Difference between revisions of "SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = SpellForce 2 Shadow Wars cover.jpg | |cover = SpellForce 2 Shadow Wars cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Phenomic}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Phenomic}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|Original}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|Anniversary Edition}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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|steam appid = 39550 | |steam appid = 39550 | ||
|gogcom id = 1123662938 | |gogcom id = 1123662938 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side= 1207658939, 1207658943 | ||
|hltb = 8924 | |hltb = 8924 | ||
|lutris = spellforce-2-anniversary-edition | |lutris = spellforce-2-anniversary-edition | ||
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{{Availability/row| GMG | spellforce-2-anniversary-edition | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | spellforce-2-anniversary-edition | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | spellforce-2-anniversary-edition | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | spellforce-2-anniversary-edition | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39550 | Steam | Anniversary Edition | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 39550 | Steam | Anniversary Edition. The original Gold Edition is available as a beta branch, requiring a key from [https://steamcommunity.com/app/39550/discussions/0/1644295067080260724/ this thread] for multiplayer. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spellforce_2_shadow_wars | DRM-free | Shadow Wars. Unavailable to new Anniversary Edition players. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spellforce_2_dragon_storm | DRM-free | Dragon Storm. Unavailable to new Anniversary Edition players. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version of Shadow Wars is available on [https://archive.org/details/Spellforce2_201404 Archive.org]. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Spellforce 2 AE graphics.png|Graphics settings (Anniversary Edition)}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/spellforce-2-shadow-wars | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/spellforce-2-shadow-wars | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = limited |
|widescreen resolution notes= Native support in Anniversary Edition. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for vanilla game. | |widescreen resolution notes= Native support in Anniversary Edition. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for vanilla game. | ||
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Up to 16x | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and [[SSAA]] (125,150,175,200) | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and [[SSAA]] (125, 150, 175, 200) |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = limited |
|color blind notes = Deuteranope, protanope and tritanope. Added in Anniversary Edition. | |color blind notes = Deuteranope, protanope and tritanope. Added in Anniversary Edition. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Spellforce 2 AE game settings.png|Game settings (Anniversary Edition)}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Spellforce 2 AE audio settings.png|Audio settings (Anniversary Edition)}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
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|closed captions = false | |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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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|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 = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official Quazal service has been shut down. Attempting to create an account in the multiplayer menu fill freeze the game. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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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 intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 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 = | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 09:33, 29 October 2022
Developers | |
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Phenomic | |
Publishers | |
Original | JoWood Productions |
Anniversary Edition | THQ Nordic |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 20, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RPG, RTS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | SpellForce |
Key points
- SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition offers full compatibility with modern operating systems.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | TAGES DRM. StarForce DRM for European release[2] | |||
Amazon.com | Anniversary Edition | |||
GamersGate | Anniversary Edition | |||
Anniversary Edition | ||||
GOG.com | Anniversary Edition | |||
Green Man Gaming | Anniversary Edition | |||
Humble Store | Anniversary Edition | |||
Steam | Anniversary Edition. The original Gold Edition is available as a beta branch, requiring a key from this thread for multiplayer. | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | Shadow Wars. Unavailable to new Anniversary Edition players. | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | Dragon Storm. Unavailable to new Anniversary Edition players. |
- A free demo version of Shadow Wars is available on Archive.org.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition includes the base game and the Dragon Storm expansion.
- The Anniversary Edition is an updated digital-only variant of the Gold Edition which includes native widescreen resolution support, bug fixes, additions to the free game mode, and a redirected multiplayer server.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new faction with its own campaign, as well as item sets, maps, and game modes. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Dragon Storm | Included with the Gold and Anniversary Editions. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SpellForce2\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39550/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SpellForce2\save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39550/pfx/[Note 1] |
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 |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Native support in Anniversary Edition. See Widescreen resolution for vanilla game. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | Use SpellForce 2 Windower. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA and SSAA (125, 150, 175, 200) | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No FPS cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Deuteranope, protanope and tritanope. Added in Anniversary Edition. |
Widescreen resolution
Edit config.xml[3] |
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Notes |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For scrolling and rotating, but no general sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 6 | |||
Online play | 6 | The official Quazal service has been shut down. Attempting to create an account in the multiplayer menu fill freeze the game. |
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. Note:This profile may not work with Demons of the past. |
Issues fixed
Game doesn't launch
Delete config.xml[4] |
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Delete
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 | [5] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Quazal |
System requirements
Shadow Wars
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT 256 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Anniversary Edition
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP2 | 7, 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.4 GHz Dual Core | 3.2 GHz Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 AMD Radeon HD 6850 2 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/39550/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (39550) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition - last accessed on 2017-04-14
- ↑ Starforce? - SpellForce - Official Board
- ↑ SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars - last accessed on 2017-04-14
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/39550/discussions/0/1736595227847183894/
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition - last accessed on 2019-02-06