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#Use the expansion's included ''UNCHUNK.EXE'' to manually open the files with the following command: <code>unchunk RESOURCE.000 [folder of you choice, ".\" for same folder]</code> and let it finnish extracting the files. repeat the command but with ''RESOURCE.001'' and ''RESOURCE.000''. | #Use the expansion's included ''UNCHUNK.EXE'' to manually open the files with the following command: <code>unchunk RESOURCE.000 [folder of you choice, ".\" for same folder]</code> and let it finnish extracting the files. repeat the command but with ''RESOURCE.001'' and ''RESOURCE.000''. | ||
− | #Manually merge the files | + | #Manually merge the extracted files with the game's files, overwriting anything. '''Do NOT''' install the 1.01 patch as a special version is already integrated into the expansion; doing otherwise will crash the game upon selecting a mission. |
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Revision as of 07:07, 16 January 2018
Developers | |
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Dynamix | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
DOS | July 1, 1994 |
Metaltech | |
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Metaltech: Earthsiege | 1994 |
Metaltech: Battledrome | 1994 |
Earthsiege 2 | 1996 |
Starsiege | 1999 |
Tribes (series) |
Key points
- Re-released as a free download for the series' 20th anniversary.[1]
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | CD version included INN network and various demos. | |||
Official website | Free download. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Speech Pack | Adds digital voices, included in the cd version. | |
Expansion Pack | Released as freeware with main game, downloadable separately here. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patches are available.
Run in DOSBox
Change cycles=auto
to cycles=50000
and mpu401=intelligent
to mpu401=uart
.[2]
Modern Windows installer
The Sierrahelp Metaltech: Earthsiege Installer automatically applies the latest patch and configures DOSBox with optimal cycles and MIDI settings as well as to play the game from the hard drive.
- Works with the freeware release.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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-
PREFS.CFG
contains in-game settings. -
RESOURCE.CFG
contains audio settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Issues fixed
Expansion won't install
Sometimes you'll get an error with the installer and it simply wont install the expansion.
Extract and install the files manually[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 80386/33DX | 486/33 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 27 MB free (extra 8 MB needed for Speech Pack) | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA |