Difference between revisions of "MechCommander"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See [[#Running the game on 64 bit Windows|Running the game on 64 bit Windows]] | + | {{--}} Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See [[#Running the game on 64-bit Windows|Running the game on 64 bit-Windows]] |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Running the game on 64 bit Windows=== | + | ===Running the game on 64-bit Windows=== |
− | Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. | + | {{ii}} Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Setting up the game manually|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Setting up the game manually|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | #Somewhere on the computer (ex. the Desktop), create a new folder called "MechCommander". | + | # Somewhere on the computer (ex. the Desktop), create a new folder called "MechCommander". |
− | #Copy the contents of the MechCommander CD and paste them into the folder that was created before. | + | # Copy the contents of the MechCommander CD and paste them into the folder that was created before. |
− | #When everything has finished copying, go into the installation folder and right click on the MC.exe (or MCX.exe). | + | # When everything has finished copying, go into the installation folder and right click on the MC.exe (or MCX.exe). |
− | #Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)"). | + | # Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)"). |
− | #Run the MC.exe (or MCX.exe) file to play the game. | + | # Run the MC.exe (or MCX.exe) file to play the game. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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− | ===Use | + | ===Use higher resolutions in game=== |
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− | #Open | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set higher resolutions|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} |
− | #Add | + | # Open {{file|PREFS.CFG}}. |
− | #Replace X with: 0 for 640x480 (default) | + | # Add the line <code>l Resolution=X</code> at the bottom of the file. |
− | #With the game running in higher resolution, you can use the zoom in feature (press '+') to play in highest detail with slightly more battlefield visibility that the game offers by default in the unzoomed state. | + | # Replace <code>X</code> with: |
+ | #* <code>0</code> for 640x480 (default) | ||
+ | #* <code>1</code> for 800x600 | ||
+ | #* <code>2</code> for 1024x768 | ||
+ | #* <code>3</code> for 1280x1024. | ||
+ | # With the game running in higher resolution, you can use the zoom in feature (press '+') to play in highest detail with slightly more battlefield visibility that the game offers by default in the unzoomed state. | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Menus are fixed to 640x480. In game resolution can be increased, but menus will not stretch to fill the screen. | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Rainbow color problem=== | ===Rainbow color problem=== | ||
− | When running on fullscreen in Windows Vista or later may trigger the rainbow color problem | + | {{ii}} When running on fullscreen in Windows Vista or later may trigger the rainbow color problem. |
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− | See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for more ideas to fix this problem. | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Install DirectPlay|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Win|X}}. | ||
+ | # Select 'Programs & Features'. | ||
+ | # Click 'Turn Windows features on and off'. | ||
+ | # Tick 'DirectPlay' under the 'Legacy Components' item. | ||
+ | # Click OK to close the window then reboot. | ||
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+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for more ideas to fix this problem. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 15:41, 18 March 2017
Developers | |
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FASA Interactive | |
Publishers | |
MicroProse | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 31, 1998 |
MechCommander | |
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Subseries of BattleTech | |
MechCommander | 1998 |
MechCommander 2 | 2001 |
Key points
- Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See Running the game on 64 bit-Windows
General information
- BattleTech Wiki - A massive wiki for everything BattleTech related
- MechCommander Gold Wiki - A small wiki for the game
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | MechCommander Gold. Contains the base game and expansion. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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MechCommander: Desperate Measures | Included with MechCommander Gold. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 6 | IPX, TCP/IP, Serial/Modem. | ||
Online play | 6 | Required MPlayer or MSN Zone. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Running the game on 64-bit Windows
- Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit.
Instructions |
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Use higher resolutions in game
Instructions |
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Rainbow color problem
- When running on fullscreen in Windows Vista or later may trigger the rainbow color problem.
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA compatible 2 MB of VRAM |