Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer"
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'''General Information''' | '''General Information''' | ||
{{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] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?board=93.0 CnC-Comm subforum (+Maps).] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?14-C-amp-C-Tiberian-Dawn Official EA subforum] | ||
= Availability = | = Availability = | ||
== Windows == | == Windows == | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http:// | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Fanmade installer] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Best version that is patched up. Movies are missing though. You can download them from [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/fullcnc/media/cnc1_movies_full.rar here]. }} |
{{Availability Table/row| [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/GDI95.iso GDI] and [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/NOD95.iso NOD] | | ISOs that were released for free by EA. }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/GDI95.iso GDI] and [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/NOD95.iso NOD] | | ISOs that were released for free by EA. }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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:# Go to <pre><gamedir>\ddraw.ini</pre> | :# Go to <pre><gamedir>\ddraw.ini</pre> | ||
:# 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> | ||
| + | {{ii}} The resolution settings in ddraw only stretch the image; to set internal resolution you need to run CCConfig. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Vertical Sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Vertical Sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
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In order to play the game online, it is recommended (though not always necessary) to set up its port on the router if you chose [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer-to-peer Peer-to-Peer]. There are 2 options of doing this: | In order to play the game online, it is recommended (though not always necessary) to set up its port on the router if you chose [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer-to-peer Peer-to-Peer]. There are 2 options of doing this: | ||
# Automatic setup by [http://cncnet.org/files/cncnet-upnptool.zip CnCNet tester] with UPnP. | # Automatic setup by [http://cncnet.org/files/cncnet-upnptool.zip CnCNet tester] with UPnP. | ||
| − | # | + | # Manual setup (instructions [http://redalert95.tk/4/ here]) |
You can play in tunneled mode, but because of current bandwidth the service is generating, it may be wiser to be in P2P mode. | You can play in tunneled mode, but because of current bandwidth the service is generating, it may be wiser to be in P2P mode. | ||
==Issues Fixed== | ==Issues Fixed== | ||
| − | {{ii}} If you have an issue, | + | {{ii}} If you have an issue, be sure to check [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/patch106c_r3_en.html#toc_3 FAQ] or [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/showthread.php?547-Common-Problems-(Updated-11-12-2011) this thread] first. |
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| + | === General fix === | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|General fix}} | ||
| + | {{ii}} If you have a problem, be sure to also check: | ||
| + | :# If you have installed the patch properly. | ||
| + | :# If everything in the compatibility tab is unchecked (Right click shortcut -> Properties) | ||
| + | :# If you have enabled "Back buffer in Video memory" and disabled "Allow hardware filled blits" in CCConfig | ||
| + | :# If you may be able to run it using a different renderer or enabling/disabling "singlecpu" in ddraw.dll | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Issues Unresolved== | ==Issues Unresolved== | ||
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==Mac/Linux emulation== | ==Mac/Linux emulation== | ||
{{++}} This game is rated Gold<ref>http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=246</ref> for performance. | {{++}} This game is rated Gold<ref>http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=246</ref> for performance. | ||
| − | {{ii}} You should already | + | {{ii}} You should've already had Wine installed. If you haven't or don't know what it is, see [http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Wine here]. |
{{ii}} This is emulation for the fan-made executable, not for the ISOs or CDs. | {{ii}} This is emulation for the fan-made executable, not for the ISOs or CDs. | ||
{{ii}} Xquartz is also needed for Mac. | {{ii}} Xquartz is also needed for Mac. | ||
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C&C patch also supports multiple languages. They can be found lower in the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] website. Natively supported languages are English, German and French. There are additional language packs for British English, Spanish, Polish and (Brazilian) Portuguese. | C&C patch also supports multiple languages. They can be found lower in the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] website. Natively supported languages are English, German and French. There are additional language packs for British English, Spanish, Polish and (Brazilian) Portuguese. | ||
==Optional mods== | ==Optional mods== | ||
| − | Mods for this game are scarce, but there are some that are quite neat. Those include WinDOwS mod (DOS interface), German censoring mod (brings back the censor) and Star Wars mod which are already found on the | + | Mods for this game are scarce, but there are some that are quite neat. Those include WinDOwS mod (DOS interface), German censoring mod (brings back the censor) and Star Wars mod which are already found on the fan-patch site. |
There are also some total conversions of the game. There's a Tiberian Sun conversion [http://dta.ppmsite.com/ The Dawn of the Tiberium Age] which is online compatible and which has a completely different campaign than in the original game. Also, a Red Alert conversion called [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=1588 Red Dawn] is also out if you want it. | There are also some total conversions of the game. There's a Tiberian Sun conversion [http://dta.ppmsite.com/ The Dawn of the Tiberium Age] which is online compatible and which has a completely different campaign than in the original game. Also, a Red Alert conversion called [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=1588 Red Dawn] is also out if you want it. | ||
| + | ==Maps== | ||
| + | C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer. Link for them is at the beginning of this article as well as at the patch fansite. There's even a map creator you can find [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=2 here]. | ||
= System Requirements = | = System Requirements = | ||
Revision as of 18:24, 10 January 2013
Template:Infobox Command & Conquer (series) Key Points
- Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch is highly recommended as it adds console missions, online and LAN functionality, high resolutions, and better Windows 7 compatibility.
General Information
Availability
Windows
- Game is also bundled with other in the franchise on Command & Conquer: The First Decade or newer Ultimate Collection.
Mac
- If you downloaded ISOs or installed through original CDs, you might need Music Upgrade pack alongside the 1.06 patch.
Improvements
Patch
Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06
- This patch contains:
- Support for newer Windows systems and Mac/Linux through emulation.
- Online (provided by CnCNet) and LAN playability upto 6 players
- High-resolution graphics
- Missions from console versions and Covert Ops expansion.
- Enormous number of fixes
- Compatibility mode should be turned OFF.
- It is not recommended to install CnCNet alone as most players use 1.06 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway.
Save game location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
- These are video settings alongside the fan patch.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
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Vertical Sync (Vsync)
| Instructions |
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Input Settings
Network Settings
In order to play the game online, it is recommended (though not always necessary) to set up its port on the router if you chose Peer-to-Peer. There are 2 options of doing this:
- Automatic setup by CnCNet tester with UPnP.
- Manual setup (instructions here)
You can play in tunneled mode, but because of current bandwidth the service is generating, it may be wiser to be in P2P mode.
Issues Fixed
- If you have an issue, be sure to check FAQ or this thread first.
General fix
| Instructions |
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Issues Unresolved
Mac/Linux emulation
- This game is rated Gold[1] for performance.
- You should've already had Wine installed. If you haven't or don't know what it is, see here.
- This is emulation for the fan-made executable, not for the ISOs or CDs.
- Xquartz is also needed for Mac.
- Download PlayonLinux or PlayonMac and install it.
- Open, click "Install" and then "Install a non-listed program" at the bottom.
- Choose "Install a program in a new virtual drive" and then check "Configure Wine" (Name of the virtual drive doesn't matter)
- Now you should see a dialog with a wine class, take a note of the path where drive_c is located (it's only shown for a while); select "Emulate a virtual desktop" and configure the virtual desktop of your resolution or smaller for better performance.
- In the libraries tab, add ddraw.dll and thipx32.dll to override list, write them in the drop-down and click Add (one at a time).
- Select the executable, click Next and go through the installation process.
- Add shortcuts for C&C95.exe and cncnet.exe
- Right click on C&C95.exe and click "Go to application directory"
- Open ddraw.ini and set width and height proportional to virtual desktop resolution, renderer to opengl if not already set and maxfps to 120.
- Have fun!
General Information
Open-source implementations
There are a couple of open-source implementations of C&C existing. OpenRA is an implementation that is multiplatform. It has a completely reimagined interface, supports high resolutions and is most supported. However,it only has multiplayer and music has to be put separately into its Aplication Data folder. Another one is C&C: Tiberian Dawn - HTML5 which uses HTML5 features to be playable in a browser. Because it is a work in progress, it doesn't have in-game options and it runs very slowly.
Multiple languages
C&C patch also supports multiple languages. They can be found lower in the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 website. Natively supported languages are English, German and French. There are additional language packs for British English, Spanish, Polish and (Brazilian) Portuguese.
Optional mods
Mods for this game are scarce, but there are some that are quite neat. Those include WinDOwS mod (DOS interface), German censoring mod (brings back the censor) and Star Wars mod which are already found on the fan-patch site.
There are also some total conversions of the game. There's a Tiberian Sun conversion The Dawn of the Tiberium Age which is online compatible and which has a completely different campaign than in the original game. Also, a Red Alert conversion called Red Dawn is also out if you want it.
Maps
C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer. Link for them is at the beginning of this article as well as at the patch fansite. There's even a map creator you can find here.
System Requirements