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{{ii}} Also titled as "Tiberian Dawn" | {{ii}} Also titled as "Tiberian Dawn" | ||
{{++}} Re-released for free in 2007. | {{++}} Re-released for free in 2007. | ||
− | {{++}} [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] fan patch | + | {{++}} [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] fan patch is highly recommended to install. |
{{++}} If you want a modernized C&C experience, check out [[#Other information|OpenRA]]. | {{++}} If you want a modernized C&C experience, check out [[#Other information|OpenRA]]. | ||
{{++}} Language support can be further extended with [[#Localizations|language add-ons]]. | {{++}} Language support can be further extended with [[#Localizations|language add-ons]]. | ||
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{{DLC/row| Command and Conquer: The Covert Operations | Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations. | DOS, Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Command and Conquer: The Covert Operations | Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations. | DOS, Windows }} | ||
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+ | ===Unofficial downloads=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://www.openra.net OpenRA] is a modernized open-source version of C&C. Also includes Red Alert and Dune 2000 modes. See [[#OpenRA|OpenRA]] for more information. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://cncnet.org/download CnCNet installer] is a bare-bones version optimized for multiplayer (small size, portable). Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted. The music and map editor is downloadable inside the CnCNet settings. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://www.moddb.com/mods/command-conquer-unofficial-patch-106/downloads/cc95-v106c-revision-3-full-game-installer Nyerguds' installer] is a more fully-featured version which includes singleplayer missions (including Covert Operations and PSX/N64 missions) and soundtrack from the get-go. Cutscenes are available at [http://www.moddb.com/mods/command-conquer-unofficial-patch-106/downloads?filter=t&kw=Search+...&type=8 ModDB.com]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
[[File:Command and Conquer Version Resolutions.png|290px|thumb|right|1024x768 resolution with the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] compared to earlier versions.]] | [[File:Command and Conquer Version Resolutions.png|290px|thumb|right|1024x768 resolution with the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] compared to earlier versions.]] | ||
===[http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]=== | ===[http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Not needed for | + | {{ii}} Not needed for [[#Unofficial downloads|the unofficial packages]]. |
{{ii}} This patch contains: | {{ii}} This patch contains: | ||
::*A large amount of fixes ([http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/patch106c_r3_en.html#toc_9 changelog]) | ::*A large amount of fixes ([http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/patch106c_r3_en.html#toc_9 changelog]) | ||
::*Support for newer Windows systems (including 64-bit) | ::*Support for newer Windows systems (including 64-bit) | ||
− | ::*LAN playability up to 6 players | + | ::*LAN and online playability up to 6 players (includes new CnCNet lobby) |
::*Support for higher resolutions | ::*Support for higher resolutions | ||
::*No-CD option | ::*No-CD option | ||
::*Missions from PSX and N64 versions and The Covert Operations | ::*Missions from PSX and N64 versions and The Covert Operations | ||
{{ii}} The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs. | {{ii}} The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs. | ||
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{{++}} Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection. | {{++}} Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{ii}} <code>conquer.ini</code> contains normal game settings. | {{ii}} <code>conquer.ini</code> contains normal game settings. | ||
− | {{ii}} <code>ddraw.ini</code> contains CnC-DDraw settings ( | + | {{ii}} <code>ddraw.ini</code> contains CnC-DDraw settings (post-patch). |
− | {{ii}} <code>cncnet.ini</code> contains CnCNet settings. | + | {{ii}} <code>cncnet.ini</code> contains CnCNet settings (post-patch). |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|steam cloud = | |steam cloud = | ||
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
− | |gamesave manager = | + | |gamesave manager = true |
|gamesave manager notes= | |gamesave manager notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|high frame rate = true | |high frame rate = true | ||
|high frame rate notes = | |high frame rate notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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:# Go to [[#Game data|ddraw.ini]]: | :# Go to [[#Game data|ddraw.ini]]: | ||
:# Set: <code>opengl=true</code>, <code>vsync=true</code> | :# Set: <code>opengl=true</code>, <code>vsync=true</code> | ||
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|matchmaking = false | |matchmaking = false | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = false |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
− | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = [http://cncnet.org/network-status Download] |
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
− | {{ii}} This list assumes you've installed the patches. If you experience a new issue, please | + | {{ii}} This list assumes you've installed the patches. If you experience a new issue, please create a thread at the [http://cnc-comm.com/community/ CnC-Comm forums]. |
