Difference between revisions of "Lego Rock Raiders"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{++}} Can be modded | + | {{++}} Can be modded. |
| − | + | {{--}} Unstable and difficult to run on modern machines, see [[#Installing and running the game on modern Windows|Installing and running the game on modern Windows]]. | |
| − | {{--}} Unstable and difficult to run on modern machines | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} Re-release versions, such as the ''LEGO Masterpiece'' version, are DRM-free and don't require the CD to play, but the game's soundtrack will not play as it is Redbook audio-based. | |
| − | {{ii}} Re-release versions, such as the | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Installing and running the game on modern Windows=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}} | ||
| + | # Put the ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' CD into the CD drive, cancel the setup if it starts automatically. | ||
| + | # Download and run [https://github.com/le717/Rock-Raiders-Alternate-Installer/releases LEGO Rock Raiders Alternate Installer] to install the game. | ||
| + | # Open your ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' CD and copy the <code>Data</code> folder to the game install directory and replace existing files when asked. | ||
| + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/926-lego-rock-raiders-masterpiece-edition-executable/ LEGO Rock Raiders Masterpiece edition executable]. Extract the archive and copy the <code>LegoRR.exe</code> to the the game install directory and replace the existing file. | ||
| + | # Right click <code>LegoRR.exe</code> or appropriate shortcut, select <code>Properties</code> and in the <code>Compatibility</code> tab set the following: | ||
| + | ## Compatibility mode - Run this game in compatibility mode for Windows 98/Windows ME. | ||
| + | ## Settings - Disable visual themes, Disable desktop composition. | ||
| + | ## Privilege level - Run this program as an administrator. | ||
| + | ## Click <code>Apply</code> and <code>OK</code>. | ||
| + | #Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2], extract the archive and copy all the files from the <code>MS</code> folder to the game install directory. | ||
| + | # Run the game, a <code>Mode selection</code> window should appear with ''dgVoodoo DirectX Wrapper'' being recognized as the main driver, click <code>OK</code> to continue. | ||
| + | '''Note''' | ||
| + | {{ii}}Some particle effects may appear brighter than it was originally. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
===EXE Parameters=== | ===EXE Parameters=== | ||
| − | At the end of | + | At the end of the <code>LegoRR.exe</code> shortcut target, [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]] can be added to change the game. A full list is available at the [http://www.rockraidersunited.org/wiki/index.php?title=Parameters_%28LEGO_Rock_Raiders%29 Rock Raiders United wiki], but here are the major ones: |
*<code>-cleansaves</code> - Deletes all saved games. | *<code>-cleansaves</code> - Deletes all saved games. | ||
*<code>-programmer</code> - Allows the LEGO Media movie to be skipped. | *<code>-programmer</code> - Allows the LEGO Media movie to be skipped. | ||
*<code>-fpslock</code> - Enables VSync. | *<code>-fpslock</code> - Enables VSync. | ||
*<code>-testlevels</code> - Unlocks every level. | *<code>-testlevels</code> - Unlocks every level. | ||
| − | *<code>-window</code> - Allows the game to be launched in a window when in 16-bit | + | *<code>-window</code> - Allows the game to be launched in a window when in 16-bit color mode. |
| − | *<code>-best</code> - Disables | + | *<code>-best</code> - Disables the <code>Mode selection</code> window on launch. |
| − | *<code>-ftm</code> - This makes the | + | *<code>-ftm</code> - This makes the video card use all available texture memory. Also turns off game lighting. Lighting still affects game models. |
*<code>-debug</code> - Allows resolutions up to 1024x768, but crashes on everything greater than 640x480. | *<code>-debug</code> - Allows resolutions up to 1024x768, but crashes on everything greater than 640x480. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Installation would create two shortcuts: | ||
| + | # ''LEGO Rock Raiders - Standard'' with parameters <code>-best -reducesamples -reduceanimation -reducepromeshes -reduceflics -reduceimages</code>. | ||
