Difference between revisions of "Lego Chess"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See [[#Running the game on 64-bit Windows|Running the game on 64-bit Windows]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc |}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00164AXH4 | Disc |}} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00164AXH4 | Disc |}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | The latest patch for the game can be downloaded from [ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/LEGO/patches/LegoChess/ EA's FTP server]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Running the game on 64-bit Windows=== | ||
| + | Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. The only way to play it is to use an alternate installer: | ||
| + | ====Installing the game via alternate installer==== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Setting up the game with an alternate installer|}} | ||
| + | # Somewhere on the computer (ex. the Desktop), create a new folder called "SETUP". | ||
| + | # Copy the contents of the Lego Chess CD and paste them into the folder that was created before. | ||
| + | # When everything has finished copying, go to <code><Setup Folder></code> and delete the <code>SETUP.EXE</code> file. | ||
| + | # Download the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ generic 32-bit installer] and add it to the folder. | ||
| + | # Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. | ||
| + | # Once the installer has finished, download the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/582-lego-chess-text-file/ missing text file] and add it to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
| + | # Run the <code>Lego Chess.exe</code> file to play the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Game crashes on startup=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = Unknown | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = Unknown | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = true | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |64-bit executable = false | ||
| + | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 14:47, 29 June 2015
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| Developers | |
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| Krisalis Software | |
| Publishers | |
| Lego Media | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 4, 1998 |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Lego Island (series) | |
| Lego Loco | 1998 |
| Lego Chess | 1998 |
| Lego Creator (series) | |
| Legoland | 1999 |
| Lego Friends | 1999 |
| Lego Racers (series) | |
| Lego Rock Raiders | 1999 |
| Lego My Style (series) | |
| Lego Alpha Team | 2000 |
| Lego Stunt Rally | 2000 |
| Soccer Mania | 2002 |
| Bionicle (series) | |
| Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension | 2003 |
| Lego Star Wars (series) | |
| Lego Indiana Jones (series) | |
| Lego Batman (series) | |
| Lego Harry Potter (series) | |
| Lego Universe | 2010 |
| Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game | 2011 |
| Lego Middle-earth (series) | |
| Lego Legends of Chima Online | 2013 |
| Lego Marvel (series) | |
| The Lego Movie (series) | |
| Lego Minifigures Online | 2014 |
| Lego Jurassic World | 2015 |
| Lego Worlds | 2017 |
| Lego City Undercover | 2017 |
| Lego The Incredibles | 2018 |
| Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed | 2019 |
| Lego Brawls | 2019 |
| Lego Builder's Journey | 2019 |
| Lego Bricktales | 2022 |
| Lego 2K Drive | 2023 |
Key points
- Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See Running the game on 64-bit Windows.
General information
- Brickipedia - A detailed wiki for everything Lego-related.
- Rock Raiders United - A fan forum for all of the classic Lego games.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
The latest patch for the game can be downloaded from EA's FTP server.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
External options screen (only accessible via the
/video command line argument).Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Hot seat |
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| LAN play | 2 | |||
| Online play | 2 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Running the game on 64-bit Windows
Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. The only way to play it is to use an alternate installer:
Installing the game via alternate installer
| Instructions |
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Game crashes on startup
| Instructions |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | ||
| Glide | ||
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium II |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 MB | 200 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA video card 4 MB of VRAM | |
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