Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: Episode I - Racer"
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− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 1999}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 18, 1999}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|December 16, 1999}} |
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom page = star_wars_episode_i_racer | |gogcom page = star_wars_episode_i_racer | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Installing the retail version on 64-bit versions of Windows requires a workaround. See [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows]]. | + | {{ii}} Installing the retail version on 64-bit versions of Windows requires a workaround. See [[#Installing retail version on 64-bit versions of Windows|Installing retail version on 64-bit versions of Windows]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_episode_i_racer#1526079889 GOG.com Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_episode_i_racer#1526079889 GOG.com Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Wookieepedia] - A huge wiki dedicated to the Star Wars universe | {{mm}} [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Wookieepedia] - A huge wiki dedicated to the Star Wars universe | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=39154&start=20 SWEP1RCR.EXE] updates the retail game to the latest version. Needed to run the game on Windows NT-based systems. | {{ii}} [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=39154&start=20 SWEP1RCR.EXE] updates the retail game to the latest version. Needed to run the game on Windows NT-based systems. | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-i</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2018-05-17|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Stretched 4:3. See [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Stretched from 4:3. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See [ | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = See [ | + | |fov notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | |windowed notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
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|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add widescreen support|ref=<ref>[https://helixmod.blogspot.ca/2018/05/star-wars-episode-i-racer.html Helix Mod: Star Wars Episode I: Racer]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
+ | # Extract the contents of the <code>MS</code> folder to the installation folder. | ||
+ | #* If using the GOG.com release, you may need to rename its <code>ddraw.dll</code> to <code>ddraw.dll.BAK</code>. | ||
+ | # Configure the emulation and additional graphics settings using <code>dgvoodooCpl.exe</code>. | ||
+ | # Download [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/05/star-wars-episode-i-racer.html Star Wars Episode I Racer 3D Vision fix]. | ||
+ | # Extract the contents to the installation folder. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} By default, the fix is configured for 16:9; refer to the [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/05/star-wars-episode-i-racer.html Helix Mod page] to change the aspect ratio and FOV. | ||
+ | {{--}} The game does not draw some elements outside the 4:3 area of the screen, resulting in geometry culling. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Additional video settings=== | ===Additional video settings=== | ||
− | {{ii}} In <code>{{p|game}}\ | + | {{ii}} In <code>{{p|game}}\data\config\current\video.cfg</code>, the following options are made available to be changed: |
{{Standard table|Setting|Values|content= | {{Standard table|Setting|Values|content= | ||
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|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = Use [http://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/ IPXWrapper] for modern systems. | + | |lan play notes = Use [http://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/ IPXWrapper] for modern systems (included with GOG.com release). |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2013/12/02/star-wars-episode-i-racer/ Play Old PC Games] has troubleshooting information on installing and running the game. | ||
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===Graphical issues=== | ===Graphical issues=== | ||
{{ii}} e.g., low frame rate, black screen, white screen, green screen, artifacts, crash on startup, etc. | {{ii}} e.g., low frame rate, black screen, white screen, green screen, artifacts, crash on startup, etc. |
Revision as of 00:41, 18 May 2018
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Japan | Electronic Arts |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 18, 1999 |
Mac OS (Classic) | December 16, 1999 |
Key points
- Installing the retail version on 64-bit versions of Windows requires a workaround. See Installing retail version on 64-bit versions of Windows.
General information
- GOG.com Support Page
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- Wookieepedia - A huge wiki dedicated to the Star Wars universe
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Pre-patched with a DirectDraw to DirectX 9 wrapper |
Essential improvements
Patches
- SWEP1RCR.EXE updates the retail game to the latest version. Needed to run the game on Windows NT-based systems.
