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{{ii}} Command & Conquer has DOS4GW bound its executable. Use the command <code>sb /r game.dat</code> to replace it. | {{ii}} Command & Conquer has DOS4GW bound its executable. Use the command <code>sb /r game.dat</code> to replace it. | ||
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− | {{ii}} You can boost the performance of [[DOSBox]] by running the game without | + | {{ii}} You can boost the performance of [[DOSBox]] by running the game without the CD mounted. To do so copy the cd's contents (or at least it's most important files, <code>SCORES.MIX</code> and <code>movies.mix</code>) to a folder inside the game's virtual C drive. Launch the game with the parameter <code>-cd[cd contents folder]</code>. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 03:34, 4 December 2017
Developers | |
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Westwood Studios | |
Publishers | |
Original | Virgin Interactive |
Current | Electronic Arts |
Release dates | |
DOS | August 31, 1995 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1995 |
Windows | March 10, 1997 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Command & Conquer | 1995 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert | 1996 |
Command & Conquer: Sole Survivor | 1997 |
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun | 1999 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 | 2000 |
Command & Conquer: Renegade | 2002 |
Command & Conquer: Generals | 2003 |
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars | 2007 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 | 2008 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising | 2009 |
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight | 2010 |
OpenRA (unofficial) | 2010 |
Command & Conquer (2013) | Cancelled |
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection | 2020 |
Renegade X (unofficial) | EA |
Key points
- Also titled as "Tiberian Dawn"
- Re-released for free in 2007.
- Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch is highly recommended to install.
- If you want a modernized C&C experience, check out OpenRA.
- Language support can be further extended with language add-ons.
- CD/ISO installer is 16-bit and doesn't run under modern systems; it's better to download fanmade installers instead.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | The Windows version is often called the Gold Edition and is fully patched. It's also available as part of The First Decade. | |||
Origin | The Ultimate Collection, bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Command and Conquer: The Covert Operations | Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations. |
Unofficial downloads
- OpenRA includes a modernized open-source version with its "Tiberian Dawn" mod.
- CnCNet installer is a bare-bones version optimized for multiplayer (small size, portable). Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted. The music and map editor are downloadable inside the CnCNet settings.
- Nyerguds' installer is a more fully-featured version which includes singleplayer missions (including Covert Operations and PSX/N64 missions) and soundtrack from the get-go. Cutscenes are available at Mod DB.
Essential improvements
1024x768 resolution with the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 compared to earlier versions.
Windows
Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06
- Not needed for the unofficial packages.
- This patch contains:
- A large amount of fixes (changelog)
- Support for newer Windows systems (including 64-bit)
- LAN and online playability up to 6 players (includes new CnCNet lobby)
- Support for higher resolutions
- No-CD option
- Missions from PSX and N64 versions and The Covert Operations
- The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs.
- Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection.
DOS
Patches
- 1.22 is the last patch for the DOS version. Note it's included with the game's Covert Operations expansion making installation unnecessary to those who have it.
- European versions' alternate languages, German and French, are still stuck at version 1.20 which can be downloaded here and here.
DOS32A
DOS32A is a more advanced extender and open source replacement to DOS4GW. It can improve both performance and stability of Command & Conquer.
- Command & Conquer has DOS4GW bound its executable. Use the command
sb /r game.dat
to replace it.
Play without the CD
- You can boost the performance of DOSBox by running the game without the CD mounted. To do so copy the cd's contents (or at least it's most important files,
SCORES.MIX
andmovies.mix
) to a folder inside the game's virtual C drive. Launch the game with the parameter-cd[cd contents folder]
.
Game data
External video settings (for the fan patch.)
Configuration file(s) location
-
conquer.ini
contains normal game settings. -
ddraw.ini
contains CnC-DDraw settings (added by the fan patch). -
cncnet.ini
contains CnCNet settings (added by the fan patch).
Save game data location
- DOS save games not compatible with C&C Gold.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
External video settings (for the fan patch.)
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Set in ddraw.ini[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Set in ddraw.ini[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
External audio settings (for the fan patch.)
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. | |||
German | Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. | |||
Italian | Unofficial; use Language add-on. | |||
Japanese | Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. | |||
Polish | Unofficial; use Language add-on. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Partial audio; use Language add-on. | |||
Spanish | Unofficial; use Language add-on. |
- C&C patch adds support for multiple languages. Download them from PCGamingWiki repository.
Network
External multiplayer settings (for the fan patch.)
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 6 | Versus Use the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch to enable modern LAN support. |
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Online play | 6 | Versus The original multiplayer service is no longer available. Use the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch and CnCNet.org to re-enable support. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | See: CnCNet.org | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
- This list assumes you've installed the patches. If you experience a new issue, please create a thread at the CnC-Comm forums.
- The game has some minor problems with missions that are smaller than the game resolution. This is nothing to be worried about, you can "fix" it by pressing Escape.
- When playing in any resolution higher than 640x400, you can't place buildings with a placement height of only one cell on the lowest row of cells on the map.
Issues fixed
- If you have problems with The First Decade or The Ultimate Collection, be sure to check this FAQ at EA forums.
General fixes
- If you have not found a fix, be sure to also check:
Check these if you haven't[citation needed] |
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Crash after overheating
Enable "singlecpu" in ddraw.ini[1] |
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Game is laggy after installing the patch
Change the renderer in ddraw.ini[2] |
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Game speed/Map scroll rate issue
- Resolved by using frame-rate limiter in the fan patch, but this may cause an unresponsive in-game menu.[citation needed]
Set the slider in-game[citation needed] |
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"Unable to set video mode" error
Change the resolution[citation needed] |
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No music in the CnCNet version
Go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings[citation needed] |
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Scrambled colors (without ddraw.dll)
- Ddraw.dll within the fan-patch already fixes that issue. However, if the game needs to run with ddraw.dll turned off and this appears, then this is for you.
Use palette fix[citation needed] |
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See Rainbow color problems in older games for solutions. |
No videos after installing the patch
Download the videos[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 3 | |
DOS video modes | MCGA, VGA |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | Westwood Online |
Maps
- C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer.
- CnCNet includes its own online map folder.
- Map editors can be downloaded inside CnCNet's game options.
- Cnc-Comm.com - Mapping discussion
Re-implementations
- Thanks to dedicated C&C community, there are a couple of re-implementations and total conversion existing.
- OpenRA - Open Source recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay.
- C&C: Tiberian Dawn - HTML5 - Playable in browser, might run slowly, multiplayer-ready
Total conversions
- The Dawn of the Tiberium Age - mod for Tiberian Sun, has a completely new campaign, CnCNet supported
- Red Dawn - Red Alert
- Tiberian Dawn Redux - Generals
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 486 DX2 66 MHz | Intel Pentium 60 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 800 MB |
Video card (GPU) | MCGA video card | DirectDraw compatible video card 1 MB of VRAM |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 1 MB of VRAM |