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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Command and Conquer Coverart.jpg
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|cover        = Command & Conquer cover.jpg
 
|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  =  
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|strategywiki = Command & Conquer
 
|wikipedia    = Command & Conquer (1995 video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Command & Conquer (1995 video game)
 
|winehq      = 166
 
|winehq      = 166
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{{++}} 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 is highly recommended to install.
 
{{++}} [[#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 [[#Other information|OpenRA]].
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{{++}} 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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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown |}}
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{{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]].}}
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{{Availability/row| amazon | B000CPKIT6 | Disc, Key | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer: Generals|Generals]]. |  | Windows }}
{{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]].}}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection/ultimate-collection | Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight|Tiberian Twilight]]. |  | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Unofficial downloads===
 
===Unofficial downloads===
{{ii}} [http://www.openra.net OpenRA] is a modernized open-source version of C&C. Also includes Red Alert and Dune 2000 modes. See [[#OpenRA|OpenRA]] for more information.
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{{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://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 ModDB.com].
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{{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.}}
 
{{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.}}
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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}} Not needed for [[#Unofficial downloads|the unofficial packages]].
 
{{ii}} Not needed for [[#Unofficial downloads|the unofficial packages]].
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==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Image|Command and Conquer External General Fan.png|External video settings (for the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]].)}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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}}
 
}}
 
{{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 (post-patch).
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{{ii}} <code>ddraw.ini</code> contains CnC-DDraw settings (added by the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]]).
{{ii}} <code>cncnet.ini</code> contains CnCNet settings (post-patch).
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{{ii}} <code>cncnet.ini</code> contains CnCNet settings (added by the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]]).
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
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|steam cloud          =  
 
|steam cloud          =  
 
|steam cloud notes    =  
 
|steam cloud notes    =  
|gamesave manager      = true
 
|gamesave manager notes=
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
{{Image|Command and Conquer External Video.png|External video settings.}}
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{{Image|Command and Conquer External Options.png|External options menu (for the original release.)}}
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{{Image|Command and Conquer External Video Fan.png|External video settings (for the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]].)}}
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer Video.png|In-game 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]]
 
 
{{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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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
|widescreen resolution      = true
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|widescreen resolution      = hackable
|widescreen resolution notes= The maximum map size is 1488x1488.<ref name="resolution">[http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/patch106c_r3_en.html#toc_5 C&C Gold Project 1.06 FAQ - Notes on the new resolutions]</ref><br>Playing on higher resolutions might cause visual artifacts.
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|widescreen resolution notes= A [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]] is required. The maximum map size is 1488x1488.<ref name="resolution">[http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/patch106c_r3_en.html#toc_5 C&C Gold Project 1.06 FAQ - Notes on the new resolutions]</ref><br>Playing on higher resolutions might cause visual artifacts.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
|windowed                  = true
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|windowed                  = hackable
|windowed notes            =  
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|windowed notes            = A [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]] is required.
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]
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|borderless windowed notes  = A [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]] is required. See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
|vsync notes                = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
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|vsync notes                = A [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]] is required. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]].
|high frame rate            = true
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|60 fps                    = hackable
|high frame rate notes     =  
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|60 fps notes               = A [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]] is required.
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|120 fps                    = hackable
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|120 fps notes              = A [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]] is required.
 
|color blind                = false
 
|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|Set in ddraw.ini}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set in ddraw.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
:# Go to [[#Game data|ddraw.ini]]:
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
:# Set: <code>windowed=true</code>, <code>width, height = equal to computer resolution</code>, <code>border=false</code>
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# Open {{file|ddraw.ini}}.
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# Set: <code>windowed=true</code>, <code>width, height = equal to computer resolution</code>, <code>border=false</code>
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{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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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{fixbox/fix|Set in ddraw.ini}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set in ddraw.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
:# Go to [[#Game data|ddraw.ini]]:
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
:# Set: <code>opengl=true</code>, <code>vsync=true</code>
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# Open {{file|ddraw.ini}}.
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# 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 =  
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = na
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|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    =  
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen              = false
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|button prompts            = unknown
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|button prompts notes      =
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Audio settings==
 
==Audio settings==
{{Image|Command and Conquer External Audio.png|External audio settings.}}
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{{Image|Command and Conquer External Audio Fan.png|External audio settings (for the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]].)}}
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
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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]].
 
}}
 
}}
 
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
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==Network==
 
==Network==
{{ii}} It's assumed you have [[#CnCNet|CnCNet]] installed.
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{{Image|Command and Conquer External Multiplayer Fan.png|External multiplayer settings (for the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|fan patch]].)}}
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
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|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    = 6
 
|lan play players    = 6
|lan play modes      =  
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|lan play modes      = Versus
|lan play notes      =  
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|lan play notes      = Use the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch]] to enable modern LAN support.
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 6
 
|online play players  = 6
|online play modes    =  
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|online play modes    = Versus
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = The original multiplayer service is no longer available. Use the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch]] and [http://cncnet.org CnCNet.org] to re-enable support.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Network/Connections
 
{{Network/Connections
 
|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking        = false
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|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip          = false
|direct ip notes    =
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|direct ip notes    =
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}}{{Network/Ports
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|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===General fixes===
 
