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− | {{Availability Table/row| [http://openra.res0l.net/ OpenRA] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Modernized open-source version of C&C. Also includes Red Alert and Dune 2000 modes.}} | + | {{Availability Table/row| [http://openra.res0l.net/ OpenRA] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Modernized open-source version of C&C.<br>Also includes Red Alert and Dune 2000 modes.<br>For more information, see [[#OpenRA|below]].}} |
| {{Availability Table/row| [http://cncnet.org/download Fan-made (portable)] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Optimized for multiplayer (small size, up-to-date).<br> Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted.<br>(go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings)}} | | {{Availability Table/row| [http://cncnet.org/download Fan-made (portable)] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Optimized for multiplayer (small size, up-to-date).<br> Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted.<br>(go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings)}} |
| {{Availability Table/row| [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Fan-made (installable)] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Contains outdated version of [[#CnCNet|CnCNet]].<br>Only cutscenes missing. Download them from [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/fullcnc/media/cnc1_movies_full.rar here].}} | | {{Availability Table/row| [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Fan-made (installable)] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Contains outdated version of [[#CnCNet|CnCNet]].<br>Only cutscenes missing. Download them from [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/fullcnc/media/cnc1_movies_full.rar here].}} |
Revision as of 20:20, 11 April 2014
Key points
- Re-released for free in 2007.
- Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch and CnCNet are 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.
- Emulation guide is available below.
General information
- C&C Communications Center forums
- Command & Conquer Wiki
- Patch discussion
Availability
Template:Availability Table
Essential improvements
- Not needed for fan-made packages, it is already present there.
- This patch contains:
- A large amount of fixes (changelog)
- Support for newer Windows systems (including 64-bit)
- LAN playability up to 6 players
- 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.
- In the compatibility tab all compatibility options should be turned off.[1]
- Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection.
- Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 must be installed first.
- Restores online functionality and comes with its own lobby for online and LAN play as well. It also introduces more fixes and features to the main game (e.g. extended sidebar) by supplying new "cnc95.exe".
- The lobby supports:
- Better chat capabilities (ignore, whisper, Mumble voice chat)
- Private games
- Map preview and kick/ban
- To install, put cncnet.exe into the installation folder. It is recommended to run it once with administrator privileges.
- Check peer-to-peer section if you have any problems with peer-to-peer mode.
- To whisper, double-click the person you want to chat with.
- Additional lobby sound add-ons
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
-
conquer.ini
contains normal game settings.
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ddraw.ini
contains CnC-DDraw settings (present after patch).
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cncnet.ini
contains CnCNet settings.
Save game data location
Video settings
- These are video settings alongside the fan patch.
Template:Video settings
Fullscreen movies
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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German |
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Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. |
French |
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Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. |
Japanese |
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Installed by patch 1.06, audio only from Fan mirror #2. |
Spanish |
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Fan translation, see below. |
Brazilian Portuguese |
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Partial audio; fan translation, see below. |
Polish |
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Fan translation, see below. |
- C&C patch adds support for multiple languages. Download them from PCGamingWiki repository.
Network
- It's assumed you have CnCNet installed.
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
UDP |
8054 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration through CnCNet UPnP tool.
Issues unresolved
- This list assumes you've installed the patches. If you experience a new issue, please make a support thread on 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 on EA forums.
General fixes
Crash after overheating
Game is laggy after installing the patch
Game speed/Map scroll rate issue
"Unable to set video mode" error
No music in the portable version
Scrambled colors (without ddraw.dll)
No videos after installing the patch
Mac/Linux emulation
- This is an emulation guide for the fan-made packs, not for the ISOs or CDs.
- 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 through repositories or through 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 .NET Framework 2.0.
- If the configuration program doesn't work, then you have to do configure the game manually in conquer.ini or the aforementioned ddraw.ini. The settings for the internal resolution, sound and multiplayer options (not CnCNet) and languages are in conquer.ini.
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.
- Recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay of older Command & Conquer games (and Dune 2000).
- Cross-platform multiplayer for Windows, OS X and Linux.
- Features a reimagined interface amongst other things.
- Music and campaign (in the works) are missing from the game; download the music and put it into:
- Windows:
%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\OpenRA\Content\cnc
- Mac:
~/Library/Application Support/OpenRA/Content/cnc
- Linux:
~/.openra/Content/cnc
Total conversions
System requirements
DOS | Windows | Mac OS (Classic) |
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) |
| |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
800 MB |
800 MB |
Video card (GPU) |
MCGA video card
| DirectDraw compatible video card 1 MB of VRAM |
References