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| + | {{disambig|the original game|the 2018 re-release|[[The Settlers III: History Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The settlers III.jpg | |cover = The settlers III.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte Software}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte|1998-2000}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte Software|1998-2000}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|2001-present}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 20, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 20, 1998}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select, Multiple select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, RTS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Asia, Classical, Egypt, Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Settlers }} | ||
| + | |official site= http://s3us.siedler3.net/gindex.htm | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659185 | |gogcom id = 1207659185 | ||
| + | |hltb = 14942 | ||
| + | |lutris = the-settlers-iii-ultimate-collection | ||
|strategywiki = The Settlers III | |strategywiki = The Settlers III | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 2286 |
|wikipedia = The Settlers III | |wikipedia = The Settlers III | ||
|winehq = 2699 | |winehq = 2699 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | |||
{{GOG.com links|1207659185|the_settlers_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659185|the_settlers_series|for game series}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Copy protection would sabotage the gameplay after a while. It was known to malfunction with old CD-ROM drives or virus infected systems. The 1.23 patch fixes it. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | {{DRM|ProtectDISC}}. Copy protection would sabotage the gameplay after a while. It was known to malfunction with old CD-ROM drives or virus infected systems. The 1.23 patch fixes it. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_3_ultimate_collection | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | the_settlers_3_ultimate_collection | key | Ultimate Collection. Serial key applied by installer or [[#GOG.com version keeps asking for serial key|manually]]. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{ | + | }} |
| + | {{ii}} Free demo versions of the [https://archive.org/details/S3multidemoeng base game] and [https://archive.org/details/S3aDemoUs Quest of the Amazons] are available from Archive.org. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The special edition of the Quest of the Amazons, released only in the German-speaking market, also comes with the base game. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The '''Ultimate Collection''' (also known as the '''Gold Edition''') includes the base game, the Mission CD, and Quest of the Amazons. It comes updated to the latest official patch (1.60). | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = The expansion packs include new campaigns and maps. The latter includes a new faction. | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Mission CD | | + | {{DLC/row| Mission CD | | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Quest of the Amazons | | + | {{DLC/row| Quest of the Amazons | Does not require the Mission CD. | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{mm}} The latest official patch is [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3637/7/30604 1.60]. The Ultimate Collection/Gold Edition release is already updated to this version. | ||
| + | {{mm}} An official fixed executable was available from the developer's FTP server, which aimed to fix compatibility problems on Windows XP, among else the error message on startup reporting the game not finding {{file|KERNEL32.DLL}}. An archive can be found [https://archive.org/download/FTP.BLUEBYTE.COM.2004.03/FTP.BLUEBYTE.COM.2004.03.zip/updates/s3.exe here].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-10-03|comment=Tested on retail German Gold Edition v1.60. Thanks to Discord user Oplexitie for reporting!}}</ref> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===aLobby=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://lobby.siedler3.net/en aLobby] is a community project that started out as a multiplayer server replacement, but now also incorporates bug fixes, extended settings, and widescreen support among other features. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[https://settlers-united.com/en Settlers United]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A community driven project that main goal is to restore and improve multiplayer capabilities of The Settlers III and IV. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Compatible with History Edition, Ultimate Edition and Gold Edition. | ||
| + | {{++}} Includes community fixes for most of the original game's bugs. | ||
| + | {{++}} Adds support for widescreen resolutions. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Bluebyte\Siedler3\1.0\General}} |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = unknown |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|The Settlers III External Video.png|External video settings.}} | {{Image|The Settlers III External Video.png|External video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Use {{key|F1}}, {{key|F2}}, and {{key|F3}} in-game to switch between 640x480, 800x600, and 1024x768 respectively. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use {{key|F1}}, {{key|F2}}, and {{key|F3}} in-game to switch between 640x480, 800x600, and 1024x768 respectively. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for widescreen support. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = The aLobby executable can do this. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = The aLobby executable can do this. |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Standalone widescreen patch (1366x768 only, outdated)|fix= | ||
| + | A [https://www.gog.com/forum/the_settlers_series/settlers_3_widescreen_patch/post1 widescreen patch] exists for the Gold Edition version. However, it can only support the 1366x768 resolution and is no longer updated as a standalone project. It is instead continued within the aLobby codebase. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: aLobby|fix= | ||
| + | # Download and install [[#aLobby|aLobby]]. | ||
| + | # In the game directory, run {{file|s3ce.exe}} as administrator. | ||
| + | # Choose the desired resolution and run the game from this application. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|The Settlers III External Controls.png|External control settings.}} | {{Image|The Settlers III External Controls.png|External control settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|The Settlers III External Audio.png|External audio settings.}} | {{Image|The Settlers III External Audio.png|External audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = true | |red book cd audio = true | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/The_Settlers_III|title=The Settlers III - Dubbingpedia|date=2023-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/The_Settlers_III:_Misja_Amazonek|title=The Settlers III: Misja Amazonek - Dubbingpedia|date=2023-07-18}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| − | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/settlers_3_the/files/5916.html Unofficial translation by | + | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/settlers_3_the/files/5916.html Unofficial translation by 7 Wolf] |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play players = 20 | |lan play players = 20 | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
| − | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = |
