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|cover = Star Wars TIE Fighter cover.jpg | |cover = Star Wars TIE Fighter cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 28, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 28, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 28, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 28, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Vehicle combat }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars: X-Wing }} | ||
|steam appid = 355250 | |steam appid = 355250 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207666273 | |gogcom id = 1207666273 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1207667223 | |gogcom id side = 1207667223 | ||
| + | |hltb = 9138 | ||
| + | |igdb = star-wars-tie-fighter | ||
|strategywiki = Star Wars: TIE Fighter | |strategywiki = Star Wars: TIE Fighter | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 240 |
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|wikipedia = Star Wars: TIE Fighter | |wikipedia = Star Wars: TIE Fighter | ||
|winehq = 9660 | |winehq = 9660 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Released on 5 floppies. | | DOS }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_tie_fighter_special_edition | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | TIE Fighter Collector's CD-ROM | | DOS, Mac OS }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-tie-fighter-special-edition | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | DOS, Windows, Mac OS }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-tie-fighter-special-edition | Origin | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-tie-fighter-special-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} |
| − | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4078-1 | Steam | Special Edition | | Windows, OS X }} | |
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_tie_fighter_special_edition | DRM-free | Special Edition | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-tie-fighter-special-edition | Steam | Special Edition | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 355250 | Steam | Special Edition | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-tie-fighter-special-edition | Origin | Special Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu.| | Windows |}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The original 1994 comes on 5 floppies and runs at 320x200 resolution This is also the only release for which the expansions are available separately. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The 1995 Collectors CD-ROM release came on a single CD and featured an upgraded game engine with a 640x480 resolution, with support for gouraud-shading. This version also includes improved cutscenes voiceovers for throughout missions and briefings. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The 1998 version from the Collector Series release (bundle of X-Wing and TIE Fighter) is an official port to the [[Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter]] engine and is therefore Windows-native. The game now includes 3D acceleration support ([[Glossary:DirectX|Direct3D]]), the use of proper textures instead of primitive gouraud-shading and completely redone concourse graphics. The iMUSE dynamic music system was removed in favor of conventional Redbook CD audio tracks. Furthermore, this version requires a joystick/gamepad and cannot be played with the mouse unless a joystick emulation program such as [https://github.com/njz3/vJoy vJoy] is used. '''The problems and fixes in this article mostly relate to this version of the game.''' | ||
| + | {{++}} The digital releases of the game include all three aforementioned versions. | ||
| + | {{--}} The digital version has hardware mode disabled.<ref name="Comparison post">[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=41331 thread, page 1 - Forum - VOGONS.org]</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Defender of the Empire | Also included with the 1995 and 1998 CD versions. | DOS, Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Defender of the Empire | Also included with the 1995 and 1998 CD versions. | DOS, Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Enemies of the Empire | Only released as part of the 1995 and 1998 CD versions. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Enemies of the Empire | Only released as part of the 1995 and 1998 CD versions. | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | + | * [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4117/7/51883/download Sound fix for 1994 version] - resolves hanging notes when using GMIDI and Roland music, adds Ensoniq Soundscape sound card support, adds 16-bit DMA setting support for Pro Audio Spectrum cards | |
| − | * [ | + | ===Unofficial patches=== |
| − | * | + | * [http://savingcontent.com/xwing/Tie95-win7.zip Windows 7 fix for Collector Series release] (contains Joytokey, <code>XWTIE95</code> and the <code>B6M3GW.TIE</code> fix) |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = unknown |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Use 3D-accelerated mode and force in the graphics card control panel (Windows only). | |antialiasing notes = Use 3D-accelerated mode and force in the graphics card control panel (Windows only). | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = hackable | |60 fps = hackable | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 35 FPS. [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1853-justagais-x-wing-series-60-fps-fix/?ct=1585081238 Justagais 60 FPS injector] unlocks the framerate for all X Wing and TIE Fighter games. [https://sourceforge.net/projects/xwahacker/ XWAHacker] (command-line version only) can also increase the | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 35 FPS. [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1853-justagais-x-wing-series-60-fps-fix/?ct=1585081238 Justagais 60 FPS injector] unlocks the framerate for all X-Wing and TIE Fighter games. [https://sourceforge.net/projects/xwahacker/ XWAHacker] (command-line version only) can also increase the framerate limit. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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===[[Controller|Controller support]]=== | ===[[Controller|Controller support]]=== | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} In the Windows version, buttons can be assigned from the in-game options menu (press {{key|Esc}} when not flying). | |
| − | + | {{ii}} Although intended for joysticks, the game supports gamepads out of the box. For dual-stick gamepads, the right-stick is used as throttle (except for Xbox controllers, where it detects LT/RT.) | |
| − | + | {{ii}} Only the DOS version permits using the keyboard or controller to navigate menus. | |
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Menus only; in-flight prevents {{key|Alt|Tab}}. | |mute on focus lost notes = Menus only; in-flight prevents {{key|Alt|Tab}}. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = limited | |red book cd audio = limited | ||
|red book cd audio notes = Collector's Series (Windows version) only. | |red book cd audio notes = Collector's Series (Windows version) only. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Game installer won't run under 64-bit versions of Windows=== |
| − | + | The installer is 16-bit and does not work by default on 64-bit systems. | |
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| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/Default.aspx Markus Egger's installer] as per [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/XcsMsi/Instructions_TIE95 his instructions].|ref=|fix= | |
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| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the installer through [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm WineVDM]|ref=|fix= | |
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===Game doesn't run on modern versions of Windows=== | ===Game doesn't run on modern versions of Windows=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [https://filehorst.de/d/eFqmpagm Windows XP compatibility fix]}} |
{{ii}} The digital release is updated to work on Windows XP and later. | {{ii}} The digital release is updated to work on Windows XP and later. | ||
| − | === | + | ===Game does not detect DirectX=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game directly from | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game directly from <code>TIE95.exe</code> instead of from the menu|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} |
| − | ===Sound is crackling | + | ===TIE Fighter (1998) digital version: Black screen when using 3D Hardware mode=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the xwa_ddraw_d3d11 fork by rdoeffinger|ref=|fix= |
| − | {{ii}} If | + | # Download [https://github.com/rdoeffinger/xwa_ddraw_d3d11/releases xwa_ddraw_d3d11] and extract it to <code>{{p|game}}</code> |
| + | # Open <code>ddraw.cfg</code>. | ||
| + | # Note that the <code>JoystickEmul</code> setting overrides the game's default joystick/gamepad behaviour. Set it to 0 to switch to the game's default settings. | ||
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| + | {{ii}} By default, the right trigger works in increments to increase/decrease the throttle. With <code>JoystickEmul</code> set to -1 or 1, the throttle is 100% by default. If holding down (and keeping it held) the right trigger it will go down to 0%. Release it and it goes back up to 100%. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Game crashes in battle 6 mission 3=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the appropriate fix|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} [https://filehorst.de/d/ermqAuHg Battle 6 mission 3 fix]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Sound is crackling or distorted in Windows Vista, 7=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Configure ALchemy|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} If running a Creative sound card and ALchemy software installed try adding the following to it: | ||
<pre>**RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\TIE95\1.0\Install Path | <pre>**RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\TIE95\1.0\Install Path | ||
**Buffers=5 | **Buffers=5 | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Crossfire/SLI|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Crossfire/SLI|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} | ||
| − | ===Objects/textures | + | ===Objects/textures disappear when moving the ship around in hardware accelerated mode=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use XWAHacker|ref=|fix= |
