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Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun"

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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{ii}} It's advised to download the game from a fan mirror because it is specifically made for multiplayer so therefore it is patched with the latest patches underneath.
 
{{ii}} It's advised to download the game from a fan mirror because it is specifically made for multiplayer so therefore it is patched with the latest patches underneath.
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{{++}} Available for free
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{{--}} Unstable and laggy on Windows 8
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://tore29.com/tsins/TSinstaller-beta7r4.exe Fan mirror #2] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | An updated version of the above installer. WARNING: It is in beta so the game might be unstable.<ref>[http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=2257.0 CnC-Comm forum]</ref>}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://tore29.com/tsins/TSinstaller-beta7r4.exe Fan mirror #2] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | An updated version of the above installer. WARNING: It is in beta so the game might be unstable.<ref>[http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=2257.0 CnC-Comm forum]</ref>}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/OfficialCnCTiberianSun.rar Official EA server] |{{ID|Retail}} | Version that has been released for free by EA. }}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/OfficialCnCTiberianSun.rar Official EA server] |{{ID|Retail}} | Version that has been released for free by EA. }}
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{{Availability Table/row| [[Command & Conquer: The First Decade]] | {{ID|Retail}} | Comes bundled in.}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [[Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection]] | {{ID|Origin}} | Comes bundled in.}}
 
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{{ii}} The game is also bundled with other games in the franchise in [[Command & Conquer: The First Decade]] (up to Generals) and [http://www.commandandconquer.com/collection/en?utm_source=CNC_Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=CNC_Traffic_TUC The Ultimate Collection] (up to Tiberian Twilight).
 
  
 
== Improvements ==
 
== Improvements ==
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=== Patch ===
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=== Official Patch ===
 
{{ii}} Latest official patch: 2.03 (only for original retail versions)
 
{{ii}} Latest official patch: 2.03 (only for original retail versions)
 
:* [http://commandandconquer.filefront.com/file/Tiberian_Sun_Patch_203_English;34123 English]
 
:* [http://commandandconquer.filefront.com/file/Tiberian_Sun_Patch_203_English;34123 English]
 
:* [http://commandandconquer.filefront.com/file/Tiberian_Sun_Patch_203_German;34122 German]
 
:* [http://commandandconquer.filefront.com/file/Tiberian_Sun_Patch_203_German;34122 German]
 
:* [http://commandandconquer.filefront.com/file/Tiberian_Sun_Patch_203_Spanish;34124 Spanish]
 
:* [http://commandandconquer.filefront.com/file/Tiberian_Sun_Patch_203_Spanish;34124 Spanish]
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==== [http://www.ppmsite.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31604 HyperPatch] ====
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=== [http://www.ppmsite.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31604 HyperPatch] ===
 
{{ii}} This is a small fan patch made as an add-on which is meant for optimizing and fixing the game as well as expanding modding capabilities. It is in development and more features are to be added.
 
{{ii}} This is a small fan patch made as an add-on which is meant for optimizing and fixing the game as well as expanding modding capabilities. It is in development and more features are to be added.
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=== LAN patch (fan made) ===
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This is a small patch that lets you play LAN on Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2 (and their expansion packs) in Windows 2000 and above by changing IPX protocol to UDP. [http://www.moddb.com/games/cc-red-alert-2/downloads/ra2yr-lan-fix-xp-vista-w7-x86-x64 ]
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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=== Game files location ===
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|C:\Westwood\SUN\SAVE****.sav}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows (Retail)|C:\Westwood\SUN}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|C:\Westwood\SUN\sun.ini}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows ([[Command & Conquer: The First Decade|The First Decade]])|C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\Command & Conquer The First Decade\Command & Conquer(tm) Tiberian Sun(tm)\SUN}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows ([[Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection|The Ultimate Collection]])|C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Command and Conquer Tiberian Sun}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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=== Default installation directories ===
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=== Save and config files location ===
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Default|C:\Westwood\SUN}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|C:\Westwood\SUN\SAVE****.sav}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|[[Command & Conquer: The First Decade|The First Decade]]|C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\Command & Conquer The First Decade\Command & Conquer(tm) Tiberian Sun(tm)\SUN}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|C:\Westwood\SUN\sun.ini}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|[[Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection|The Ultimate Collection]]|C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Command and Conquer Tiberian Sun}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing|
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing/row| [[GameSave Manager]] | hackable | In the database }}
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|steam_cloud            =
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|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|origin                =unknown
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|origin_notes          =
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|uplay                  =
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|uplay_notes            =
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|gamesave_manager      =true
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|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|gamestow              =
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|gamestow_notes        =
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|synctocloud            =
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|synctocloud_notes      =
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|square_enix            =
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|square_enix_notes      =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|multimonitor_wsgf_award    =silver
 
|multimonitor_wsgf_award    =silver
 
|widescreen_resolution      =true
 
|widescreen_resolution      =true
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|widescreen_resolution_notes=[[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
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|widescreen_resolution_notes=See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
 
|multimonitor              =true
 
|multimonitor              =true
 
|multimonitor_notes        =
 
|multimonitor_notes        =
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|fullscreen                =hackable
 
|fullscreen                =hackable
 
|fullscreen_notes          =
 
|fullscreen_notes          =
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|anisotropic                =false
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|anisotropic_notes          =
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|antialiasing              =false
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|antialiasing_notes        =
 
|vsync                      =false
 
|vsync                      =false
 
|vsync_notes                =
 
|vsync_notes                =
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|acceleration_option        =false
 
|acceleration_option        =false
 
|acceleration_option_notes  =
 
|acceleration_option_notes  =
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|controller_support        =false
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|controller_support_notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
== Issues unresolved ==
 