| + | # ''LEGO Rock Raiders - Enhanced'' with parameters <code>-best</code>. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = False |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Zoom in/out is available in top down view. |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#EXE Parameters|EXE Parameters]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#EXE Parameters|EXE Parameters]]. | |vsync notes = See [[#EXE Parameters|EXE Parameters]]. | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music and sound effects. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Czech only release | + | |notes = Czech only release. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Spanish, Italian and Dutch were sold in a separate release | + | |notes = Spanish, Italian and Dutch were sold in a separate release. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Spanish, Italian and Dutch were sold in a separate release | + | |notes = Spanish, Italian and Dutch were sold in a separate release. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Spanish, Italian and Dutch were sold in a separate release | + | |notes = Spanish, Italian and Dutch were sold in a separate release. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Danish only release | + | |notes = Danish only release. |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable = | + | |64-bit executable = false |
|64-bit executable notes= | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 22:00, 16 August 2017
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Data Design Interactive | |
| Publishers | |
| Lego Media | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 15, 1999 |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Lego Island (series) | |
| Lego Loco | 1998 |
| Lego Chess | 1998 |
| Lego Creator (series) | |
| Legoland | 1999 |
| Lego Friends | 1999 |
| Lego Racers (series) | |
| Lego Rock Raiders | 1999 |
| Lego My Style (series) | |
| Lego Alpha Team | 2000 |
| Lego Stunt Rally | 2000 |
| Soccer Mania | 2002 |
| Bionicle (series) | |
| Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension | 2003 |
| Lego Star Wars (series) | |
| Lego Indiana Jones (series) | |
| Lego Batman (series) | |
| Lego Harry Potter (series) | |
| Lego Universe | 2010 |
| Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game | 2011 |
| Lego Middle-earth (series) | |
| Lego Legends of Chima Online | 2013 |
| Lego Marvel (series) | |
| The Lego Movie (series) | |
| Lego Minifigures Online | 2014 |
| Lego Jurassic World | 2015 |
| Lego Worlds | 2017 |
| Lego City Undercover | 2017 |
| Lego The Incredibles | 2018 |
| Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed | 2019 |
| Lego Brawls | 2019 |
| Lego Builder's Journey | 2019 |
| Lego Bricktales | 2022 |
| Lego 2K Drive | 2023 |
Key points
- Can be modded.
- Unstable and difficult to run on modern machines, see Installing and running the game on modern Windows.
General information
- Brickipedia - A detailed wiki for everything Lego-related.
- Rock Raiders United - A fan forum for all of the classic Lego games. Mods and utilities can be downloaded from here, but an account is required.
- Rock Raiders United Wiki - A detailed wiki for Rock Raiders and some other older Lego games.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Original 1999 release; SafeDisc V1 DRM[Note 1]. | |
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| Retail | |
Re-release versions | |
Version differences
- Re-release versions, such as the LEGO Masterpiece version, are DRM-free and don't require the CD to play, but the game's soundtrack will not play as it is Redbook audio-based.
Essential improvements
Installing and running the game on modern Windows
| Instructions |
|---|
EXE Parameters
At the end of the LegoRR.exe shortcut target, parameters can be added to change the game. A full list is available at the Rock Raiders United wiki, but here are the major ones:
-cleansaves- Deletes all saved games.-programmer- Allows the LEGO Media movie to be skipped.-fpslock- Enables VSync.-testlevels- Unlocks every level.-window- Allows the game to be launched in a window when in 16-bit color mode.-best- Disables theMode selectionwindow on launch.-ftm- This makes the video card use all available texture memory. Also turns off game lighting. Lighting still affects game models.-debug- Allows resolutions up to 1024x768, but crashes on everything greater than 640x480.
- Installation would create two shortcuts:
- LEGO Rock Raiders - Standard with parameters
-best -reducesamples -reduceanimation -reducepromeshes -reduceflics -reduceimages. - LEGO Rock Raiders - Enhanced with parameters
-best.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
In-game general settings.
In-game advanced settings.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | Czech only release. | |||
| Dutch | Spanish, Italian and Dutch were sold in a separate release. | |||
| Italian | Spanish, Italian and Dutch were sold in a separate release. | |||
| Spanish | Spanish, Italian and Dutch were sold in a separate release. | |||
| Polish | ||||
| Danish | Danish only release. |
Issues fixed
"The program can't start because d3drm.dll is missing" error
| Instructions |
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"No DirectX 3D accelerator could be found"
- This also fixes cutscenes not playing and a low FPS issue.
| Instructions |
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Crash when launching the game
| Instructions |
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The installer on the CD doesn't work
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 6 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz | Intel Pentium II MMX 400 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16