:* The game has some minor problems with missions that are smaller than the game resolution. This is nothing to be worried about, you can "fix" it by pressing Escape. | :* The game has some minor problems with missions that are smaller than the game resolution. This is nothing to be worried about, you can "fix" it by pressing Escape. | ||
:* When playing in any resolution higher than 640x400, you can't place buildings with a placement height of only one cell on the lowest row of cells on the map. | :* When playing in any resolution higher than 640x400, you can't place buildings with a placement height of only one cell on the lowest row of cells on the map. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | {{ii}} '''If you have problems with The First Decade or The Ultimate Collection, be sure to check [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/index.php/topic/20082-common-problems-updated-07052013/ this FAQ] | + | {{ii}} '''If you have problems with The First Decade or The Ultimate Collection, be sure to check [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/index.php/topic/20082-common-problems-updated-07052013/ this FAQ] at EA forums.''' |
===General fixes=== | ===General fixes=== | ||
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===Crash after overheating=== | ===Crash after overheating=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Enable "singlecpu" in ddraw.ini.|ref=<ref>[http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=2233.msg13122#msg13122 C&C Comm Center - C&C overheats my laptop]</ref>}} |
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− | ===No music in the | + | ===No music in the CnCNet version=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings}} | ||
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==OS X/Linux emulation== | ==OS X/Linux emulation== | ||
− | {{ii}} This is an emulation guide for the fan-made packs, not for the | + | {{ii}} This is an emulation guide for the fan-made packs, not for the retail or Origin. |
{{ii}} [[PlayOn|PlayonLinux/PlayonMac]] can also be set up to play with the same configuration (if you want a step-by-step guide, go to [http://funkyfr3sh.cncnet.org/playonmac_playonlinux/ FunkyFr3sh.cncnet.org]). | {{ii}} [[PlayOn|PlayonLinux/PlayonMac]] can also be set up to play with the same configuration (if you want a step-by-step guide, go to [http://funkyfr3sh.cncnet.org/playonmac_playonlinux/ FunkyFr3sh.cncnet.org]). | ||
− | :# Install [http://www.winehq.org/ Wine] | + | :# Install [http://www.winehq.org/ Wine] from repositories or from [http://www.winehq.org/ official website] and run or extract the installer under Wine. |
:# Inside 'winecfg' create configuration options for cnc95.exe and under the Library tab, add overrides for 'thipx32.dll' and 'ddraw.dll'. | :# Inside 'winecfg' create configuration options for cnc95.exe and under the Library tab, add overrides for 'thipx32.dll' and 'ddraw.dll'. | ||
:# Have fun! | :# Have fun! | ||
− | {{ii}} The configuration program requires .NET Framework 2.0 | + | {{ii}} The configuration program requires at least .NET Framework 2.0. |
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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{{++}} Thanks to dedicated C&C community, there are a couple of re-implementations and total conversion existing. | {{++}} Thanks to dedicated C&C community, there are a couple of re-implementations and total conversion existing. | ||
====[http://www.openra.net/ OpenRA]==== | ====[http://www.openra.net/ OpenRA]==== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Multiplayer-only recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay of older Command & Conquer games (and Dune 2000). |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Multi-platform |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Re-imagined interface |
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* [http://www.adityaravishankar.com/projects/games/command-and-conquer/ C&C: Tiberian Dawn - HTML5] - Playable in browser, might run slowly, multiplayer-ready | * [http://www.adityaravishankar.com/projects/games/command-and-conquer/ C&C: Tiberian Dawn - HTML5] - Playable in browser, might run slowly, multiplayer-ready |
Revision as of 09:50, 9 December 2014
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Developers | |
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Westwood Studios | |
Publishers | |
Original | Virgin Interactive |
Current | Electronic Arts |
Release dates | |
DOS | August 31, 1995 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1995 |
Windows | March 10, 1997 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Command & Conquer | 1995 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert | 1996 |
Command & Conquer: Sole Survivor | 1997 |
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun | 1999 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 | 2000 |
Command & Conquer: Renegade | 2002 |
Command & Conquer: Generals | 2003 |
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars | 2007 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 | 2008 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising | 2009 |
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight | 2010 |
OpenRA (unofficial) | 2010 |
Command & Conquer (2013) | Cancelled |
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection | 2020 |
Renegade X (unofficial) | EA |
Key points
- Also titled as "Tiberian Dawn"
- Re-released for free in 2007.
- Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch is highly recommended to install.
- If you want a modernized C&C experience, check out OpenRA.
