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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Westwood Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Westwood Studios}} | ||
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|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom page = | |gogcom page = | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Command & Conquer | ||
|wikipedia = Command & Conquer (1995 video game) | |wikipedia = Command & Conquer (1995 video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 166 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Command & Conquer}} | {{Series|Command & Conquer}} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Also titled as "Tiberian Dawn" | ||
{{++}} Re-released for free in 2007. | {{++}} Re-released for free in 2007. | ||
− | {{++}} [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] fan patch | + | {{++}} [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] fan patch is highly recommended to install. |
− | {{++}} If you want a modernized C&C experience, check out [[ | + | {{++}} If you want a modernized C&C experience, check out [[OpenRA]]. |
{{++}} 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. | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://cnc-comm.com/community/ C&C Communications Center forums] | {{mm}} [http://cnc-comm.com/community/ C&C Communications Center forums] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet] | ||
{{mm}} [http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/Portal:Tiberian_Dawn Command & Conquer Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/Portal:Tiberian_Dawn Command & Conquer Wiki] | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.cncnz.com/forum/92-command-conquer-patch-106/ Patch discussion] | {{mm}} [http://forums.cncnz.com/forum/92-command-conquer-patch-106/ Patch discussion] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | DOS, Windows, Mac OS }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| amazon | B000CPKIT6 | Disc, Key | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer: Generals|Generals]]. | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | c-c-the-ultimate-collection | Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight|Tiberian Twilight]]. | | Windows }} |
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− | {{Availability | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Command and Conquer: The Covert Operations | Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations. | DOS, Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Unofficial downloads=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [[OpenRA]] includes a modernized open-source version with its "Tiberian Dawn" mod. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://cncnet.org/download CnCNet installer] is a bare-bones version optimized for multiplayer (small size, portable). Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted. The music and map editor are downloadable inside the CnCNet settings. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://www.moddb.com/mods/command-conquer-unofficial-patch-106/downloads/cc95-v106c-revision-3-full-game-installer Nyerguds' installer] is a more fully-featured version which includes singleplayer missions (including Covert Operations and PSX/N64 missions) and soundtrack from the get-go. Cutscenes are available at [http://www.moddb.com/mods/command-conquer-unofficial-patch-106/downloads?filter=t&kw=Search+...&type=8 Mod DB]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | + | {{Image|Command and Conquer Version Resolutions.png|1024x768 resolution with the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] compared to earlier versions.}} | |
===[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}} Not needed for | + | {{ii}} Not needed for [[#Unofficial downloads|the unofficial packages]]. |
{{ii}} This patch contains: | {{ii}} This patch contains: | ||
::*A large amount of fixes ([http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/patch106c_r3_en.html#toc_9 changelog]) | ::*A large amount of fixes ([http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/patch106c_r3_en.html#toc_9 changelog]) | ||
::*Support for newer Windows systems (including 64-bit) | ::*Support for newer Windows systems (including 64-bit) | ||
− | ::*LAN playability up to 6 players | + | ::*LAN and online playability up to 6 players (includes new CnCNet lobby) |
::*Support for higher resolutions | ::*Support for higher resolutions | ||
::*No-CD option | ::*No-CD option | ||
::*Missions from PSX and N64 versions and The Covert Operations | ::*Missions from PSX and N64 versions and The Covert Operations | ||
{{ii}} The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs. | {{ii}} The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs. | ||
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{{++}} Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection. | {{++}} Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/row|DOS|}} | ||
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.ini}} | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.ini}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/row|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} <code>conquer.ini</code> contains normal game settings. | {{ii}} <code>conquer.ini</code> contains normal game settings. | ||
− | {{ii}} <code>ddraw.ini</code> contains CnC-DDraw settings ( | + | {{ii}} <code>ddraw.ini</code> contains CnC-DDraw settings (post-patch). |
− | {{ii}} <code>cncnet.ini</code> contains CnCNet settings. | + | {{ii}} <code>cncnet.ini</code> contains CnCNet settings (post-patch). |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/row|DOS|}} | ||
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame.***}} | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame.***}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/row|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|steam cloud = | |steam cloud = | ||
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
− | + | {{Image|Command and Conquer External Video.png|External video settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Image|Command and Conquer Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | |
− | {{ii}} These are video settings alongside the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]] | + | {{ii}} These are video settings alongside the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]] |
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/command-conquer | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/command-conquer | ||
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|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | | | + | |120 fps = true |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = |
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{fixbox/fix| | + | {{fixbox/fix|Set in ddraw.ini}} |
:# Go to [[#Game data|ddraw.ini]]: | :# Go to [[#Game data|ddraw.ini]]: | ||
:# Set: <code>windowed=true</code>, <code>width, height = equal to computer resolution</code>, <code>border=false</code> | :# Set: <code>windowed=true</code>, <code>width, height = equal to computer resolution</code>, <code>border=false</code> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{fixbox/fix| | + | {{fixbox/fix|Set in ddraw.ini}} |
:# Go to [[#Game data|ddraw.ini]]: | :# Go to [[#Game data|ddraw.ini]]: | ||
:# Set: <code>opengl=true</code>, <code>vsync=true</code> | :# Set: <code>opengl=true</code>, <code>vsync=true</code> | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |button prompts notes = | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
− | + | {{Image|Command and Conquer External Audio.png|External audio settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Image|Command and Conquer Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | |
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
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|subtitles = no | |subtitles = no | ||
|notes = Installed by [[#Command & Conquer: Project 1.06|patch 1.06]], audio only from [[#Availability|Fan mirror #2]]. | |notes = Installed by [[#Command & Conquer: Project 1.06|patch 1.06]], audio only from [[#Availability|Fan mirror #2]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = yes | ||
+ | |audio = yes | ||
+ | |subtitles = no | ||
+ | |notes = Unofficial; use [http://www.moddb.com/mods/command-conquer-unofficial-patch-106/addons/cc95-v106c-italian-language-pack Language add-on]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = Installed by [[#Command & Conquer: Project 1.06|patch 1.06]], audio only from [[#Availability|Fan mirror #2]]. | |notes = Installed by [[#Command & Conquer: Project 1.06|patch 1.06]], audio only from [[#Availability|Fan mirror #2]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
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|subtitles = no | |subtitles = no | ||
|audio = no | |audio = no | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Unofficial; use [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/85-cc-tiberian-dawn-language-add-ons/ Language add-on]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = yes | |audio = yes | ||
|subtitles = no | |subtitles = no | ||
− | |notes = Partial audio; | + | |notes = Partial audio; use [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/85-cc-tiberian-dawn-language-add-ons/ Language add-on]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = yes | |audio = yes | ||
|subtitles = no | |subtitles = no | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Unofficial; use [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/85-cc-tiberian-dawn-language-add-ons/ Language add-on]. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play = | |local play = | ||
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 6 | |lan play players = 6 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 6 | |online play players = 6 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
− | }}{{Network/Connections | + | }} |
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = false | |matchmaking = false | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
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|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
− | |dedicated notes = See [http://cncnet.org/network-status | + | |dedicated notes = See: [http://cncnet.org/network-status CnCNet.org] |
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
− | |udp = | + | |udp = |
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
− | {{ii}} This list assumes you've installed the patches. If you experience a new issue, please | + | {{ii}} This list assumes you've installed the patches. If you experience a new issue, please create a thread at the [http://cnc-comm.com/community/ 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. | :* 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. | :* 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== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | {{ii}} '''If you have problems with The First Decade or The Ultimate Collection, be sure to check [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/index.php/topic/20082-common-problems-updated-07052013/ this FAQ] | + | {{ii}} '''If you have problems with The First Decade or The Ultimate Collection, be sure to check [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/index.php/topic/20082-common-problems-updated-07052013/ this FAQ] at EA forums.''' |
===General fixes=== | ===General fixes=== | ||
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===Crash after overheating=== | ===Crash after overheating=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Enable "singlecpu" in ddraw.ini|ref=<ref>[http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=2233.msg13122#msg13122 C&C Comm Center - C&C overheats my laptop]</ref>}} |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===No music in the | + | ===No music in the CnCNet version=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings}} | ||
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===Scrambled colors (without ddraw.dll)=== | ===Scrambled colors (without ddraw.dll)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Ddraw.dll within the fan-patch already fixes that issue. However, if the game needs to run with ddraw.dll turned off and this appears, then this is for you. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use palette fix}} |
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− | == | + | ==Other information== |
− | {{ | + | ===API=== |
− | + | {{API | |
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = 3 | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = MCGA, VGA | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = false | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Middleware=== | |
− | + | {{Middleware | |
− | + | |physics = | |
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = Westwood Online | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Maps=== | ===Maps=== | ||
{{++}} C&C has support for external maps, both [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=96.0 multiplayer] and [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=95.0 singleplayer]. | {{++}} C&C has support for external maps, both [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=96.0 multiplayer] and [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=95.0 singleplayer]. | ||
+ | {{++}} CnCNet includes its own online map directory. | ||
{{ii}} Map editors can be downloaded inside CnCNet's game options. | {{ii}} Map editors can be downloaded inside CnCNet's game options. | ||
