Difference between revisions of "Homeworld"
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This page regards issues and fixes to Homeworld. Other games in the series include [[Homeworld: Cataclysm]] and [[Homeworld 2]]. | This page regards issues and fixes to Homeworld. Other games in the series include [[Homeworld: Cataclysm]] and [[Homeworld 2]]. | ||
| − | ==Where to Buy== | + | == Where to Buy == |
The CD copy of the game is available under the Sold Out range ([http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000063EKR/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d0_g63_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0W1DCDG80QK6NXE1GS22&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294 Amazon UK] or [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000063EKR/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d0_g63_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0W1DCDG80QK6NXE1GS22&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294 Amazon US]) | The CD copy of the game is available under the Sold Out range ([http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000063EKR/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d0_g63_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0W1DCDG80QK6NXE1GS22&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294 Amazon UK] or [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000063EKR/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d0_g63_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0W1DCDG80QK6NXE1GS22&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294 Amazon US]) | ||
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You may alternatively purchase the game second hand either through a local game distribution chain or from sites such as eBay | You may alternatively purchase the game second hand either through a local game distribution chain or from sites such as eBay | ||
| − | ===Serial Key=== | + | === Serial Key === |
The serial key is only required during setup. | The serial key is only required during setup. | ||
| − | ==Patches== | + | == Patches == |
[http://www.gamefront.com/files/928779/Homeworld_1_05_Patch Homeworld 1.05] | [http://www.gamefront.com/files/928779/Homeworld_1_05_Patch Homeworld 1.05] | ||
| − | ==Graphical Tweaks== | + | == Graphical Tweaks == |
| − | ===Hardware Acceleration=== | + | === Hardware Acceleration === |
Using OpenGL or D3D (in the video options) enables hardware acceleration, which gives you 32-bit colour, and the ability to use graphics techniques invented since the game's release. Hardware Acceleration works best on Windows XP or later when the game is run using compatibility mode for Windows NT 4.0. | Using OpenGL or D3D (in the video options) enables hardware acceleration, which gives you 32-bit colour, and the ability to use graphics techniques invented since the game's release. Hardware Acceleration works best on Windows XP or later when the game is run using compatibility mode for Windows NT 4.0. | ||
| − | ===Anti-aliasing=== | + | === Anti-aliasing === |
With an ATI card, you can force Anti-aliasing (and anisotropic-filter, etcetera.) in the Catalyst Control Centre. For the best results use the OpenGL renderer in Homeworld, as there are some issues with the menu with using D3D and anti-aliasing. Your mileage may vary with an nVidia card. | With an ATI card, you can force Anti-aliasing (and anisotropic-filter, etcetera.) in the Catalyst Control Centre. For the best results use the OpenGL renderer in Homeworld, as there are some issues with the menu with using D3D and anti-aliasing. Your mileage may vary with an nVidia card. | ||
| − | ===Widescreen=== | + | === Widescreen === |
Widescreen can be enabled by changing the ScreenHeight and ScreenWidth registry keys in HKLM\Software\Sierra On-Line\Homeworld | Widescreen can be enabled by changing the ScreenHeight and ScreenWidth registry keys in HKLM\Software\Sierra On-Line\Homeworld | ||
| − | ===Windowed mode=== | + | === Windowed mode === |
Execute the game with the command line parameter -window. Add -noBorder to remove window border. If you do not use the -noBorder switch, you must run the game at less than maximum screen resolution or it will crash. | Execute the game with the command line parameter -window. Add -noBorder to remove window border. If you do not use the -noBorder switch, you must run the game at less than maximum screen resolution or it will crash. | ||
| − | ==Save Game Data== | + | == Save Game Data == |
| − | ===Folder Location=== | + | === Folder Location === |
*Windows: <pre>C:\Sierra\Homeworld\SavedGames</pre> | *Windows: <pre>C:\Sierra\Homeworld\SavedGames</pre> | ||
| − | ==System Requirements== | + | == System Requirements == |
{{SysReq | {{SysReq | ||
|minOS = Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0 | |minOS = Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==See Also== | + | == See Also == |
| − | *[[Homeworld 2]] | + | * [[Homeworld 2]] |
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[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] | ||
Revision as of 17:47, 12 September 2012
This page regards issues and fixes to Homeworld. Other games in the series include Homeworld: Cataclysm and Homeworld 2.
Where to Buy
The CD copy of the game is available under the Sold Out range (Amazon UK or Amazon US)
You may alternatively purchase the game second hand either through a local game distribution chain or from sites such as eBay
Serial Key
The serial key is only required during setup.
Patches
Graphical Tweaks
Hardware Acceleration
Using OpenGL or D3D (in the video options) enables hardware acceleration, which gives you 32-bit colour, and the ability to use graphics techniques invented since the game's release. Hardware Acceleration works best on Windows XP or later when the game is run using compatibility mode for Windows NT 4.0.
Anti-aliasing
With an ATI card, you can force Anti-aliasing (and anisotropic-filter, etcetera.) in the Catalyst Control Centre. For the best results use the OpenGL renderer in Homeworld, as there are some issues with the menu with using D3D and anti-aliasing. Your mileage may vary with an nVidia card.
Widescreen
Widescreen can be enabled by changing the ScreenHeight and ScreenWidth registry keys in HKLM\Software\Sierra On-Line\Homeworld
Windowed mode
Execute the game with the command line parameter -window. Add -noBorder to remove window border. If you do not use the -noBorder switch, you must run the game at less than maximum screen resolution or it will crash.
Save Game Data
Folder Location
- Windows:
C:\Sierra\Homeworld\SavedGames