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==== Official patches ==== | ==== Official patches ==== | ||
* [http://www.firaxis.com/downloads/Patch/Smacp4e.exe Smacp4e.exe] | * [http://www.firaxis.com/downloads/Patch/Smacp4e.exe Smacp4e.exe] | ||
| − | Alpha Centauri 4.0 update. For users without the expansion. | + | ** Alpha Centauri 4.0 update. For users without the expansion. |
* [http://www.firaxis.com/downloads/Patch/Smacxpv2.exe Smacxpv2.exe] | * [http://www.firaxis.com/downloads/Patch/Smacxpv2.exe Smacxpv2.exe] | ||
| − | Alien Crossfire 2.0 update. | + | ** Alien Crossfire 2.0 update. |
* [http://www.gamefront.com/files/904709/smacxp103fus.zip smacxp103fus.zip] | * [http://www.gamefront.com/files/904709/smacxp103fus.zip smacxp103fus.zip] | ||
| − | Official XP compatibility-patch. | + | ** Official XP compatibility-patch. |
==== Unofficial patches ==== | ==== Unofficial patches ==== | ||
* [http://apolyton.net/showthread.php/181950-Fixing-SMACX-Bugs Unofficial patch by scient] | * [http://apolyton.net/showthread.php/181950-Fixing-SMACX-Bugs Unofficial patch by scient] | ||
| − | Original fan made patch. Fixes bugs and exploits. Not compatible with Alien crossfire. | + | ** Original fan made patch. Fixes bugs and exploits. Not compatible with Alien crossfire. |
* [http://www.weplayciv.com/forums/downloads.php?s=8c263132c1f9e210de061885c52c3dff&do=file&id=240 Newer version of scients patch] | * [http://www.weplayciv.com/forums/downloads.php?s=8c263132c1f9e210de061885c52c3dff&do=file&id=240 Newer version of scients patch] | ||
| − | Based on the previous version but with additional fixes and compatible with Alien Crossfire. | + | ** Based on the previous version but with additional fixes and compatible with Alien Crossfire. |
* [http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/smac-444.56203/ Alternative patch] | * [http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/smac-444.56203/ Alternative patch] | ||
| − | Based on scients patch and adds AI fixes. Not compatible with Alien Crossfire but works with the GOG.com version. | + | ** Based on scients patch and adds AI fixes. Not compatible with Alien Crossfire but works with the GOG.com version. |
==== Proper patching ==== | ==== Proper patching ==== | ||
| − | Note: this is for the retail version of the game only. The GOG | + | '''Note''': this is for the retail version of the game only. The [[GOG.com]] version is already updated. |
* If you have the original release without the expansion pack install the [http://www.firaxis.com/downloads/Patch/Smacp4e.exe Alpha Centauri v4.0 update] and then the [http://www.gamefront.com/files/904709/smacxp103fus.zip compatibility-patch]. | * If you have the original release without the expansion pack install the [http://www.firaxis.com/downloads/Patch/Smacp4e.exe Alpha Centauri v4.0 update] and then the [http://www.gamefront.com/files/904709/smacxp103fus.zip compatibility-patch]. | ||
* If you have the Planetary pack or Laptop pack only install the [http://www.gamefront.com/files/904709/smacxp103fus.zip compatibility-patch]. | * If you have the Planetary pack or Laptop pack only install the [http://www.gamefront.com/files/904709/smacxp103fus.zip compatibility-patch]. | ||
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General information
Availability
Improvements
Patches
Official patches
- Smacp4e.exe
- Alpha Centauri 4.0 update. For users without the expansion.
- Smacxpv2.exe
- Alien Crossfire 2.0 update.
- smacxp103fus.zip
- Official XP compatibility-patch.
Unofficial patches
- Unofficial patch by scient
- Original fan made patch. Fixes bugs and exploits. Not compatible with Alien crossfire.
- Newer version of scients patch
- Based on the previous version but with additional fixes and compatible with Alien Crossfire.
- Alternative patch
- Based on scients patch and adds AI fixes. Not compatible with Alien Crossfire but works with the GOG.com version.
Proper patching
Note: this is for the retail version of the game only. The GOG.com version is already updated.
- If you have the original release without the expansion pack install the Alpha Centauri v4.0 update and then the compatibility-patch.
- If you have the Planetary pack or Laptop pack only install the compatibility-patch.
- If you have the original Alien Crossfire release install the Alien Crossfire v2.0 update then the compatibility-patch.
Now you can install the unofficial patch of your choice.
Run Without CD/DVD
The game will run without the CD but only if you have performed a full install.
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Input settings
Issues and Fixes
The game hangs
This might be related to a bug with automated artillery units. Try turning off automation and see if it helps. More info here.
Graphical Tweaks
Higher resolutions/Widescreen
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