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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 12, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 12, 2002}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|warlords-battlecry-ii|82}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|warlords-battlecry-ii|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Warlords Battlecry }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659137 |
| + | |hltb = 11084 | ||
| + | |igdb = warlords-battlecry-ii | ||
|strategywiki = Warlords Battlecry II | |strategywiki = Warlords Battlecry II | ||
| + | |mobygames = warlords-battlecry-ii | ||
|wikipedia = Warlords Battlecry II | |wikipedia = Warlords Battlecry II | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 888 |
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659137|warlords_battlecry_series|for game series}} |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | cd | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. Permits multiplayer without CD. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | cd | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. Permits multiplayer without CD. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | warlords_battlecry_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | warlords_battlecry_2 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 5903049d4e01657f028b4567 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 5903049d4e01657f028b4567 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/WarlordsBattlecry2DemoSetupD016Final Archive.org]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | ====For the retail game==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''1.03''' (2002). | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''1.04 beta''' (2003). Miscellaneous Stability issues. Available for English language only. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Warlords Battlecry II\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Warlords Battlecry II\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/cloud-save-support-for-games-available-on-ubisoft/000064409|title=Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+|date=2021-09-18}}</ref> | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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* Main tab: Check "Do not notify on task switch", and "Run in Window". Position Width/Height should match your desired resolution, and should be placed on Desktop center. | * Main tab: Check "Do not notify on task switch", and "Run in Window". Position Width/Height should match your desired resolution, and should be placed on Desktop center. | ||
* Video tab: Choose Thick frame. Check Force win resize, Recover screen mode, Refresh on win resize. Window size & Position should change to Free. Z order should change to unlock. | * Video tab: Choose Thick frame. Check Force win resize, Recover screen mode, Refresh on win resize. Window size & Position should change to Free. Z order should change to unlock. | ||
| − | * Input: Cursor visibility should be set to Hide. | + | * Input: Cursor visibility should be set to Hide. Cursor Clipper set to On. Check Correct mouse position, Keep cursor within window, and Release mouse outside window. |
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = Excluding deletion of heroes. | |mouse menu notes = Excluding deletion of heroes. | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| + | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |steam input api = unknown |
| − | | | + | |steam input api notes = |
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = SFX, Music. Certain sound types may be disabled. | |separate volume notes = SFX, Music. Certain sound types may be disabled. | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/575-warlords-battlecry-2-german-patch/ download for GOG.com release]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |notes = Новый Диск, [https://www.playground.ru/warlords_battlecry_2/file/rusifikator_tekst_i_zvuk_warlords_battlecry_2-1047273 download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| − | + | |fan = true | |
| − | |fan = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [http://academia.clandlan.net/?page=academia/view&id=90 download]. |
| − | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 6 | |online play players = 6 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official Ubi.com service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|dedicated = unknown | |dedicated = unknown | ||
|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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|tcp = 2300 | |tcp = 2300 | ||
|udp = 2350 | |udp = 2350 | ||
| − | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8.0a |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 350 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD K6-3 400 MHz |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
| + | |minHD = 845 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | |minDX = | + | |minVRAM = 8 MB |
| + | |minDX = 8.0a | ||
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz |
| + | |recCPU2 = AMD K6-3 500 MHz | ||
| + | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Strategic Studies Group | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 12, 2002 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 82 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Series | Warlords Battlecry |
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| Warlords Battlecry | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of Warlords | |
| Warlords Battlecry | 2000 |
| Warlords Battlecry II | 2002 |
| Warlords Battlecry III | 2004 |
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1]. Permits multiplayer without CD. | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Ubisoft Store | |
Included with Ubisoft+. | |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
For the retail game
- 1.03 (2002).
- 1.04 beta (2003). Miscellaneous Stability issues. Available for English language only.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Warlords Battlecry II\ |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Warlords Battlecry II\ |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Ubisoft Connect | [3] |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Tested with DxWnd. 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
DxWnd has a stock import for Warlords Battlecry II, but it needs a few changes:
- Main tab: Check "Do not notify on task switch", and "Run in Window". Position Width/Height should match your desired resolution, and should be placed on Desktop center.
- Video tab: Choose Thick frame. Check Force win resize, Recover screen mode, Refresh on win resize. Window size & Position should change to Free. Z order should change to unlock.
- Input: Cursor visibility should be set to Hide. Cursor Clipper set to On. Check Correct mouse position, Keep cursor within window, and Release mouse outside window.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | Excluding deletion of heroes. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | SFX, Music. Certain sound types may be disabled. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Announcer not subtitled (e.g. new units/buildings available) | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Retail only; download for GOG.com release. | |||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | Новый Диск, download. | |||
| Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 6 | |||
| Online play | 6 | The official Ubi.com service has been shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 2300 |
| UDP | 2350 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8.0a |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz AMD K6-3 400 MHz |
Intel Pentium III 450 MHz AMD K6-3 500 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 845 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0a compatible | |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-18