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|4k ultra hd notes = Use WillKirkby's launcher for high resolutions. The game crashes if the resolution is not 4:3. https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/4354-lr1-launcher/ | |4k ultra hd notes = Use WillKirkby's launcher for high resolutions. The game crashes if the resolution is not 4:3. https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/4354-lr1-launcher/ | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Camera position can be changed. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo]. | |windowed notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo]. | ||
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|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo]. |
|upscaling = false | |upscaling = false | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Always enabled. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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{{ii}} These instructions were tested against dgVoodoo2 v2.75.1. | {{ii}} These instructions were tested against dgVoodoo2 v2.75.1. | ||
− | # Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0ztH1T3BYdkFJb09yZFhxUkU/view LegoRacers.exe] and copy it to the installation folder. | + | # Optional: Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0ztH1T3BYdkFJb09yZFhxUkU/view LegoRacers.exe] and copy it to the installation folder. |
# Download and extract the latest stable version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo]. | # Download and extract the latest stable version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo]. | ||
# Copy {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} to the Lego Racers installation folder. | # Copy {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} to the Lego Racers installation folder. | ||
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# Download the [https://github.com/le717/Racers-Alternate-Installer/releases Lego Racers Alternate Installer]. | # Download the [https://github.com/le717/Racers-Alternate-Installer/releases Lego Racers Alternate Installer]. | ||
# Run the alternate installer and follow the instructions. | # Run the alternate installer and follow the instructions. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Fatal Error - Unable to find a 3D device that meets base requirements=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run in Windows XP compatibility mode|ref=<ref name="Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=June 24, 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Right-click {{file|LegoRacers.exe}} and open Properties. | ||
+ | # Go to the ''Compatibility'' tab and set compatibility to Windows XP (Service Pack 3). | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 23:25, 23 June 2023
Developers | |
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High Voltage Software | |
Publishers | |
Lego Media | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Genres | Racing |
Series | Lego Racers |
Lego Racers | |
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Subseries of Lego | |
Lego Racers | 1999 |
Lego Racers 2 | 2001 |
Drome Racers | 2002 |
Lego Portal Racers | 2015 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- The installer may not work on modern systems (see Installer doesn't run).
- For the original 1999 release, when installed on a modern OS, the game will crash when attempting to change controls.
General information
- Unofficial Lego Wiki
- Brickipedia
- Rock Raiders United - Unofficial game forum
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Very early releases of the game contain a simple Disc Check. Later releases from 1999 contain SafeDisc V1 DRM[Note 1] The 2001 Lego Masterpiece re-release and all re-issues afterward are DRM-free, and so can be run without the disc once installed as a result. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use WillKirkby's launcher for high resolutions. The game crashes if the resolution is not 4:3. https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/4354-lr1-launcher/ | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Camera position can be changed. | ||
Windowed | Use dgVoodoo. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always enabled. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 83 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix[3] |
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Widescreen (stretched) without dgVoodo or binary patch[4][5] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | DirectInput only. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | The music and sound effects can be adjusted separately. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Published by Cenega. | |||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | Not included in 1999 releases. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hebrew | Replaces Spanish. Does not include Finnish. Published by Hed Arzi. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Published by Eidos Interactive. | |||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | The game was released in Poland with a Polish manual. Fan translation made by Piotr Garschin.[6][7] | |||
Portuguese | Portuguese manual PDF included with some European releases. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Published by EA Brasil.[8] | |||
Russian | Published by Noviy Disk. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Split-screen. Requires a controller. | ||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Installer doesn't run
Install using a fan-made installer[citation needed] |
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Fatal Error - Unable to find a 3D device that meets base requirements
Run in Windows XP compatibility mode[9] |
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Unable to set message drain
Disable startup videos[citation needed] |
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Unable to open the video file lmicmp.avi
Disable startup videos[citation needed] |
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Out of memory error occurred
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Game crashes when trying to set controls
Instructions[citation needed] |
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-horzres and -vertres commands don't work
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Transparent textures do not display correctly
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Command line arguments
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.[12]
Parameter | Description |
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-novideo | Disables startup videos |
-window | Run in windowed mode (16-bit depth only). However, it minimizes if it is clicked out of. |
-primary | Force use of primary display device |
-alphatrans | Force use of alpha transparency |
-horzres | Set horizontal resolution |
-vertres | Set vertical resolution |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MMX | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 210 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX-compatible | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ LEGO Racers - HD/Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-03-02
- ↑ Play Old PC-Games - LEGO Racers - last accessed on 2021-11-30
- ↑ WSGF - Lego Racers - last accessed on 2021-11-30
- ↑ Modding the Language - Modding Discussion - Rock Raiders United - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Lego Racers Spolszczenie (Przeczytaj opis!!!) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Novo Milênio, 14/05/2001 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Antrad on June 24, 2023
- ↑ Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerabilities in the Indeo codec could allow remote code execution: December 8, 2009 - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ HELP! Lego Racers Graphics Problem! - Game Support - Rock Raiders United - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ LEGO Racers 1 EXE Parameters - Discussion - Rock Raiders United - last accessed on May 2023