear.
- SLI (more than one graphics card) is not supported and causes a black anomaly to fill the screen, disable SLI to remedy.
General information
- Official Forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 4 DRM disc check. Expansions use SecuROM 5 DRM. The 2007 JoWood-published 'Spellforce Universe' (red box) requires CD Key only, no disc check.[2] Russian copies use StarForce DRM. |
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GamersGate | Platinum Edition. | |||
Platinum Edition. | ||||
GOG.com | Platinum Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.[3] | |||
Green Man Gaming | Platinum Edition. | |||
Humble Store | Platinum Edition. | |||
Steam | Platinum Edition. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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The Breath of Winter | ||
Shadow of the Phoenix |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename prelude videos[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\config.lua[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39540/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SpellForce\SAVE |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39540/pfx/[Note 2] |
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 | Added in a patch.[4] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use -window command line argument.[5] |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 8x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Can lead to significant frame rate drops | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
The game supports no native widescreen. There are two workarounds.
Download a fixed .exe from WSGF[citation needed] |
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==> June 11, 2021: The archive is deleted on WSGF. Now available on Nexus.
Alternatively, one can:
Edit config.lua[citation needed] |
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This fix however produces a series of graphical errors.[citation needed]
As of July 2019 latest steam version of the game includes native 1920x1080 resolution support via in-game options (It's also highly possible that higher resolutions are also available)
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Set in Options, Game. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, SFX and Voice. | |
Surround sound | Set in Options, Sound. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com version. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Full official text and UI translation for the Steam Platinum Edition can be downloaded here | |||
Spanish | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus, Co-op Co-op supports up to 3 players. |
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Online play | 8 | 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 profile, requires DGVoodoo2 WIP58, (DX9) see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
Game asks for CD key on every launch
Enter key while running as administrator[citation needed] |
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Other information
- Draw-distance can be increased beyond the in-game maximum in the config.lua, at the cost of performance drops.
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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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.5c |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.5y |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | GameSpy server browser has been shut down. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/39540/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39540) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJttmzT8FAg
- ↑ http://forum.spellforce.com/showthread.php?t=66397&langid=8
- ↑ Spellforce Platinum - Multiplayer key request - last accessed on 2021-06-13
- ↑ SpellForce Platinum Edition - Multiplayer, Widescreen and Windows Compatibility - Steam Community Discussions
- ↑ Run Spellforce in windowed mode - SpellForce - Official Board