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Revision as of 12:49, 23 February 2018
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| Developers | |
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| Pterodon | |
| Illusion Softworks | |
| Publishers | |
| Gathering of Developers | |
| Engines | |
| Ptero Engine II | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 26, 2003 |
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Warnings
| Vietcong | |
|---|---|
| Vietcong | 2003 |
| Vietcong 2 | 2005 |
Key points
- GameSpy online server browser has stopped working due to GameSpy services being shut down.[1] Use the Serverlist fix.
- Most compatibility and performance issues with new systems (Windows Vista and later) can be fixed in the VCStarter tool.
Availability
- Not available digitally.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Fist Alpha | |
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| Red Dawn | Free | |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.3
Patch 1.41
Patch 1.60
- Patches are incremental and need to be installed in order.
- Patch 1.6 is required to use VCStarter.
Launcher
VCStarter launcher settings.
VCStarter 1.5.1
VCStarter 1.65.1
VCStarter 1.7 Beta (requires 1.65.1)
- Allows to play the game properly on modern operating systems.
Online play
Serverlist fix
- After applying this fix the game uses a new gamespy emulation server so the in-game serverlist is still available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
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| System | Location |
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Video settings
Launcher settings
In-game graphics settings
Input settings
In-game controls settings
In-game basic remapping
In-game advanced remapping (Actions)
In-game advanced remapping (Commands)
In-game advanced remapping (Movement)
In-game advanced remapping (Multiplayer)
In-game advanced remapping (Weapons)
Audio settings
In-game audio settings
Network
In-game general settings
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 64 | Co-op, Versus |
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| Online play | 64 | Co-op, Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[2] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8 | VCStarter uses D3D9. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 | 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 500 MHz AMD Athlon 500 MHz |
Intel Pentium III 700 MHz AMD Athlon 700 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |