Difference between revisions of "Earth 2160"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Reality Pump\Earth2160\Interface</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Reality Pump\Earth2160\Interface</code> | ||
# Change the value of <code>ShowIntro</code> from <code>1</code> to <code>0</code> | # Change the value of <code>ShowIntro</code> from <code>1</code> to <code>0</code> | ||
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{{ii}} The game normally shows credits after the player chooses to exit the game. | {{ii}} The game normally shows credits after the player chooses to exit the game. | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Reality Pump\Earth2160\Interface</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Reality Pump\Earth2160\Interface</code> | ||
# Change the value of <code>ShowCredits</code> from <code>1</code> to <code>0</code> | # Change the value of <code>ShowCredits</code> from <code>1</code> to <code>0</code> | ||
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===Enable anti-aliasing in Windowed mode=== | ===Enable anti-aliasing in Windowed mode=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Reality Pump\Earth2160\Graphics</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Reality Pump\Earth2160\Graphics</code> | ||
# Change the value of <code>EnableMultisampleInWindowedMode</code> from <code>0</code> to <code>1</code>}} | # Change the value of <code>EnableMultisampleInWindowedMode</code> from <code>0</code> to <code>1</code>}} | ||
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{{ii}} When a non-4:3 resolution is used, in-game cutscenes will assume the resolution is still 4:3, causing various display issues. | {{ii}} When a non-4:3 resolution is used, in-game cutscenes will assume the resolution is still 4:3, causing various display issues. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Cannot select non-4:3 resolutions in options menu=== | ===Cannot select non-4:3 resolutions in options menu=== | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Reality Pump\Earth2160\Graphics</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Reality Pump\Earth2160\Graphics</code> | ||
# Change the value of <code>Only4x3Modes</code> from <code>1</code> to <code>0</code> | # Change the value of <code>Only4x3Modes</code> from <code>1</code> to <code>0</code> | ||
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===UI is stretched/illegible=== | ===UI is stretched/illegible=== | ||
====Multi-monitor configuration==== | ====Multi-monitor configuration==== | ||
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# Take the resolution you plan on using, then divide it by the number of monitors wide your multi-monitor configuration is. For example, if you have a multi-monitor configuration which is 2 monitors wide by 1 monitor tall, and you intend to use a multi-monitor resolution of 3840x2160, divide 3840 by 2 to get 1920. | # Take the resolution you plan on using, then divide it by the number of monitors wide your multi-monitor configuration is. For example, if you have a multi-monitor configuration which is 2 monitors wide by 1 monitor tall, and you intend to use a multi-monitor resolution of 3840x2160, divide 3840 by 2 to get 1920. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Reality Pump\Earth2160\Interface</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Reality Pump\Earth2160\Interface</code> | ||
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====Ultra-widescreen/4K Ultra HD==== | ====Ultra-widescreen/4K Ultra HD==== | ||
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# Take the resolution you plan on using, then divide its width by 2. For example, if you intend to use a resolution of 2560x1080, divide 2560 by 2 to get 1280. | # Take the resolution you plan on using, then divide its width by 2. For example, if you intend to use a resolution of 2560x1080, divide 2560 by 2 to get 1280. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Reality Pump\Earth2160\Interface</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Reality Pump\Earth2160\Interface</code> |
Revision as of 00:28, 20 November 2017
Developers | |
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Reality Pump Studios | |
Publishers | |
Zuxxez Entertainment | |
Deep Silver | |
Engines | |
Earth-4 Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 3, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | October 1, 2015[1] |
Linux | February 16, 2016[2] |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Earth | |
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Earth 2140 | 1997 |
Earth 2150: Escape from the Blue Planet | 2000 |
Earth 2150: The Moon Project | 2000 |
Earth 2150: Lost Souls | 2002 |
Earth 2160 | 2005 |
Key points
- Natively supports 4K and ultrawidescreen resolutions.
- In-game cutscenes are designed for 4:3 resolutions, causing display issues in any other resolution.
- All in-game cutscenes force a letterbox format, regardless of resolution.
General information
- Official Site
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | 3 computer limit[3] | |||
GOG.com | DRM: Reality Pump activation (for multiplayer). | |||
Steam | DRM: Reality Pump activation. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Change registry settings[4] |
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Skip credits
- The game normally shows credits after the player chooses to exit the game.
Change registry settings[4] |
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Enable anti-aliasing in Windowed mode
Change registry settings[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
- You may need to adjust registry settings for the UI to be non-stretched or illegible.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Not available in the GOG.com version. | |||
French | Not available in the GOG.com version. | |||
German | Not available in the GOG.com version. | |||
Italian | Not available in the GOG.com version. | |||
Polish | Not available in the GOG.com version. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Not available in the GOG.com version. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Requires an EarthNet account |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues unresolved
In-game cutscenes do not display correctly using non-4:3 resolutions
- When a non-4:3 resolution is used, in-game cutscenes will assume the resolution is still 4:3, causing various display issues.
Use a 4:3 resolution[4] |
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Issues fixed
Change registry settings[4] |
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UI is stretched/illegible
Multi-monitor configuration
Change registry settings[4] |
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Ultra-widescreen/4K Ultra HD
Change registry settings[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 1.3, 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.3 support |
ATI Radeon/X-series Nvidia GeForce 6600 Nvidia GeForce 6800 Shader model 2 support |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS or SteamOS | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel/AMD Single Core CPU with 2.0 GHz | Intel/AMD Core Duo CPU with 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | 2.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
- The Linux version uses Wine.[2]