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+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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+ | ===Severe Lag in Menus=== | ||
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+ | a. Use OpenGL rendering | ||
+ | b. Run the game with command line options /nofastfe /noglddraw | ||
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+ | ====Enabling OpenGL rendering on Windows 8 Windows 10 and later==== | ||
+ | OpenGL rendering can solve severe lag problems in menus but in order to get OpenGL to work you need NT4 compatibility mode. This is problematic on Windows 8 and Windows 10 because NT4 compatibility mode is no longer offered by default. For Windows 8 and later use the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/5-homeworld-hardware-acceleration-fix/ Homeworld hardware acceleration fix] to apply NT4 compatibility mode. Download the zip file. Extract the contents and follow the instructions in the readme.txt. | ||
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+ | ====Running the game with command line options.==== | ||
+ | Navigate to the games exe file, probably C:\Sierra\Cataclysm\cataclysm.exe. | ||
+ | Right click on Cataclysm.exe and select "Send to - Desktop (create shortcut)" | ||
+ | Find the Cataclysm shortcut on your desktop. Right click and open "properties" | ||
+ | Add /nofastfe /noglddraw to the end of the target box. It should now look something like: "C:\Sierra\Cataclysm\cataclysm.exe /nofastfe /noglddraw" | ||
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+ | ===Game runs on wrong screen (multi monitor set up)=== | ||
+ | Simplest fix is to use the Windows shortcut SHIFT+WINDOWS KEY+ARROW KEY to move the game to the screen of your choice. You may have to alt tab back to the game afterwards. | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 08:10, 11 June 2016
Developers | |
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Barking Dog Studios | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 30, 2000 |
Homeworld | |
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Homeworld | 1999 |
Homeworld: Cataclysm | 2000 |
Homeworld 2 | 2003 |
Homeworld Remastered Edition | 2015 |
Homeworld 2 Remastered Edition | 2015 |
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak | 2016 |
Homeworld: Vast Reaches | 2024 |
Homeworld 3 | 2024 |
Key points
- Not available for digital purchase due to source code being lost[1]
General information
- Encyclopedia Hiigara - A wiki for everything Homeworld related
- Homeworld Shipyards - A fairly old but big Homeworld fan site
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Save game data location
System | Location |
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Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Severe Lag in Menus
a. Use OpenGL rendering b. Run the game with command line options /nofastfe /noglddraw
Enabling OpenGL rendering on Windows 8 Windows 10 and later
OpenGL rendering can solve severe lag problems in menus but in order to get OpenGL to work you need NT4 compatibility mode. This is problematic on Windows 8 and Windows 10 because NT4 compatibility mode is no longer offered by default. For Windows 8 and later use the Homeworld hardware acceleration fix to apply NT4 compatibility mode. Download the zip file. Extract the contents and follow the instructions in the readme.txt.
Running the game with command line options.
Navigate to the games exe file, probably C:\Sierra\Cataclysm\cataclysm.exe. Right click on Cataclysm.exe and select "Send to - Desktop (create shortcut)" Find the Cataclysm shortcut on your desktop. Right click and open "properties" Add /nofastfe /noglddraw to the end of the target box. It should now look something like: "C:\Sierra\Cataclysm\cataclysm.exe /nofastfe /noglddraw"
Game runs on wrong screen (multi monitor set up)
Simplest fix is to use the Windows shortcut SHIFT+WINDOWS KEY+ARROW KEY to move the game to the screen of your choice. You may have to alt tab back to the game afterwards.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | ||
OpenGL | 1.1 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | Sierra.com, World Opponent Network |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM | 12 MB of VRAM |