Difference between revisions of "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm"
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 4, 2008}} |
|steam appid = 9450 | |steam appid = 9450 | ||
| + | |gogcom page = | ||
|wikipedia = Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm | |wikipedia = Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm | ||
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/9450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/9450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
| − | == Availability == | + | ==Availability== |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | | + | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Steam}} | }} |
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/9450/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/9450/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
| − | === Higher resolution models === | + | ===Higher resolution models=== |
{{ii}} These enhancements are significantly more performance intensive. Ensure your PC is significantly more powerful than the recommended system specifications to ensure there is no loss of performance. | {{ii}} These enhancements are significantly more performance intensive. Ensure your PC is significantly more powerful than the recommended system specifications to ensure there is no loss of performance. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|High Poly Models (Steam)}} | {{Fixbox/fix|High Poly Models (Steam)}} | ||
| − | # | + | # Find Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm in your Steam Library |
| − | # Select | + | # Right-click the game name |
| − | # | + | # Select <code>Properties</code> |
| − | # | + | # Select <code>Set Launch Options...</code> |
| − | # | + | # Input <code>-forcehighpoly</code> |
| + | # Press <code>OK</code> | ||
| + | # Launch the game | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === Mods === | + | ===Mods=== |
{{++}} Dawn of War has a "Game Manager", enabling switching between mods very easy. | {{++}} Dawn of War has a "Game Manager", enabling switching between mods very easy. | ||
| − | ==== Bug | + | ====Bug fix modification==== |
Full details of this modification are [http://forums.relicnews.com/showthread.php?271793-Soulstorm-Bugfix-Mod-1-47 here]. | Full details of this modification are [http://forums.relicnews.com/showthread.php?271793-Soulstorm-Bugfix-Mod-1-47 here]. | ||
Soulstorm was a very incomplete expansion, and due to the demise of Iron Lore Entertainment shortly after its release, there was little to no post-launch support. | Soulstorm was a very incomplete expansion, and due to the demise of Iron Lore Entertainment shortly after its release, there was little to no post-launch support. | ||
| − | *This mod intends to fix a majority of "obvious" bugs (such as upgrades doing less damage than their originals) and implements advanced Skirmish AI. | + | * This mod intends to fix a majority of "obvious" bugs (such as upgrades doing less damage than their originals) and implements advanced Skirmish AI. |
| − | *Highly recommended for those who play solo (skirmish/campaign). | + | * Highly recommended for those who play solo (skirmish/campaign). |
| − | *Also recommended for those who play online, but all players must have this mod installed. | + | * Also recommended for those who play online, but all players must have this mod installed. |
{{ii}} This mod breaks Campaign movies. (Fix provided on mod download page) | {{ii}} This mod breaks Campaign movies. (Fix provided on mod download page) | ||
| − | ==== Dawn of War Professional ==== | + | ====Dawn of War Professional==== |
An extremely dedicated group of individuals put together this "alternative" version of Dawn of War. While an acquired taste and significantly different to the base game, it offers a more intricate and interesting experience, with unit roles switched up, some upgrades that were removed in expansions restored, and additional content created by the community. All units are designed to play a role until late game. | An extremely dedicated group of individuals put together this "alternative" version of Dawn of War. While an acquired taste and significantly different to the base game, it offers a more intricate and interesting experience, with unit roles switched up, some upgrades that were removed in expansions restored, and additional content created by the community. All units are designed to play a role until late game. | ||
| + | |||
The mod can be downloaded [http://www.moddb.com/mods/dowpro/downloads/dowpro-soulstorm-359-full-version here]. | The mod can be downloaded [http://www.moddb.com/mods/dowpro/downloads/dowpro-soulstorm-359-full-version here]. | ||
| − | == Game data == | + | ==Game data== |
{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|}} | {{Game Location Table/row|Windows|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Video settings == | + | ==Video settings== |
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/warhammer-40000-dawn-war-soulstorm/en | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/warhammer-40000-dawn-war-soulstorm/en | ||
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|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] | ||
| + | |oculus rift = unknown | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |120hz = unknown | ||
| + | |120hz notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = unknown | ||
| + | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Field of view (FOV)]] === | + | ===[[Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
{{++}} This fix will greatly enhance zoom capabilities. | {{++}} This fix will greatly enhance zoom capabilities. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Vertical sync (Vsync)]] === | + | ===[[Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Enable Vertical sync (Vsync)}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Enable Vertical sync (Vsync)}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Anti-aliasing (AA)]] === | + | ===[[Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== |
{{--}} Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read. | {{--}} Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read. | ||
{{++}} Forcing AA via graphics driver will result in greater AA. INI fix is probably only 2x AA. | {{++}} Forcing AA via graphics driver will result in greater AA. INI fix is probably only 2x AA. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Input settings == | + | ==Input settings== |
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
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|minOS = 98, 2000, ME, XP | |minOS = 98, 2000, ME, XP | ||
|minproc = 1.4 GHz Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon XP processor | |minproc = 1.4 GHz Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon XP processor | ||
| − | |minmem = 256 MB | + | |minmem = 256 MB |
|minHD = 4.5 GB | |minHD = 4.5 GB | ||
| − | | | + | |minVRAM = 32 MB |
| + | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
|recproc = 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent | |recproc = 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent | ||
| − | |recmem = 512 MB | + | |recmem = 512 MB |
| − | |recGPU = nVidia GeForce 3 | + | |recGPU = nVidia GeForce 3 |
| + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 07:30, 28 November 2013
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| Developers | |
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| Relic Entertainment | |
| Iron Lore Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| THQ | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 4, 2008 |
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Warnings
Key points
- Dawn of War and all of its expansions are highly modifiable and several high quality mods are available.
- Multiplayer is still possible using LAN VPN services such as GameRanger or Hamachi.
- To unlock the original races for multiplayer, previous expansions must be installed to prompt unlocking. Alternatively, see this link.
- Dawn of War previously used GameSpy, support for which was discontinued at the end of 2012 due to their takeover.
General information
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Essential improvements
Higher resolution models
- These enhancements are significantly more performance intensive. Ensure your PC is significantly more powerful than the recommended system specifications to ensure there is no loss of performance.
| Instructions |
|---|
| Instructions |
|---|
| Instructions |
|---|
Mods
- Dawn of War has a "Game Manager", enabling switching between mods very easy.
Bug fix modification
Full details of this modification are here. Soulstorm was a very incomplete expansion, and due to the demise of Iron Lore Entertainment shortly after its release, there was little to no post-launch support.
- This mod intends to fix a majority of "obvious" bugs (such as upgrades doing less damage than their originals) and implements advanced Skirmish AI.
- Highly recommended for those who play solo (skirmish/campaign).
- Also recommended for those who play online, but all players must have this mod installed.
- This mod breaks Campaign movies. (Fix provided on mod download page)
Dawn of War Professional
An extremely dedicated group of individuals put together this "alternative" version of Dawn of War. While an acquired taste and significantly different to the base game, it offers a more intricate and interesting experience, with unit roles switched up, some upgrades that were removed in expansions restored, and additional content created by the community. All units are designed to play a role until late game.
The mod can be downloaded here.
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- This fix will greatly enhance zoom capabilities.
| Instructions |
|---|
Vertical sync (Vsync)
| Instructions |
|---|
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Forcing AA will render fonts blurry and harder to read.
- Forcing AA via graphics driver will result in greater AA. INI fix is probably only 2x AA.
| Instructions |
|---|
Input settings
Audio settings
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| 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 |