| − | #Download | + | # Download Reimars [http://www.xwaupgrade.com/phpBB3008/download/file.php?id=98 XWAHacker] and extract it to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. |
| − | + | # Run <code>tie95fixedclear.bat</code> as administrator. | |
| − | #Run <code>tie95fixedclear.bat</code> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Colors are | + | ===Colors are wrong=== |
| − | {{ii}} See [[ | + | {{ii}} See [[Glossary:DirectX/DirectDraw troubleshooting|DirectDraw troubleshooting]] for solutions. |
| − | + | ===Capital ships and turrets rarely fire their lasers (Collector's CD-ROM Edition)=== | |
| − | + | {{ii}} This happens if running the 1995 DOS version in [[DOSBox]]. The firing rate seems to work opposite to the game speed (more cycles means less laser fire). | |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change DOSBox cycles to approx. 30000|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | |
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| − | {{ii}} This | ||
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|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
| − | |dos modes = VGA | + | |dos modes = MCGA, VGA, VESA |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| − | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = false |
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |windows exe notes = 1998 Windows-native version only. |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/355250/view/2117196326637677978|title=April 2020 Update|date=2020-12-22}}</ref> | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/355250/view/2117196326637677978|title=April 2020 Update|date=2020-12-22}}</ref> | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = false | ||
| + | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recCPU = Intel Pentium 133 MHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 133 MHz | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
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| + | |minOS = 7.5 | ||
| + | |minCPU = PowerPC 601 | ||
| + | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minDX = | ||
| + | |minaudio = | ||
| + | |mincont = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Totally Games | |
| Publishers | |
| LucasArts | |
| Disney Interactive Studios | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | July 17, 1994 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | October 31, 1995 |
| Windows | May 31, 1998 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | April 28, 2015[1] |
| macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | April 28, 2015[1] |
| Linux (DOSBox) | April 28, 2015[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Space flight |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Star Wars: X-Wing |
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| Star Wars: X-Wing | |
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| Subseries of Star Wars | |
| Star Wars: X-Wing | 1993 |
| Star Wars: TIE Fighter | 1994 |
| Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter | 1997 |
| Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance | 1999 |
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
- Official Forums (Defunct)
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Released on 5 floppies. | |
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| Retail | |
TIE Fighter Collector's CD-ROM | |
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| Retail | |
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| GamersGate | |
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Special Edition | |
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| GOG.com | |
Special Edition | |
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| Humble Store | |
Special Edition | |
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| Steam | |
Special Edition | |
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| Origin | |
Special Edition. Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | |
Version differences
- The original 1994 comes on 5 floppies and runs at 320x200 resolution This is also the only release for which the expansions are available separately.
- The 1995 Collectors CD-ROM release came on a single CD and featured an upgraded game engine with a 640x480 resolution, with support for gouraud-shading. This version also includes improved cutscenes voiceovers for throughout missions and briefings.
- The 1998 version from the Collector Series release (bundle of X-Wing and TIE Fighter) is an official port to the Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter engine and is therefore Windows-native. The game now includes 3D acceleration support (Direct3D), the use of proper textures instead of primitive gouraud-shading and completely redone concourse graphics. The iMUSE dynamic music system was removed in favor of conventional Redbook CD audio tracks. Furthermore, this version requires a joystick/gamepad and cannot be played with the mouse unless a joystick emulation program such as vJoy is used. The problems and fixes in this article mostly relate to this version of the game.
- The digital releases of the game include all three aforementioned versions.
- The digital version has hardware mode disabled.[2]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Defender of the Empire | Also included with the 1995 and 1998 CD versions. | |
| Enemies of the Empire | Only released as part of the 1995 and 1998 CD versions. | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Sound fix for 1994 version - resolves hanging notes when using GMIDI and Roland music, adds Ensoniq Soundscape sound card support, adds 16-bit DMA setting support for Pro Audio Spectrum cards
Unofficial patches
- Windows 7 fix for Collector Series release (contains Joytokey,
XWTIE95and theB6M3GW.TIEfix)
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| DOS | |
| Windows | |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/355250/pfx/[Note 2] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| DOS | |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\<user-id>.tfr[Note 3] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/355250/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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| Widescreen resolution | Resolution in TIE Fighter Special Edition is limited to 800x600. Rdoeffingers custom XWA ddraw renders the game at desktop resolution and enables anisotropic filtering, optional anti-aliasing etc. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use 3D-accelerated mode and force in the graphics card control panel (Windows only). | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use 3D-accelerated mode and force in the graphics card control panel (Windows only). | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 35 FPS. Justagais 60 FPS injector unlocks the framerate for all X-Wing and TIE Fighter games. XWAHacker (command-line version only) can also increase the framerate limit. | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | DOS version only. Windows requires using mouse for menus. | |
| Controller remapping | Windows version only - see Controller support | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
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| Button prompts |  |
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- In the Windows version, buttons can be assigned from the in-game options menu (press Esc when not flying).
- Although intended for joysticks, the game supports gamepads out of the box. For dual-stick gamepads, the right-stick is used as throttle (except for Xbox controllers, where it detects LT/RT.)
- Only the DOS version permits using the keyboard or controller to navigate menus.
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Only exception is robotic "Good work alpha 1", which is really a reaction to text that appears at the bottom. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Menus only; in-flight prevents Alt+Tab ↹. | |
| Royalty free audio | ||
| Red Book CD audio | Collector's Series (Windows version) only. | |
| General MIDI audio | Floppy and DOS CD versions only |
- This game supports the MT-32 and General MIDI for music (Floppy and DOS CD versions only).
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | ||||
| French | texts only in French retail version (collector cd rom and floppy) cinematic voices were dubbed only on the floppy version (extensions were never dubbed in french). |
Issues fixed
Game installer won't run under 64-bit versions of Windows
The installer is 16-bit and does not work by default on 64-bit systems.
| Use Markus Egger's installer as per his instructions. |
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| Run the installer through WineVDM |
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Game doesn't run on modern versions of Windows
| Apply the Windows XP compatibility fix |
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- The digital release is updated to work on Windows XP and later.
Game does not detect DirectX
Run the game directly from TIE95.exe instead of from the menu[citation needed]
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TIE Fighter (1998) digital version: Black screen when using 3D Hardware mode
| Install the xwa_ddraw_d3d11 fork by rdoeffinger |
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Game crashes in battle 6 mission 3
| Apply the appropriate fix |
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Sound is crackling or distorted in Windows Vista, 7
| Configure ALchemy[citation needed] |
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**RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\TIE95\1.0\Install Path **Buffers=5 **Duration=10 |
Cockpit flashes rapidly while flying
| Disable Crossfire/SLI[citation needed] |
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Objects/textures disappear when moving the ship around in hardware accelerated mode
| Use XWAHacker |
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Notes
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Colors are wrong
- See DirectDraw troubleshooting for solutions.
Capital ships and turrets rarely fire their lasers (Collector's CD-ROM Edition)
- This happens if running the 1995 DOS version in DOSBox. The firing rate seems to work opposite to the game speed (more cycles means less laser fire).
| Change DOSBox cycles to approx. 30000[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | MCGA, VGA, SVGA (VESA) |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | 1998 Windows-native version only. | ||||
| macOS (OS X) | [3] | ||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | iMuse (DOS), WinMM (Win9x) | For music only. GOG.com version uses an OGG wrapper for WinMM. |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ||
| Processor (CPU) | 33 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | PCI graphics card DirectX 5.2 compatible | |
| Sound (audio device) | 16-bit sound card | |
| Controller | Joystick and mouse required. | |
| Mac OS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 7.5 | |
| Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 601 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/355250/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (355250) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The "what did just update?" thread, page 392 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ thread, page 1 - Forum - VOGONS.org
- ↑ April 2020 Update - last accessed on 2020-12-22