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 20 | |online play players = 20 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down; use [[#aLobby|aLobby]] or [[#Settlers United|Settlers United]] for a community-run replacement. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Game process starts, but never opens fullscreen/windowed on Windows 10=== | ===Game process starts, but never opens fullscreen/windowed on Windows 10=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed winmm|ref={{cn|date=July 2019}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Download fixed winmm|ref={{cn|date=July 2019}}|fix= | ||
| − | {{ii}} Before continuing, make a backup of the file {{ | + | {{ii}} Before continuing, make a backup of the file {{file|{{p|game}}\winmm.dll}} |
#Download [https://github.com/bangstk/ogg-winmm/releases/tag/v1.1 fixed_winmm_win10.zip]. | #Download [https://github.com/bangstk/ogg-winmm/releases/tag/v1.1 fixed_winmm_win10.zip]. | ||
| − | #Extract the contents of the download to {{ | + | #Extract the contents of the download to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, replacing existing files. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Some versions of the game may have {{ | + | {{ii}} Some versions of the game may have {{file|winmm.dll}} named differently, eg. {{file|win32.dll}} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===GOG.com version keeps asking for serial key=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Repair the installation|ref=<ref name="S3GOGCDkey">{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360008480314-Settlers-3-Ultimate-Collection-Game-asks-for-CD-Key-in-singleplayer-mode?product=gog|title=Settlers® 3: Ultimate Collection - Game asks for CD-Key in singleplayer mode - GOG SUPPORT CENTER|date=2022-07-30}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | * Option 1: Using GOG Galaxy, select the game, click the customization icon (next to PLAY), then choose "Manage installation", then "Verify/Repair". | ||
| + | * Option 2: Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and run {{file|regs.cmd}} as administrator. | ||
| + | If both options fail, try starting the tutorial section. If it asks for the serial key, restart the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Cutscenes show a black screen, but audio plays=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Set {{file|s3.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-10-03|comment=Thanks to Discord user Oplexitie for reporting!}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 6 |
|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 = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| − | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | |
Latest revision as of 21:00, 22 January 2024
This page is for the original game. For the 2018 re-release, see The Settlers III: History Edition.
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|
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Blue Byte Software | |
| Publishers | |
| 1998-2000 | Blue Byte Software |
| 2001-present | Ubisoft |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 20, 1998 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
| Controls | Point and select, Multiple select |
| Genres | Building, RTS |
| Art styles | Cartoon |
| Themes | Asia, Classical, Egypt, Fantasy |
| Series | The Settlers |
 |
|
The Settlers III is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building and RTS game in the The Settlers series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
ProtectDISC Software DRM. Copy protection would sabotage the gameplay after a while. It was known to malfunction with old CD-ROM drives or virus infected systems. The 1.23 patch fixes it. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Ultimate Collection. Serial key applied by installer or manually. | |
- Free demo versions of the base game and Quest of the Amazons are available from Archive.org.
Version differences
- The special edition of the Quest of the Amazons, released only in the German-speaking market, also comes with the base game.
- The Ultimate Collection (also known as the Gold Edition) includes the base game, the Mission CD, and Quest of the Amazons. It comes updated to the latest official patch (1.60).
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Expansion pack | The expansion packs include new campaigns and maps. The latter includes a new faction. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Mission CD | |
|
| Quest of the Amazons | Does not require the Mission CD. | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is 1.60. The Ultimate Collection/Gold Edition release is already updated to this version.
- An official fixed executable was available from the developer's FTP server, which aimed to fix compatibility problems on Windows XP, among else the error message on startup reporting the game not finding
KERNEL32.DLL. An archive can be found here.[1]
aLobby
- aLobby is a community project that started out as a multiplayer server replacement, but now also incorporates bug fixes, extended settings, and widescreen support among other features.
Settlers United
- A community driven project that main goal is to restore and improve multiplayer capabilities of The Settlers III and IV.
- Compatible with History Edition, Ultimate Edition and Gold Edition.
- Includes community fixes for most of the original game's bugs.
- Adds support for widescreen resolutions.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Bluebyte\Siedler3\1.0\General[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video
External video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use F1, F2, and F3 in-game to switch between 640x480, 800x600, and 1024x768 respectively. See Widescreen resolution for widescreen support. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | The aLobby executable can do this. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | The aLobby executable can do this. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Widescreen resolution
| Method 1: Standalone widescreen patch (1366x768 only, outdated) |
|---|
|
A widescreen patch exists for the Gold Edition version. However, it can only support the 1366x768 resolution and is no longer updated as a standalone project. It is instead continued within the aLobby codebase. |
| Method 2: aLobby |
|---|
|
Input
External control settings.
| 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 | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
External audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | ||
| Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | Retail only. | |||
| Polish | [2][3] | |||
| Russian | Unofficial translation by 7 Wolf |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 20 | |||
| Online play | 20 | The official multiplayer service has been shut down; use aLobby or Settlers United for a community-run replacement. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
| UDP | 2300-2400, 3343-3400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game process starts, but never opens fullscreen/windowed on Windows 10
| Download fixed winmm[citation needed] |
|---|
Notes
|
GOG.com version keeps asking for serial key
| Repair the installation[4] |
|---|
If both options fail, try starting the tutorial section. If it asks for the serial key, restart the game. |
Cutscenes show a black screen, but audio plays
Set s3.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3.[5]
|
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 6 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, NT 4.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 100 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAREwill be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-10-03
- Tested on retail German Gold Edition v1.60. Thanks to Discord user Oplexitie for reporting!
- ↑ The Settlers III - Dubbingpedia - last accessed on 2023-07-18
- ↑ The Settlers III: Misja Amazonek - Dubbingpedia - last accessed on 2023-07-18
- ↑ Settlers® 3: Ultimate Collection - Game asks for CD-Key in singleplayer mode - GOG SUPPORT CENTER - last accessed on 2022-07-30
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-10-03
- Thanks to Discord user Oplexitie for reporting!