===General fixes===
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{{ii}} If you have not found a fix, be sure to also check:
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Check these if you haven't}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Check these if you haven't|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
{{ii}} If you have not found a fix, be sure to also check:
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# If you have installed the patches properly.
:# If you have installed the patches properly.
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# If everything in the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility tab]] is unchecked.
:# If everything in the [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility tab]] is unchecked.
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# If you have enabled "Back buffer in Video memory" and disabled "Allow hardware filled blits".
:# If you have enabled "Back buffer in Video memory" and disabled "Allow hardware filled blits".
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# If you may be able to initiate the game/lobby with administrator privileges.
:# If you may be able to initiate the game/lobby with administrator privileges.
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# If you may be able to run it using a different renderer or enabling/disabling "singlecpu" in ddraw.ini
:# If you may be able to run it using a different renderer or enabling/disabling "singlecpu" in ddraw.ini
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# If you may be able to run it by disabling cnc-ddraw (may introduce some other issues like scrambled colors).
:# If you may be able to run it by disabling cnc-ddraw (may introduce some other issues like scrambled colors).
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Game speed/Map scroll rate issue===
 
===Game speed/Map scroll rate issue===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Set the slider in-game}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set the slider in-game|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}}
 
:* While in-game, press Esc to open a menu, press game controls and move the game speed slider to adjust the game speed or scroll rate slider to adjust the scroll speed.
 
:* While in-game, press Esc to open a menu, press game controls and move the game speed slider to adjust the game speed or scroll rate slider to adjust the scroll speed.
 
}}
 
}}
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==="Unable to set video mode" error===
 
==="Unable to set video mode" error===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Change the resolution}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change the resolution|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
{{ii}} There are 2 ways how to fix this error:
 
{{ii}} There are 2 ways how to fix this error:
 
:* Change the resolution.
 
:* Change the resolution.
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===No music in the CnCNet version===
 
===No music in the CnCNet version===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===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.
 
{{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.
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Use palette fix}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use palette fix|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for solutions.
 
See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for solutions.
 
}}
 
}}
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===No videos after installing the patch===
 
===No videos after installing the patch===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
{{Fixbox/fix|Download the videos}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Download the videos|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
 
:* If you happen to have the game on CD, that means No-CD option is turned on. Either turn off the option, copy movies.mix from the CDs into the installation folder or just download the [[#Availability|videos]].  
 
:* If you happen to have the game on CD, that means No-CD option is turned on. Either turn off the option, copy movies.mix from the CDs into the installation folder or just download the [[#Availability|videos]].  
 
}}
 
}}
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|vulkan support        =
 +
|vulkan support notes  =
 
|dos modes              = MCGA, VGA
 
|dos modes              = MCGA, VGA
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes 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.
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{{++}} CnCNet includes its own online map folder.
 
{{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.
====[http://www.openra.net/ OpenRA]====
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* [[OpenRA]] - Open Source recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay.
{{ii}} Multiplayer-focused (Classic and new missions are being added with each release) recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay of older Command & Conquer games (and Dune 2000).
 
{{++}} Multi-platform
 
{{++}} Re-imagined interface
 
  
 
* [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]], stand-alone, has a completely new campaign, CnCNet supported
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* [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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|minGPU  = MCGA video card
 
|minGPU  = MCGA video card
  
|recOS    = 95
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|recOS    =  
 
|recCPU  = Pentium 60 MHz
 
|recCPU  = Pentium 60 MHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 MB
 
|recRAM  = 8 MB
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|recGPU  = DirectDraw compatible video card
 
|recGPU  = DirectDraw compatible video card
 
|recVRAM  = 1 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 MB
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
 +
|minOS    = 95, 98
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium
 +
|minRAM  = 8 MB
 +
|minHD    = 40 MB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minVRAM  = 1 MB
 +
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  =
 +
|recRAM  = 16 MB
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 23:33, 14 March 2017

Command & Conquer
Command & Conquer cover
Developers
Westwood Studios
Publishers
Original Virgin Interactive
Current Electronic Arts
Release dates
DOS August 31, 1995
Mac OS (Classic) 1995
Windows March 10, 1997
Command & Conquer guide on StrategyWiki
Command & Conquer on Wikipedia
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

C&C Communications Center forums
CnCNet
Command & Conquer Wiki
Patch discussion

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
DOS
Windows
Mac OS
Amazon.com
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Generals.
Windows
Origin
Origin
Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight.
Windows

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Command and Conquer: The Covert Operations Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations.
DOS
Windows

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.
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

External video settings (for the fan patch.)
External video settings (for the fan patch.)

Configuration file(s) location

conquer.ini contains normal game settings.
ddraw.ini contains CnC-DDraw settings (added by the fan patch).
cncnet.ini contains CnCNet settings (added by the fan patch).

Save game data location

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin

Video settings

External options menu (for the original release.)
External options menu (for the original release.)
External video settings (for the fan patch.)
External video settings (for the fan patch.)
In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Instructions

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Instructions

Input settings

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Audio settings

External audio settings (for the fan patch.)
External audio settings (for the fan patch.)
In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
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

External multiplayer settings (for the fan patch.)
External multiplayer settings (for the fan patch.)

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
6 Versus
Use the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch to enable modern LAN support.
Online play
6 Versus
The original multiplayer service is no longer available. Use the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch and CnCNet.org to re-enable support.

Connection types

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

If you have not found a fix, be sure to also check:
Instructions

Crash after overheating

Instructions

Game is laggy after installing the patch

Instructions

Game speed/Map scroll rate issue

Instructions

"Unable to set video mode" error

Instructions

No music in the CnCNet version

Instructions

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.
Instructions

No videos after installing the patch

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 3
DOS video modes MCGA, VGA
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer Westwood Online

Maps

C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer.
CnCNet includes its own online map folder.
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.

Total conversions

System requirements

DOS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) MS-DOS 5.0
Processor (CPU) 486 DX2 66 MHz
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 800 MB
Video card (GPU) MCGA video card
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 40 MB
Video card (GPU) 1 MB of VRAM

References