Difference between revisions of "Monster Truck Madness 2"
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# From the menu bar at the top of the screen, select "Options". | # From the menu bar at the top of the screen, select "Options". | ||
# From the drop-down menu which appears, select "Game". | # From the drop-down menu which appears, select "Game". | ||
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# From the menu bar at the top of the screen, select "Options". | # From the menu bar at the top of the screen, select "Options". | ||
# From the drop-down menu which appears, select "Game". | # From the drop-down menu which appears, select "Game". | ||
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===Game crashes to desktop during races while using Direct3D renderer=== | ===Game crashes to desktop during races while using Direct3D renderer=== | ||
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# Navigate to the folder where you installed the game. | # Navigate to the folder where you installed the game. | ||
# Right-click Monster.EXE and select "Properties". | # Right-click Monster.EXE and select "Properties". | ||
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# Download and install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | # Download and install [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | ||
# Run Monster Truck Madness 2. | # Run Monster Truck Madness 2. |
Revision as of 16:03, 25 July 2016
Developers | |
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Terminal Reality | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Studios | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 30, 1998 |
Monster Truck Madness | |
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Monster Truck Madness | 1996 |
Monster Truck Madness 2 | 1998 |
Key points
- Game is DRM-free and natively portable due to one-size-fits-all installation size.
- Massive selection of free tracks and trucks from community sites.
- Issues using Direct3D renderer under modern operating systems.
General information
- MTM2.com for a database of Monster Truck 2 tracks, trucks, and fan sites.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Skip title screen
Instructions |
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Import original Monster Truck Madness tracks into Monster Truck Madness 2
Instructions |
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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
Input settings
Audio settings
- Playing without the game CD forces each race track to use a single, unique music track.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Uses MSN Gaming Zone (no longer available). | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 2300-2400, 47624 |
UDP | 2300-2400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Game crashes to desktop during races while using Direct3D renderer
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Issues fixed
"Feature not included" or "Help not supported" error when trying to open help files
- Windows Vista and later need an update to open legacy Help files.
Instructions |
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CD music not available
- CD music requires the disc in the first drive (CD-ROM 0).
- Some virtual drive software might not support CD music.
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 5 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | MSN Gaming Zone | Shut down as of June 16, 2006. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium 133 (133 MHz) | Pentium 200 (200 MHz) |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5.0 compatible |