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{{Fixbox/fix|Use Windows 95 compatibility mode}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use Windows 95 compatibility mode}} | ||
Set the game to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Windows 95 compatibility mode]]. | Set the game to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Windows 95 compatibility mode]]. | ||
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| + | ===Game refuses to run under Windows 10=== | ||
| + | {{ii}}Windows 10 has depreciated some of the DirectX calls the game relies on. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Expack3|date=2016-03-01}}</ref>}} | ||
| + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu dgVoodoo2]. | ||
| + | # Open the ZIP file downloaded and copy <code>DDraw.dll</code> and <code>D3Dlmm.dll</code> from the MS folder. | ||
| + | # Paste the file into the game's root folder. | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Dynamix | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | 1996 |
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| Metaltech | |
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| Metaltech: Earthsiege | 1994 |
| Metaltech: Battledrome | 1994 |
| Earthsiege 2 | 1996 |
| Starsiege | 1999 |
| Tribes (series) | |
Key points
- Re-released as a free download for the series' 20th anniversary.[1]
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Official website | |
Free download. Does not include music. | |
Essential improvements
Skip 256 color warning
Go to the compatibility settings for ES.EXE and set 256 color mode.
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
General settings (launcher).
General settings (in-game).
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German |
Issues fixed
"VSHELL.EXE - Entry Point Not Found" error on launch
- Error message: "The procedure entry point FT_Thunk could not be located in the dynamic link library".
| Instructions |
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"You don't have enough virtual memory to run Earthsiege II" error on launch
| Instructions |
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Game refuses to run under Windows 10
- Windows 10 has depreciated some of the DirectX calls the game relies on.
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ||
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||