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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Lego Racers cover.jpeg | |cover = Lego Racers cover.jpeg | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 1999}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Lego Racers }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
+ | |hltb = 5257 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = LEGO Racers | ||
+ | |lutris = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 2629 | ||
|wikipedia = Lego Racers (video game) | |wikipedia = Lego Racers (video game) | ||
|winehq = 6114 | |winehq = 6114 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The installer may not work on modern systems; see [[#Installer doesn't run|Installer doesn't run]]. For the original 1999 release, when installed on a modern OS, the game will crash when attempting to change controls.{{cn|December 2023}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://www.rockraidersunited. | + | {{mm}} [https://lego.fandom.com/wiki/LEGO_Racers_(Game) Unofficial Lego Wiki] |
+ | {{mm}} [http://en.brickimedia.org/wiki/LEGO_Racers_(game) Brickipedia] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/7900-index-of-helpfulinteresting-topics/ Rock Raiders United] - Unofficial game forum | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Very early releases of the game contain a simple disc check.<br>Later releases from 1999 contain {{DRM|SafeDisc|V1}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | The 2001 ''Lego Masterpiece'' re-release and subsequent re-issues. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/lego-racers |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use WillKirkby's launcher for high resolutions. The game crashes if the resolution is not 4:3. https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/4354-lr1-launcher/ |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Camera position can be changed. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | | | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Always enabled. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 83 FPS. |
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he9labheIBk|title=LEGO Racers - HD/Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube|date=2017-03-02}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} These instructions were tested against dgVoodoo2 v2.75.1. | |
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− | # | + | # Optional: Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0ztH1T3BYdkFJb09yZFhxUkU/view LegoRacers.exe] and copy it to the installation folder. |
+ | # Download and extract the latest stable version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo]. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} to the Lego Racers installation folder. | ||
+ | # Copy the DLLs in the <code>MS\x86</code> folder to the Lego Racers installation folder. | ||
+ | # Launch {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} as Administrator. | ||
+ | # Make sure "Config folder / Running instance" is set to the Lego Racers installation folder. | ||
+ | # Set "Scaling mode" to "Stretched". | ||
+ | # Go to the "DirectX" tab. | ||
+ | # Select your resolution and uncheck the "dgVoodoo watermark" option. | ||
+ | # Apply your changes. | ||
+ | # Right-click {{file|LegoRacers.exe}} and open its properties. | ||
+ | # Make sure the "Read only" option is unchecked. | ||
+ | # Go to the "Compatibility" tab and set compatibility with Windows XP SP3. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|LegoRacers.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. Be sure to make a backup copy of the EXE. | ||
# Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and set '''Datatype''' to '''Hex-values'''. | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and set '''Datatype''' to '''Hex-values'''. | ||
# Search for {{code|ABAAAA3F}} and replace it with: | # Search for {{code|ABAAAA3F}} and replace it with: | ||
− | #* | + | #* <code>0000A03F</code> for 5:4 screens |
− | #* | + | #* <code>0000C83F</code> for 25:16 screens |
− | #* | + | #* <code>CDCCCC3F</code> for 16:10 screens |
− | #* | + | #* <code>5555D53F</code> for 15:9 screens |
− | #* | + | #* <code>398EE33F</code> for 16:9 screens |
− | # | + | #* <code>26B41740</code> for 21:9 screens |
− | + | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and search for <code>C9400000803F</code>. | |
− | + | # Replace the <code>0000803F</code> value with: | |
− | + | #* <code>0000703F</code> for 5:4 screens | |
− | + | #* <code>0000963F</code> for 25:16 screens | |
− | + | #* <code>9A99993F</code> for 16:10 screens | |
− | + | #* <code>0000A03F</code> for 15:9 screens | |
− | # | + | #* <code>ABAAAA3F</code> for 16:9 screens |
− | + | #* <code>398EE33F</code> for 21:9 screens | |
− | #* | + | # Save your changes. |
− | + | # Launch | |
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}} | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen (stretched) without dgVoodo or binary patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2014/08/14/lego-racers/|title=Play Old PC-Games - LEGO Racers|date=2021-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/lego-racers|title=WSGF - Lego Racers|date=2021-11-30}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Right click on the {{file|LEGORacers}} shortcut. | ||
+ | # Open the properties window. | ||
+ | # Add the following parameters to the end of the target field: <code>-vertres [resolution] -horzres [resolution]</code> | ||
+ | {{ii}} Replace [resolution] with the desired resolution. Lego Racers is a native 4:3 game, therefore any 4:3 rendering resolution will leave the view unstrechted. Widescreen resolutions might additionaly stretch the rendered image. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Resolutions higher than 1280x768 will result in the menu not filling the screen and beeing rendered in the top left corner surrounded by black. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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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 = DirectInput only. |
