Difference between revisions of "SpellForce: The Order of Dawn"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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+ | {{ii}} Official patches can be found on [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/search/node/spellforce Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
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+ | ===Fix for Polish retail release=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} To fix a problem with being unable to start the Polish retail version of the Gold Edition on Core i3/i5/i7 and Xeon processors, install [https://archive.org/details/setup_spellforce_gold_icore_fix CD Projekt's iCore fix]. | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename prelude videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename prelude videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\videos|folder}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|prelude_0.bik}}, {{file|prelude_1.bik}}, {{file|prelude_2.bik}} and {{file|prelude_3.bik}}. |
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} Retail and GOG.com versions do not natively support widescreen. There are two workarounds. | |
{{Fixbox|description=Download a fixed .exe from WSGF|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Download a fixed .exe from WSGF|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download the | + | # Download the modified executable archive from [https://www.nexusmods.com/spellforceplatinumedition/mods/8 Nexus Mods] (formerly on [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/spellforce-order-dawn/en WSGF]). |
− | # Paste and overwrite the .exe corresponding to | + | # Paste and overwrite the .exe corresponding to the desired resolution into the installation folder. |
# The game will now play in widescreen. | # The game will now play in widescreen. | ||
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− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config.lua manually|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config.lua|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|config.lua}}. |
# Locate the section <code>Graphic =</code> | # Locate the section <code>Graphic =</code> | ||
# At the end of the section add two entries: | # At the end of the section add two entries: | ||
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#*<code>WindowHeight = *your window height*,</code> | #*<code>WindowHeight = *your window height*,</code> | ||
# Save the file and exit. | # Save the file and exit. | ||
− | # | + | # Run {{file|SpellForce.exe}} as administrator. |
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− | This fix | + | {{--}} This fix may cause a series of graphical errors.{{cn|date=July 2016}} |
− | + | {{ii}} Draw distance also can be increased beyond the in-game maximum in the {{file|config.lua}} file, but at the cost of performance drops. | |
− | As of July 2019 latest | + | {{++}} As of July 2019, the latest Steam version of the game includes native widescreen resolution support via in-game options. |
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Game asks for | + | ===Game asks for serial key on every launch=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enter key while running as administrator|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enter key while running the game as administrator|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= |
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− | == | + | ==Issues unresolved== |
+ | ===Shadow issues=== | ||
+ | {{--}} On modern systems, dynamic shadows (high and very high settings) are only rendered on part of the screen.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJttmzT8FAg</ref> Precise cause remains unclear. | ||
− | + | ===SLI issues=== | |
+ | {{--}} SLI (more than one graphics card) is not supported and causes a black anomaly to fill the screen. Disable SLI to remedy this. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 14:43, 8 January 2023
Developers | |
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Phenomic | |
Publishers | |
2003-2011 | JoWood Productions |
2011-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
North America | Encore |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
KRASS Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 28, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, 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
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. Russian copies use StarForce DRM. |
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Retail | The 2007 JoWood-published 'Spellforce Universe' (red box) | |||
GamersGate | Platinum Edition. | |||
Platinum Edition. | ||||
GOG.com | Platinum Edition. Serial keys for multiplayer available by request to GOG support team.[1] | |||
Green Man Gaming | Platinum Edition. | |||
Humble Store | Platinum Edition. | |||
Steam | Platinum Edition with unique 1.61 patch. |
Version differences
- The retail-only Gold Edition includes the base game and The Breath of Winter expansion pack.
- The Platinum Edition includes the base game and both expansion packs.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion packs include new campaigns, items, units, buildings, skirmish mode and more. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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The Breath of Winter | ||
Shadow of the Phoenix |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Official patches can be found on Patches-Scrolls.
Fix for Polish retail release
- To fix a problem with being unable to start the Polish retail version of the Gold Edition on Core i3/i5/i7 and Xeon processors, install CD Projekt's iCore fix.
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.[2] |
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.[3] |
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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
- Retail and GOG.com versions do not natively support widescreen. There are two workarounds.
Download a fixed .exe from WSGF[citation needed] |
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Edit config.lua manually[citation needed] |
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- This fix may cause a series of graphical errors.[citation needed]
- Draw distance also can be increased beyond the in-game maximum in the
config.lua
file, but at the cost of performance drops. - As of July 2019, the latest Steam version of the game includes native widescreen resolution support via in-game options.
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 | ||
Royalty free audio |
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 and Platinum Edition only. | |||
Polish | Retail and Platinum Edition only. | |||
Russian | Retail and Platinum Edition only. Full official text and UI translation for the Steam Platinum Edition can be downloaded here | |||
Spanish | Retail and Platinum Edition 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 services have been shut down;[4] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
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 serial key on every launch
Enter key while running the game as administrator[citation needed] |
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Issues unresolved
Shadow issues
- On modern systems, dynamic shadows (high and very high settings) are only rendered on part of the screen.[5] Precise cause remains unclear.
SLI issues
- SLI (more than one graphics card) is not supported and causes a black anomaly to fill the screen. Disable SLI to remedy this.
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) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0a compatible | Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 64 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJttmzT8FAg