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|cover = Command & Conquer Box.jpg | |cover = Command & Conquer Box.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
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|gogcom page = | |gogcom page = | ||
|wikipedia = Command & Conquer (1995 video game) | |wikipedia = Command & Conquer (1995 video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 166 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Command & Conquer}} | {{Series|Command & Conquer}} | ||
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{{++}} Language support can be further extended with [[#Localizations|language add-ons]]. | {{++}} Language support can be further extended with [[#Localizations|language add-ons]]. | ||
{{--}} CD/ISO installer is 16-bit and doesn't run under modern systems; it's better to download fanmade installers instead. | {{--}} CD/ISO installer is 16-bit and doesn't run under modern systems; it's better to download fanmade installers instead. | ||
− | {{ii}} Emulation guide is available [[# | + | {{ii}} Emulation guide is available [[#OS X/Linux emulation|below]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
− | {{Availability Table/row| [http://openra | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.openra.net/ OpenRA] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Modernized open-source version of C&C.<br>Also includes Red Alert and Dune 2000 modes.<br>For more information, see [[#OpenRA|below]].}} |
{{Availability Table/row| [http://cncnet.org/download Fan-made (portable)] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Optimized for multiplayer (small size, up-to-date).<br> Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted.<br>(go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings)}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://cncnet.org/download Fan-made (portable)] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Optimized for multiplayer (small size, up-to-date).<br> Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted.<br>(go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings)}} | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Fan-made (installable)] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Contains outdated version of [[#CnCNet|CnCNet]].<br>Only cutscenes missing. 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/ Fan-made (installable)] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Contains outdated version of [[#CnCNet|CnCNet]].<br>Only cutscenes missing. Download them from [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/fullcnc/media/cnc1_movies_full.rar here].}} | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Command-Conquer-First-Decade-Pc/dp/B000CPKIT6 The First Decade] | {{ID|Retail}} | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer: Generals|Generals]].}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/Command-Conquer-First-Decade-Pc/dp/B000CPKIT6 The First Decade] | {{ID|Retail}} | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer: Generals|Generals]].}} | ||
− | {{Availability Table/row| [https://www.origin.com | + | {{Availability Table/row| [https://www.origin.com/store/buy/c-c-the-ultimate-collection/pc-download/bundle/standard-edition The Ultimate Collection] | {{ID|Origin}} | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight|Tiberian Twilight]].}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} Restores online functionality and comes with its own lobby for online and LAN play as well. It also introduces more fixes and features to the main game (e.g. extended sidebar) by supplying new "cnc95.exe". | {{++}} Restores online functionality and comes with its own lobby for online and LAN play as well. It also introduces more fixes and features to the main game (e.g. extended sidebar) by supplying new "cnc95.exe". | ||
{{ii}} The lobby supports: | {{ii}} The lobby supports: | ||
− | ::*Better chat capabilities (ignore, whisper, [ | + | ::*Better chat capabilities (ignore, whisper, [http://www.mumble.com Mumble] voice chat) |
::*Private games | ::*Private games | ||
::*Map preview and kick/ban | ::*Map preview and kick/ban | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = yes | |interface = yes | ||
|audio = yes | |audio = yes | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = yes | |interface = yes | ||
|audio = yes | |audio = yes | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = yes | |interface = yes | ||
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|subtitles = no | |subtitles = no | ||
+ | |audio = no | ||
|notes = Fan translation, see below. | |notes = Fan translation, see below. | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = yes | |interface = yes | ||
+ | |audio = yes | ||
|subtitles = no | |subtitles = no | ||
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|notes = Fan translation, see below. | |notes = Fan translation, see below. | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|matchmaking = false | |matchmaking = false | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
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|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
− | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = See [http://cncnet.org/network-status here]. |
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
− | |self-hosting notes = | + | |self-hosting notes = |
− | }} | + | |direct ip = unknown |
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− | {{Network/Ports | + | }}{{Network/Ports |
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
|udp = 8054 | |udp = 8054 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==OS X/Linux emulation== |
{{ii}} This is an emulation guide for the fan-made packs, not for the ISOs or CDs. | {{ii}} This is an emulation guide for the fan-made packs, not for the ISOs or CDs. | ||
{{ii}} [[PlayOn|PlayonLinux/PlayonMac]] can also be set up to play with the same configuration (if you want a step-by-step guide, go to [http://funkyfr3sh.cncnet.org/playonmac_playonlinux/ FunkyFr3sh.cncnet.org]). | {{ii}} [[PlayOn|PlayonLinux/PlayonMac]] can also be set up to play with the same configuration (if you want a step-by-step guide, go to [http://funkyfr3sh.cncnet.org/playonmac_playonlinux/ FunkyFr3sh.cncnet.org]). | ||
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===Re-implementations=== | ===Re-implementations=== | ||
{{++}} Thanks to dedicated C&C community, there are a couple of re-implementations and total conversion existing. | {{++}} Thanks to dedicated C&C community, there are a couple of re-implementations and total conversion existing. | ||
− | ====[http://openra | + | ====[http://www.openra.net/ OpenRA]==== |
{{ii}} Recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay of older Command & Conquer games (and Dune 2000). | {{ii}} Recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay of older Command & Conquer games (and Dune 2000). | ||
{{++}} Cross-platform multiplayer for Windows, OS X and Linux. | {{++}} Cross-platform multiplayer for Windows, OS X and Linux. | ||
{{++}} Features a reimagined interface amongst other things. | {{++}} Features a reimagined interface amongst other things. | ||
{{ii}} Music and campaign (in the works) are missing from the game; download the [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/fullcnc/media/ music] and put it into: | {{ii}} Music and campaign (in the works) are missing from the game; download the [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/fullcnc/media/ music] and put it into: | ||
− | ::* Windows: <code> | + | ::* Windows: <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\OpenRA\Content\cnc</code> |
− | ::* | + | ::* OS X: <code>~/Library/Application Support/OpenRA/Content/cnc</code> |
::* Linux: <code>~/.openra/Content/cnc</code> | ::* Linux: <code>~/.openra/Content/cnc</code> | ||
Revision as of 00:36, 19 July 2014
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Developers | |
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Westwood Studios | |
Publishers | |
Original | Virgin Interactive |
Current | Electronic Arts |
Release dates | |
DOS | August 31, 1995 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1995 |
Windows | March 10, 1997 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Command & Conquer | 1995 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert | 1996 |
Command & Conquer: Sole Survivor | 1997 |
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun | 1999 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 | 2000 |
Command & Conquer: Renegade | 2002 |
Command & Conquer: Generals | 2003 |
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars | 2007 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 | 2008 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising | 2009 |
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight | 2010 |
OpenRA (unofficial) | 2010 |
Command & Conquer (2013) | Cancelled |
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection | 2020 |
Renegade X (unofficial) | EA |
Key points
- Re-released for free in 2007.
- Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch and CnCNet are highly recommended to install.
- If you want a modernized C&C experience, check out OpenRA.
- Language support can be further extended with language add-ons.
- CD/ISO installer is 16-bit and doesn't run under modern systems; it's better to download fanmade installers instead.
- Emulation guide is available below.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06
- Not needed for fan-made packages, it is already present there.
- This patch contains:
- A large amount of fixes (changelog)
- Support for newer Windows systems (including 64-bit)
- LAN playability up to 6 players
- Support for higher resolutions
- No-CD option
- Missions from PSX and N64 versions and The Covert Operations
- The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs.
- In the compatibility tab all compatibility options should be turned off.[1]
- Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection.
CnCNet
- Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 must be installed first.
- Restores online functionality and comes with its own lobby for online and LAN play as well. It also introduces more fixes and features to the main game (e.g. extended sidebar) by supplying new "cnc95.exe".
