Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars"
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It can be downloaded from the [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-generals/downloads/new-fixed-ultimate-collection-launchers-v101 ModDB page]. | It can be downloaded from the [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-generals/downloads/new-fixed-ultimate-collection-launchers-v101 ModDB page]. | ||
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+ | ===Worldbuilder (map editor)=== | ||
+ | * The latest version for Tiberium Wars is 2.0, available from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/tiberium-wars-downloads/#utilities CNCNZ], [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-tiberium-wars/downloads/cc-3-tiberium-wars-worldbuilder-v20 ModDB] and [https://www.cnclabs.com/downloads/details.aspx?id=360 CnCLabs]. It is designed to be compatible with the official mod SDK. | ||
+ | * The latest version for Kane's Wrath is 1.1, available from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/kanes-wrath-downloads/#utilities CNCNZ], [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-kanes-wrath/downloads/cc-3-kanes-wrath-worldbuilder-v11 ModDB] and [https://www.cnclabs.com/downloads/details.aspx?id=440 CnCLabs]. | ||
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+ | {{ii}} The Steam release has a misconfigured registry key by default, preventing the installer from proceeding. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit registry key for Steam release|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.cnclabs.com/forums/cnc_postsm142499_World-Builder-and-a-Steam-install.aspx#post142499|title=World Builder and a Steam install - Can't install World Builder|date=2022-01-31}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Run the Registry Editor and go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\Electronic Arts\Command & Conquer 3</code> (for Tiberium Wars) or <code>{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\Electronic Arts\Command & Conquer 3 Kanes Wrath</code> (for Kane's Wrath). | ||
+ | # Edit the <code>InstallPath</code> value by adding a <code>\</code> character at the very end. | ||
+ | # Close the Registry Editor and install the Worldbuilder for the appropriate game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 16:40, 31 January 2022
Developers | |
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EA Los Angeles | |
Kane's Wrath | BreakAway Games |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
SAGE | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 28, 2007 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | August 28, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Africa, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, Sci-fi |
Series | Command & Conquer |
⤏ 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 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Small but dedicated community.
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
General information
- Command & Conquer Wiki - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
- C&C:Online - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement (Windows version only)
- Tiberium Wars on CNC.community
- Tiberium Wars section on CNCNZ.com
- Kane's Wrath section on CNCNZ.com
- Tiberium Wars section on GameReplays.org
- Kane's Wrath section on GameReplays.org
- Steam Community Discussions (Tiberium Wars)
- Steam Community Discussions (Kane's Wrath)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play. | |||
Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight. Included with EA Play. |
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Steam |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Kane's Wrath | Bundled with Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The Steam and Origin versions are already patched to the latest version. Applying a retail patch to a digital release will reinstate the SecuROM disc check.
- Retail Windows Tiberium Wars patch v1.09 can be downloaded in many languages from CNCNZ or Patches-Scrolls.
- Retail Windows Kane's Wrath expansion patch v1.02 can be downloaded in many languages from CNCNZ or Patches-Scrolls.
Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection Fixed Launchers (Origin)
An unofficial patch that provides a slight enhancement to the default launchers provided with the Origin release (fixes registry entries and allows command line arguments to function properly).
It can be downloaded from the ModDB page.
Worldbuilder (map editor)
- The latest version for Tiberium Wars is 2.0, available from CNCNZ, ModDB and CnCLabs. It is designed to be compatible with the official mod SDK.
- The latest version for Kane's Wrath is 1.1, available from CNCNZ, ModDB and CnCLabs.
- The Steam release has a misconfigured registry key by default, preventing the installer from proceeding.
Edit registry key for Steam release[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars>\Profiles\<user-id>\ %APPDATA%\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath>\Profiles\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24790/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars>\ %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24790/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | Only possible through The Ultimate Collection version. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | For unsupported resolutions see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Disable Anti-Aliasing if the game doesn't launch | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Windowed | Use -win parameter.Use -xres # -yres # for custom window resolution. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming Alternatively, -win -fullscreen parameters, and -xpos 0 -ypos 0 if window is off screen. |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- Most resolutions are supported natively, but some (such as 1280x768) are not. If your preferred resolution is not supported natively, then you'll need to edit
options.ini
.
Custom resolution[2] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No Mouse acceleration | |
Mouse sensitivity | For scroll speed. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | 5.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Retail only. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Retail only. | |||
Czech | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | Censored and uncensored versions exist. The Tiberium Wars Kane Edition is uncensored. Digital releases are censored. | |||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Official services have been shut down in 2014. The fan-run C&C:Online is currently the de facto service. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 28910, 29900-29901 |
UDP | 13139, 27900, 65000, 8088-65535 (expansion only) |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Game crashes on startup with an "application error" when launched from executable (Steam)
Create missing file |
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Game does not start (Origin)
Disable Origin In Game[citation needed] |
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Slow/choppy cutscenes
Slow/choppy cutscenes[3] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. | |
Shader Model support | 1.3 | [citation needed] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Speex | |
Cutscenes | On2 VP6 | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | Shut down in 2014. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz (XP) 2.2 GHz (Vista) |
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System memory (RAM) | 512 MB (XP) 1 GB (Vista) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce4 Ti ATI Radeon 8500 Intel GMA 900 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.4.9 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.83 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 series Nvidia GeForce 7300 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/24790/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (24790) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ World Builder and a Steam install - Can't install World Builder - last accessed on 2022-01-31
- ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2021-09-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2021-09-14