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{{Infobox game/row/developer|JoWood Vienna}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|JoWood Vienna}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2001-2011|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050104153436/http://www.jowood.com/gamers/?lang=en&site=2&ScreenID=4260&GameID=thenations&pfid=PC|title=The Nations - JoWooD Productions (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Zeta Multimedia}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Zeta Multimedia|Spain}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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|lutris = nations-gold-edition-the | |lutris = nations-gold-edition-the | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 4294 |
|wikipedia = The Nations | |wikipedia = The Nations | ||
|winehq = 3883 | |winehq = 3883 | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set in registry|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set in registry|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/alien_nations/windowed_mode|title=The Nations: Windowed mode, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\JoWood\DV2Addon</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\JoWood\DV2Addon</code> | ||
# Change the <code>video.refresh</code> value to <code>FFFFFFFF</code> (set back to <code>00000000</code> to return to fullscreen mode). | # Change the <code>video.refresh</code> value to <code>FFFFFFFF</code> (set back to <code>00000000</code> to return to fullscreen mode). | ||
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===[[Glossary:widescreen resolution|Widescreen Resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:widescreen resolution|Widescreen Resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use included tools utility|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use included tools utility|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/alien_nations/the_nations_gold_widescreen_resolution_problem/post3|title=The Nations: Widescreen resolution problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open the '''tools''' folder in the game's installation directory and run <code>tools.exe</code> | # Open the '''tools''' folder in the game's installation directory and run <code>tools.exe</code> | ||
# Select '''Troubleshooting''' and press start. | # Select '''Troubleshooting''' and press start. | ||
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===Fix flickering mouse=== | ===Fix flickering mouse=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases narzoul's DDrawCompat]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases narzoul's DDrawCompat]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/alien_nations/the_nations_gold_problem/post19|title=The Nations Gold Problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases narzoul's DDrawCompat] | # Download [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases narzoul's DDrawCompat] | ||
# Place <code>ddraw.dll</code> into <code>{{p|game}}/bin</code> | # Place <code>ddraw.dll</code> into <code>{{p|game}}/bin</code> | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/223-the-nations-gold-edition-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version] | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/223-the-nations-gold-edition-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
− | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 7 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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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 = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
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Developers | |
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JoWood Vienna | |
Publishers | |
2001-2011 | JoWood Productions[1] |
2011-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Russia | 1C Company |
Spain | Zeta Multimedia |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 15, 2001 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select, Multiple select |
Genres | Building, RTS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Alien Nations |
Alien Nations | |
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Alien Nations | 1999 |
The Nations | 2001 |
The Nations is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building and RTS game in the Alien Nations series.
Key points
- Released as Alien Nations 2, Die Völker II and Lost World 3 in some territories.
General information
- Official website (retrieved)
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 2 DRM Some copies use SecuROM 4 DRM |
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GamersGate | Gold Edition. | |||
GOG.com | Gold Edition. |
Version differences
- The Gold Edition, released in late 2001, includes 22 additional missions, a new research system, and new cutscenes and music.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen Resolution | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Windowed
Set in registry[2] |
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Widescreen Resolution
Use included tools utility[3] |
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Higher resolutions might work but the UI elements become unrecognisably small. |
Fix flickering mouse
Use narzoul's DDrawCompat[4] |
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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 | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for GOG.com version | |||
Polish | Retail only | |||
Spanish | Retail only |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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Online play | The official FSGS multiplayer service was shut down |
Issues fixed
Spanish version not working
Use the English version and replace dv2.ca[citation needed] |
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The Gold Edition bonus content cannot be copied over this way. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.1a[5] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7.0 compatible |
References
- ↑ The Nations - JoWooD Productions (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The Nations: Windowed mode, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The Nations: Widescreen resolution problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ The Nations Gold Problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2021-11-20
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.