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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = International Rally Championship cover.jpg | |cover = International Rally Championship cover.jpg | ||
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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 = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Rally Championship }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = international-rally-championship | ||
|wikipedia = International Rally Championship | |wikipedia = International Rally Championship | ||
|winehq = 4659 | |winehq = 4659 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{--}} This game is not available digitally. | {{--}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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== | ||
+ | ===dgVoodoo2=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fixes rendering issues with intro videos, flickering menu textures and occasional black in-game screen flickering. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]].|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=September 1, 2017}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\var\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|International Rally Championship video settings.png|Video settings menus.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]]. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[DgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo2]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = On by default | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = On by default. Force off through graphics driver. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|International Rally Championship control settings.png|Control settings menus.}} |
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = Keyboard only. | + | |key remap notes = Keyboard only. |
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Menus are keyboard only. |
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = hackable |
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = See joystick.txt for instructions. |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | | | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | | | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | | | + | |impulse triggers = unknown |
− | | | + | |impulse triggers notes = |
− | | | + | |dualshock 4 = unknown |
− | | | + | |dualshock 4 notes = |
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = limited | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = Force Feedback | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = false | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|International Rally Championship audio settings.png|Audio settings menus.}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|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 notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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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 | + | 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= | |
− | <pre> | + | |
− | + | ||
− | + | <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| | + | {{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=== | ||
+ | {{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=== | ||
+ | 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=== | ||
+ | {{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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 5 | + | |direct3d versions = 5.0 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = 4.05.00.0155 |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:58, 13 October 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
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] |
---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\var\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
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 |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
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] |
---|
|
Use DDrawCompat[6] |
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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[6] |
---|
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