There is a serious known issue with many games caused by an error in the drivers for Nvidia cards other than the 12.41 WHQl certified drivers. This causes very slow frame rates even on powerful machines. Most people have found that using the 12.41 certified drivers or using the latest 27.42 Beta drivers gives very much better frame rates in Warrior Kings (and indeed in most other DirectX based games). For Nvidia based hardware it is always worth while perusing the comprehensive troubleshooting FAQ at: http://www.geforcefaq.com
VIA Motherboard?
People using computers with VIA motherboards are well advised to ensure that they have the latest "VIA 4-in-1" upgrades installed. Check out your motherboard against the lists on http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=1 . The AGP drivers are especially important to game performance, but these upgrades provide overall improvements.
What is the minimum spec machine for Warrior Kings?
A : CPU: 350Mhz, System RAM: 128Mb, Video: Minimum 8Mb with 3D Acceleration and DirectX 8 compliant.
What operating system do I need to have, to run Warrior Kings?
A : Warrior Kings will run on the following operating systems: Windows 95a, Windows 95b, Windows 98se, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME and Windows XP.