{{mm}} [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=6.0 Cnc-Comm.com - Mapping discussion] | {{mm}} [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=6.0 Cnc-Comm.com - Mapping discussion] | ||
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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. | ||
− | + | * [[OpenRA]] - Open Source recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay. | |
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* [http://www.adityaravishankar.com/projects/games/command-and-conquer/ C&C: Tiberian Dawn - HTML5] - Playable in browser, might run slowly, multiplayer-ready | * [http://www.adityaravishankar.com/projects/games/command-and-conquer/ C&C: Tiberian Dawn - HTML5] - Playable in browser, might run slowly, multiplayer-ready | ||
'''Total conversions''' | '''Total conversions''' | ||
− | * [http://dta.ppmsite.com/ The Dawn of the Tiberium Age] - [[Tiberian Sun]] | + | * [http://dta.ppmsite.com/ The Dawn of the Tiberium Age] - mod for [[Tiberian Sun]], has a completely new campaign, CnCNet supported |
* [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=1588 Red Dawn] - [[Red Alert]] | * [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=1588 Red Dawn] - [[Red Alert]] | ||
* [http://www.moddb.com/mods/command-conquer-tiberian-dawn-redux Tiberian Dawn Redux] - [[Command & Conquer: Generals|Generals]] | * [http://www.moddb.com/mods/command-conquer-tiberian-dawn-redux Tiberian Dawn Redux] - [[Command & Conquer: Generals|Generals]] | ||
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|minOS = MS-DOS 5.0 | |minOS = MS-DOS 5.0 | ||
|minCPU = 486 DX2 66 MHz | |minCPU = 486 DX2 66 MHz | ||
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|minHD = 800 MB | |minHD = 800 MB | ||
|minGPU = MCGA video card | |minGPU = MCGA video card | ||
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|recOS = 95 | |recOS = 95 | ||
|recCPU = Pentium 60 MHz | |recCPU = Pentium 60 MHz | ||
− | | | + | |recRAM = 8 MB |
|recHD = 800 MB | |recHD = 800 MB | ||
|recGPU = DirectDraw compatible video card | |recGPU = DirectDraw compatible video card |
Revision as of 05:10, 30 May 2016
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
- Also titled as "Tiberian Dawn"
- Re-released for free in 2007.
- Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch is 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.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Generals. | |||
Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Command and Conquer: The Covert Operations | Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations. |
Unofficial downloads
- OpenRA includes a modernized open-source version with its "Tiberian Dawn" mod.
- CnCNet installer is a bare-bones version optimized for multiplayer (small size, portable). Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted. The music and map editor are downloadable inside the CnCNet settings.
- Nyerguds' installer is a more fully-featured version which includes singleplayer missions (including Covert Operations and PSX/N64 missions) and soundtrack from the get-go. Cutscenes are available at Mod DB.
Essential improvements
1024x768 resolution with the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 compared to earlier versions.
Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06
- Not needed for the unofficial packages.
- This patch contains:
- A large amount of fixes (changelog)
- Support for newer Windows systems (including 64-bit)
- LAN and online playability up to 6 players (includes new CnCNet lobby)
- 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.
- Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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conquer.ini
contains normal game settings. -
ddraw.ini
contains CnC-DDraw settings (post-patch). -
cncnet.ini
contains CnCNet settings (post-patch).
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
External video settings.
- These are video settings alongside the fan patch
Borderless fullscreen windowed
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
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Input settings
Audio settings
External 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. | |||
Italian | Unofficial; use Language add-on. | |||
Japanese | Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. | |||
Polish | Unofficial; use Language add-on. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Partial audio; use Language add-on. | |||
Spanish | Unofficial; use Language add-on. |
- 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: CnCNet.org | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
- This list assumes you've installed the patches. If you experience a new issue, please create a thread at 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 at EA forums.
General fixes
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Crash after overheating
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Game is laggy after installing the patch
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Game speed/Map scroll rate issue
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"Unable to set video mode" error
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No music in the CnCNet version
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Scrambled colors (without ddraw.dll)
- Ddraw.dll within the fan-patch already fixes that issue. However, if the game needs to run with ddraw.dll turned off and this appears, then this is for you.
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No videos after installing the patch
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 3 | |
DOS video modes | MCGA, VGA |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | Westwood Online |
Maps
- C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer.
- CnCNet includes its own online map directory.
- 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 - Open Source recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay.
- C&C: Tiberian Dawn - HTML5 - Playable in browser, might run slowly, multiplayer-ready
Total conversions
- The Dawn of the Tiberium Age - mod for Tiberian Sun, has a completely new campaign, CnCNet supported
- Red Dawn - Red Alert
- Tiberian Dawn Redux - Generals
System requirements
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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) | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 800 MB |
Video card (GPU) | MCGA video card | DirectDraw compatible video card 1 MB of VRAM |
References
Categories:
- DOS
- Mac OS
- Windows
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Pages with broken file links
- Invalid template usage (Image)
- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid section order
- Self-hosting
- Invalid template usage (API)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)