Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: Episode I - Racer"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|December 16, 1999}} | {{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 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Star Wars Episode I: Racer | |wikipedia = Star Wars Episode I: Racer | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows, Mac OS }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | star_wars_episode_i_racer | DRM-free | Pre-patched with a DirectDraw to DirectX 9 wrapper | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_episode_i_racer | DRM-free | Pre-patched with a DirectDraw to DirectX 9 wrapper | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/325-star-wars-episode-i-%E2%80%93-racer-demo/ demo] is available ([http://www.podracers.com/downloads.html mirror 1]/[https://archive.org/details/StarWarsEpisodeI-RacerDemo mirror 2]) | {{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/325-star-wars-episode-i-%E2%80%93-racer-demo/ demo] is available ([http://www.podracers.com/downloads.html mirror 1]/[https://archive.org/details/StarWarsEpisodeI-RacerDemo mirror 2]) | ||
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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= | + | {{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= |
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|gog galaxy = true | |gog galaxy = true | ||
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | |antialiasing notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = See [[ | + | |vsync notes = See [[#Additional video settings|Additional video settings]]. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Some bugs exist at framerates higher than 30. <ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_episode_i_racer/slide_doesnt_work_in_60_fps_after_hotfixes Slide doesn't work in 60 FPS after hotfixes — GOG Community Forums]</ref> | + | |60 fps notes = Some bugs exist at framerates higher than 30.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_episode_i_racer/slide_doesnt_work_in_60_fps_after_hotfixes Slide doesn't work in 60 FPS after hotfixes — GOG Community Forums]</ref> |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = GOG.com version has unlocked fps (at least over 440fps). | |120 fps notes = GOG.com version has unlocked fps (at least over 440fps). | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Add widescreen support|ref=<ref>[https://helixmod.blogspot. | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add widescreen support|ref=<ref>[https://helixmod.blogspot.com/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]. | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
# Extract the contents of the <code>MS</code> folder to the installation folder. | # Extract the contents of the <code>MS</code> folder to the installation folder. | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
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* FFmpeg with batch files to extract/convert cutscenes and game music | * FFmpeg with batch files to extract/convert cutscenes and game music | ||
− | This custom installer uses old dgVoodoo2 version. If you still have issues with graphics (like greenish screen), then download latest [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html version], unpack it and copy everything from MS folder to | + | This custom installer uses old dgVoodoo2 version. If you still have issues with graphics (like greenish screen), then download latest [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html version], unpack it and copy everything from MS folder to the install dir replacing files. |
Update: Launcher 2.0 for CD, DVD or HDD versions of this Setup. Contain VB6-runtimes.<br /> | Update: Launcher 2.0 for CD, DVD or HDD versions of this Setup. Contain VB6-runtimes.<br /> | ||
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{{ii}} If a launcher still shows only install option, go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars: Episode I Racer</code> and see if it's not empty. Keep in mind, that these entries must be located under {{p|wow64}} or they will not work. | {{ii}} If a launcher still shows only install option, go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars: Episode I Racer</code> and see if it's not empty. Keep in mind, that these entries must be located under {{p|wow64}} or they will not work. | ||
{{ii}} If an error pops up asking to '''reinstall a game''', it's probably, because entries in registry point to incorrect locations. Make sure you put correct paths Keep in mind to change only drive letters or '''C:\Games''' parts, not the whole entries. | {{ii}} If an error pops up asking to '''reinstall a game''', it's probably, because entries in registry point to incorrect locations. Make sure you put correct paths Keep in mind to change only drive letters or '''C:\Games''' parts, not the whole entries. | ||
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{{ii}} Display Width/Height: Hex value of your resolution width/height. Yours may differ. i.e. 0x400=1024 decimal Use Windows calculator in programmer mode to convert decimal to hex or vice versa. | {{ii}} Display Width/Height: Hex value of your resolution width/height. Yours may differ. i.e. 0x400=1024 decimal Use Windows calculator in programmer mode to convert decimal to hex or vice versa. | ||
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Revision as of 08:23, 22 July 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 |
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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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PC Debug Menu
- SWEP1RCR_CM - A customized trainer to re-enable the debug menu from N64, works with latest GOG release.
- AI Difficulty Multiplier
- AI Opponents Difficulty Spread
- Invincibility
- Mirrored Mode (Flip the levels left/right)
- Configure Death Values (Min speed, Spawn Delay)
- Tweak all pod racer stats
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 the 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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