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| {{mm}} [http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/Portal:Tiberian_Dawn Command & Conquer Wiki] | | {{mm}} [http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/Portal:Tiberian_Dawn Command & Conquer Wiki] |
| {{mm}} [http://forums.cncnz.com/forum/92-command-conquer-patch-106/ Patch discussion] | | {{mm}} [http://forums.cncnz.com/forum/92-command-conquer-patch-106/ Patch discussion] |
Revision as of 09:53, 9 December 2014
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
- C&C Communications Center forums
- CnCNet
- Command & Conquer Wiki
- Patch discussion
Availability
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
|
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 are 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
- 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
-
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
Video settings
- These are video settings alongside the fan patch
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
- C&C patch adds support for multiple languages. Download them from PCGamingWiki repository.
Network
- It's assumed you have CnCNet installed.
Multiplayer types
{{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
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 CnCNet version
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.
No videos after installing the patch
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.
- Multiplayer-only recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay of older Command & Conquer games (and Dune 2000).
- Multi-platform
- Re-imagined interface
Total conversions
System requirements
DOS | Windows | Mac OS (Classic) |
DOS |
|
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