Difference between revisions of "Commandos 2: Men of Courage"
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==Improvements== | ==Improvements== | ||
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{{ii}} [http://commandoshq.net/c2dp_info.php Destination Paris] is a mod that makes the game more challenging. | {{ii}} [http://commandoshq.net/c2dp_info.php Destination Paris] is a mod that makes the game more challenging. | ||
{{ii}} A [http://forums.revora.net/forum/2304-modding-mods/ modding community] for the game still exists. | {{ii}} A [http://forums.revora.net/forum/2304-modding-mods/ modding community] for the game still exists. | ||
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| + | ==== Custom resolution ==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} You need to override one (or more) of the four built-in resolution options with the custom resolution(s) you want. | ||
| + | {{--}} Horizontal resolutions above 1440px cause major graphical glitches when playing non-tutorial missions. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Overriding built-in resolutions}} | ||
| + | # Open <code>comm2.exe</code> for editing using a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hex_editor hex editor] (you might need to run the editor as an administrator). | ||
| + | # Pick one of the four built-in resolutions, to override with a higher/wider resolution and remember its color:<br><code><span style="background:#f99">640x480</span></code>, <code><span style="background:#9c9">800x600</span></code>, <code><span style="background:#99f">1024x768</span></code>, <code><span style="background:#ffc">1280x1024</span></code> | ||
| + | # Search for these hexadecimal strings (which control window and viewport width, respectively): | ||
| + | #* <code><span style="background:#f99">80 02</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#9c9">20 03</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#99f">00 04</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#ffc">00 05</span></code> | ||
| + | #* <code><span style="background:#f99">80 02</span> 00 00 EB 13 BA <span style="background:#9c9">20 03</span> 00 00 EB 0C BA <span style="background:#99f">00 04</span> 00 00 EB 05 BA <span style="background:#ffc">80 02</span></code> | ||
| + | # Then replace the string in the color you chose, with a new string corresponding to the horizontal resolution you want: | ||
| + | #* For 1366px, replace with: <code>56 05</code> | ||
| + | #* For 1440px, replace with: <code>A0 05</code> | ||
| + | #* For 1920px, replace with: <code>80 07</code> (Might cause glitches) | ||
| + | #* For other values, see [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=16237 this list of hex values]. | ||
| + | # Search for these hexadecimal strings (which control window and viewport height, respectively): | ||
| + | #* <code><span style="background:#f99">E0 01</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#9c9">58 02</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#99f">00 03</span> 00 00 C3 B8 <span style="background:#ffc">00 04</span></code> | ||
| + | #* <code><span style="background:#f99">E0 01</span> 00 00 89 10 89 48 04 C2 04 00 8B 44 24 04 B9 <span style="background:#9c9">58 02</span> 00 00 89 10 89 48 04 C2 04 00 8B 44 24 04 B9 <span style="background:#99f">00 03</span> 00 00 89 10 89 48 04 C2 04 00 B9 <span style="background:#ffc">00 04</span></code> | ||
| + | # Then replace the string in the color you chose, with a new string corresponding to the vertical resolution you want: | ||
| + | #* For 720px, replace with: <code>D0 02</code> | ||
| + | #* For 1080px, replace with: <code>38 04</code> | ||
| + | #* For other values, see [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=16237 this list of hex values]. | ||
| + | # Save your changes and close the hex editor. | ||
| + | # Run the game, and under "Options" select (one of) the resolution(s) you hacked (it will still be listed as the original resolution). | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|multimonitor_wsgf_award =unsupported | |multimonitor_wsgf_award =unsupported | ||
|widescreen_resolution =hackable | |widescreen_resolution =hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen_resolution_notes= | + | |widescreen_resolution_notes=Horizontal resolutions above 1440px not working properly.<br>See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor =false | |multimonitor =false | ||
|multimonitor_notes = | |multimonitor_notes = | ||
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===[[Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| − | + | It is possible to override a built-in (4:3) resolution with a widescreen resolution. See [[#Custom resolution|Custom resolution]]. | |
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===[[Windowed]]=== | ===[[Windowed]]=== | ||
Revision as of 00:12, 24 May 2013
Key points
- Some mods are available, and a somewhat active modding community still exists.
- Hackable to run on higher (widescreen) resolutions.
- A Mac version has been made available.
General information
- Revora Commandos Modding Community
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Improvements
Mission mods
- Destination Paris is a mod that makes the game more challenging.
- A modding community for the game still exists.
Custom resolution
- You need to override one (or more) of the four built-in resolution options with the custom resolution(s) you want.
- Horizontal resolutions above 1440px cause major graphical glitches when playing non-tutorial missions.
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Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
It is possible to override a built-in (4:3) resolution with a widescreen resolution. See Custom resolution.
Windowed
- Unfortunately, playing the game windowed appears to disable edge-scrolling.
| Instructions |
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Input settings
System requirements[1]