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Change <code>cycles=auto</code> to <code>cycles=50000</code> and <code>mpu401=intelligent</code> to <code>mpu401=uart</code>.<ref>[http://www.pixelships.com/adg/ep0033.html Pixelmusement - Ancient DOS Games - Episode 33: EarthSiege]</ref> | Change <code>cycles=auto</code> to <code>cycles=50000</code> and <code>mpu401=intelligent</code> to <code>mpu401=uart</code>.<ref>[http://www.pixelships.com/adg/ep0033.html Pixelmusement - Ancient DOS Games - Episode 33: EarthSiege]</ref> | ||
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+ | ===Modern Windows installer=== | ||
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+ | The [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/NewSierraInstallers.html#M Sierrahelp Metaltech: Earthsiege Installer] automatically applies the latest patch and configures DOSBOX with optimal cycles and MIDI settings as well as to play the game from the hard drive. | ||
+ | {{++}} Works with the freeware release. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== |
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Developers | |
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Dynamix | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
DOS | July 1, 1994 |
Metaltech | |
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Metaltech: Earthsiege | 1994 |
Metaltech: Battledrome | 1994 |
Earthsiege 2 | 1996 |
Starsiege | 1999 |
Tribes (series) |
Key points
- Re-released as a free download for the series' 20th anniversary.[1]
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Official website | Free download. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Speech Pack | ||
Expansion Pack |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patches are available.
Run in DOSBox
Change cycles=auto
to cycles=50000
and mpu401=intelligent
to mpu401=uart
.[2]
Modern Windows installer
The Sierrahelp Metaltech: Earthsiege Installer automatically applies the latest patch and configures DOSBOX with optimal cycles and MIDI settings as well as to play the game from the hard drive.
- Works with the freeware release.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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PREFS.CFG
contains in-game settings. -
RESOURCE.CFG
contains audio settings.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |