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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Mercedes-Benz Truck Racing cover.jpg | |cover = Mercedes-Benz Truck Racing cover.jpg | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|ProtectDISC Software}} | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config<code>'''X'''</code>.dsv}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} <code>'''X'''</code> represents the game version | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SpStand|{{p|game}}\Replays}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Main menu locked '''800x600'''. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = HUD gets small. |
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = Use DxWnd. | + | |windowed notes = Use [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Toggled On or Off in advanced video settings. |
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = As "triplebuffering". Toggled On or Off in advanced video settings. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Johnmooth|date=2023-03-21|comment=The game may runs on 60hz when Vsync is forced off.}}</ref> |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = unknown |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | mbtr_video.png|Video settings | ||
| + | mbtr_advanced.png|Advanced video settings | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|mbtr_input.png|Input settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = DInput only |
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = All menus and some other actions can only be performed with a mouse. |
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = limited |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Analog stick cannot be remapped. |
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Joystick steering sensitivity is hard. |
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
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|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = |
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{Image|mbtr_audio.png|Audio settings}} | ||
| + | {{Image|mbtr_lang.png|Language settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Menu music, Menu SFX, Game music, Game SFX, Engine, Opponents Engine |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Only radio voice on racing. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
| − | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = IP Matchmaking. Also on Client version. |
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Intro movie not showing=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This only starts on black screen and shows a Mouse pointer in game. When it skips, mutes a sound in main menu. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix intro movies with compatibility mode|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | # Open {{file|TruckRace.exe}} | ||
| + | # Enable Windows XP (SP3) compatibility mode. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Poor performance and/or graphical errors=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} D3D Retained Mode might help | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
| + | # Download '''D3DRM.zip''' from the [http://dege.fw.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo2 website] | ||
| + | # Extract <code>d3drm.dll</code> to {{p|game}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo 2](Obligatory Windows 10).|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Truck livery issues when using dgVoodoo 2=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable 'Voodoo3 fix' in advanced video settings.|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7.0 |
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| − | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| − | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Run game without administrator rights=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} There do not appear to be any defects by playing the game this way | ||
| + | {{ii}} It is advised not to install the game in '''Program Files''' | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|||fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{p|game}} | ||
| + | # Create 2 new text documents (one for the game and one for the config utility) with <code>.bat</code> at the end of their filenames ('''file extensions must enabled in file explorer''') | ||
| + | # Open the '''game''' <code>.bat</code> file in ''notepad'' and paste in the following: | ||
| + | # <code>cmd /min /C "set __COMPAT_LAYER=RUNASINVOKER && start "" TruckRace.exe"</code> | ||
| + | # Close the '''game''' <code>.bat</code> file | ||
| + | # Open the '''config utility''' <code>.bat</code> file in ''notepad'' and paste in the following: | ||
| + | # <code>cmd /min /C "set __COMPAT_LAYER=RUNASINVOKER && start "" MBTR_Setup.exe"</code> | ||
| + | # Close the '''config utility''' <code>.bat</code> file | ||
| + | # Use these newly created files to play the game and configure settings | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Installing game and registering the registry in Windows=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Installing a game through the game directory uses registry in Windows. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix= | ||
| + | # Open Registry Editor in Windows | ||
| + | # Hold {{Key|WinKey}}+{{Key|R}} and type regedit.exe | ||
| + | # Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\SYNETIC\Truckrace | ||
| + | # Export "Truckrace" registry folder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minCPU = Intel Pentium II 333 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 333 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 125 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
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|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
| + | |recHD = 385 MB, 393 MB for multiplayer client | ||
|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
Latest revision as of 22:08, 11 December 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Synetic | |
| Publishers | |
| THQ | |
| Engines | |
| 3D Landscape Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | 2000 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Genres | Racing |
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General information
- Official website (retrieved)
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
ProtectDISC Software DRM | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v.1.1.10 updates the game to the latest version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\ConfigX.dsv[Note 1] |
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Xrepresents the game version
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SpStand[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Replays[Note 1] |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Main menu locked 800x600. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | HUD gets small. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Use DxWnd. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Toggled On or Off in advanced video settings. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | As "triplebuffering". Toggled On or Off in advanced video settings. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | [1] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Video settings
Advanced video settings
Input
Input settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | DInput only | |
| Full controller support | All menus and some other actions can only be performed with a mouse. | |
| Controller remapping | Analog stick cannot be remapped. | |
| Controller sensitivity | Joystick steering sensitivity is hard. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings
Language settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Menu music, Menu SFX, Game music, Game SFX, Engine, Opponents Engine | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Only radio voice on racing. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | IP Matchmaking. Also on Client version. | ||
| Online play | |||
Issues fixed
Intro movie not showing
- This only starts on black screen and shows a Mouse pointer in game. When it skips, mutes a sound in main menu.
| Fix intro movies with compatibility mode |
|---|
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Poor performance and/or graphical errors
- D3D Retained Mode might help
| Instructions |
|---|
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| Use dgVoodoo 2(Obligatory Windows 10). |
|---|
Truck livery issues when using dgVoodoo 2
| Disable 'Voodoo3 fix' in advanced video settings. |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 | |
| Glide | ||
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Run game without administrator rights
- There do not appear to be any defects by playing the game this way
- It is advised not to install the game in Program Files
| Instructions |
|---|
|
Installing game and registering the registry in Windows
- Installing a game through the game directory uses registry in Windows.
| Instructions |
|---|
|
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 333 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 125 MB | 385 MB, 393 MB for multiplayer client |
| Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Johnmooth on 2023-03-21
- The game may runs on 60hz when Vsync is forced off.