Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: X-Wing"
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{{Series|Star Wars: X-Wing}} | {{Series|Star Wars: X-Wing}} | ||
− | '''Key | + | '''Key points''' |
{{ii}} Installing collector Series Edition on 64-bit windows requires workaround - see [[#Game installer won't run under 64-bit Windows|Game installer won't run under 64-bit Windows]] | {{ii}} Installing collector Series Edition on 64-bit windows requires workaround - see [[#Game installer won't run under 64-bit Windows|Game installer won't run under 64-bit Windows]] | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input settings |
− | | | + | |key remap = false |
− | | | + | |key remap notes = Only controller can be remapped. |
− | | | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | | | + | |acceleration option notes = DOS doesn't support acceleration, and Collector's Edition doesn't support mouse. |
− | | | + | |mouse menu = unknown |
− | | | + | |mouse menu notes = |
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = Right stick is treated as a throttle.<br/>The collector's edition requires a joystick. | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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Since the X-wing and Tie-Fighter installers are 16-bit programs they won't work in 64-bit operating systems. To remedy this use the appropriate fixed installer found here: [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/Default.aspx] to create an updated install disk with which you can install and run the game. Detailed instructions are found here: [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/XcsMsi/Instructions_XW95.html]. The autostart menu seems to be bugged so you might need to run the setup.exe file directly from the disk you created. | Since the X-wing and Tie-Fighter installers are 16-bit programs they won't work in 64-bit operating systems. To remedy this use the appropriate fixed installer found here: [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/Default.aspx] to create an updated install disk with which you can install and run the game. Detailed instructions are found here: [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/XcsMsi/Instructions_XW95.html]. The autostart menu seems to be bugged so you might need to run the setup.exe file directly from the disk you created. | ||
− | === Game doesn't run | + | === Game doesn't run on modern versions of Windows === |
− | Apply the Windows XP compatibility | + | Apply the Windows XP compatibility fix above. |
=== When trying to run the game you get a popup to install DirectX === | === When trying to run the game you get a popup to install DirectX === | ||
Run the game directly from XWING95.EXE instead of the menu. | Run the game directly from XWING95.EXE instead of the menu. | ||
− | === Sound is crackling/distorted/weird in Windows Vista | + | === Sound is crackling/distorted/weird in Windows Vista, 7 === |
If you're using a Creative sound card and have the Alchemy software installed try adding the following to it: | If you're using a Creative sound card and have the 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 | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
|minproc = Pentium 90 | |minproc = Pentium 90 | ||
|minmem = 16 MB | |minmem = 16 MB | ||
|minGPU = PCI Graphics card | |minGPU = PCI Graphics card | ||
− | |minHD = 3MB (typical 79MB) | + | |minHD = 3MB (typical 79MB) |
|minDX=5.2 | |minDX=5.2 | ||
|minOther=Joystick Required. Mouse Required. | |minOther=Joystick Required. Mouse Required. | ||
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| recHC = 170MB | | recHC = 170MB | ||
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Revision as of 10:25, 28 October 2013
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Developers | |
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Totally Games | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | February 1993 |
Mac OS (Classic) | February 1993 |
Windows | 1998 |
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 |
Key points
- Installing collector Series Edition on 64-bit windows requires workaround - see Game installer won't run under 64-bit Windows
General information
- Official forums
- Lucasarts Downloads Still host patches and fixes for their older games.
Version differences
Playing the DOS version in DOSBox is probably the easiest and most straightforward way to experience the game.
Collectors Edition
The original release came on five floppies and ran at 320x200 resolution while the collectors CD-ROM came on a single CD and featured an upgraded game engine based on TIE Fighter with support for gouraud-shading. This version also includes voice-overs for several characters in the game. Both versions run great in DOSBox without major issues and don't require a joystick to play.
Collector Series Edition
In 1998 a bundle of X-Wing and TIE Fighter ported to Windows 95/98 was released. This version features further enhanced graphics due to an upgrade to the X-Wing vs TIE Fighter engine. The game now included 3D-acceleration support (Direct3D), the use of proper textures instead of primitive gouraud-shading and completely redone concourse graphics. The iMUSE dynamic music system, however, was removed in favor of conventional CD-audio tracks. Furthermore, this version requires a joystick/gamepad and cannot be played with the mouse unless a joystick-emulation program such as JoyToKey or PPJoy is used. The problems and fixes in this article mostly relate to this version of the game.
Patches
Windows XP compatibility-fix
- XWTIE95.zip (Collector Series only)
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Game installer won't run under 64-bit Windows
Since the X-wing and Tie-Fighter installers are 16-bit programs they won't work in 64-bit operating systems. To remedy this use the appropriate fixed installer found here: [1] to create an updated install disk with which you can install and run the game. Detailed instructions are found here: [2]. The autostart menu seems to be bugged so you might need to run the setup.exe file directly from the disk you created.
Game doesn't run on modern versions of Windows
Apply the Windows XP compatibility fix above.
When trying to run the game you get a popup to install DirectX
Run the game directly from XWING95.EXE instead of the menu.
Sound is crackling/distorted/weird in Windows Vista, 7
If you're using a Creative sound card and have the Alchemy software installed try adding the following to it:
**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.
Objects/textures seem to disappear when moving the ship around in hardware accelerated mode
Download Reimars XWAHacker. Extract it into your X-Wing folder and run xwing95fixedclear.bat. This should fix the graphical corruption.
Colors are messed up
Kill explorer.exe before playing. To make this simple create a text file and paste the following into it:
@echo off TASKKILL /F /IM "explorer.exe" cd . XWING95.EXE cd %windir% start explorer.exe exit
Then rename the file and give it a .bat file-ending. Run the bat.
Sometimes the colors automatically correct themselves while playing.
Run Without CD?
The Collector Series Edition requires the CD to be in the drive when launching.
Save Game data
Game progress is saved in a .PLT-file named after your character located in the game folder.
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 3.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | VGA |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3MB (typical 79MB) | |
Video card (GPU) | PCI Graphics card DirectX 5.2 compatible |