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|strategywiki = Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade | |strategywiki = Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade | ||
|wikipedia = Warhammer_40,000:_Dawn_of_War_–_Dark_Crusade | |wikipedia = Warhammer_40,000:_Dawn_of_War_–_Dark_Crusade | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page Lexicanum] - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://dow.fandom.com/wiki/Dawn_of_War_Wiki Dawn of War Wiki] |
{{GOG.com links|1525121122}} | {{GOG.com links|1525121122}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4580/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4580/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Humble | warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-dark-crusade | Steam | {{store link|Humble|warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-master-collection|Master Collection}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-dark-crusade | Steam | {{store link|Humble|warhammer-40000-dawn-of-war-master-collection|Master Collection}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 4580 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4580 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401220658/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/DoW-Dark-Crusade/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80454510880|date=20 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | warhammer_40000_dawn_of_war | DRM-free | Master Collection; bundled with [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War|Game of the Year Edition]], Winter Assault, and [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm|Soulstorm]].<br>Coming soon. | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | warhammer_40000_dawn_of_war | DRM-free | Master Collection; bundled with [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War|Game of the Year Edition]], Winter Assault, and [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm|Soulstorm]].<br>Coming soon. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/dawn-of-war-dark-crusade/file/warhammer-dawn-of-war-dark-crusade-demo GameFront].{{++}} Owners of retail copies can request a free Steam key from SEGA's UK support service.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160715213539/https://steamcommunity.com/app/4570/discussions/0/535150948618039156/ Own Boxed Copies of DoW? Get Free Steam Keys :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition General Discussions] (archived)</ref> | ||
+ | {{--}} To unlock the original races for multiplayer, Dawn of War (and Winter Assault if desired) must be installed (retail version) or merely owned on the same Steam account (Steam version) to prompt unlocking. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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* [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/warhammer_40k_dawn_of_war_dark_crusade.php Patch 1.20] is the latest official patch for the retail version of the game, and requires patch 1.11 to be installed first. | * [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/warhammer_40k_dawn_of_war_dark_crusade.php Patch 1.20] is the latest official patch for the retail version of the game, and requires patch 1.11 to be installed first. | ||
* The Steam version is on version 1.30, which is equivalent to 1.20 in terms of balance and gameplay - the only difference being Steamworks multiplayer used instead of GameSpy and LAN options. | * The Steam version is on version 1.30, which is equivalent to 1.20 in terms of balance and gameplay - the only difference being Steamworks multiplayer used instead of GameSpy and LAN options. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nomovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Field of view (FOV)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Field of view (FOV)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/33-warhammer-40k-camera-zoom-mod/ Camera Zoom Mod]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/33-warhammer-40k-camera-zoom-mod/ Camera Zoom Mod]. | ||
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|.lua}} file to {{file|{{p|game}}\Engine\Data\|folder}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Windowed|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Windowed|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Run the game at least once to generate required | + | # Run the game at least once to generate required {{file|.ini}} file. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Local.ini}}. |
# Change <code>screenwindowed=0</code> to <code>screenwindowed=1</code>. | # Change <code>screenwindowed=0</code> to <code>screenwindowed=1</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable vertical sync (Vsync)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable vertical sync (Vsync)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Run game at least once to generate | + | # Run the game at least once to generate required {{file|.ini}} file. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Local.ini}}. |
# Change <code>screennovsync=0</code> to <code>screennovsync=1</code>. | # Change <code>screennovsync=0</code> to <code>screennovsync=1</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Anti-aliasing (AA)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Anti-aliasing (AA)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Run game at least once to generate .ini file. | + | # Run the game at least once to generate required {{file|.ini}} file. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Local.ini}}. |
# Change <code>screenantialias=0</code> to <code>screenantialias=1</code>. | # Change <code>screenantialias=0</code> to <code>screenantialias=1</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Intro video is censored; this version of the intro was later brought to the Steam version internationally. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = Removed from the Steam version.<ref name="network">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4580/discussions/0/522728268984642543/ No LAN or Direct connect? :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade General Discussions]</ref> | |lan play notes = Removed from the Steam version.<ref name="network">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4580/discussions/0/522728268984642543/ No LAN or Direct connect? :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade General Discussions]</ref> | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = limited |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
|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 = true | |direct ip = true | ||
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===Spooge Driver Not Found=== | ===Spooge Driver Not Found=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4570/discussions/0/846942784203472332/ Dawn of War Spooge Error FIX!!!!!!!!!!!!! :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition General Discussions]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/4570/discussions/0/846942784203472332/ Dawn of War Spooge Error FIX!!!!!!!!!!!!! :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition General Discussions]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | + | # Go into {{file|{{p|game}}\Drivers|folder}} | |
− | # Go into | + | # Open {{file|spdx9_config.txt}} |
− | # Open | + | # Scroll down to the used video card. |
− | # Scroll down to | ||
# Find the <code>allowdevice 0</code> lines. | # Find the <code>allowdevice 0</code> lines. | ||
# Change the <code>0</code> to <code>1</code> on all the <code>allowdevice 0</code> lines. | # Change the <code>0</code> to <code>1</code> on all the <code>allowdevice 0</code> lines. | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes and run the game. |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0b |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
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|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = GameSpy | + | |multiplayer = GameSpy, Steamworks |
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= GameSpy in non-Steam versions only. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Dawn of War has a "Game Manager", enabling switching between mods very easy. | ||
+ | {{++}} In general, mods work for both the patched retail (1.2) and Steam (1.3) versions of the game. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is possible to run multiple modifications at once. For instructions, see [https://www.moddb.com/mods/codex/tutorials/combiner-mods here]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Dawn of War Professional==== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/dowpro/downloads ModDB page] | ||
+ | {{ii}} Gameplay and balance mod which significantly changes the game | ||
+ | {{ii}} Restores upgrades that were removed in expansions and includes additional content created by the community. All units are designed to play a role until late game. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 23:31, 12 February 2023
Developers | |
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Relic Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Original | THQ |
Current | Sega |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 9, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS, TBS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War |
Warnings
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS and TBS game in the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War series.
General information
- Lexicanum - A huge wiki for the Warhammer 40,000 series
- Dawn of War Wiki
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
Master Collection. | ||||
Humble Store | Master Collection also available. | |||
Steam | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [1] | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | Master Collection; bundled with Game of the Year Edition, Winter Assault, and Soulstorm. Coming soon. |
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
- Owners of retail copies can request a free Steam key from SEGA's UK support service.[2]
- To unlock the original races for multiplayer, Dawn of War (and Winter Assault if desired) must be installed (retail version) or merely owned on the same Steam account (Steam version) to prompt unlocking.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.20 is the latest official patch for the retail version of the game, and requires patch 1.11 to be installed first.
- The Steam version is on version 1.30, which is equivalent to 1.20 in terms of balance and gameplay - the only difference being Steamworks multiplayer used instead of GameSpy and LAN options.
Skip intro videos
Use the -nomovies command line argument
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Local.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4580/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\Profile*\dxp2\Singleplayer\SaveGames\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4580/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Native support was added with this expansion, however it is still strongly recommended to use the Field of View change to remove the Vert-. HUD will stretch. |
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Multi-monitor | Not recommended despite function. If forced, HUD and main view are divided across screens. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | HUD will stretch. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
- This fix will greatly enhance zoom capabilities.
Field of view (FOV)[citation needed] |
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Windowed
- Cursor may sometimes be unlocked to the game. Switch tasks to resolve.
Windowed[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable vertical sync (Vsync)[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Forcing AA via graphics driver will result in greater AA. INI fix is probably only 2x AA.
- Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read.
Anti-aliasing (AA)[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 | Can adjust scroll speed. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Cursor-based game. Can invert pan when holding mouse button, but also affects x-axis. |
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Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Ambient, effects, voice, music | |
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 | Intro video is censored; this version of the intro was later brought to the Steam version internationally. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Fan translation. | |||
Polish | Local retail version only, download | |||
Russian | Local retail version only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus Removed from the Steam version.[3] |
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Online play | 8 | Versus The official GameSpy service has been shut down; Steam version has been updated with Steamworks support. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Removed from the Steam version.[3] |
Issues fixed
Spooge Driver Not Found
Edit configuration file[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks | GameSpy in non-Steam versions only. |
Mods
- Dawn of War has a "Game Manager", enabling switching between mods very easy.
- In general, mods work for both the patched retail (1.2) and Steam (1.3) versions of the game.
- It is possible to run multiple modifications at once. For instructions, see here.
Dawn of War Professional
- ModDB page
- Gameplay and balance mod which significantly changes the game
- Restores upgrades that were removed in expansions and includes additional content created by the community. All units are designed to play a role until late game.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.4 GHz Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon XP processor | 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/4580/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (4580) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 20 August 2022
- ↑ Own Boxed Copies of DoW? Get Free Steam Keys :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition General Discussions (archived)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 No LAN or Direct connect? :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade General Discussions
- ↑ Dawn of War Spooge Error FIX!!!!!!!!!!!!! :: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition General Discussions