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===Alternative installation method=== | ===Alternative installation method=== | ||
+ | In the event the game's {{file|setup.exe}} crashes with a "Guru Meditation" error, a manual installation can be performed. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative installation method|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42285|title=International Rally Championship (Magnetic Fields/Europress) - how to install if setup.exe won't work - VOGONS|date=2023-10-13}}</ref>||fix= | ||
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− | {{ | + | <ol> |
+ | <li>Create a folder to install the game into, e.g. {{folder|{{P|game}}\irc}}.</li> | ||
− | + | <li>Go into the new folder.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Copy from the CD-ROM the following files into these locations:</li> | |
+ | <ul> | ||
+ | <li> The {{folder|files}} folder into the game folder, resulting in, for example, {{folder|{{P|game}}\irc\files}}.</li> | ||
+ | <li> {{file|ral.exe}} into the game folder, resulting in, for example, {{file|{{P|game}}\irc\ral.exe}}.</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
− | 2 | + | <li>Create 2 more sub-folders in the game folder, called {{folder|savedata}} and {{folder|var}}.</li> |
− | + | <li>Go into the "var" folder and create a new text document. In it put the following, changing the CD-ROM for the correct drive letter the game is being manually installed in: | |
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
; International Rally Championship | ; International Rally Championship | ||
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cdrom=d:\ | cdrom=d:\ | ||
installation=3 | installation=3 | ||
− | </pre> | + | </pre></li> |
− | + | <li>Rename this text document to {{file|ral.zog}}.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Go up one level to the main folder again. Now create a sub-folder called "savedata", resulting in, for example, <code>{{P|game}}\irc\savedata</code>.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Go into the new savedata folder and create the following folders: | |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
c:\games\irc\savedata\carsetup | c:\games\irc\savedata\carsetup | ||
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c:\games\irc\savedata\replay | c:\games\irc\savedata\replay | ||
c:\games\irc\savedata\savegame | c:\games\irc\savedata\savegame | ||
− | </pre> | + | </pre></li> |
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− | + | <li>Download the 4.80 patch from [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2217 Patches Scrolls].</li> | |
− | + | <li>Copy {{file|ral.exe}} from the downloaded patch into the game folder and overwrite the existing {{file|ral.exe}}.</li> | |
− | + | <li>{{key|Right-click}} on {{file|ral.exe}} in the game folder and choose '''Windows 95''' or '''Windows 98''' compatibility mode.</li> | |
− | + | <li>In order to get the full framerate, follow the guide on the following site (either download their <code>DDRAW.dll</code> or use ACT): [http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/post.php?77&post=1202630 http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/post.php?77&post=1202630]</li> | |
− | + | <li>Run {{file|ral.exe}}.</li> | |
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
− | ''' | + | {{ii}} The game may crash if using the non-Direct3D 8-bit graphics version. To resolve this, go into '''Options > Settings > Visual Display''' and ensure '''16bit accelerated''' is chosen. |
− | + | {{--}} Pressing {{key|Escape}} in-game may result in the menu being invisible. Thus, to exit the current race, press {{key|Up}} once, then press {{key|Enter}}, then {{key|Up}} once again and {{key|Enter}} again. | |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 20:46, 13 October 2023
Developers | |
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Magnetic Fields[1] | |
Publishers | |
Europress Software[2] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 1997[1][3][4] |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Racing |
Series | Rally Championship |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- This game is not available digitally.
Demo
- A demo is available here
Patches
- Patch v4.80 - The latest patch available for the game.
Essential improvements
dgVoodoo2
- Fixes rendering issues with intro videos, flickering menu textures and occasional black in-game screen flickering.
Use dgVoodoo2.[5] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\var\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use dgVoodoo2. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo2. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. Force off through graphics driver. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Keyboard only. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse isn't supported. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Menus are keyboard only. | |
Controller remapping | See joystick.txt for instructions. | |
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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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Force Feedback | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | |||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Alternative installation method
In the event the game's setup.exe
crashes with a "Guru Meditation" error, a manual installation can be performed.
Alternative installation method[6] |
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Notes:
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Install on Windows 10 64-bit (Spanish Version)
Installing the game using a 16-bit emulator |
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Use DDrawCompat |
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"Guru Meditation" error in loading races
The default game sets the color depth in 8bits so you should change it to 16bits from the game's graphic configuration |
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Distorted Sound
Use DSOAL. |
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Game won't start (black screen then crashes itself)
Gamepad issue |
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It was noticed that Xbox Series gamepad if connected, can cause a problem where the game doesn't start and cause a crash. Disconnect and try with another gamepad. (not a fix, but at least you can play with keyboard or other gamepad) |
Background applications causing crash |
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It was observed that if wallpaper engine or any other 3D application is running in the background, can cause the game to crash. Also OBS caused a similar issue. So if the game is not opening (just a black screen then closes) try to see if you can close the most applications that are running in background that uses directx or opengl. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 5 | 4.05.00.0155 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 100 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shaun Southern softography
- ↑ Europress: International Rally Championship - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ International Rally Championship Menu - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Europress On-line - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Antrad on September 1, 2017
- ↑ International Rally Championship (Magnetic Fields/Europress) - how to install if setup.exe won't work - VOGONS - last accessed on 2023-10-13