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |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 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 = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |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 | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = The music and sound effects can be adjusted separately. | |separate volume notes = The music and sound effects can be adjusted separately. | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Published by [[Company:Cenega|Cenega]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Danish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Dutch | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Finnish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Not included in 1999 releases. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hebrew | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Replaces Spanish. Does not include Finnish. Published by [[Company:Hed Arzi|Hed Arzi]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Published by [[Company:Eidos Interactive|Eidos Interactive]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Norwegian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = The game was released in Poland with a Polish manual.</br>Fan translation made by Piotr Garschin. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://rockraidersunited.com/topic/8129-modding-the-language/#comment-133083|title=Modding the Language - Modding Discussion - Rock Raiders United|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg5UpW0ppY4|title=Lego Racers Spolszczenie (Przeczytaj opis!!!) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> Available to [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IRQl0fFPHfR7N1UfxmF9LRY1vmFWECfW?usp=drive_link download.]</br>Localization without polish diacritical letters. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = false | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Portuguese manual PDF included with some European releases. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Swedish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Published by EA Brasil. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.novomilenio.inf.br/ano01/0105bcdr.htm|title=Novo Milênio, 14/05/2001|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Published by [[Company:Noviy Disk|Noviy Disk]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Installer doesn't run=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install using a fan-made installer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
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# Insert the CD. | # Insert the CD. | ||
− | # Download the | + | # Download the [https://github.com/le717/Racers-Alternate-Installer/releases Lego Racers Alternate Installer]. |
# Run the alternate installer and follow the instructions. | # Run the alternate installer and follow the instructions. | ||
− | + | }} | |
− | # Right-click <code> | + | |
− | + | ===Fatal Error - Unable to find a 3D device that meets base requirements=== | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run in Windows XP compatibility mode|ref=<ref name="Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=June 24, 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | # Right-click {{file|LegoRacers.exe}} and open Properties. | |
+ | # Go to the ''Compatibility'' tab and set compatibility to Windows XP (Service Pack 3). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Unable to set message drain=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable startup videos|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | * First try to set compatability to windows xp | ||
+ | * Launch with <code>-novideo</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | * Issue occurs as the Indeo Video codecs are disabled by default due to known security flaws that will not be patched.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/954157/microsoft-security-advisory-vulnerabilities-in-the-indeo-codec-could-a|title=Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerabilities in the Indeo codec could allow remote code execution: December 8, 2009}}</ref> The codecs can be manually re-enabled at the risk of system security. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Unable to open the video file lmicmp.avi=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable startup videos|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | * Launch with <code>-novideo</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Out of memory error occurred=== | |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix= |
+ | * Set the executable to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game crashes when trying to set controls=== | ===Game crashes when trying to set controls=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | * Set the executable to run in compatibility mode for Windows Vista. | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===-horzres and -vertres commands don't work=== | ===-horzres and -vertres commands don't work=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | * Run the game once without them, then exit the game and re-apply them. | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Transparent textures do not display correctly=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=June 2019}}|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | * Launch with <code>-alphatrans</code><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/7291-help-lego-racers-graphics-problem/|title=HELP! Lego Racers Graphics Problem! - Game Support - Rock Raiders United}}</ref> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. |
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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 | + | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== | ||
+ | {{Help|Commandline}}<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/5256-lego-racers-1-exe-parameters/|title=LEGO Racers 1 EXE Parameters - Discussion - Rock Raiders United|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
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+ | {{Standard table/row|-window | Run in windowed mode (16-bit depth only). However, it minimizes if it is clicked out of.}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-primary | Force use of primary display device}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|-alphatrans | Force use of alpha transparency}} | ||
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Revision as of 17:28, 9 April 2024
Developers | |
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High Voltage Software | |
Publishers | |
Lego Media | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Genres | Racing |
Series | Lego Racers |
Lego Racers | |
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Subseries of Lego | |
Lego Racers | 1999 |
Lego Racers 2 | 2001 |
Drome Racers | 2002 |
Lego Portal Racers | 2015 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Lego Racers is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person racing game in the Lego Racers series.
