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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| official | http://ronimo-games.com/SwordsAndSoldiers/html/store.html | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| official | http://ronimo-games.com/SwordsAndSoldiers/html/store.html | DRM-free | Only linux version is DRM-free| Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | swords-and-soldiers | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | swords-and-soldiers | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 63500 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 63500 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
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===Network Errors=== | ===Network Errors=== | ||
{{--}} Some users have reported problems with 'Network Errors', [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205142015/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1699563 see the Steam Users' Forums thread on the subject for more information]. | {{--}} Some users have reported problems with 'Network Errors', [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205142015/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1699563 see the Steam Users' Forums thread on the subject for more information]. | ||
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+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Incorrect scaling when using Windows 10 scaling option=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set high DPI scaling override for launcher|fix= | ||
+ | # Navigate to {{File|{{P|game}}}}, right click <code>Swords and Soldiers Launcher.exe</code> and go into <code>Properties</code> | ||
+ | # Open <code>Compatibility</code> tab and click on <code>Change high DPI settings</code> | ||
+ | # Enable <code>Override high DPI scaling behavior</code> and choose <code>System (Enhanced)</code> in dropdown menu | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set high DPI scaling override for game|fix= | ||
+ | # Navigate to {{File|{{P|game}}}}, right click <code>Swords and Soldiers.exe</code> and go into <code>Properties</code> | ||
+ | # Open <code>Compatibility</code> tab and click on <code>Change high DPI settings</code> | ||
+ | # Enable <code>Override high DPI scaling behavior</code> and choose <code>Application</code> in dropdown menu | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
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Developers | |
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Ronimo Games | |
Linux | Edward Rudd |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 1, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | December 1, 2010 |
Linux | March 19, 2012 |
Swords & Soldiers | |
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Swords & Soldiers | 2010 |
Swords & Soldiers II: Shawarmageddon | 2018 |
Key points
- Some problems working with Windows 8.
- Linux version doesn't have multiplayer.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website | Only linux version is DRM-free | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Super Saucy Sausage Fest |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\SwordsAndSoldiersHD\Data\Settings |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | ~/.ronimo-games/swords_and_soldiers/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63500/pfx/[Note 1] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Steam-folder>\steamapps\common\SwordsAndSoldiersHD\Data\Save.txt |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | ~/.ronimo-games/swords_and_soldiers/ |
Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/63500/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Edit screen.settings[citation needed] |
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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 | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Effects | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | 2D 2D game only. Playing 2D with vorpx does not require a game profile. Note: Game has a "3D" mode (not tested) which probably can be used for anaglyph glasses. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | Not available in the Linux version. |
Issues unresolved
Windows 8
- Some users may experience incompatibility.[1]
Network Errors
- Some users have reported problems with 'Network Errors', see the Steam Users' Forums thread on the subject for more information.
Issues fixed
Incorrect scaling when using Windows 10 scaling option
Set high DPI scaling override for launcher |
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Set high DPI scaling override for game |
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Other information
- See the FAQ page on the Swords & Soldiers Steam Users' Forums for more information.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | irrKlang | |
Anti-cheat | Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8, 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
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>/63500/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (63500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows 8 and S&S - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)