Difference between revisions of "Vietcong"
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===Launcher=== | ===Launcher=== | ||
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====[http://www.moddb.com/games/vietcong/downloads/vietcong-starter-151 VCStarter 1.5.1]==== | ====[http://www.moddb.com/games/vietcong/downloads/vietcong-starter-151 VCStarter 1.5.1]==== | ||
====[http://www.moddb.com/games/vietcong/downloads/vietcong-starter-1651 VCStarter 1.65.1]==== | ====[http://www.moddb.com/games/vietcong/downloads/vietcong-starter-1651 VCStarter 1.65.1]==== | ||
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|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Uncheck "Fullscreen" in the launcher and use [[Glossary: | + | |borderless windowed notes = Uncheck "Fullscreen" in the launcher and use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Simple Runtime Window Editor|SRWE]]. |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = Force in graphics card control panel or use [[#Launcher|VCStarter]] with ''"Improve texture filtering"''. | |anisotropic notes = Force in graphics card control panel or use [[#Launcher|VCStarter]] with ''"Improve texture filtering"''. | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Forcing in graphics card control panel may cause blackscreen in menu. Use [[#Launcher|VCStarter]] for [[Glossary:Anti- | + | |antialiasing notes = Forcing in graphics card control panel may cause blackscreen in menu. Use [[#Launcher|VCStarter]] for [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Multi-Sample Anti-Aliasing (MSAA)|MSAA]]. |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Only Triple Buffer is available in the game's launcher. Force actual Vsync in graphics card control panel. | |vsync notes = Only Triple Buffer is available in the game's launcher. Force actual Vsync in graphics card control panel. | ||
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|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = unknown |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 8 | |direct3d versions = 8 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = VCStarter uses D3D9. | + | |direct3d notes = VCStarter uses D3D9. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|minHD = 1.8 GB | |minHD = 1.8 GB | ||
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
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|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
Revision as of 09:12, 10 September 2017
Developers | |
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Pterodon | |
Illusion Softworks | |
Publishers | |
Gathering of Developers | |
Engines | |
Ptero Engine II | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 26, 2003 |
Warnings
Vietcong | |
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Vietcong | 2003 |
Vietcong 2 | 2005 |
Key points
- GameSpy online server browser has stopped working due to GameSpy services being shut down.[1] Use the Serverlist fix.
- Most compatibility and performance issues with new systems (Windows Vista and later) can be fixed in the VCStarter tool.
Availability
- Not available digitally.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Fist Alpha | ||
Red Dawn | Free |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.3
Patch 1.41
Patch 1.60
- Patches are incremental and need to be installed in order.
- Patch 1.6 is required to use VCStarter.
Launcher
VCStarter 1.5.1
VCStarter 1.65.1
VCStarter 1.7 Beta (requires 1.65.1)
- Allows to play the game properly on modern operating systems.
Online play
Serverlist fix
- After applying this fix the game uses a new gamespy emulation server so the in-game serverlist is still available.
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
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 64 | Co-op, Versus |
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Online play | 64 | Co-op, Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 | VCStarter uses D3D9. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz AMD Athlon 500 MHz |
Intel Pentium III 700 MHz AMD Athlon 700 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |