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A common known problem is Lego Rock Raiders freezing, to fix it you need to do this:
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{{Infobox game
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- Download this file:
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|cover        = Lego Rock Raiders cover.jpg
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http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ipa2y9ic3ux3iqp
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|developers  =
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It is a .dll file that Lego Rock Raiders needs to run properly. The problem is, it is over 10 years old and it used to be included in earlier Windows versions, but it isn't anymore.
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Data Design Interactive}}
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|publishers  =
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Lego Media}}
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|engines      =
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|release dates=
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 1999}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Strategy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Lego }}
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|steam appid  =
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|gogcom id    =
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|strategywiki = LEGO Rock Raiders
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|mobygames    = lego-rock-raiders
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|wikipedia    = Lego Rock Raiders (video game)
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|winehq      = 6953
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|license      = commercial
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}}
  
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- When you have downloaded the file, put it in:
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'''Key points'''
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C:\Windows\System 32
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{{++}} Can be modded.
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{{--}} Unstable and very difficult to run on modern machines, see [[#Installing and running the game on modern Windows|Installing and running the game on modern Windows]].
  
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When you have done that, Lego Rock Raiders shouldn't freeze anymore. Happy mining!
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'''General information'''
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{{ii}} [https://manicminers.baraklava.com/ Manic Miners] is a remake of Rock Raiders on the Unreal Engine.
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{{mm}} [http://en.brickimedia.org/wiki/LEGO_Rock_Raiders_(Game) Brickipedia] - A detailed wiki for everything Lego-related.
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{{mm}} [http://www.rockraidersunited.com/ Rock Raiders United] - A fan forum for all of the classic Lego games. Mods and utilities can be downloaded from here, but an account is required.
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{{mm}} [http://kb.rockraidersunited.com/index.php?title=Main_Page Rock Raiders United Knowledge Base] - A detailed wiki for Rock Raiders and some other older Lego games.
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==Availability==
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{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | Disc | The original 1999 release of the game uses {{DRM|SafeDisc|V1}}. | | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | DRM-free | The 2001 ''Lego Masterpiece'' reissue and all later releases are DRM-free. | | Windows}}
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}}
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{{--}} The game is not available digitally.
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===Version differences===
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{{ii}} Re-release versions, such as the ''LEGO Masterpiece'' version, are DRM-free and don't require the CD to play, but the game's soundtrack will not play as it is Redbook audio-based.
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 +
==Essential improvements==
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===Installing and running the game on modern Windows===
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{{ii}} Depending on the operating system and hardware the game may run fine already after installation, or all the following steps may be needed to make it run. Before proceeding with any step run the game to test if it works first.
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix=
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# Put the ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' CD into the CD drive (cancel the setup if it starts automatically). Download and run [https://github.com/le717/Rock-Raiders-Alternate-Installer/releases LEGO Rock Raiders Alternate Installer] to install the game.
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# Open the ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' CD and copy the <code>Data</code> folder to the installation folder and replace existing files when asked.
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/926-lego-rock-raiders-masterpiece-edition-executable/ LEGO Rock Raiders Masterpiece edition executable]. Extract the archive and copy the <code>LegoRR.exe</code> to the installation folder and replace the existing file.
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# Right click <code>LegoRR.exe</code> or appropriate shortcut, select <code>Properties</code> and in the <code>Compatibility</code> tab set the following:
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## Compatibility mode - Run this game in compatibility mode for Windows 98/Windows ME.
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## Settings - Disable visual themes, Disable desktop composition.
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## Privilege level - Run this program as an administrator.
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## Click <code>Apply</code> and <code>OK</code>.
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#Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo 2], extract the archive and copy all the files from the <code>MS</code> folder to the installation folder. When starting the game, a <code>Mode selection</code> window should appear with ''dgVoodoo DirectX Wrapper'' being recognized as the main driver, click <code>OK</code> to continue.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Under Windows 10 disabling visual themes is not available and compatibility mode can cause the game to lag and be displayed incorrectly. Try with and without compatibility mode.
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{{ii}} Under Windows 10 not setting compatibility mode can cause movies to not play. Try with and without compatibility mode. Also try setting compatibility mode to Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
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}}
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==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Lego Media\Games\Rock Raiders}}
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}}
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===Save game data location===
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{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\Save}}
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}}
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 +
==Video==
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{{Image|Lego Rock Raiders General.png|In-game general settings.}}
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{{Image|Lego Rock Raiders Advanced.png|In-game advanced settings.}}
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  =
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|widescreen wsgf award      =
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|multimonitor wsgf award    =
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =
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|widescreen resolution      = false
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|widescreen resolution notes= Any resolution higher than 640x480 crashes the game.
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|multimonitor              = false
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|multimonitor notes        =
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|ultrawidescreen            = false
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|ultrawidescreen notes      =
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|4k ultra hd                = false
 +
|4k ultra hd notes          =
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|fov                        = false
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|fov notes                  = Zoom in/out is available in top down view.
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|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Command line parameters|Command line parameters]].
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|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed notes  =
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|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic notes          =
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|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing notes        =
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = hackable
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|vsync notes                = See [[#Command line parameters|Command line parameters]].
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|60 fps                    = limited
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|60 fps notes              = No frame rate cap.
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|120 fps                    = limited
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|120 fps notes              = Some 2d animations look faster but gameplay is fine.
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  =
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|color blind                = false
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|color blind notes          =
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}}
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==Input==
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{{Input
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|key remap                = false
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|key remap notes          =
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|acceleration option      = false
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|acceleration option notes =
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
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|mouse menu                = true
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|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
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|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
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|controller support        = false
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|controller support notes  =
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|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller notes    =
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|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap notes    =
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis notes=
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
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}}
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==Audio==
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{{Audio
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|separate volume          = true
 +
|separate volume notes    = Music and sound effects.
 +
|surround sound          = true
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|surround sound notes    =
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|subtitles                = true
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|subtitles notes          =
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|closed captions          = false
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|closed captions notes    =
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|mute on focus lost      = false
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|mute on focus lost notes =
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|eax support              =
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|eax support notes        =
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|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
|red book cd audio        = true
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
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}}
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{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = English-only release.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Czech-only release. Published by [[Company:Cenega|Cenega]].
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Dutch
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
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|notes    = Spanish, Italian, and Dutch release.
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Danish
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|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Danish-only release, or included with Norwegian and Swedish.
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
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|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = French and German release.
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = German-only release, or included with French.
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Hebrew
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Hebrew-only release. Text is displayed right-to-left. Published by [[Company:Hed Arzi|Hed Arzi]].
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Spanish, Italian, and Dutch release.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Japanese-only release. Published by [[Company:Eidos Interactive|Eidos Interactive]].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Audio is in English. Published by [[Company:SsangYong|SsangYong]].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Norwegian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish release.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Polish-only release. Published by [[Company:Cenega|Cenega]].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese
 +
|interface = unknown
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Spanish, Italian, and Dutch release.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Swedish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish release.
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
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|notes    = Published by EA Brasil.
 +
|fan      =
 +
|ref      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.novomilenio.inf.br/ano01/0105bcdr.htm|title=Novo Milênio, 14/05/2001|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Russian-only release. Published by [[Company:Noviy Disk|Noviy Disk]].
 +
}}
 +
}}
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==Issues fixed==
 +
==="The program can't start because d3drm.dll is missing" error===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Add d3drm.dll to the installation folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# In the Rock Raiders CD, go to <code>DirectX6\DirectX6\Directx</code>
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# Copy <code>D3DRM.DLL</code> and paste it into the installation folder (the default is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\LEGO Media\Games\Rock Raiders</code>).
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}}
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==="No DirectX 3D accelerator could be found"===
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{{ii}} This also fixes cutscenes not playing and a low FPS issue.
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{{Fixbox|description=Setup the game compatibility settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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#Right click on <code>LegoRR.exe</code> file (located in the installation folder; the default is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\LEGO Media\Games\Rock Raiders</code>) and select "Properties".
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#Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)"). For Windows 8 and later, also enable Reduced Colour Mode (set to 16-bit).
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#Run the game from the exe directly. When shown the display options, set the screen mode to Windowed.
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}}
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===Crash when launching the game===
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{{Fixbox|description=Force the game to emulate RGB for Voodoo 2 cards|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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#Right click on <code>LegoRR.exe</code> file (located in the installation folder; the default is <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\LEGO Media\Games\Rock Raiders</code>) and select "Properties".
 +
#Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)"). For Windows 8 and later, also enable Reduced Colour Mode (set to 16-bit).
 +
#Run the game with the <code>-ftm</code> EXE parameter.
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#Select <code>RGB Emulation (Microsoft Direct3D RGB Software Emulation</code> and <code>Full Screen</code>.
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}}
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 +
===The installer on the CD doesn't work===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use alternate installer|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix=
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* Use [https://github.com/le717/Rock-Raiders-Alternate-Installer/releases LEGO Rock Raiders Alternate Installer].
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Extract the game files manually|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
#Download a program that can extract .cab files, such as [https://github.com/Bioruebe/UniExtract2 Universal Extractor].
 +
#Extract the <code>data1.cab</code> file on your disc to wherever you want to install the game.
 +
#Open the <code>EXE</code> folder on the CD, and copy the two files into the folder you installed the game in.
 +
}}
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 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 6
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Command line parameters===
 +
{{Help|Commandline}}
 +
{{ii}} A full list is available at the [http://kb.rockraidersunited.com/index.php?title=Command-line_parameters Rock Raiders United Knowledge Base], but here are the major ones:
 +
{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content=
 +
{{Standard table/row|-cleansaves|Deletes all saved games.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-programmer|Allows the LEGO Media movie to be skipped.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-fpslock|Enables VSync.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-testlevels|Unlocks every level.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-window|Allows the game to be launched in a window when in 16-bit color mode.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-best|Disables the <code>Mode selection</code> window on launch.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-ftm|This makes the video card use all available texture memory. Also turns off game lighting. Lighting still affects game models.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-fvf|Causes models and level terrain in the distance to fade into a gradual fog effect rather than cutting off abruptly at the draw distance boundary.}}
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{{Standard table/row|-debug|Allows resolutions up to 1024x768, but crashes on everything greater than 640x480.}}
 +
{{Standard table/row|-reducesamples|Disables some non-streamed sound effects.}}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} Original game installer would create two shortcuts:
 +
# ''LEGO Rock Raiders - Standard'' with parameters <code>-best -reducesamples -reduceanimation -reducepromeshes -reduceflics -reduceimages</code>.
 +
# ''LEGO Rock Raiders - Enhanced'' with parameters <code>-best</code>.
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 +
==System requirements==
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
|minOS    = 95
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz
 +
|minRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|minHD    = 150 MB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
 +
|minDX    = 6.1
 +
 