- Language support can be further extended with language add-ons.
- CD/ISO installer is 16-bit and doesn't run under modern systems; it's better to download fanmade installers instead.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Generals. | |||
Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Command and Conquer: The Covert Operations | Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations. |
Unofficial downloads
- OpenRA is a modernized open-source version of C&C. Also includes Red Alert and Dune 2000 modes. See OpenRA for more information.
- CnCNet installer is a bare-bones version optimized for multiplayer (small size, portable). Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted. The music and map editor is downloadable inside the CnCNet settings.
- Nyerguds' installer is a more fully-featured version which includes singleplayer missions (including Covert Operations and PSX/N64 missions) and soundtrack from the get-go. Cutscenes are available at ModDB.com.
Essential improvements
Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06
- Not needed for the unofficial packages.
- This patch contains:
- A large amount of fixes (changelog)
- Support for newer Windows systems (including 64-bit)
- LAN and online playability up to 6 players (includes new CnCNet lobby)
- Support for higher resolutions
- No-CD option
- Missions from PSX and N64 versions and The Covert Operations
- The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs.
- Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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conquer.ini
contains normal game settings. -
ddraw.ini
contains CnC-DDraw settings (post-patch). -
cncnet.ini
contains CnCNet settings (post-patch).
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
- These are video settings alongside the fan patch
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. | |||
German | Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. | |||
Japanese | Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. | |||
Polish | Unofficial; use Language add-on. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Partial audio; use Language add-on. | |||
Spanish | Unofficial; use Language add-on. |
- C&C patch adds support for multiple languages. Download them from PCGamingWiki repository.
Network
- It's assumed you have CnCNet installed.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 6 | |||
Online play | 6 |
{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking = false |matchmaking notes = |p2p = false |p2p notes = |dedicated = true |dedicated notes = Download |self-hosting = true |self-hosting notes = |direct ip = false |direct ip notes =
Issues unresolved
- This list assumes you've installed the patches. If you experience a new issue, please create a thread at the CnC-Comm forums.
- The game has some minor problems with missions that are smaller than the game resolution. This is nothing to be worried about, you can "fix" it by pressing Escape.
- When playing in any resolution higher than 640x400, you can't place buildings with a placement height of only one cell on the lowest row of cells on the map.
Issues fixed
- If you have problems with The First Decade or The Ultimate Collection, be sure to check this FAQ at EA forums.
General fixes
Instructions |
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Crash after overheating
Instructions |
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Game is laggy after installing the patch
Instructions |
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Game speed/Map scroll rate issue
Instructions |
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"Unable to set video mode" error
Instructions |
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No music in the CnCNet version
Instructions |
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Scrambled colors (without ddraw.dll)
- Ddraw.dll within the fan-patch already fixes that issue. However, if the game needs to run with ddraw.dll turned off and this appears, then this is for you.
Instructions |
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No videos after installing the patch
Instructions |
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OS X/Linux emulation
- This is an emulation guide for the fan-made packs, not for the retail or Origin.
- PlayonLinux/PlayonMac can also be set up to play with the same configuration (if you want a step-by-step guide, go to FunkyFr3sh.cncnet.org).
- Install Wine from repositories or from official website and run or extract the installer under Wine.
- Inside 'winecfg' create configuration options for cnc95.exe and under the Library tab, add overrides for 'thipx32.dll' and 'ddraw.dll'.
- Have fun!
- The configuration program requires at least .NET Framework 2.0.
Other information
Maps
- C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer.
- Map editors can be downloaded inside CnCNet's game options.
- Cnc-Comm.com - Mapping discussion
Re-implementations
- Thanks to dedicated C&C community, there are a couple of re-implementations and total conversion existing.
OpenRA
- Multiplayer-only recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay of older Command & Conquer games (and Dune 2000).
- Multi-platform
- Re-imagined interface
- C&C: Tiberian Dawn - HTML5 - Playable in browser, might run slowly, multiplayer-ready
Total conversions
- The Dawn of the Tiberium Age - Tiberian Sun, stand-alone, has a completely new campaign, CnCNet supported
- Red Dawn - Red Alert
- Tiberian Dawn Redux - Generals
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 5.0 | 95 |
Processor (CPU) | 486 DX2 66 MHz | Pentium 60 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 800 MB |
Video card (GPU) | MCGA video card | DirectDraw compatible video card 1 MB of VRAM |
References
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- DOS
- Mac OS
- Windows
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (DRM)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Pages with broken file links
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (API)