The installer may not work on modern systems; see Installer doesn't run. For the original 1999 release, when installed on a modern OS, the game will crash when attempting to change controls.[citation needed]
General information
- Unofficial Lego Wiki
- Brickipedia
- Rock Raiders United - Unofficial game forum
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Very early releases of the game contain a simple disc check. Later releases from 1999 contain SafeDisc V1 DRM[Note 1]. |
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Retail | The 2001 Lego Masterpiece re-release and subsequent re-issues. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use WillKirkby's launcher for high resolutions. The game crashes if the resolution is not 4:3. https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/4354-lr1-launcher/ | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Camera position can be changed. | ||
Windowed | Use dgVoodoo. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always enabled. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 83 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix[3] |
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Widescreen (stretched) without dgVoodo or binary patch[4][5] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | DirectInput only. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
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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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | The music and sound effects can be adjusted separately. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Published by Cenega. | |||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | Not included in 1999 releases. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hebrew | Replaces Spanish. Does not include Finnish. Published by Hed Arzi. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Published by Eidos Interactive. | |||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | The game was released in Poland with a Polish manual. Fan translation made by Piotr Garschin.[6][7] Available to download. Localization without polish diacritical letters. |
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Portuguese | Portuguese manual PDF included with some European releases. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Published by EA Brasil.[8] | |||
Russian | Published by Noviy Disk. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Split-screen. Requires a controller. | ||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Installer doesn't run
Install using a fan-made installer[citation needed] |
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Fatal Error - Unable to find a 3D device that meets base requirements
Run in Windows XP compatibility mode[9] |
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Unable to set message drain
Disable startup videos[citation needed] |
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Unable to open the video file lmicmp.avi
Disable startup videos[citation needed] |
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Out of memory error occurred
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Game crashes when trying to set controls
Instructions[citation needed] |
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-horzres and -vertres commands don't work
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Transparent textures do not display correctly
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Command line arguments
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.[12]
Parameter | Description |
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-novideo | Disables startup videos |
-window | Run in windowed mode (16-bit depth only). However, it minimizes if it is clicked out of. |
-primary | Force use of primary display device |
-alphatrans | Force use of alpha transparency |
-horzres | Set horizontal resolution |
-vertres | Set vertical resolution |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MMX | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 210 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX-compatible | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive |
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
- ↑ LEGO Racers - HD/Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-03-02
- ↑ Play Old PC-Games - LEGO Racers - last accessed on 2021-11-30
- ↑ WSGF - Lego Racers - last accessed on 2021-11-30
- ↑ Modding the Language - Modding Discussion - Rock Raiders United - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Lego Racers Spolszczenie (Przeczytaj opis!!!) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Novo Milênio, 14/05/2001 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Antrad on June 24, 2023
- ↑ Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerabilities in the Indeo codec could allow remote code execution: December 8, 2009 - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ HELP! Lego Racers Graphics Problem! - Game Support - Rock Raiders United - last accessed on [unknown]
- ↑ LEGO Racers 1 EXE Parameters - Discussion - Rock Raiders United - last accessed on May 2023