Difference between revisions of "MechCommander"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{--}} Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See [[#Running the game on 64 bit Windows|Running the game on 64 bit Windows]] | + | {{--}} Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See [[#Running the game on 64-bit Windows|Running the game on 64 bit-Windows]] |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | ===Running the game on 64 bit Windows=== | + | ===Running the game on 64-bit Windows=== |
| − | Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. | + | {{ii}} Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit. |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Setting up the game manually|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Setting up the game manually|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
| − | #Somewhere on the computer (ex. the Desktop), create a new folder called "MechCommander". | + | # Somewhere on the computer (ex. the Desktop), create a new folder called "MechCommander". |
| − | #Copy the contents of the MechCommander CD and paste them into the folder that was created before. | + | # Copy the contents of the MechCommander CD and paste them into the folder that was created before. |
| − | #When everything has finished copying, go into the installation folder and right click on the MC.exe (or MCX.exe). | + | # When everything has finished copying, go into the installation folder and right click on the MC.exe (or MCX.exe). |
| − | #Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)"). | + | # Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)"). |
| − | #Run the MC.exe (or MCX.exe) file to play the game. | + | # Run the MC.exe (or MCX.exe) file to play the game. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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| − | ===Use | + | ===Use higher resolutions in game=== |
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| − | #Open | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set higher resolutions|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} |
| − | #Add | + | # Open {{file|PREFS.CFG}}. |
| − | #Replace X with: 0 for 640x480 (default) | + | # Add the line <code>l Resolution=X</code> at the bottom of the file. |
| − | #With the game running in higher resolution, you can use the zoom in feature (press '+') to play in highest detail with slightly more battlefield visibility that the game offers by default in the unzoomed state. | + | # Replace <code>X</code> with: |
| + | #* <code>0</code> for 640x480 (default) | ||
| + | #* <code>1</code> for 800x600 | ||
| + | #* <code>2</code> for 1024x768 | ||
| + | #* <code>3</code> for 1280x1024. | ||
| + | # With the game running in higher resolution, you can use the zoom in feature (press '+') to play in highest detail with slightly more battlefield visibility that the game offers by default in the unzoomed state. | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Menus are fixed to 640x480. In game resolution can be increased, but menus will not stretch to fill the screen. | ||
| + | }} | ||
===Rainbow color problem=== | ===Rainbow color problem=== | ||
| − | When running on fullscreen in Windows Vista or later may trigger the rainbow color problem | + | {{ii}} When running on fullscreen in Windows Vista or later may trigger the rainbow color problem. |
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| − | See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for more ideas to fix this problem. | + | {{Fixbox|1= |
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Install DirectPlay|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}} | ||
| + | # Press {{key|Win|X}}. | ||
| + | # Select 'Programs & Features'. | ||
| + | # Click 'Turn Windows features on and off'. | ||
| + | # Tick 'DirectPlay' under the 'Legacy Components' item. | ||
| + | # Click OK to close the window then reboot. | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for more ideas to fix this problem. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
Revision as of 15:41, 18 March 2017
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| FASA Interactive | |
| Publishers | |
| MicroProse | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 31, 1998 |
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| MechCommander | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of BattleTech | |
| MechCommander | 1998 |
| MechCommander 2 | 2001 |
Key points
- Installer is 16-bit only, but a workaround is available. See Running the game on 64 bit-Windows
General information
- BattleTech Wiki - A massive wiki for everything BattleTech related
- MechCommander Gold Wiki - A small wiki for the game
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com | |
MechCommander Gold. Contains the base game and expansion. | |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| MechCommander: Desperate Measures | Included with MechCommander Gold. | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 6 | IPX, TCP/IP, Serial/Modem. | ||
| Online play | 6 | Required MPlayer or MSN Zone. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Running the game on 64-bit Windows
- Although the game installer is 16-bit, the actual game is 32-bit.
| Instructions |
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Use higher resolutions in game
| Instructions |
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Rainbow color problem
- When running on fullscreen in Windows Vista or later may trigger the rainbow color problem.
| Instructions |
|---|
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | 600 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA compatible 2 MB of VRAM | |