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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Flying Corps - Cover.jpg | |cover = Flying Corps - Cover.jpg | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|January 16, 1997}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows 3.x|January 16, 1997}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 14, 2021|wrapper=DOSBox}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 14, 2021|wrapper=DOSBox}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 1, 2023|wrapper=DOSBox}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 1, 2023|wrapper=DOSBox}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle combat }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle combat }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War I }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 1643470 | |steam appid = 1643470 | ||
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|winehq = 20381 | |winehq = 20381 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | DOS, Windows 3.x }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1643470 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]], but is missing a proper configuration file; running the game runs the regular DOSBox console instead. | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1643470 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]], but is missing a proper configuration file; running the game runs the regular DOSBox console instead.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2811967668|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Getting The Game To Launch|date=2023-05-01}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | flying-corps | DRM-free | Gold Edition. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | flying-corps | DRM-free | Gold Edition. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [http://www.wingsofhonour.com/flyingcorps/resources/html_woh_flyingcorps_resources_files_patches.en.html Patches] are available. | {{ii}} [http://www.wingsofhonour.com/flyingcorps/resources/html_woh_flyingcorps_resources_files_patches.en.html Patches] are available. | ||
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| + | ===Skip game intro=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename the intro video|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-05-01|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\QUAD\SMACKER}} | ||
| + | # Move, delete or rename the file {{file|INTRO.SMK}}. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|DOS|}} | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME\SETTINGS.CFG}} |
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME\SETTINGS.CFG}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|DOS|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME}} |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Flying Corps Gold graphics settings.png|Graphics settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|upscaling = n/a | |upscaling = n/a | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Flying Corps Gold flight settings.png|Flight settings | ||
| + | Flying Corps Gold difficulty settings.png|Difficulty settings | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|Flying Corps Gold gamepad settings.png|Joystick settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = unknown | |key remap = unknown | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|xinput controllers = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = unknown | |other controllers = unknown | ||
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|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = false |
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| − | |steam hook input = | + | |steam hook input = false |
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = false |
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| − | |steam controller prompts = | + | |steam controller prompts = false |
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| − | |steam cursor detection = | + | |steam cursor detection = false |
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{Image|Flying Corps Gold audio settings.png|Audio settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Effects, engine, videos, music |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = true |
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Gold Edition only. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
| − | |glide versions = | + | |glide versions = true |
| − | |glide notes = | + | |glide notes = Gold Edition only. |
|software mode = | |software mode = | ||
|software mode notes = | |software mode notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 16-bit exe = true |
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = Smacker Video | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
Latest revision as of 23:02, 8 April 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Rowan Software[1] | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Empire Interactive[2] |
| Retail | Dinamic Multimedia |
| Digital | Strategy First |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | January 16, 1997 |
| Windows 3.x | January 16, 1997 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | October 14, 2021 |
| macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | May 1, 2023 |
| Linux (DOSBox) | May 1, 2023 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Flight |
| Themes | World War I |
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Warnings
- The Windows 3.x version of this game does not work on 64-bit versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).
Flying Corps is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person vehicle combat game.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Steam | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox, but is missing a proper configuration file; running the game runs the regular DOSBox console instead.[3] | |
|
| ZOOM Platform | |
Gold Edition. Pre-packaged with DOSBox. | |
Version differences
- Flying Corps Gold includes 3dfx and Direct3D support, the Fokker D-VII plane, a new campaign, a mission editor, and a multiplayer mode.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches are available.
Skip game intro
| Move, delete or rename the intro video[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME\SETTINGS.CFG |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME\SETTINGS.CFG[Note 1]<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1643470/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME[Note 1] <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1643470/pfx/[Note 3] |
Video
Graphics settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| High-fidelity upscaling | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Flight settings
Difficulty settings
Input
Joystick settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steam Input API support | ||
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Effects, engine, videos, music | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Retail and Zoom Platform only. | |||
| Italian | Cutscenes are not dubbed at all. Retail and Zoom Platform only. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only.[5] | |||
| Spanish | Retail only. |
Network
- Only available in the Gold release.
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
| Asynchronous multiplayer | |||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | Gold Edition only. | |
| Glide | Gold Edition only. | |
| DOS video modes |
| Executable | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using winevdm. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum[6] | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | SuperVGA, VESA | |
| Sound (audio device) | Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster 16, Sound Blaster AWE32, Sound Blaster Pro | |
| Controller | Joystick (Analog), Keyboard, Mouse, Thrustmaster (FCS and/or WCS) | |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum[6] | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 3 compatible | |
| Controller | Dual Joystick Singular Control, Joystick (Analog), Keyboard, Mouse, Other Input Devices | |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1643470) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Flying Corps - Rowan Web (retrieved)
- ↑ Flying Corps - Empire Interactive (retrieved)
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Getting The Game To Launch - last accessed on 2023-05-01
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-05-01
- ↑ Revista do CD-ROM Ano 2 Nº. 23 p. 66 (1997)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Flying Corps for DOS (1996) Tech Info - MobyGames - last accessed on March 6, 2016