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===Install on Windows 10 64-bit (Spanish Version)=== | ===Install on Windows 10 64-bit (Spanish Version)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game using a 16-bit emulator|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game using a 16-bit emulator|ref={{cn|date=13-10-2023}}|fix= |
− | # Go to [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm winevdm] and | + | # Go to [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm winevdm] and download the last stable version, extract and install with it {{file|install.reg}} |
− | # Start otvdmw.exe and look for the game installer path on the disc. | + | # Start {{file|otvdmw.exe}} and look for the game installer path on the disc. |
− | # Proceed with | + | # Proceed with normal installation of the game. |
}} | }} | ||
===Pause menu not working on Windows 10=== | ===Pause menu not working on Windows 10=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ DDrawCompat] | + | {{Fixbox|ref=<ref name="Marcelofrau_13102023">{{Refcheck|user=Marcelofrau|date=2023-10-13}}</ref>|description=Use [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ DDrawCompat] |
}} | }} | ||
==="Guru Meditation" error in loading races=== | ==="Guru Meditation" error in loading races=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | The game sets the default color depth to 8 bits. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change color depth to 16 bits from the game's graphic configuration|ref=<ref name="Marcelofrau_13102023"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Distorted Sound=== | ===Distorted Sound=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DSOAL]].}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DSOAL]].|ref=<ref name="Marcelofrau_13102023"/>}} |
===Game won't start (black screen then crashes itself)=== | ===Game won't start (black screen then crashes itself)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Gamepad issue|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Gamepad issue|ref=<ref name="Marcelofrau_13102023"/>|fix= |
It was noticed that Xbox Series gamepad if connected, can cause a problem where the game doesn't start and cause a crash. Disconnect and try with another gamepad. | It was noticed that Xbox Series gamepad if connected, can cause a problem where the game doesn't start and cause a crash. Disconnect and try with another gamepad. | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Background applications causing crash|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Background applications causing crash|ref=<ref name="Marcelofrau_13102023"/>|fix= |
− | It was observed that if wallpaper engine or any other 3D application is running in the background, | + | It was observed that if wallpaper engine or any other 3D application is running in the background, the game can crash. |
− | Also OBS caused a similar issue. So if the game is not opening (just a black screen then closes) try to | + | Also OBS caused a similar issue. So if the game is not opening (just a black screen then closes) try to close most applications running in background that uses DirectX or OpenGL. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 20:56, 13 October 2023
Developers | |
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Magnetic Fields[1] | |
Publishers | |
Europress Software[2] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 1997[1][3][4] |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Racing |
Series | Rally Championship |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- This game is not available digitally.
Demo
- A demo is available here
Patches
- Patch v4.80 - The latest patch available for the game.
Essential improvements
dgVoodoo2
- Fixes rendering issues with intro videos, flickering menu textures and occasional black in-game screen flickering.
Use dgVoodoo2.[5] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\var\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use dgVoodoo2. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo2. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. Force off through graphics driver. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Keyboard only. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse isn't supported. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Menus are keyboard only. | |
Controller remapping | See joystick.txt for instructions. | |
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 | Force Feedback | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | |||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Alternative installation method
In the event the game's setup.exe
crashes with a "Guru Meditation" error, a manual installation can be performed.
Alternative installation method[6] |
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Notes:
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Install on Windows 10 64-bit (Spanish Version)
Installing the game using a 16-bit emulator[citation needed] |
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Use DDrawCompat[7] |
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"Guru Meditation" error in loading races
The game sets the default color depth to 8 bits.
Change color depth to 16 bits from the game's graphic configuration[7] |
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Distorted Sound
Use DSOAL.[7] |
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Game won't start (black screen then crashes itself)
Gamepad issue[7] |
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It was noticed that Xbox Series gamepad if connected, can cause a problem where the game doesn't start and cause a crash. Disconnect and try with another gamepad. |
Background applications causing crash[7] |
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It was observed that if wallpaper engine or any other 3D application is running in the background, the game can crash. Also OBS caused a similar issue. So if the game is not opening (just a black screen then closes) try to close most applications running in background that uses DirectX or OpenGL. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 5 | 4.05.00.0155 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 100 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shaun Southern softography
- ↑ Europress: International Rally Championship - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ International Rally Championship Menu - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Europress On-line - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Antrad on September 1, 2017
- ↑ International Rally Championship (Magnetic Fields/Europress) - how to install if setup.exe won't work - VOGONS - last accessed on 2023-10-13
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Verified by User:Marcelofrau on 2023-10-13