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

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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?13-C-amp-C2-Tiberian-Sun-Firestorm Official subforum]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://www.ppmsite.com/ Project Perfect Mod] - The most expansive TS mod site.
 
{{mm}} [http://www.ppmsite.com/ Project Perfect Mod] - The most expansive TS mod site.
 
{{mm}} [http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/Portal:Tiberian_Sun Command & Conquer Wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/Portal:Tiberian_Sun Command & Conquer Wiki]
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{{mm}} [http://www.cncden.com/ CnCDen fansite]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.cncden.com/ CnCDen fansite]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.cncworld.org/ CnCWorld fansite]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.cncworld.org/ CnCWorld fansite]
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{{mm}} [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?13-C-amp-C2-Tiberian-Sun-Firestorm Official subforum]
  
 
== Availability ==
 
== Availability ==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
{{Availability Table/row| [http://downloads.cnc-comm.com/tsins/TSinstaller12.exe Fan mirror] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | A streamlined installer that applies registry fixes, updates LAN play and includes The Final Sun map editor.<ref>http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=41</ref>}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://downloads.cnc-comm.com/tsins/TSinstaller12.exe Fan mirror] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | A streamlined installer that applies registry fixes, updates LAN play and includes The Final Sun map editor.<ref>[http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=41 CnC-Comm downloads archive]</ref>}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://na.llnet.cnc3tv.ea.com/u/f/eagames/cnc3/cnc3tv/Classic/OfficialCnCTiberianSun.rar Official EA server] | | 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] | | Version that has been released for free by EA. }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
The game is also bundled with other games in the franchise in [[Command & Conquer: The First Decade]] (up to Generals) [[and The Ultimate Collection]] (up to Tiberian Twilight).
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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).
{{ii}} Game is also bundled with other in the franchise on [[Command & Conquer: The First Decade]] or newer Ultimate Collection.
 
  
 
== Patches ==
 
== Patches ==
 
* Official Patch 2.03 (English). General bug, network and exploit fixes. [http://commandandconquer.filefront.com/file/Tiberian_Sun_Patch_203_English;34123]
 
* Official Patch 2.03 (English). General bug, network and exploit fixes. [http://commandandconquer.filefront.com/file/Tiberian_Sun_Patch_203_English;34123]
  
== Issues and Fixes ==
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==Game data==
=== LAN patch (fan made) ===
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{{Game Location Table|
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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{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|C:\Westwood\SUN\}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|C:\Westwood\SUN\sun.ini}}
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}}
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=== Default installation directories ===
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Default|C:\Westwood\SUN}}
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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|[[Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection|The Ultimate Collection]]|C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Command and Conquer Tiberian Sun}}
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}}
  
=== Changing resolution ===
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
Open SUN.ini in the main Tiberian Sun directory
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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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}}
  
<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Command and Conquer Tiberian Sun\</pre>
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==Video settings==
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[[File:game_settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Nothing currently here.]]
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{{Video Settings
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|wsgf_link                  =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/command-conquer-tiberian-sun
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|widescreen_wsgf_award      =silver
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|multimonitor_wsgf_award    =silver
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|widescreen_resolution      =true
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|widescreen_resolution_notes=[[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]
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|multimonitor              =true
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|multimonitor_notes        =
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|fov                        =false
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|fov_notes                  =Tied to the game resolution.
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|windowed                  =true
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|windowed_notes            =
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|fullscreen                =hackable
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|fullscreen_notes          =
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|vsync                      =unknown
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|vsync_notes                =
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}}
  
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===Widescreen resolution===
<pre>
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{{Fixbox|1=
[Video]
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Widescreen}}
ScreenHeight=XXXX
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{{ii}} In order to set a custom resolution, you will need to fiddle with sun.ini.
ScreenWidth=XXXX</pre>
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:# Go to your location of sun.ini (see [[#Game data|here]]).
Where ScreenHeight and ScreenWidth are your desired resolution.
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:# Go to the [Video] section and change ScreenWidth and ScreenHeight strings to resolution of your choice.
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}}
  
Another way to change resolution is to add the line beneath the [Video] lines.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Widescreen #2}}
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{{ii}} Another way to change resolution is to add the line beneath the [Video] lines.
 
<pre>AllowHiResModes=yes</pre>
 
<pre>AllowHiResModes=yes</pre>
This will let you change the resolution in the game menu to any supported by your computer.
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{{ii}} This will let you change the resolution in the game menu to any supported by your computer.
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}}
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{{ii}} "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."<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/command-conquer-tiberian-sun WSGF - Tiberian Sun]</ref>
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===Fullscreen movies===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/instructions|Widescreen}}
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:# Go to your location of sun.ini (see [[#Game data|here]]).
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:# Go to the [Video] section and change StretchMovies string to Yes.
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}}
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==Input settings==
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{{Input Settings
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|key_remap                  =unknown
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|key_remap_notes            =
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|acceleration_option        =unknown
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|acceleration_option_notes  =
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}}
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== Issues unresolved ==
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== Issues resolved ==
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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 ]
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minGPU  = 2 MB DirectX 6.1-compliant GPU  
 
|minGPU  = 2 MB DirectX 6.1-compliant GPU  
 
}}
 
}}
 
== External links ==
 
* [http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=41 Tiberian Sun Installer]
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]

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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.

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

The game is also bundled with other games in the franchise in Command & Conquer: The First Decade (up to Generals) and The Ultimate Collection (up to Tiberian Twilight).

Patches

  • Official Patch 2.03 (English). General bug, network and exploit fixes. [1]

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Default installation directories

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

File:Game settings.png
Nothing currently here.

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

Issues resolved

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. [2]

System requirements

Template:System Requirements


References