Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer"
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{{mm}} [http://forums.cncnz.com/forum/92-command-conquer-patch-106/ Patch discussion] | {{mm}} [http://forums.cncnz.com/forum/92-command-conquer-patch-106/ Patch discussion] | ||
− | == Availability == | + | ==Availability== |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://cncnet.org/download Fan-made (portable)] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Optimized for multiplayer (small size, up-to-date).<br> Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted.<br>(go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings)}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://cncnet.org/download Fan-made (portable)] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Optimized for multiplayer (small size, up-to-date).<br> Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted.<br>(go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings)}} | ||
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− | == Essential improvements == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
[[File:Cncversions sizes.png|275px|thumb|right|1024x768 resolution with the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] compared to earlier versions.]] | [[File:Cncversions sizes.png|275px|thumb|right|1024x768 resolution with the [[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] compared to earlier versions.]] | ||
− | === [http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06] === | + | ===[http://nyerguds.arsaneus-design.com/cnc95upd/cc95p106/ Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]=== |
{{ii}} Not needed for fan-made packages, it is already present there. | {{ii}} Not needed for fan-made packages, it is already present there. | ||
{{ii}} This patch contains: | {{ii}} This patch contains: | ||
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{{++}} Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection. | {{++}} Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection. | ||
− | === [http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet] === | + | ===[http://cncnet.org/ CnCNet]=== |
{{ii}} '''[[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] must be installed first.''' | {{ii}} '''[[#Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06|Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06]] must be installed first.''' | ||
{{++}} Restores online functionality and comes with its own lobby for online and LAN play as well. It also introduces more fixes and features to the main game (e.g. extended sidebar) by supplying new "cnc95.exe". | {{++}} Restores online functionality and comes with its own lobby for online and LAN play as well. It also introduces more fixes and features to the main game (e.g. extended sidebar) by supplying new "cnc95.exe". | ||
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::*Ability to set spawn locations and alliances | ::*Ability to set spawn locations and alliances | ||
::*Spectator support | ::*Spectator support | ||
− | {{ii}} To install, put cncnet.exe into the | + | {{ii}} To install, put cncnet.exe into the installation folder. It is recommended to run it once with administrator privileges. |
{{ii}} Check [http://cncnet.org/download peer-to-peer section] if you have any problems with peer-to-peer mode. | {{ii}} Check [http://cncnet.org/download peer-to-peer section] if you have any problems with peer-to-peer mode. | ||
{{ii}} To whisper, double-click the person you want to chat with. | {{ii}} To whisper, double-click the person you want to chat with. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | === Configuration | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.ini}} | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.ini}} | ||
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{{ii}} '''If you have problems with The First Decade or The Ultimate Collection, be sure to check [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/index.php/topic/20082-common-problems-updated-07052013/ this FAQ] on EA forums.''' | {{ii}} '''If you have problems with The First Decade or The Ultimate Collection, be sure to check [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/index.php/topic/20082-common-problems-updated-07052013/ this FAQ] on EA forums.''' | ||
− | === General fixes === | + | ===General fixes=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Check these if you haven't}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Check these if you haven't}} | ||
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− | === Crash after overheating === | + | ===Crash after overheating=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Edit ddraw.ini and enable "singlecpu"|ref=<ref>[http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=2233.0 C&C Comm Center - C&C overheats my laptop]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit ddraw.ini and enable "singlecpu"|ref=<ref>[http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=2233.0 C&C Comm Center - C&C overheats my laptop]</ref>}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === Game is laggy after installing the patch === | + | ===Game is laggy after installing the patch=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Change the renderer in ddraw.ini|<ref>[http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=2674.0 C&C Comm Center - CnC95 laggy and unresponsive after gold edition patch, help!]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Change the renderer in ddraw.ini|<ref>[http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=2674.0 C&C Comm Center - CnC95 laggy and unresponsive after gold edition patch, help!]</ref>}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === Game speed/Map scroll rate issue=== | + | ===Game speed/Map scroll rate issue=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set the slider in-game}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Set the slider in-game}} | ||
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− | === No music in the portable version === | + | ===No music in the portable version=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === Uncapturable AC Center/Helipad in NOD missions=== | + | ===Uncapturable AC Center/Helipad in NOD missions=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Restart the mission}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Restart the mission}} | ||
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− | === Scrambled colors (without ddraw.dll)=== | + | ===Scrambled colors (without ddraw.dll)=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Registry fix|ref=<ref>[http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=711.0 C&C Comm Center - Fixing weird colors on Windows Vista/7]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Registry fix|ref=<ref>[http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=711.0 C&C Comm Center - Fixing weird colors on Windows Vista/7]</ref>}} | ||
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− | === No videos after installing the patch === | + | ===No videos after installing the patch=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Download the videos}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Download the videos}} | ||
− | :* If you happen to have the game on CD, that means No-CD option is turned on. Either turn off the option, copy movies.mix from the CDs into the | + | :* If you happen to have the game on CD, that means No-CD option is turned on. Either turn off the option, copy movies.mix from the CDs into the installation folder or just download the [[#Availability|videos]]. |
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|recOS = 95 | |recOS = 95 | ||
|recCPU = Pentium 60 MHz | |recCPU = Pentium 60 MHz | ||
− | |recmem = 8 MB | + | |recmem = 8 MB |
|recHD = 800 MB | |recHD = 800 MB | ||
|recGPU = DirectDraw compatible video card | |recGPU = DirectDraw compatible video card |
Revision as of 08:02, 20 January 2014
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Developers | |
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Westwood Studios | |
Publishers | |
Original | Virgin Interactive |
Current | Electronic Arts |
Release dates | |
DOS | August 31, 1995 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1995 |
Windows | March 10, 1997 |
⤏ 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
- Re-released for free in 2007.
- Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 fan patch and CnCNet are highly recommended to install.
- Language support can be further extended with language add-ons.
- CD/ISO installer is 16-bit and doesn't run under modern systems; it's better to download fanmade installers instead.
- Emulation guide is available below.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06
- Not needed for fan-made packages, it is already present there.
- This patch contains:
- The site also offers Music Upgrade Pack if you installed the game through CDs/ISOs.
- In the compatibility tab all compatibility options should be turned off.[1]
- Support for regular installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection.
CnCNet
- Command & Conquer Gold: Project 1.06 must be installed first.
- Restores online functionality and comes with its own lobby for online and LAN play as well. It also introduces more fixes and features to the main game (e.g. extended sidebar) by supplying new "cnc95.exe".
- The lobby supports:
- Better chat capabilities (ignore, whisper, Mumble voice chat)
- Private games
- Peer-to-peer and tunneled (server) play
- Map preview and kick/ban
- Ability to set spawn locations and alliances
- Spectator support
- To install, put cncnet.exe into the installation folder. It is recommended to run it once with administrator privileges.
- Check peer-to-peer section if you have any problems with peer-to-peer mode.
- To whisper, double-click the person you want to chat with.
- Additional lobby sound add-ons
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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conquer.ini
contains normal game settings. -
ddraw.ini
contains CnC-DDraw settings (present after patch). -
cncnet.ini
contains CnCNet settings.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
- These are video settings alongside the fan patch.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Instructions |
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Fullscreen movies
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues unresolved
- This list assumes you've installed the patches. If you experience a new issue, please make a support thread on the CnC-Comm forums.
- The game has some minor problems with missions that are smaller than the game resolution. This is nothing to be worried about, you can "fix" it by pressing Escape.
- When playing in any resolution higher than 640x400, you can't place buildings with a placement height of only one cell on the lowest row of cells on the map.
Issues fixed
- If you have problems with The First Decade or The Ultimate Collection, be sure to check this FAQ on EA forums.
General fixes
Instructions |
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Crash after overheating
Instructions |
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Game is laggy after installing the patch
Instructions |
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Game speed/Map scroll rate issue
Instructions |
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"Unable to set video mode" error
Instructions |
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No music in the portable version
Instructions |
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Uncapturable AC Center/Helipad in NOD missions
Instructions |
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Scrambled colors (without ddraw.dll)
Instructions |
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No videos after installing the patch
Instructions |
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Mac/Linux emulation
- This is an emulation guide for the fan-made packs, not for the ISOs or CDs.
- PlayonLinux/PlayonMac can also be set up to play with the same configuration (if you want a step-by-step guide, go to FunkyFr3sh.cncnet.org).
- Install Wine through repositories or through official website and run or extract the installer under Wine.
- Inside 'winecfg' create configuration options for cnc95.exe and under the Library tab, add overrides for 'thipx32.dll' and 'ddraw.dll'.
- Have fun!
- The configuration program requires .NET Framework 2.0.
- If the configuration program doesn't work, then you have to do configure the game manually in conquer.ini or the aforementioned ddraw.ini. The settings for the internal resolution, sound and multiplayer options (not CnCNet) and languages are in conquer.ini.
Other information
Language add-ons
- C&C patch also adds support for multiple languages. Download them from PCGamingWiki repository.
- Natively supported languages: American English, German, French
- Additional language packs: British English, Spanish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
Maps
- C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer.
- Map editors can be downloaded inside CnCNet's game options.
- Cnc-Comm.com - Mapping discussion
Re-implementations
- Thanks to dedicated C&C community, there are a couple of re-implementations and total conversion existing.
- OpenRA - Multi-platform, reimagined interface, multiplayer-only
- C&C: Tiberian Dawn - HTML5 - Playable in browser, might run slowly, multiplayer-ready
Total conversions
- The Dawn of the Tiberium Age - Tiberian Sun, stand-alone, has a completely new campaign, CnCNet supported
- Red Dawn - Red Alert
- Tiberian Dawn Redux - Generals
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 5.0 | 95 |
Processor (CPU) | 486 DX2 66 MHz | Pentium 60 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 800 MB |
Video card (GPU) | MCGA video card | DirectDraw compatible video card 1 MB of VRAM |
References
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- DOS
- Mac OS
- Windows
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Pages with broken file links
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid section order
- Missing section (Availability)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)