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+ | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also known as '''''Pro Race Driver''''', '''''V8 Supercars Race Driver''''' and '''''DTM Race Driver''''' in North America, Australia and Germany respectively, is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed and published by [[Company:Codemasters|Codemasters]]. It is a licensed ''[[Series:TOCA|TOCA]]'' and ''DTM'' game in Europe and Germany respectively. | ||
− | + | |release history = The game was released in Europe on March 28, 2003, followed by the North American release on April 15, 2003. | |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4120/7/51895/download Patch 1.1.120] is the latest version. | + | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4120/7/51895/download Patch 1.1.120] is the latest version. Releases from CD Projekt and FX Interactive are pre-patched to that version. |
===Run without a CD=== | ===Run without a CD=== | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] or [[#Ultra-Widescreen|Ultra-Widescreen]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = Edit the game's .ini file to render at 4K. | |4k ultra hd notes = Edit the game's .ini file to render at 4K. | ||
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# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
# When you finish the race, the FOV value gets removed. When you start another race, the default value appears somewhere else, so you need to repeat this edit before every race. | # When you finish the race, the FOV value gets removed. When you start another race, the default value appears somewhere else, so you need to repeat this edit before every race. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-Widescreen|Ultra-Widescreen]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use SUWSF mod|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}}Does not require to edit the game's exe file. | ||
+ | * '''Download''' [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2814-toca-race-driver-correct-aspect-ratio-and-fov/ Toca Race Driver - Correct aspect-ratio and FoV] mod | ||
+ | * '''Paste mod files inside the main folder'''. Then open '''HardwareSetup.exe''' and select your game settings. Use any resolution, we'll change it later. Then '''press Save and Exit'''. | ||
+ | * Open '''pchardwareconfig.ini''' file, and head to '''[Graphics]''' settings. Here, you'll have to edit manually these values:<br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenRefresh=</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenHeight=</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenWidth=</code><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | * If your resolution is, for instance, '''3440x1440@144Hz''' change it like this:<br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenRefresh='''144'''</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenHeight='''1440'''</code><br> | ||
+ | <code>FullScreenWidth='''3440'''</code><br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Save and close the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Error Reading Install Configuration=== | ===Error Reading Install Configuration=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117035656/http://forums.codemasters.com/discussion/5002/toca-race-driver-1-how-to-install-it-if-the-installer-on-the-cd-rom-fails-e-g-on-win8-1-64bit|title=ToCA Race Driver 1 - how to install it if the installer on the CD-ROM fails (e.g. on Win8.1 64bit) - Codemasters Forums (retrieved)|date=2023-05-08}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117035656/http://forums.codemasters.com/discussion/5002/toca-race-driver-1-how-to-install-it-if-the-installer-on-the-cd-rom-fails-e-g-on-win8-1-64bit|title=ToCA Race Driver 1 - how to install it if the installer on the CD-ROM fails (e.g. on Win8.1 64bit) - Codemasters Forums (retrieved)|date=2023-05-08}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} Not needed for | + | {{ii}} Not needed for releases from CD Projekt and FX Interactive. |
# Create a folder to be used as {{p|game}}. | # Create a folder to be used as {{p|game}}. | ||
# Copy in ''binkw32.dll'', ''GameSpy'', ''HardwareSetup.exe'', ''RaceDriver.exe'', ''rd.bmp'', ''Register'' and ''test.exe'' from <code>X:\program files\Codemasters\Race Driver</code> | # Copy in ''binkw32.dll'', ''GameSpy'', ''HardwareSetup.exe'', ''RaceDriver.exe'', ''rd.bmp'', ''Register'' and ''test.exe'' from <code>X:\program files\Codemasters\Race Driver</code> | ||
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{{ii}} Remember to adjust path (and language/sku) accordingly, where <code>X:\</code> is the CD reader | {{ii}} Remember to adjust path (and language/sku) accordingly, where <code>X:\</code> is the CD reader | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ===Alt Tab Crash=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions | ||
+ | |fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/AlpyneDreams/d8vk D8VK]. | ||
+ | # Copy D3D8.DLL to <code>{{P|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Translates the Game API to Vulkan. This also fixes frequent crashes and allows reshade to work with the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Vsync option in Hardware Setup not working on Windows 10=== | ===Vsync option in Hardware Setup not working on Windows 10=== | ||
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# Copy D3D8.DLL from the \MS\x86\ folder to <code>{{P|game}}</code>. | # Copy D3D8.DLL from the \MS\x86\ folder to <code>{{P|game}}</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | |||
