Difference between revisions of "Metaltech: Earthsiege"
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#If you installed the expansion and the video intro no longer plays, rename the ''ES.EXE'' to ''ESCD.EXE'' and use ''ES.BAT'' to run the game. This is a common issue with installing the floppy version of the addon to the CD version of the base game. | #If you installed the expansion and the video intro no longer plays, rename the ''ES.EXE'' to ''ESCD.EXE'' and use ''ES.BAT'' to run the game. This is a common issue with installing the floppy version of the addon to the CD version of the base game. | ||
{{ii}} This fix assumes you used the complete install option for the game. This may also work on real classic PCs. | {{ii}} This fix assumes you used the complete install option for the game. This may also work on real classic PCs. | ||
− | {{ii}} The video intro sequence can be added to the floppy version by transplanting the files from a cd version using the steps above. The same is true for the expansion. Note however you may also want to copy CD expansion's ''PSPEECH.VOL'' (or ''PGSPEECH.VOL'' or ''PFSPEECH.VOL'' for German and French) file to enable the briefing voices that the floppy expansion lacks as they were not sold separately like the base game's Speech Pack. | + | {{ii}} The video intro sequence can be added to the floppy version by transplanting the files from a cd version using the steps above. The same is true for the expansion. Note however you may also want to copy the CD expansion's ''PSPEECH.VOL'' (or ''PGSPEECH.VOL'' or ''PFSPEECH.VOL'' for German and French) file to enable the briefing voices that the floppy expansion lacks as they were not sold separately like with the base game's Speech Pack. |
{{ii}} Removing the letter from the <code>set ALT_DRIVE=</code> line in ''ES.BAT'' will restore the slideshow intro, replacing it with a <code>.\</code> will completely disable the intro. | {{ii}} Removing the letter from the <code>set ALT_DRIVE=</code> line in ''ES.BAT'' will restore the slideshow intro, replacing it with a <code>.\</code> will completely disable the intro. | ||
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Revision as of 02:06, 20 January 2018
Developers | |
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Dynamix | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
DOS | July 1, 1994 |
Metaltech | |
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Metaltech: Earthsiege | 1994 |
Metaltech: Battledrome | 1994 |
Earthsiege 2 | 1996 |
Starsiege | 1999 |
Tribes (series) |
Key points
- Re-released as a free download for the series' 20th anniversary.[1]
- This game is singleplayer only. Try it's multiplayer oriented semi-sequal Battledrome for more than one player.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Official website | Free download, English CD version. |
Version differences
- The CD version of the game included a Video intro sequence as well as had the Speech Pack already included. The Expansion Pack similarly included the original CD intro for those who had the floppy version of the base game in addition to a video for the introduction of the addon campaign. The CD expansion also included voiceovers for it's mission briefings in addition to the Speech Pack, though unlike the base game these new voice overs were not available separately. Additional miscellaneous differences were that the CD versions included numerous demo or shareware games (Imagination Nations Networks, Aces of the Deep, ect.)
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Speech Pack | Adds digital voices, included in the free version. | |
Expansion Pack | English floppy version released as freeware with main game, downloadable here. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patches are available.
Run in DOSBox
Change cycles=auto
to cycles=50000
and mpu401=intelligent
to mpu401=uart
.[2]
Modern Windows installer
The Sierrahelp Metaltech: Earthsiege Installer automatically applies the latest patch and configures DOSBox with optimal cycles and MIDI settings as well as to play the game from the hard drive.
- Works with the freeware release.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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PREFS.CFG
contains in-game settings. -
RESOURCE.CFG
contains audio settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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\CAR
holds base campaign saves. -
\BAR
holds expansion campaign saves.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Audio requires Voice Pack or CD version. | |||
German | Audio requires Voice Pack or CD version. | |||
French | Audio requires Voice Pack or CD version. |
Issues fixed
Expansions won't install
Sometimes you'll get an error with the floppy versions' installer and it simply wont install the expansion.
Extract and install the files manually[citation needed] |
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Into cutscene issues
Copy to disk and edit cfg files[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 80386/33DX | 486/33 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 27 MB (extra 8 MB needed for Speech Pack) | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA |