Difference between revisions of "International Rally Championship"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Magnetic Fields|ref=<ref name=mf>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021013093806/http://www.magneticfields.co.uk/rally4.htm Shaun Southern softography]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Magnetic Fields|ref=<ref name=mf>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021013093806/http://www.magneticfields.co.uk/rally4.htm Shaun Southern softography]</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Europress Software|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Europress Software|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000203170240/http://www.europress.co.uk/products.nsf/item/rally4|title=Europress: International Rally Championship|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1997|ref=<ref name=mf/><ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1997|ref=<ref name=mf/><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980706003034/http://www.europress.com.au/irc/|title=International Rally Championship Menu|date=17 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990508124533/http://www.europress.co.uk/products/rally.html|title=Europress On-line|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
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===Demo=== | ===Demo=== | ||
{{ii}} A demo is available [https://web.archive.org/web/20000125055602/https://www.europress.co.uk/download.nsf/page/rally4 here] | {{ii}} A demo is available [https://web.archive.org/web/20000125055602/https://www.europress.co.uk/download.nsf/page/rally4 here] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20000304165627/http://www.europress.co.uk/download.nsf/page/4cvel9 Patch v4.80] - The latest patch available for the game. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Use [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]]. | |antialiasing notes = Use [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = On by default. Force off through graphics driver. | |vsync notes = On by default. Force off through graphics driver. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = true | |red book cd audio = true | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game won't start (black screen then crashes itself)=== | ||
+ | {{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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Alternative installation method=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | In the event the game's {{file|setup.exe}} crashes with a "Guru Meditation" error, a manual installation can be performed. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative installation method|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=42285|title=International Rally Championship (Magnetic Fields/Europress) - how to install if setup.exe won't work - VOGONS|date=2023-10-13}}</ref>||fix= | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>Create a folder to install the game into, e.g. {{folder|{{P|game}}\irc}}.</li> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <li>Go into the new folder.</li> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <li>Copy from the CD-ROM the following files into these locations:</li> | ||
+ | <ul> | ||
+ | <li> The {{folder|files}} folder into the game folder, resulting in, for example, {{folder|{{P|game}}\irc\files}}.</li> | ||
+ | <li> {{file|ral.exe}} into the game folder, resulting in, for example, {{file|{{P|game}}\irc\ral.exe}}.</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
− | + | <li>Create 2 more sub-folders in the game folder, called {{folder|savedata}} and {{folder|var}}.</li> | |
− | + | ||
− | + | <li>Go into the "var" folder and create a new text document. In it put the following, changing the CD-ROM for the correct drive letter the game is being manually installed in: | |
− | + | <pre> | |
+ | ; International Rally Championship | ||
+ | |||
+ | ; INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION | ||
+ | |||
+ | cdrom=d:\ | ||
+ | installation=3 | ||
+ | </pre></li> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <li>Rename this text document to {{file|ral.zog}}.</li> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <li>Go up one level to the main folder again. Now create a sub-folder called "savedata", resulting in, for example, <code>{{P|game}}\irc\savedata</code>.</li> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <li>Go into the new savedata folder and create the following folders: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | c:\games\irc\savedata\carsetup | ||
+ | c:\games\irc\savedata\ghosts | ||
+ | c:\games\irc\savedata\hst | ||
+ | c:\games\irc\savedata\levels | ||
+ | c:\games\irc\savedata\replay | ||
+ | c:\games\irc\savedata\savegame | ||
+ | </pre></li> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <li>Download the 4.80 patch from [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2217 Patches Scrolls].</li> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <li>Copy {{file|ral.exe}} from the downloaded patch into the game folder and overwrite the existing {{file|ral.exe}}.</li> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <li>{{key|Right-click}} on {{file|ral.exe}} in the game folder and choose '''Windows 95''' or '''Windows 98''' compatibility mode.</li> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <li>In order to get the full framerate, follow the guide on the following site (either download their <code>DDRAW.dll</code> or use ACT): [http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/post.php?77&post=1202630 http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/post.php?77&post=1202630]</li> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <li>Run {{file|ral.exe}}.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} The game may crash if using the non-Direct3D 8-bit graphics version. To resolve this, go into '''Options > Settings > Visual Display''' and ensure '''16bit accelerated''' is chosen. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{--}} Pressing {{key|Escape}} in-game may result in the menu being invisible. Thus, to exit the current race, press {{key|Up}} once, then press {{key|Enter}}, then {{key|Up}} once again and {{key|Enter}} again. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Install on Windows 10 64-bit (Spanish Version)=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{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 download the last stable version, extract and install with it {{file|install.reg}} | |
− | + | # Start {{file|otvdmw.exe}} and look for the game installer path on the disc. | |
− | + | # Proceed with normal installation of the game. | |
}} | }} | ||
===Pause menu not working on Windows 10=== | ===Pause menu not working on Windows 10=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{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=== |
− | {{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]].|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DSOAL]].|ref=<ref name="Marcelofrau_13102023"/>}} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Game won't start (black screen then crashes itself)=== | ||
+ | {{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, 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== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 20:58, 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 | |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | |||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play |
Issues unresolved
Game won't start (black screen then crashes itself)
Gamepad issue[6] |
---|
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. |
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[7] |
---|
Notes:
|
Install on Windows 10 64-bit (Spanish Version)
Installing the game using a 16-bit emulator[citation needed] |
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|
Use DDrawCompat[6] |
---|
"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[6] |
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Distorted Sound
Use DSOAL.[6] |
---|
Game won't start (black screen then crashes itself)
Background applications causing crash[6] |
---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 5 | 4.05.00.0155 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
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
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Verified by User:Marcelofrau on 2023-10-13
- ↑ International Rally Championship (Magnetic Fields/Europress) - how to install if setup.exe won't work - VOGONS - last accessed on 2023-10-13