+ | ===Fullscreen not working properly=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions | ||
+ | |fix= | ||
+ | # Right-click Racedriver.exe found in <code>{{P|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | # Navigate to Properties -> Compatibility. Then select Compatibility Mode: Windows XP (Service Pack 3) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Latest revision as of 12:55, 18 November 2023
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
Publishers | |
Codemasters | |
Czechia, Poland | CD Projekt |
Italy, Spain (re-release) | FX Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 28, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Track racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | TOCA |
TOCA | |
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TOCA Touring Car Championship | 1997 |
TOCA 2 Touring Cars | 1998 |
TOCA Race Driver | 2002 |
TOCA Race Driver 2 | 2004 |
TOCA Race Driver 3 | 2006 |
Race Driver: Grid | 2008 |
GRID 2 | 2013 |
GRID Autosport | 2014 |
GRID (2019) | 2019 |
GRID Legends | 2022 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
TOCA Race Driver, also known as Pro Race Driver, V8 Supercars Race Driver and DTM Race Driver in North America, Australia and Germany respectively, is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed and published by Codemasters. It is a licensed TOCA and DTM game in Europe and Germany respectively.
The game was released in Europe on March 28, 2003, followed by the North American release on April 15, 2003.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check in the international releases. Original Polish release uses SafeDisc v2.9 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
Retail | Re-releases from CD Projekt and FX Interactive. Can run without a disc in drive, see Run without a CD. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.1.120 is the latest version. Releases from CD Projekt and FX Interactive are pre-patched to that version.
Run without a CD
Copy files from the CD to the game directory[3] |
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anim\ sound\ video\ lng_* sku_* |
Skip intro videos
Use Racer_S's NoIntro Patch |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\pchardwareconfig.ini[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution or Ultra-Widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Edit the game's .ini file to render at 4K. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | ON or OFF. The option is greyed out on modern computers. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | 26 FPS cap during real-time rendered cut scenes. | ||
120+ FPS | Racing limited to 65 fps | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix[4] |
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Ultra-Widescreen
Use SUWSF mod |
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Windowed
Enable windowed mode[3] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse input not supported. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Controller support only during races. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | It's possible to set deadzones. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | XInput hotplugging supported. | |
Haptic feedback | Not supported for XInput Controllers. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | e.g. Controller for races, keyboard for menus. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Voice, engine and effects | |
Surround sound | 5.1 Sound supported. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Game hangs on focus lost. | |
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Czech retail release only. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Polish retail release only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Versus |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[5] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Issues fixed
Error Reading Install Configuration
Manual installation[6] |
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Codemasters\Race Driver] "LANGUAGE"="eng" "SKU"="eur" "PATH_MAIN"="<path-to-game>\\GameData" "PATH_APPLICATION"="<path-to-game>" "PATH_CD"="X:\\" "NAME_APPLICATION"="ToCA Race Driver" "NAME_CD"="ToCA Race Driver Game Disc (Disc 1)" "TITLEBAR"="ToCA Race Driver" "NO_DRIVE"="Please insert the disc labelled ToCA Race Driver Game Disc (Disc 1) into your CD drive." "NO_DISC"="Please insert the disc labelled ToCA Race Driver Game Disc (Disc 1) into your CD drive." "WRONG_DISC"="Please insert the disc labelled ToCA Race Driver Game Disc (Disc 1) into your CD drive." Notes
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Alt Tab Crash
Instructions |
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Notes
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Vsync option in Hardware Setup not working on Windows 10
Instructions |
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Fullscreen not working properly
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz AMD Athlon 700 MHz |
Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB + 250 MB after installation | 1.5 GB + 500 MB after installation |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1b compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Silent on 2023-02-20
- ↑ ToCA Race Driver - Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-05-10
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ ToCA Race Driver 1 - how to install it if the installer on the CD-ROM fails (e.g. on Win8.1 64bit) - Codemasters Forums (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-08