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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Phenomic}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Phenomic}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2003-2011}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Encore|North America}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|KRASS Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|KRASS Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 28, 2003}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|spellforce-the-order-of-dawn|74}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|spellforce-the-order-of-dawn|}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, 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 | + | |gogcom id = 1207658719 |
| + | |hltb = 8928 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 11742 | ||
| + | |lutris = spellforce-platinum | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = SpellForce: The Order of Dawn | |wikipedia = SpellForce: The Order of Dawn | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | |release history = | |
| − | + | ||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{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) | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}} disc check. Expansions use {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}.<br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce}}. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Key | The 2007 JoWood-published 'Spellforce Universe' (red box) | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spellforce_platinum | DRM-free | Platinum Edition. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | spellforce-platinum | Steam | Platinum Edition. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1767-1 | Steam | Platinum Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spellforce_platinum | DRM-free, key | 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| GMG | spellforce-platinum-edition | Steam | Platinum Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | spellforce-platinum-edition | Steam | Platinum Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39540 | Steam | Platinum Edition. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | spellforce-platinum-edition | Steam | Platinum Edition. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39540 | Steam, key | Platinum Edition with unique 1.61 patch. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The retail-only '''Gold Edition''' includes the base game and The Breath of Winter expansion pack. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The '''Platinum Edition''' includes the base game and both expansion packs. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = The expansion packs include new campaigns, items, units, buildings, skirmish mode and more. | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Official patches can be found on [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/search/node/spellforce Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===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]. | ||
| + | |||
===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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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SpellForce\SAVE}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Added in a patch.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/39540/discussions/0/1692662484248075939/?ctp=12#c1694922526915396451|title=SpellForce Platinum Edition - Multiplayer, Widescreen and Windows Compatibility - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|SpellForce The Order of Dawn video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|SpellForce The Order of Dawn video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/spellforce-order-dawn/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = Use <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].<ref> | + | |windowed notes = Use <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.spellforce.com/showthread.php?t=8132|title=Run Spellforce in windowed mode - SpellForce - Official Board|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Can lead to significant frame rate drops | |vsync notes = Can lead to significant frame rate drops | ||
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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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config.lua manually|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
| − | |||
| − | {{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. |
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| − | 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, the latest Steam version of the game includes native widescreen resolution support via in-game options. | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|SpellForce The Order of Dawn audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|SpellForce The Order of Dawn audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, SFX and Voice. | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX and Voice. | ||
|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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|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 = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |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]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Platinum Edition only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Platinum Edition only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Platinum Edition 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] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Platinum Edition only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = Co-op supports up to 3 players. | |lan play notes = Co-op supports up to 3 players. | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |gg3d name = | ||
| + | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |native 3d = | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
| + | |iz3d = | ||
| + | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 WIP58]], (DX9) see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/spellforce/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/spellforce/ vorpx forum]. | ||
| + | |htc vive = | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |play area seated = | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | + | ===Game asks for serial key on every launch=== | |
| − | ===Game asks for | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enter key while running the game as administrator|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Enter key while running as administrator|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}|fix= | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ==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== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0a |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 2 GB |
| − | |minGPU = Nvidia | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 |
| − | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 32 MB |
| + | |minDX = 9.0a | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | ||
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 512 MB |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti |
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
| − | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = 64 MB |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 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
SpellForce: The Order of Dawn is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RPG and RTS game in the SpellForce series.
General information
- Official Forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM 4 DRM disc check. Expansions use SecuROM 5 DRM. Russian copies use StarForce DRM. |
|
|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SpellForce\SAVE |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39540/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | Added in a patch.[2] |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.luafile, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.5c |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.5y |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy | GameSpy server browser has been shut down. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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%\VirtualStoreon 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 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Run Spellforce in windowed mode - SpellForce - Official Board - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJttmzT8FAg