 +
|recOS    = 98
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium II MMX 400 MHz
 +
|recRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
|recVRAM  = 32 MB
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}}
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{{References}}

Latest revision as of 03:38, 10 June 2023

Lego Rock Raiders
Lego Rock Raiders cover
Developers
Data Design Interactive
Publishers
Lego Media
Release dates
Windows November 15, 1999
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres Strategy
Series Lego
Lego Rock Raiders guide on StrategyWiki
Lego Rock Raiders on MobyGames
Lego Rock Raiders on Wikipedia
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Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).

Key points

Can be modded.
Unstable and very difficult to run on modern machines, see Installing and running the game on modern Windows.

General information

Manic Miners is a remake of Rock Raiders on the Unreal Engine.
Brickipedia - A detailed wiki for everything Lego-related.
Rock Raiders United - A fan forum for all of the classic Lego games. Mods and utilities can be downloaded from here, but an account is required.
Rock Raiders United Knowledge Base - A detailed wiki for Rock Raiders and some other older Lego games.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 The original 1999 release of the game uses SafeDisc V1 DRM[Note 1].
Windows
Retail
DRM-free
 The 2001 Lego Masterpiece reissue and all later releases are DRM-free.
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
The game is not available digitally.

Version differences

Re-release versions, such as the LEGO Masterpiece version, are DRM-free and don't require the CD to play, but the game's soundtrack will not play as it is Redbook audio-based.

Essential improvements

Installing and running the game on modern Windows

Depending on the operating system and hardware the game may run fine already after installation, or all the following steps may be needed to make it run. Before proceeding with any step run the game to test if it works first.
Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Put the LEGO Rock Raiders CD into the CD drive (cancel the setup if it starts automatically). Download and run LEGO Rock Raiders Alternate Installer to install the game.
  2. Open the LEGO Rock Raiders CD and copy the Data folder to the installation folder and replace existing files when asked.
  3. Download LEGO Rock Raiders Masterpiece edition executable. Extract the archive and copy the LegoRR.exe to the installation folder and replace the existing file.
  4. Right click LegoRR.exe or appropriate shortcut, select Properties and in the Compatibility tab set the following:
    1. Compatibility mode - Run this game in compatibility mode for Windows 98/Windows ME.
    2. Settings - Disable visual themes, Disable desktop composition.
    3. Privilege level - Run this program as an administrator.
    4. Click Apply and OK.
  5. Download dgVoodoo 2, extract the archive and copy all the files from the MS folder to the installation folder. When starting the game, a Mode selection window should appear with dgVoodoo DirectX Wrapper being recognized as the main driver, click OK to continue.

Notes

Under Windows 10 disabling visual themes is not available and compatibility mode can cause the game to lag and be displayed incorrectly. Try with and without compatibility mode.
Under Windows 10 not setting compatibility mode can cause movies to not play. Try with and without compatibility mode. Also try setting compatibility mode to Windows XP (Service Pack 2)

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>[Note 2]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Lego Media\Games\Rock Raiders[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Data\Save[Note 2]

Video

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.
In-game advanced settings.
In-game advanced settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Any resolution higher than 640x480 crashes the game.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Zoom in/out is available in top down view.
Windowed
See Command line parameters.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See Command line parameters.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate cap.
Some 2d animations look faster but gameplay is fine.
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and sound effects.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
Red Book CD audio
On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
English-only release.
Czech
Czech-only release. Published by Cenega.
Dutch
Spanish, Italian, and Dutch release.
Danish
Danish-only release, or included with Norwegian and Swedish.
French
French and German release.
German
German-only release, or included with French.
Hebrew
Hebrew-only release. Text is displayed right-to-left. Published by Hed Arzi.
Italian
Spanish, Italian, and Dutch release.
Japanese
Japanese-only release. Published by Eidos Interactive.
Korean
Audio is in English. Published by SsangYong.
Norwegian
Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish release.
Polish
Polish-only release. Published by Cenega.
Portuguese
Spanish
Spanish, Italian, and Dutch release.
Swedish
Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish release.
Brazilian Portuguese
Published by EA Brasil.[3]
Russian
Russian-only release. Published by Noviy Disk.

Issues fixed

"The program can't start because d3drm.dll is missing" error

Add d3drm.dll to the installation folder[citation needed]
  1. In the Rock Raiders CD, go to DirectX6\DirectX6\Directx
  2. Copy D3DRM.DLL and paste it into the installation folder (the default is C:\Program Files (x86)\LEGO Media\Games\Rock Raiders).

"No DirectX 3D accelerator could be found"

This also fixes cutscenes not playing and a low FPS issue.
Setup the game compatibility settings[citation needed]
  1. Right click on LegoRR.exe file (located in the installation folder; the default is C:\Program Files (x86)\LEGO Media\Games\Rock Raiders) and select "Properties".
  2. Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)"). For Windows 8 and later, also enable Reduced Colour Mode (set to 16-bit).
  3. Run the game from the exe directly. When shown the display options, set the screen mode to Windowed.

Crash when launching the game

Force the game to emulate RGB for Voodoo 2 cards[citation needed]
  1. Right click on LegoRR.exe file (located in the installation folder; the default is C:\Program Files (x86)\LEGO Media\Games\Rock Raiders) and select "Properties".
  2. Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)"). For Windows 8 and later, also enable Reduced Colour Mode (set to 16-bit).
  3. Run the game with the -ftm EXE parameter.
  4. Select RGB Emulation (Microsoft Direct3D RGB Software Emulation and Full Screen.

The installer on the CD doesn't work

Use alternate installer[citation needed]
Extract the game files manually[citation needed]
  1. Download a program that can extract .cab files, such as Universal Extractor.
  2. Extract the data1.cab file on your disc to wherever you want to install the game.
  3. Open the EXE folder on the CD, and copy the two files into the folder you installed the game in.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Command line parameters

See command line arguments on how to use the following options.
A full list is available at the Rock Raiders United Knowledge Base, but here are the major ones:
Parameter Description
-cleansaves Deletes all saved games.
-programmer Allows the LEGO Media movie to be skipped.
-fpslock Enables VSync.
-testlevels Unlocks every level.
-window Allows the game to be launched in a window when in 16-bit color mode.
-best Disables the Mode selection window on launch.
-ftm This makes the video card use all available texture memory. Also turns off game lighting. Lighting still affects game models.
-fvf Causes models and level terrain in the distance to fade into a gradual fog effect rather than cutting off abruptly at the draw distance boundary.
-debug Allows resolutions up to 1024x768, but crashes on everything greater than 640x480.
-reducesamples Disables some non-streamed sound effects.
Original game installer would create two shortcuts:
  1. LEGO Rock Raiders - Standard with parameters -best -reducesamples -reduceanimation -reducepromeshes -reduceflics -reduceimages.
  2. LEGO Rock Raiders - Enhanced with parameters -best.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz Intel Pentium II MMX 400 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 150 MB
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
DirectX 6.1 compatible 		32 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  3. ↑ Applications writing to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.

References