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{{ii}} A [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/325-star-wars-episode-i-%E2%80%93-racer-demo/ demo] is available ([http://www.podracers.com/downloads.html mirror 1]/[https://archive.org/details/StarWarsEpisodeI-RacerDemo mirror 2]) | {{ii}} A [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/325-star-wars-episode-i-%E2%80%93-racer-demo/ demo] is available ([http://www.podracers.com/downloads.html mirror 1]/[https://archive.org/details/StarWarsEpisodeI-RacerDemo mirror 2]) | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | * [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=39154&start=20 SWEP1RCR.EXE] updates the game to the latest version. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Hex edit executable files|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-episode-i-racer WSGF article]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Hex edit executable files|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-episode-i-racer WSGF article]</ref>}} | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open '''SWEP1RCR.EXE''' with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. |
# Search for a string <code>'''80 02''' 00 00 75 09 81 7f 08 '''e0 01'''</code> in a line '''000883d0'''. | # Search for a string <code>'''80 02''' 00 00 75 09 81 7f 08 '''e0 01'''</code> in a line '''000883d0'''. | ||
# Values <code>80 02</code> and <code>e0 01</code> represent the resolution '''640x480'''. Change them with values of a resolution you want to use: | # Values <code>80 02</code> and <code>e0 01</code> represent the resolution '''640x480'''. Change them with values of a resolution you want to use: | ||
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#* '''1920x1080''' - Replace <code>80 02</code> with <code>80 07</code> and replace <code>e0 01</code> with <code>38 04</code>. | #* '''1920x1080''' - Replace <code>80 02</code> with <code>80 07</code> and replace <code>e0 01</code> with <code>38 04</code>. | ||
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
| − | # Open | + | # Open '''RACER.EXE''' with a hex editor. |
# Search for a string <code>'''80 02''' 00 00 00 a0 00 00 80 03 00 00 00 e8 00 00 80 05 00 00 00 08 01 00 80 06 00 00 00 68 01 00 80 0c 00 00 00 '''e0 01'''</code> in a line '''00033010'''. | # Search for a string <code>'''80 02''' 00 00 00 a0 00 00 80 03 00 00 00 e8 00 00 80 05 00 00 00 08 01 00 80 06 00 00 00 68 01 00 80 0c 00 00 00 '''e0 01'''</code> in a line '''00033010'''. | ||
# The same values are at the beginning and end of the highlighted string - change them to your desired resolution, in a similar way you did it with '''SWEP1RCR.EXE'''. | # The same values are at the beginning and end of the highlighted string - change them to your desired resolution, in a similar way you did it with '''SWEP1RCR.EXE'''. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | ===Graphical issues | + | ===Graphical issues=== |
| + | {{ii}} E.g., low frame rate, black screen, white screen, green screen, artifacts, crash on startup, etc. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use dgVoodoo 2 for proper emulated old DirectX support|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} |
| − | Download [http:// | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. |
| − | You can configure the emulation and additional graphics settings using dgVoodooSetup.exe. | + | # Extract <code>D3DImm.dll</code> and <code>DDraw.dll</code> from the <code>MS</code> folder into the game's folder. |
| + | # You can configure the emulation and additional graphics settings using <code>dgVoodooSetup.exe</code>. | ||
| − | {{++}} Allows the game to run properly on Windows 8 | + | '''Notes''' |
| − | {{ii}} dgVoodoo 2 requires a | + | {{++}} Allows the game to run properly on Windows 8. |
| + | {{ii}} dgVoodoo 2 requires a DirectX 11 graphics card. | ||
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===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Alternative installer|ref=<ref>http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/Default.aspx</ref>}} | ||
| + | An alternative MSI installer can be downloaded from his [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/Racer/Instructions.html website]. A guide on how to create a CD image with a new installer can be found [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/Racer/Instructions.html here]. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Alternative installer for x86/x64|ref=<ref>https://www.letsplayforum.de/index.php/Thread/159414-Star-Wars-Episode-1-Racer-x86-x64-Setup-Fixes-und-Patches/</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Alternative installer for x86/x64|ref=<ref>https://www.letsplayforum.de/index.php/Thread/159414-Star-Wars-Episode-1-Racer-x86-x64-Setup-Fixes-und-Patches/</ref>}} | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Manual installation|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Manual installation|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-03-29}}</ref>}} |
* Copy the '''gnome''' folder from Racer's CD to your hard disk and rename it to '''RACER'''. Then copy '''RACER.EXE''' from the root of the CD into '''RACER''' folder on your hard disk. Finally grab '''DSETUP.dll''', '''DSETUP16.dll''' '''DSETUP32.dll''', '''SysCheck.exe''', '''SYSCHECK.INI''' and '''Website.exe''' files from '''INSTALL''' folder and put them in '''RACER'''. If you had placed the RACER folder in C:\Games then your folder structure would look like this: | * Copy the '''gnome''' folder from Racer's CD to your hard disk and rename it to '''RACER'''. Then copy '''RACER.EXE''' from the root of the CD into '''RACER''' folder on your hard disk. Finally grab '''DSETUP.dll''', '''DSETUP16.dll''' '''DSETUP32.dll''', '''SysCheck.exe''', '''SYSCHECK.INI''' and '''Website.exe''' files from '''INSTALL''' folder and put them in '''RACER'''. If you had placed the RACER folder in C:\Games then your folder structure would look like this: | ||
<pre>C:\games\RACER\data\ *files* | <pre>C:\games\RACER\data\ *files* | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable = | + | |64-bit executable = false |
|64-bit executable notes= | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
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Revision as of 11:00, 29 March 2017
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| Developers | |
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| LucasArts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 1999 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 2000 |
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Key points
- Installing on 64-bit systems requires a workaround. See Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows.
General information
- Wookieepedia - A huge wiki dedicated to the Star Wars universe
- Star Wars Racer at Play Old PC Games - general information and tweaks about the game
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- SWEP1RCR.EXE updates the game to the latest version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| Local play | Console versions only. | |||
| LAN play | 8 | Use IPXWrapper for modern systems. | ||
| Online play | Use IPXWrapper and LogIn Hamachi | |||
Issues fixed
Graphical issues
- E.g., low frame rate, black screen, white screen, green screen, artifacts, crash on startup, etc.
| Instructions |
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Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
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Other information
API
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 233 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible graphics card 2 MB of VRAM |
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