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===The game hangs=== | ===The game hangs=== | ||
This might be related to a bug with automated artillery units. Try turning off automation and see if it helps. More info [http://www.gog.com/forum/sid_meier_s_alpha_centauri_/anyone_else_experiencing_game_hangs_and_not_respond here]. | This might be related to a bug with automated artillery units. Try turning off automation and see if it helps. More info [http://www.gog.com/forum/sid_meier_s_alpha_centauri_/anyone_else_experiencing_game_hangs_and_not_respond here]. | ||
| − | ===ATI | + | ===AMD/ATI compatibility=== |
| − | [[GOG.com]] recommends using 13.4 or | + | [[GOG.com]] recommends using Catalyst 13.4 or earlier but the game also works with 14.3 or earlier. |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Revision as of 01:15, 23 April 2014
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| Developers | |
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| Firaxis Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Mac OS | Aspyr Media |
| Linux | Loki Software |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 12, 1999 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | February 2000 |
| Linux | August 2000 |
| macOS (OS X) | January 24, 2013 |
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Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
General information
- Official Website
- Civilization Wiki - A detailed wiki for all Civilization games and their spin offs
- Apolyton Civilization Site's Alpha Centauri section - A huge forum dedicated to all Civilization games and their spin offs.
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
Official patches
- Smacp4e.exe
- Alpha Centauri 4.0 update. For users without the expansion.
- Smacxpv2.exe
- Alien Crossfire 2.0 update.
- smacxp103fus.zip
- Official XP compatibility-patch.
Unofficial patches
- Unofficial patch by scient
- Original fan made patch. Fixes bugs and exploits. Not compatible with Alien crossfire.
- Newer version of scients patch
- Based on the previous version but with additional fixes and compatible with Alien Crossfire.
- Alternative patch
- Based on scients patch and adds AI fixes. Not compatible with Alien Crossfire but works with the GOG.com version.
Proper patching
Note: this is for the retail version of the game only. The GOG.com version is already updated.
- If you have the original release without the expansion pack install the Alpha Centauri v4.0 update and then the compatibility-patch.
- If you have the Planetary pack or Laptop pack only install the compatibility-patch.
- If you have the original Alien Crossfire release install the Alien Crossfire v2.0 update then the compatibility-patch.
Now you can install the unofficial patch of your choice.
Run Without CD/DVD
The game will run without the CD but only if you have performed a full install.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
The game hangs
This might be related to a bug with automated artillery units. Try turning off automation and see if it helps. More info here.
AMD/ATI compatibility
GOG.com recommends using Catalyst 13.4 or earlier but the game also works with 14.3 or earlier.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 133 MHz | Pentium 200 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX-compatible 2 MB of VRAM | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |