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== Windows == | == Windows == | ||
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| − | {{Availability Table/row| [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Fanmade installer] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Best version that is patched up. Movies are missing though. You can download them from [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/fullcnc/media/cnc1_movies_full.rar | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Fanmade installer] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Best version that is patched up. Movies are missing though. You can download them from [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/fullcnc/media/cnc1_movies_full.rar the website's archive]. [http://www.filehippo.com/download_dotnet_framework_3/tech/ NET Framework] is also needed for Config to work (Filehippo mirror). }} |
{{Availability Table/row| [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/GDI95.iso GDI] and [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/NOD95.iso NOD] | | ISOs that were released for free by EA.}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/GDI95.iso GDI] and [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/NOD95.iso NOD] | | ISOs that were released for free by EA.}} | ||
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==== [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06] ==== | ==== [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06] ==== | ||
{{ii}} This patch contains: | {{ii}} This patch contains: | ||
| − | ::*Support for newer Windows systems and Mac/Linux through [[#Mac/Linux emulation|emulation]] | + | ::*Support for newer Windows systems (including 64-bit) and Mac/Linux through [[#Mac/Linux emulation|emulation]] |
::*Online (provided by [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet]) and LAN playability up to 6 players | ::*Online (provided by [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet]) and LAN playability up to 6 players | ||
::*High-resolution graphics | ::*High-resolution graphics | ||
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::*An enormous number of fixes | ::*An enormous number of fixes | ||
| − | {{mm}} You can find the list of full changes [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/patch106c_r3_en.html#toc_9 | + | {{mm}} You can find the list of full changes from [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/patch106c_r3_en.html#toc_9 the changelog]. |
| − | {{ii}} Compatibility mode, 256 colors and 640x480 in the compatibility tab should be turned OFF. | + | {{ii}} Compatibility mode, 256 colors and 640x480 in the compatibility tab should be turned OFF.<ref>http://hifi.iki.fi/cnc-ddraw/#configuration</ref> |
{{ii}} It is not recommended to install [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet] alone as most players use 1.06 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway. | {{ii}} It is not recommended to install [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet] alone as most players use 1.06 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway. | ||
| − | {{ii}} You need to have [http://www.filehippo.com/download_dotnet_framework_3/tech/ | + | {{ii}} You need to have .Net Framework installed for CCConfig to work. You can download it from [http://www.filehippo.com/download_dotnet_framework_3/tech/ Filehippo] servers. |
{{ii}} The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs. | {{ii}} The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs. | ||
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|vsync_notes =[[#Vertical Sync (Vsync)|Vertical Sync (Vsync)]] | |vsync_notes =[[#Vertical Sync (Vsync)|Vertical Sync (Vsync)]] | ||
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===[[Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ===[[Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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{{Input Settings | {{Input Settings | ||
|key_remap =hackable | |key_remap =hackable | ||
| − | |key_remap_notes =Click "Remapping" for more info and see [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxmoAe6LP9pmcWt3bWRrODdCd1U/edit here] for actual keys. | + | |key_remap_notes =Click "Remapping" for more info and see [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxmoAe6LP9pmcWt3bWRrODdCd1U/edit here (Google Docs)] for actual keys. |
|acceleration_option =false | |acceleration_option =false | ||
|acceleration_option_notes = | |acceleration_option_notes = | ||
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==Network Settings== | ==Network Settings== | ||
In order to play the game online with CnCNet, you can choose two main options: Peer-to-Peer or tunneled mode. Generally, peer-to-peer is faster, but may need some [[Port Forwarding|network configuration]]. There are 2 options of doing this: | In order to play the game online with CnCNet, you can choose two main options: Peer-to-Peer or tunneled mode. Generally, peer-to-peer is faster, but may need some [[Port Forwarding|network configuration]]. There are 2 options of doing this: | ||
| − | # Automatic setup by [http://cncnet.org/download CnCNet UPnP tester] with instructions<ref>http://cncnet.org/setup-guide</ref> below | + | # Automatic setup by [http://cncnet.org/download CnCNet UPnP tester] with instructions<ref>http://cncnet.org/setup-guide</ref> below. |
| − | # Manual setup (instructions [http://redalert95.tk/4/ here]) | + | # Manual setup (instructions [http://redalert95.tk/4/ here]). |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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:# Download the zip file and extract it anywhere. | :# Download the zip file and extract it anywhere. | ||
:# Run the tool. | :# Run the tool. | ||
| − | :# In the left corner of the program you should see a button called "Get All Port Mappings" click it. In the box to the right you should see the text "Starting UPNP Device Search...". | + | :# In the left corner of the program you should see a button called "Get All Port Mappings" and click it. In the box to the right you should see the text "Starting UPNP Device Search...". |
:# If you get a response after the message "Starting UPNP Device Search" go ahead and click the "Map My Port" button otherwise see Manual setup. | :# If you get a response after the message "Starting UPNP Device Search" go ahead and click the "Map My Port" button otherwise see Manual setup. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 13:00, 3 February 2013
Template:Infobox Command & Conquer (series) Key Points
- This game is also known as "Tiberian Dawn".
- Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch is highly recommended as it adds console and Covert Ops missions, No-CD controls, high resolutions, reestablishes online and LAN functionality, and offers better Windows and Wine compatibility besides fixing a great lot of bugs.
General Information
Availability
Windows
- Game is also bundled with other games in the franchise on Command & Conquer: The First Decade or newer The Ultimate Collection.
Mac
Improvements
File:Cncversions sizes.png
1024x768 resolution using the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 compared to earlier versions.
Patch
Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06
- This patch contains:
- You can find the list of full changes from the changelog.
- Compatibility mode, 256 colors and 640x480 in the compatibility tab should be turned OFF.[1]
- It is not recommended to install CnCNet alone as most players use 1.06 version and the patch installs CnCNet anyway.
- You need to have .Net Framework installed for CCConfig to work. You can download it from Filehippo servers.
- The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs.
Game data
Game Install Directory
Configuration File Location
Save game location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
- These are video settings alongside the fan patch.
File:CCConfig.png
CCConfig.exe
Borderless fullscreen windowed
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Vertical Sync (Vsync)
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Input Settings
Network Settings
In order to play the game online with CnCNet, you can choose two main options: Peer-to-Peer or tunneled mode. Generally, peer-to-peer is faster, but may need some network configuration. There are 2 options of doing this:
- Automatic setup by CnCNet UPnP tester with instructions[2] below.
- Manual setup (instructions here).
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Issues Fixed
- If you have an issue, be sure to check FAQ first.
General fix
| Instructions |
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CDs/ISOs installation problem on a 64-bit system
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CCConfig won't run
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Scrambled colors (without ddraw.dll)
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"Unable to set video mode" error
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Issues Unresolved
Mac/Linux emulation
- This game usually performs well in Wine[3].
- This is emulation for the fan-made executable, not for the ISOs or CDs.
- This is a guide to emulation using PlayonLinux/PlayonMac and can be also set on Wine with same configuration.
- Download PlayonLinux or PlayonMac and install it.
- Open, click "Install" and then "Install a non-listed program" at the bottom.
- Choose "Install a program in a new virtual drive" and then check "Configure Wine" (Name of the virtual drive doesn't matter)
- Now you should see a dialog with a wine class, take note of the path where drive_c is located (it's only shown for a while); select "Emulate a virtual desktop" and configure the virtual desktop of your resolution or smaller for better performance.
- In the libraries tab, add ddraw.dll and thipx32.dll to override list, write them in the drop-down and click Add (one at a time).
- Select the executable, click Next and go through the installation process.
- Add shortcuts for C&C95.exe and cncnet.exe.
- Right click on C&C95.exe and click "Go to application directory"
- Open ddraw.ini and set width and height proportional to virtual desktop resolution, renderer to opengl if not already set and maxfps to 120.
- Have fun!
- If the configuration program doesn't work, then you have to do configure the game manually in conquer.ini or the before-mentioned ddraw.ini. The settings for the internal resolution, multiplayer options (not CnCNet) and languages are in conquer.ini.
General Information
Open-source implementations
There are a couple of open-source implementations of C&C existing. OpenRA is an implementation that is multiplatform and despite what it says on the title, it has a C&C mod. It has a completely reimagined interface, supports high resolutions and is most supported (despite the name, it contains a Tiberian Dawn mod). However, it only has multiplayer and music has to be put separately into its Aplication Data folder. Another one is C&C: Tiberian Dawn - HTML5 which uses HTML5 features to be playable in a browser. Because it is a work in progress, it doesn't have in-game options and it runs very slowly.
Languages
C&C patch also supports multiple languages. They can be found lower in the Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 website. Natively supported languages are English, German and French. There are additional language packs for British English, Spanish, Polish and (Brazilian) Portuguese.
Optional mods
Mods for this game are scarce, but there are some that are quite neat. Those include WinDOwS mod (DOS interface), German censoring mod (brings back the censor) and Star Wars mod which are already found on the fan-patch site.
There are also some total conversions of the game. There's a Tiberian Sun conversion The Dawn of the Tiberium Age which is online compatible and which has a completely different campaign than in the original game. Also, a Red Alert conversion called Red Dawn is available as well as Generals conversion called Tiberian Dawn Redux.
Maps
C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer. Link for them is at the beginning of this article as well as at the patch fansite. There's even a map creator you can find here.