== Issues unresolved ==
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===Game crashes when clicking on a menu item===
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When clicking on a option in the main menu, nothing shows up or the game locks up. A partial fix is available but clicking on some menu items still makes it crash
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Partial fix for Windows 8|}}
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#Update the game to the latest official version if it is not already done.
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#Right click on the game.exe file (located in the game directory. The default is <code>C:\Westwood\SUN</code>) and select "Properties".
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#Go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable Compatibility Mode (set it to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)") along with Reduced Colour Mode (set to 16-bit), and "Run as Administrator".
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#Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the SUN.exe file.
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#Download the TS_Win8fix.zip file from http://tore.cnc-comm.com/ and copy its' contents into the game directory.
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#Run the game and enjoy. Note that clicking on the "Display" item in the Options screen will make the game crash.
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}}
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== Issues resolved ==
 
== Issues resolved ==
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=== LAN patch (fan made) ===
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===Mac/Linux emulation===
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This is a small patch that lets you play LAN on Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2 (and their expansion packs) in Windows 2000 and above by changing IPX protocol to UDP. [http://www.moddb.com/games/cc-red-alert-2/downloads/ra2yr-lan-fix-xp-vista-w7-x86-x64 ]
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Setup WINE|}}
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==Mac/Linux emulation==
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# Download the game.
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:# Download the game.
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# Run the installer with Wine (right-click):
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:# Run the installer with Wine (right-click):
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# Edit SUN.INI and choose whatever you want (resolution, etc):# Open winecfg.
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:# Edit SUN.INI and choose whatever you want (resolution, etc)
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# On the Applications tab, click on "Add Application", and point to the GAME.exe
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:# Open winecfg.
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# On the Libraries tab, add "wsock32.dll" for the library replacements.
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:# On the Applications tab, click on "Add Application", and point to the GAME.exe
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# Add the following tricks (from WineHQ):
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:# On the Libraries tab, add "wsock32.dll" for the library replacements.
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# Run 'wine regedit', browse to <code>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Wine</code>. If there is no key (the stuff with folder icons) called AppDefaults, then create it.
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:# Add the following tricks (from WineHQ):
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# Right-click on that key and create a new key game.exe
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:# Run 'wine regedit', browse to <code>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Wine</code>. If there is no key (the stuff with folder icons) called AppDefaults, then create it.
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# Create a new subkey Direct3D. In that key create two string variables:  
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:# Right-click on that key and create a new key game.exe
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:* DirectDrawRenderer with value opengl
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:# Create a new subkey Direct3D. In that key create two string variables:  
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:* RenderTargetLockMode with value readtex  
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::* DirectDrawRenderer with value opengl
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* Run the game through Wine and enjoy.<ref>http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=1712.msg8490#msg8490</ref>
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::* RenderTargetLockMode with value readtex  
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}}
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:* Run the game through Wine and enjoy.<ref>http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=1712.msg8490#msg8490</ref>
 
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 
{{System Requirements
 
{{System Requirements

Revision as of 18:17, 10 May 2013

Template:Infobox

⤏ Go to series page
Command & Conquer 1995
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 1996
Command & Conquer: Sole Survivor 1997
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun 1999
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 2000
Command & Conquer: Renegade 2002
Command & Conquer: Generals 2003
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars 2007
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 2008
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising 2009
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight 2010
OpenRA (unofficial) 2010
Command & Conquer (2013) Cancelled
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection 2020
Renegade X (unofficial) EA

Key points

It's advised to download the game from a fan mirror because it is specifically made for multiplayer so therefore it is patched with the latest patches underneath.
Available for free
Unstable and laggy on Windows 8

General information

Project Perfect Mod - The most expansive TS mod site.
Command & Conquer Wiki
CNCNZ fansite
CnCDen fansite
CnCWorld fansite
Official subforum

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Improvements

Official Patch

Latest official patch: 2.03 (only for original retail versions)

HyperPatch

This is a small fan patch made as an add-on which is meant for optimizing and fixing the game as well as expanding modding capabilities. It is in development and more features are to be added.

LAN patch (fan made)

This is a small patch that lets you play LAN on Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2 (and their expansion packs) in Windows 2000 and above by changing IPX protocol to UDP. [1]

Game data

Game files location

Template:Game Location Table

Save and config files location

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

File:TSOptions.png
Game options
File:TSExtOptions.PNG
External options from the fan beta version

Template:Video Settings

Widescreen resolution

Instructions
Instructions
"Widescreen in multiplayer works as described above. However, many hosts enforce resolution limits. If you try to join a game with a resolution limit, you will be forced to play the game at a non-widescreen resolution (usually 640x480). If you host a game and are using a widescreen resolution, you will not have the option of enforcing a resolution limit."[1]

Fullscreen movies

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Issues unresolved

Game crashes when clicking on a menu item

When clicking on a option in the main menu, nothing shows up or the game locks up. A partial fix is available but clicking on some menu items still makes it crash

Instructions

Issues resolved

Mac/Linux emulation

Instructions

System requirements

Template:System Requirements


References