Difference between revisions of "Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri"
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Revision as of 11:22, 10 February 2013
General information
Availability
Patches
Alpha Centauri 4.0 update. For users without the expansion.
Alien Crossfire 2.0 update.
Official XP compatibility-patch.
Unofficial patches
Original fan made patch. Fixes bugs and exploits. Not compatible with Alien crossfire.
Based on the previous version but with additional fixes and compatible with Alien Crossfire.
Based on scients patch and adds AI fixes. Not compatible with Alien Crossfire but works with the GOG-version.
Proper patching
Note: this is for the retail version of the game only. The GOG-version is already updated.
- If you have the original release without the expansion pack install the Alpha Centauri v4.0 update and then the compatibility-patch.
- If you have the Planetary pack or Laptop pack only install the compatibility-patch.
- If you have the original Alien Crossfire release install the Alien Crossfire v2.0 update then the compatibility-patch.
Now you can install the unofficial patch of your choice.
Issues and Fixes
The game hangs:
This might be related to a bug with automated artillery units. Try turning off automation and see if it helps. More info here.
Graphical Tweaks
Higher resolutions/Widescreen
In the game folder
C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Firaxis Games \Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri\
locate Alpha Centauri.Ini. Add
DirectDraw=0
under [Alpha Centauri]. The game will now run at your desktop-resolution.
Run Without CD/DVD
The game will run without the CD but only if you have performed a full install.
Save Game Data
Folder Location
C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Firaxis Games \Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri\saves