Difference between revisions of "Freelancer"
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{{mm}} Microsoft has individual support pages for [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814551 video] and [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814549 sound] issues for Windows 95/ME/XP. | {{mm}} Microsoft has individual support pages for [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814551 video] and [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814549 sound] issues for Windows 95/ME/XP. | ||
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| − | ==Availability== | + | == Availability == |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| Developer Website | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Example: game released directly from website.}} | {{Availability Table/row| Developer Website | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Example: game released directly from website.}} | ||
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{{--}} Freelancer is currently unavailable as a digital release, but can still be found on [http://www.amazon.com/Freelancer-Pc/dp/B000085AHJ/ Amazon] and other retailers. | {{--}} Freelancer is currently unavailable as a digital release, but can still be found on [http://www.amazon.com/Freelancer-Pc/dp/B000085AHJ/ Amazon] and other retailers. | ||
| − | ==Improvements== | + | == Improvements == |
| − | ===Patches=== | + | === Patches === |
The official patch primarily affects server stability for multi-player and is not necessary for single player. It does not address any graphics or sound issues mentioned below. | The official patch primarily affects server stability for multi-player and is not necessary for single player. It does not address any graphics or sound issues mentioned below. | ||
*Latest: [http://www.microsoft.com/games/freelancer/downloads_06.aspx 1.1] | *Latest: [http://www.microsoft.com/games/freelancer/downloads_06.aspx 1.1] | ||
| − | ==Windowed mode== | + | == Windowed mode == |
Execute the game with the command line parameter -win. | Execute the game with the command line parameter -win. | ||
| − | ==Solved Issues== | + | == Solved Issues == |
It is sometimes necessary to start a new game, delete all your saved games or reinstall Freelancer in order for the following fixes to be successful. | It is sometimes necessary to start a new game, delete all your saved games or reinstall Freelancer in order for the following fixes to be successful. | ||
| − | ===Sound Issues=== | + | === Sound Issues === |
If there is either no sound or voices or music cut in and out the following fixes may solve the problem. | If there is either no sound or voices or music cut in and out the following fixes may solve the problem. | ||
*Most sound issues can be traced to problems with the Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 Codec. Uninstalling and reinstalling this codec as described on Microsoft's [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814549 website] can fix the problem. Other people have had success in both Windows 98 and Vista 32-bit by [http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/freelancer-sound-problem-t511183.html copying the l3codeca.acm file] from the c:\windows\system32\ directory to the c:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Freelancer\EXE\ directory and renaming it as l3codec'''p'''.acm. | *Most sound issues can be traced to problems with the Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 Codec. Uninstalling and reinstalling this codec as described on Microsoft's [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814549 website] can fix the problem. Other people have had success in both Windows 98 and Vista 32-bit by [http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/freelancer-sound-problem-t511183.html copying the l3codeca.acm file] from the c:\windows\system32\ directory to the c:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Freelancer\EXE\ directory and renaming it as l3codec'''p'''.acm. | ||
*Another possible fix is disabling 3-D sound in the options menu. | *Another possible fix is disabling 3-D sound in the options menu. | ||
| − | ===Video Issues=== | + | === Video Issues === |
Microsoft lists several [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814551 solutions for video issues]. | Microsoft lists several [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814551 solutions for video issues]. | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{System Requirements | {{System Requirements | ||
|OSfamily_ = Windows | |OSfamily_ = Windows | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Revision as of 17:38, 12 September 2012
Template:Infobox Key Points
- Not available on any digital distribution channels, only through retail.
Main Issues Two primary issues when running on modern systems:
- Graphics issues resulting in a black screen or general crashes.
- There can be sound issues causing voices or music to temporarily be muted.
General Information
- The Starport - modding information and forums.
- The Starport Wiki installation guide.
- Microsoft has individual support pages for video and sound issues for Windows 95/ME/XP.
Windows
Availability
- Freelancer is currently unavailable as a digital release, but can still be found on Amazon and other retailers.
Improvements
Patches
The official patch primarily affects server stability for multi-player and is not necessary for single player. It does not address any graphics or sound issues mentioned below.
- Latest: 1.1
Windowed mode
Execute the game with the command line parameter -win.
Solved Issues
It is sometimes necessary to start a new game, delete all your saved games or reinstall Freelancer in order for the following fixes to be successful.
Sound Issues
If there is either no sound or voices or music cut in and out the following fixes may solve the problem.
- Most sound issues can be traced to problems with the Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 Codec. Uninstalling and reinstalling this codec as described on Microsoft's website can fix the problem. Other people have had success in both Windows 98 and Vista 32-bit by copying the l3codeca.acm file from the c:\windows\system32\ directory to the c:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Freelancer\EXE\ directory and renaming it as l3codecp.acm.
- Another possible fix is disabling 3-D sound in the options menu.
Video Issues
Microsoft lists several solutions for video issues.
System Requirements