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{{ii}} Not compatible with [[#Peixoto's patch|Peixoto's patch]].
 
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# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/546-slave-zero-direct3d-patch/ Direct3D Patch].
 
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{{++}} [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch] can force the game to run at the highest resolution available (but preserving the 4:3 aspect ratio) and the crosshair will be in the right place.
 
{{++}} [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch] can force the game to run at the highest resolution available (but preserving the 4:3 aspect ratio) and the crosshair will be in the right place.
  
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* See [[#Peixoto's patch|Peixoto's patch]].
 
* See [[#Peixoto's patch|Peixoto's patch]].
 
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* See [[#Peixoto's patch|Peixoto's patch]].
 
* See [[#Peixoto's patch|Peixoto's patch]].
 
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* See [[#Peixoto's patch|Peixoto's patch]].
 
* See [[#Peixoto's patch|Peixoto's patch]].
 
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{{ii}} Frame rate only reaches ~30 FPS on Windows 8 in Direct3D mode.
 
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* Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/579-windows-881-ddraw-fps-fix/ Windows 8/8.1 DDRAW FPS Fix].
 
* Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/579-windows-881-ddraw-fps-fix/ Windows 8/8.1 DDRAW FPS Fix].
 
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# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/546-slave-zero-direct3d-patch/ Direct3D Patch].
 
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# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/546-slave-zero-direct3d-patch/ Direct3D Patch].
 
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===Cannot change resolution in-game (with [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide])===
 
===Cannot change resolution in-game (with [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide])===
 
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==Other information==
 
==Other information==

Revision as of 00:32, 23 November 2017

Slave Zero
Slave Zero cover
Developers
Accolade
Publishers
Original Infogrames
Current Tommo
Engines
Ecstasy Engine
Release dates
Windows November 19, 1999
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Slave Zero guide on StrategyWiki
Slave Zero on Wikipedia
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General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Comes pre-configured with nGlide.
Windows
Steam
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 Comes pre-configured with nGlide.
Windows
Demo

Essential improvements

Patches

The Slave Zero Update adds four-player LAN multiplayer and force feedback support for joysticks.

Direct3D Patch

The Slave Zero Direct3D Patch restores Direct3D support for modern Windows.

Peixoto's patch

Fixes the crosshair offset bug in Direct3D mode to allow playing at high resolutions with bump maps and 32-bit textures.
Hides the window border and restores the functionality of the gamma control on Windows 8 and later.
Fixes poor performance on Windows 8 and later.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/328470/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/328470/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Windowed

Not compatible with Peixoto's patch.
Set windowed mode[citation needed]
  1. Install Direct3D Patch.
  2. Go to the installation folder.
  3. Edit szOptions.ini.
  4. Set Display Mode Wanted to 9.
  5. Set Windowed Mode to 1.

Input settings

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
4 Requires the Slave Zero Update.
Online play

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues fixed

Misaligned crosshair

The crosshair on higher resolutions gets misaligned. Top image is at 640x480 (correct position), while the bottom image is at 1280x960 (misaligned).
The crosshair on higher resolutions gets misaligned. Top image is at 640x480 (correct position), while the bottom image is at 1280x960 (misaligned).
On higher resolutions, the crosshair is misaligned with the correct position, preventing accurate aiming. This bug can also break the missile lock-on ability.
Peixoto's patch can force the game to run at the highest resolution available (but preserving the 4:3 aspect ratio) and the crosshair will be in the right place.
Start the game with Peixoto's patch[citation needed]

Window border visible in fullscreen mode

Start the game with Peixoto's patch[citation needed]

Gamma not working in Direct3D mode

Start the game with Peixoto's patch[citation needed]
Close other applications[citation needed]
  • Close any gamma-altering applications such as f.lux.

Low frame rate on Windows 8

Frame rate only reaches ~30 FPS on Windows 8 in Direct3D mode.
Fix frame rate issues[citation needed]

Game crashes on Alt+Tab

Switch the renderer to DirectX (Direct3D)[citation needed]
  1. Install Direct3D Patch.
  2. Set Video Mode to Primary.

Cannot enable the "True Colour Textures" and "Bump Mapping" options

Switch the renderer to DirectX (Direct3D)[1]
  1. Install Direct3D Patch.
  2. Set Video Mode to Primary.

Cannot change resolution in-game (with nGlide)

It is recommended to set the internal resolution to 640x480 to avoid the misaligned crosshair bug
Modify the internal and wrapper resolutions externally[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Open szHardware.ini.
  3. Change the values of Width and Hight to the desired resolution width and height respectively.
  4. Save the file.
  5. Open the nGlide options menu and set the Screen resolution setting to "By desktop" (recommended).
  6. In-game, go to the Video settings menu and click "Apply Settings" to fix any fullscreen issues.

Game draws in corner of screen

Choose "Reinitialize original settings"[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7
Glide
Does not support all graphical settings.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Aural A3D

DirectX vs. Glide renderers

DirectX (Direct3D)

Best looking (all graphical options are available)
Not as stable as Glide

Glide (using nGlide)

Very stable
Benefits from all nGlide enhancements (scale resolution up to 4K, proper gamma support, etc.)
"Uglier" than DirectX (does not support True Colour Textures and Bump Mapping)

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 233 MHz Intel Pentium II 266 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 120 MB 230 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 7 compatible

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References