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{{:Command & Conquer (series)}} | {{:Command & Conquer (series)}} | ||
'''Key Points''' | '''Key Points''' | ||
| − | {{++}} [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] fan patch is highly recommended as it adds console and Covert Ops missions, high resolutions, reestablishes online and LAN functionality, and offers better Windows and Wine compatibility besides fixing a great lot of bugs. | + | {{ii}} This game is also known as "Tiberian Dawn". |
| + | {{++}} [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] fan patch is highly recommended as it adds console and Covert Ops missions, high resolutions, reestablishes online and LAN functionality, and offers better Windows and [[Wine]] compatibility besides fixing a great lot of bugs. | ||
'''General Information''' | '''General Information''' | ||
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{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Fanmade installer] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Best version that is patched up. Movies are missing though. You can download them from [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/fullcnc/media/cnc1_movies_full.rar here]. }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Fanmade installer] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Best version that is patched up. Movies are missing though. You can download them from [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/fullcnc/media/cnc1_movies_full.rar here]. }} | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/GDI95.iso GDI] and [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/NOD95.iso NOD] | | ISOs that were released for free by EA. }} | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/GDI95.iso GDI] and [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/NOD95.iso NOD] | | ISOs that were released for free by EA.}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Game is also bundled with other in the franchise on [[Command & Conquer: The First Decade]] or newer [http://www.commandandconquer.com/collection/en?utm_source=CNC_Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=CNC_Traffic_TUC Ultimate Collection]. | + | {{ii}} Game is also bundled with other games in the franchise on [[Command & Conquer: The First Decade]] or newer [http://www.commandandconquer.com/collection/en?utm_source=CNC_Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=CNC_Traffic_TUC The Ultimate Collection]. |
== Mac == | == Mac == | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/isos/cnc_mac/ DMG] | | DMG files for Mac | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/isos/cnc_mac/ DMG] | | Old DMG files for Mac. They are untested and have no benefits of the fan patch. It's most likely wiser to opt for [[#Mac/Linux emulation|emulation]].}} |
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== Improvements == | == Improvements == | ||
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==== [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06] ==== | ==== [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06] ==== | ||
{{ii}} This patch contains: | {{ii}} This patch contains: | ||
| − | ::*Support for newer Windows systems and Mac/Linux through emulation. | + | ::*Support for newer Windows systems and Mac/Linux through [[#Mac/Linux emulation|emulation]]. |
::*Online (provided by [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet]) and LAN playability up to 6 players | ::*Online (provided by [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet]) and LAN playability up to 6 players | ||
::*High-resolution graphics | ::*High-resolution graphics | ||
| − | ::*Missions from console versions and Covert Ops expansion. | + | ::*Missions from console versions and the Covert Ops expansion. |
| − | ::* | + | ::*An enormous number of fixes |
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| − | {{ii}} Compatibility mode should be turned OFF. | + | {{mm}} You can find the list of full changes [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/patch106c_r3_en.html#toc_9 here]. |
| + | {{ii}} Compatibility mode, 256 colors and 640x480 in the compatibility tab should be turned OFF. | ||
{{ii}} It is not recommended to install [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet] alone as most players use 1.06 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway. | {{ii}} It is not recommended to install [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet] alone as most players use 1.06 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs. | ||
==Save game location== | ==Save game location== | ||
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{{ii}} The resolution settings in ddraw only stretch the image; to set internal resolution you need to run CCConfig. | {{ii}} The resolution settings in ddraw only stretch the image; to set internal resolution you need to run CCConfig. | ||
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===[[Vertical Sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Vertical Sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
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==Network Settings== | ==Network Settings== | ||
In order to play the game online with CnCNet, you can choose two main options: Peer-to-Peer or tunneled mode. Generally, peer-to-peer is faster, but may need some [[Port Forwarding|network configuration]]. There are 2 options of doing this: | In order to play the game online with CnCNet, you can choose two main options: Peer-to-Peer or tunneled mode. Generally, peer-to-peer is faster, but may need some [[Port Forwarding|network configuration]]. There are 2 options of doing this: | ||
| − | # Automatic setup by [http://cncnet.org/ | + | # Automatic setup by [http://cncnet.org/download CnCNet tester] with UPnP. |
# Manual setup (instructions [http://redalert95.tk/4/ here]) | # Manual setup (instructions [http://redalert95.tk/4/ here]) | ||
==Issues Fixed== | ==Issues Fixed== | ||
| − | {{ii}} If you have an issue, be sure to check [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/patch106c_r3_en.html#toc_3 FAQ | + | {{ii}} If you have an issue, be sure to check [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/patch106c_r3_en.html#toc_3 FAQ] first. |
=== General fix === | === General fix === | ||
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:# If you have enabled "Back buffer in Video memory" and disabled "Allow hardware filled blits" in CCConfig | :# If you have enabled "Back buffer in Video memory" and disabled "Allow hardware filled blits" in CCConfig | ||
:# If you may be able to run it using a different renderer or enabling/disabling "singlecpu" in ddraw.dll | :# If you may be able to run it using a different renderer or enabling/disabling "singlecpu" in ddraw.dll | ||
| + | :# Disable cnc-ddraw (and thus disable some of the [[#Video settings|awesome features]]). | ||
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:#Open ddraw.ini and set width and height proportional to virtual desktop resolution, renderer to opengl if not already set and maxfps to 120. | :#Open ddraw.ini and set width and height proportional to virtual desktop resolution, renderer to opengl if not already set and maxfps to 120. | ||
:#Have fun! | :#Have fun! | ||
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| + | {{ii}} If the configuration program doesn't work, then you have to do configure the game manually in conquer.ini or the before-mentioned ddraw.ini. The settings for the internal resolution, multiplayer options (not CnCNet) and languages are in conquer.ini. | ||
=General Information= | =General Information= | ||
Revision as of 15:30, 19 January 2013
Template:Infobox Command & Conquer (series) Key Points
- This game is also known as "Tiberian Dawn".
- Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch is highly recommended as it adds console and Covert Ops missions, high resolutions, reestablishes online and LAN functionality, and offers better Windows and Wine compatibility besides fixing a great lot of bugs.
General Information
Availability
Windows
- Game is also bundled with other games in the franchise on Command & Conquer: The First Decade or newer The Ultimate Collection.
Mac
Improvements
Patch
Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06
- This patch contains:
- You can find the list of full changes here.
- Compatibility mode, 256 colors and 640x480 in the compatibility tab should be turned OFF.
- It is not recommended to install CnCNet alone as most players use 1.06 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway.
- The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs.
Save game location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
- These are video settings alongside the fan patch.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
| Instructions |
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Vertical Sync (Vsync)
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Input Settings
Network Settings
In order to play the game online with CnCNet, you can choose two main options: Peer-to-Peer or tunneled mode. Generally, peer-to-peer is faster, but may need some network configuration. There are 2 options of doing this:
- Automatic setup by CnCNet tester with UPnP.
- Manual setup (instructions here)
Issues Fixed
- If you have an issue, be sure to check FAQ first.
General fix
| Instructions |
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Issues Unresolved
Mac/Linux emulation
- This game usually performs well in Wine[1].
- This is emulation for the fan-made executable, not for the ISOs or CDs.
- This is a guide to emulation using PlayonLinux/PlayonMac and can be also set on Wine with same configuration.
- Download PlayonLinux or PlayonMac and install it.
- Open, click "Install" and then "Install a non-listed program" at the bottom.
- Choose "Install a program in a new virtual drive" and then check "Configure Wine" (Name of the virtual drive doesn't matter)
- Now you should see a dialog with a wine class, take note of the path where drive_c is located (it's only shown for a while); select "Emulate a virtual desktop" and configure the virtual desktop of your resolution or smaller for better performance.
- In the libraries tab, add ddraw.dll and thipx32.dll to override list, write them in the drop-down and click Add (one at a time).
- Select the executable, click Next and go through the installation process.
- Add shortcuts for C&C95.exe and cncnet.exe.
- Right click on C&C95.exe and click "Go to application directory"
- Open ddraw.ini and set width and height proportional to virtual desktop resolution, renderer to opengl if not already set and maxfps to 120.
- Have fun!
- If the configuration program doesn't work, then you have to do configure the game manually in conquer.ini or the before-mentioned ddraw.ini. The settings for the internal resolution, multiplayer options (not CnCNet) and languages are in conquer.ini.
General Information
Open-source implementations
There are a couple of open-source implementations of C&C existing. OpenRA is an implementation that is multiplatform. It has a completely reimagined interface, supports high resolutions and is most supported. However, it only has multiplayer and music has to be put separately into its Aplication Data folder. Another one is C&C: Tiberian Dawn - HTML5 which uses HTML5 features to be playable in a browser. Because it is a work in progress, it doesn't have in-game options and it runs very slowly.
Multiple languages
C&C patch also supports multiple languages. They can be found lower in the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 website. Natively supported languages are English, German and French. There are additional language packs for British English, Spanish, Polish and (Brazilian) Portuguese.
Optional mods
Mods for this game are scarce, but there are some that are quite neat. Those include WinDOwS mod (DOS interface), German censoring mod (brings back the censor) and Star Wars mod which are already found on the fan-patch site.
There are also some total conversions of the game. There's a Tiberian Sun conversion The Dawn of the Tiberium Age which is online compatible and which has a completely different campaign than in the original game. Also, a Red Alert conversion called Red Dawn is available as well as General conversion called Tiberian Dawn Redux.
Maps
C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer. Link for them is at the beginning of this article as well as at the patch fansite. There's even a map creator you can find here.
System Requirements