Difference between revisions of "Lego Racers"
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− | {{ii}} The installer may not work on modern systems (see [[# | + | {{ii}} The installer may not work on modern systems (see [[#Installer doesn't run|Installer doesn't run]]). |
{{--}} For the original 1999 release, when installed on a modern OS, the game will crash when attempting to change controls. | {{--}} For the original 1999 release, when installed on a modern OS, the game will crash when attempting to change controls. | ||
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|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 83 FPS. |
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he9labheIBk|title=LEGO Racers - HD/Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube|date=2017-03-02}}</ref>}} |
+ | # Download and extract [http://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/4354-lr1-launcher/ LEGO Racers Launcher]. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|LR1Launcher.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Click the "..." button and select the {{file|LegoRacers.exe}} file. | ||
+ | # Select your resolution and enable the "Fullscreen Main Menu" and "Fullscreen Cutscenes" options. Also, it's recommended to disable splash videos, because they often don't play on newer systems. | ||
+ | # If your .exe isn't fully supported by the launcher, then set the resolution with dgVoodoo instead. | ||
+ | ## Download and extract [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo]. | ||
+ | ## Open the <code>MS</code> folder and copy its content to the game folder. | ||
+ | ## Run {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}}. | ||
+ | ## Click "Add" and set the game folder. | ||
+ | ## Set "Scaling mode" to "Stretched". | ||
+ | ## Go to "DirectX" tab. | ||
+ | ## Select your resolution and uncheck the "dgVoodoo watermark" option. | ||
+ | ## Apply your changes. | ||
+ | ## Right-click {{file|LegoRacers.exe}} and open its properties. | ||
+ | ## Make sure the "Read only" option is unchecked. | ||
+ | ## Go to "Compatibility" tab and set compatibility with Windows XP SP3. | ||
# Install [http://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD] hex editor. | # Install [http://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD] hex editor. | ||
# Run HxD and open {{file|LegoRacers.exe}}. | # Run HxD and open {{file|LegoRacers.exe}}. | ||
# Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and set '''Datatype''' to '''Hex-values'''. | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and set '''Datatype''' to '''Hex-values'''. | ||
# Search for {{code|ABAAAA3F}} and replace it with: | # Search for {{code|ABAAAA3F}} and replace it with: | ||
− | #* | + | #* <code>0000A03F</code> for 5:4 screens |
− | #* | + | #* <code>0000C83F</code> for 25:16 screens |
− | #* | + | #* <code>CDCCCC3F</code> for 16:10 screens |
− | #* | + | #* <code>5555D53F</code> for 15:9 screens |
− | #* | + | #* <code>398EE33F</code> for 16:9 screens |
− | # | + | #* <code>26B41740</code> for 21:9 screens |
− | + | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and search for <code>C9400000803F</code>. | |
− | + | # Replace the <code>0000803F</code> value with: | |
− | + | #* <code>0000703F</code> for 5:4 screens | |
− | + | #* <code>0000963F</code> for 25:16 screens | |
− | + | #* <code>9A99993F</code> for 16:10 screens | |
− | + | #* <code>0000A03F</code> for 15:9 screens | |
− | # | + | #* <code>ABAAAA3F</code> for 16:9 screens |
− | + | #* <code>398EE33F</code> for 21:9 screens | |
− | #* | + | # Save your changes. |
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Installer doesn't run=== |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Install using a fan-made installer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Install using a fan-made installer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
# Insert the CD. | # Insert the CD. | ||
− | # Download the | + | # Download the [https://github.com/le717/Racers-Alternate-Installer/releases Lego Racers Alternate Installer]. |
# Run the alternate installer and follow the instructions. | # Run the alternate installer and follow the instructions. | ||
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− | + | ===Unable to set message drain=== | |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable startup videos|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} | ||
+ | * Launch with <code>-novideo</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Unable to open the video file lmicmp.avi=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable startup videos|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} | ||
+ | * Launch with <code>-novideo</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Out of memory error occurred=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} | ||
+ | * Set the executable to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | + | * Set the executable to run in compatibility mode for Windows Vista. | |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
− | + | * Run the game once without them, then exit the game and re-apply them. | |
}} | }} | ||
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:Force use of alpha transparency | :Force use of alpha transparency | ||
;<code>-horzres</code> | ;<code>-horzres</code> | ||
− | :Set horizontal resolution | + | :Set horizontal resolution |
;<code>-vertres</code> | ;<code>-vertres</code> | ||
− | :Set vertical resolution | + | :Set vertical resolution |
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
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|64-bit executable notes= | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
}} | }} |
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Developers | |
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High Voltage Software | |
Publishers | |
Lego Media | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 31, 1999 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Lego Racers | |
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Subseries of Lego | |
Lego Racers | 1999 |
Lego Racers 2 | 2001 |
Drome Racers | 2002 |
Lego Portal Racers | 2015 |
⤏ 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
- The installer may not work on modern systems (see Installer doesn't run).
- For the original 1999 release, when installed on a modern OS, the game will crash when attempting to change controls.
General information
- Rock Raiders United Unofficial Game Forum
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | The original 1999 release contains SafeDisc V1 DRM[Note 1]. The 2001 re-release removed this, and can be run without the disc once installed as a result. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
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
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Split-screen. Requires a controller. | ||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Installer doesn't run
Instructions |
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Unable to set message drain
Instructions |
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Unable to open the video file lmicmp.avi
Instructions |
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Out of memory error occurred
Instructions |
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Game crashes when trying to set controls
Instructions |
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-horzres and -vertres commands don't work
Instructions |
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Other information
Console commands
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium 166 MMX | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 210 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM | |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX-compatible | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16