- The lobby supports:
- Better chat capabilities (ignore, whisper, Mumble voice chat)
- Private games
- Map preview and kick/ban
- To install, put cncnet.exe into the installation folder. It is recommended to run it once with administrator privileges.
- Check peer-to-peer section if you have any problems with peer-to-peer mode.
- To whisper, double-click the person you want to chat with.
- Additional lobby sound add-ons
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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conquer.ini
contains normal game settings. -
ddraw.ini
contains CnC-DDraw settings (present after patch). -
cncnet.ini
contains CnCNet settings.
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
- These are video settings alongside the fan patch.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Instructions |
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Fullscreen movies
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. | |||
German | Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. | |||
Japanese | Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, see below. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Partial audio; fan translation, see below. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, see below. |
- C&C patch adds support for multiple languages. Download them from PCGamingWiki repository.
Network
- It's assumed you have CnCNet installed.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 6 | |||
Online play | 6 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | See here. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 8054 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration through CnCNet UPnP tool.
Issues unresolved
- This list assumes you've installed the patches. If you experience a new issue, please make a support thread on the CnC-Comm forums.
- The game has some minor problems with missions that are smaller than the game resolution. This is nothing to be worried about, you can "fix" it by pressing Escape.
- When playing in any resolution higher than 640x400, you can't place buildings with a placement height of only one cell on the lowest row of cells on the map.
Issues fixed
- If you have problems with The First Decade or The Ultimate Collection, be sure to check this FAQ on EA forums.
General fixes
Instructions |
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Crash after overheating
Instructions |
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Game is laggy after installing the patch
Instructions |
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Game speed/Map scroll rate issue
Instructions |
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"Unable to set video mode" error
Instructions |
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No music in the portable version
Instructions |
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Scrambled colors (without ddraw.dll)
Instructions |
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No videos after installing the patch
Instructions |
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OS X/Linux emulation
- This is an emulation guide for the fan-made packs, not for the ISOs or CDs.
- PlayonLinux/PlayonMac can also be set up to play with the same configuration (if you want a step-by-step guide, go to FunkyFr3sh.cncnet.org).
- Install Wine through repositories or through official website and run or extract the installer under Wine.
- Inside 'winecfg' create configuration options for cnc95.exe and under the Library tab, add overrides for 'thipx32.dll' and 'ddraw.dll'.
- Have fun!
- The configuration program requires .NET Framework 2.0.
- If the configuration program doesn't work, then you have to do configure the game manually in conquer.ini or the aforementioned ddraw.ini. The settings for the internal resolution, sound and multiplayer options (not CnCNet) and languages are in conquer.ini.
Other information
Maps
- C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer.
- Map editors can be downloaded inside CnCNet's game options.
- Cnc-Comm.com - Mapping discussion
Re-implementations
- Thanks to dedicated C&C community, there are a couple of re-implementations and total conversion existing.
OpenRA
- Recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay of older Command & Conquer games (and Dune 2000).
- Cross-platform multiplayer for Windows, OS X and Linux.
- Features a reimagined interface amongst other things.
- Music and campaign (in the works) are missing from the game; download the music and put it into:
- Windows:
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\OpenRA\Content\cnc
- OS X:
~/Library/Application Support/OpenRA/Content/cnc
- Linux:
~/.openra/Content/cnc
- Windows:
- C&C: Tiberian Dawn - HTML5 - Playable in browser, might run slowly, multiplayer-ready
Total conversions
- The Dawn of the Tiberium Age - Tiberian Sun, stand-alone, has a completely new campaign, CnCNet supported
- Red Dawn - Red Alert
- Tiberian Dawn Redux - Generals
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 5.0 | 95 |
Processor (CPU) | 486 DX2 66 MHz | Pentium 60 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 800 MB |
Video card (GPU) | MCGA video card | DirectDraw compatible video card 1 MB of VRAM |
References
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- Mac OS
- Windows
- Games
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