Skip intro videos
Use the -i command line argument[1]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars: Episode I Racer\v1.0\[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\data\player\[Note 2] |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Add widescreen support[2] |
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Notes
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Additional video settings
- In
<path-to-game>\data\config\current\video.cfg
, the following options are made available to be changed:
Setting | Values |
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REFLECTIONS | ON , OFF |
ZEFFECTS | ON , OFF |
DYNAMIC_LIGHTING | ON , OFF |
VSYNC | ON , OFF |
LENSFLARE | ON , OFF |
ENGINEEXHAUST | ON , OFF |
TEXTURE_RES | 1 , 2 , 3 |
MODEL_DETAIL | 1 , 2 , 3 |
DRAWDISTANCE | 1 , 2 , 3 |
Input settings
XInput-compatible controllers
Add XInput support[citation needed] |
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Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Console versions only. | |||
LAN play | 8 | Use IPXWrapper for modern systems (included with GOG.com release). | ||
Online play | Use IPXWrapper and LogIn Hamachi |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Star Wars Episode I: Racer. |
Issues fixed
- Play Old PC Games has troubleshooting information on installing and running the game.
Graphical issues
- e.g., low frame rate, black screen, white screen, green screen, artifacts, crash on startup, etc.
Use dgVoodoo 2 for proper emulated old DirectX support[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Installing retail version on 64-bit versions of Windows
Alternative installer for modern systems[3] |
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German website with the installers: website An alternative Inno Setup installer can be downloaded from MediaFire for CD-Version and DVD-Collection Version. This alternative installer includes many fixes listed below. It's the ultimate installer for English, German and French version for this game.
This custom installer uses old dgVoodoo2 version. If you still have issues with graphics (like greenish screen), then download latest version, unpack it and copy everything from MS folder to your install dir replacing files. Update: Launcher 2.0 for CD, DVD or HDD versions of this Setup. Contain VB6-runtimes. Optional for DirectX-9 User: Wine3D Emulation Files D3D8.dll D3DImm.dll DDraw.dll 2. Copy the correct Wine3D patch files for your Star Wars Racer Version in the installation folder and overwrite the existing files. |
Alternative installer[4] |
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An alternative MSI installer can be downloaded from his website. A guide on how to create a CD image with a new installer can be found here. |
Manual installation[5] |
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1. Copy the gnome folder from Racer's CD to your hard disk and rename it to RACER C:\Games\RACER\data\ *files* C:\Games\RACER\a3dapi.dll C:\Games\RACER\DSETUP.DLL C:\Games\RACER\DSETUP16.DLL C:\Games\RACER\DSETUP32.DLL C:\Games\RACER\IFORCE2.dll C:\Games\RACER\Racer.exe C:\Games\RACER\Smush.dll C:\Games\RACER\SWEP1RCR.exe C:\Games\RACER\SYSCHECK.EXE C:\Games\RACER\syscheck.ini C:\Games\RACER\WEBSITE.EXE< 5. Now for the registry entries. Copy the following text into Notepad Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars: Episode I Racer\v1.0] "3D Device"="Microsoft Direct3D Hardware acceleration through Direct3D HAL" "Analyze Path"="D:\\INSTALL\\SysCheck.exe" "CD Path"="D:" "DevMode"=dword:00000000 "Display Height"=dword:00000300 "Display Width"=dword:00000400 "Display"="Primary Display Driver" "Executable"="C:\\Games\\RACER\\SWEP1RCR.EXE" "Fix Flicker"=dword:00000000 "FullScreen"=dword:00000000 "GUID"="{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}" "Install Path"="C:\\Games\\RACER" "InstallType"=dword:00000009 "JoystickID"="1" "Source Dir"="D:\\" "Source Path"="D:" "UseFett"=dword:00000000 6. You need to edit drive letters in this entries Analyze Path, CD Path, Source Dir and Source Path so they point to your CD/DVD drive. After that edit entries Executable and Install Path so they point to folders/files where you copied your game. 7. Now save that file as racer.reg and run it to import settings to registry. 8. You should be able to start the game. Notes
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Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible graphics card 2 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2018-05-17
- ↑ Helix Mod: Star Wars Episode I: Racer
- ↑ https://www.letsplayforum.de/index.php/Thread/159414-Star-Wars-Episode-1-Racer-x86-x64-Setup-Fixes-und-Patches/
- ↑ http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/Default.aspx
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2017-03-29
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