Difference between revisions of "Wing Commander: Prophecy"
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| + | |current state = For Windows 8 and later, use the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/66-wing-commander-prophecy-and-secret-ops-fullscreen-border-fix/ fullscreen border fix]. The game can also be updated for higher-resolution support and DVD-quality {{term|FMV}} without interlacing (see [[#Install enhancements|Install enhancements]]). | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install enhancements|ref=<ref>[http://www.wcnews.com/chatzone/threads/breaking-wc-prophecy-on-gog.27138/#post-385442 BREAKING: WC Prophecy on GOG | Wing Commander CIC]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install enhancements|ref=<ref>[http://www.wcnews.com/chatzone/threads/breaking-wc-prophecy-on-gog.27138/#post-385442 BREAKING: WC Prophecy on GOG | Wing Commander CIC]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download the [http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/Enhancement_Pack Enhancement Pack]. | # Download the [http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/Enhancement_Pack Enhancement Pack]. | ||
| − | # Extract into the installation folder; do not overwrite | + | # Extract into the installation folder; do '''not''' overwrite {{file|prophecy.exe}} if using the GOG.com version. |
# Install the [http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/OpenGL_Patch OpenGL Patch]. | # Install the [http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/OpenGL_Patch OpenGL Patch]. | ||
| − | # Set | + | # Set the resolution when prompted. |
| − | # | + | # Optionally, install the [http://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/DVD_Movie_Upgrade_Patch DVD Movie Upgrade Patch] for DVD-quality cutscenes. |
| − | {{ii}} If missions crash run | + | {{ii}} If missions crash, run {{file|launcher.exe}} in the installation folder and set anisotrophy and [[FSAA]] to 0. |
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = Install the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] and set with | + | |windowed notes = Install the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] and set with {{file|OGLsetup.exe}}. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
| − | |anisotropic notes = Install the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] and set with | + | |anisotropic notes = Install the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] and set with {{file|OGLsetup.exe}}. |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Install the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] and set with | + | |antialiasing notes = Install the [[#Install enhancements|OpenGL Patch]] and set with {{file|OGLsetup.exe}}. |
|upscaling = unknown | |upscaling = unknown | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Invert mouse Y-axis|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Invert mouse Y-axis|fix= | ||
| − | {{ii}} Before editing, make a backup of the | + | {{ii}} Before editing, make a backup of the {{file|prophecy.exe}} file in case the modifications go wrong. |
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|prophecy.exe}} using a hex editor. |
# Go to offset <code>0x271D7</code>. At this address, replace the two bytes <code>03 C8</code> by <code>29 C1</code>. | # Go to offset <code>0x271D7</code>. At this address, replace the two bytes <code>03 C8</code> by <code>29 C1</code>. | ||
# Mouse controls will now be inverted. | # Mouse controls will now be inverted. | ||
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|recVRAM = 4 MB | |recVRAM = 4 MB | ||
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| − | {{ii}}Supported Direct3D video chipsets: ATI Rage Pro, Intel i740, Matrox Mystique, Permedia 2, Rendition 2200, Riva 128 | + | {{ii}} Supported Direct3D video chipsets: ATI Rage Pro, Intel i740, Matrox Mystique, Permedia 2, Rendition 2200, Riva 128 |
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 10:40, 13 August 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Origin Systems | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| VISION | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 11, 1997 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Space flight |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Wing Commander |
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Wing Commander: Prophecy is a singleplayer first-person action, shooter and vehicle combat game in the Wing Commander series.
For Windows 8 and later, use the OpenGL Patch or fullscreen border fix. The game can also be updated for higher-resolution support and DVD-quality FMV without interlacing (see Install enhancements).
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GOG.com | |
Includes Wing Commander: Secret Ops. | |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The official 3dfx Voodoo1/2-patch is available at soggi.org.
Install enhancements
- These enhancements allow higher resolutions and enhanced FMV cutscenes without interlacing.
| Install enhancements[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\save[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video
Audio & Video Options.
Special Effects Options.
Gameplay Options.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use the OpenGL Patch for higher resolutions (pillarboxed 4:3). | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Install the OpenGL Patch and set with OGLsetup.exe. |
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| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Install the OpenGL Patch and set with OGLsetup.exe. |
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| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Install the OpenGL Patch and set with OGLsetup.exe. |
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| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Game is capped to around 30 FPS. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | See below for a workaround | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Many commands are keyboard-only. | |
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| 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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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Invert mouse Y-axis |
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Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | Music, SFX and Movies. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Disabled by default. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | Simulator music by Cobalt 60. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Has to be manually activated in GOG version, see here. | |||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish | Not included in GOG version. |
Issues fixed
Window border visible in fullscreen mode
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 6 | |
| Glide | 2.43 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.0 compatible | DirectX 6.0-compatible or Direct3D 3Dfx card with Glide version 2.43 or later installed 4 MB of VRAM |
- Supported Direct3D video chipsets: ATI Rage Pro, Intel i740, Matrox Mystique, Permedia 2, Rendition 2200, Riva 128
Notes
- ↑ 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).