Difference between revisions of "Homeworld: Cataclysm"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{++}} Re-released on GOG as Homeworld: Emergence due to "Cataclysm" being a | + | {{++}} Re-released on GOG.com as '''Homeworld: Emergence''' due to "Cataclysm" being a registered trademark of [[Company:Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard Entertainment]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/release_homeworld_emergence Release: Homeworld: Emergence - GOG.com]</ref> |
| − | {{--}} Remastered version unlikely due to source code being lost<ref>[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/139695-Gearbox-Homeworld-Cataclysm-Re-Release-Comes-Down-to-Finding-the-Source-Code The Escapist - Gearbox Would "Love" to Re-Release Homeworld: Cataclysm]</ref> | + | {{--}} Remastered version unlikely due to source code being lost.<ref>[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/139695-Gearbox-Homeworld-Cataclysm-Re-Release-Comes-Down-to-Finding-the-Source-Code The Escapist - Gearbox Would "Love" to Re-Release Homeworld: Cataclysm]</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://homeworld.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Encyclopedia Hiigara] - A wiki for everything Homeworld related | {{mm}} [http://homeworld.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Encyclopedia Hiigara] - A wiki for everything Homeworld related | ||
{{mm}} [http://shipyards.relicnews.com/ Homeworld Shipyards] - A fairly old but big Homeworld fan site | {{mm}} [http://shipyards.relicnews.com/ Homeworld Shipyards] - A fairly old but big Homeworld fan site | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
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| + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Barking Dog Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 30, 2000 |
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| Homeworld | |
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| Homeworld | 1999 |
| Homeworld: Cataclysm | 2000 |
| Homeworld 2 | 2003 |
| Homeworld Remastered Edition | 2015 |
| Homeworld 2 Remastered Edition | 2015 |
| Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak | 2016 |
| Homeworld 3 | 2024 |
Key points
- Re-released on GOG.com as Homeworld: Emergence due to "Cataclysm" being a registered trademark of Blizzard Entertainment.[1]
- Remastered version unlikely due to source code being lost.[2]
General information
- Encyclopedia Hiigara - A wiki for everything Homeworld related
- Homeworld Shipyards - A fairly old but big Homeworld fan site
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| GOG.com | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Severe Lag in Menus
a. Use OpenGL rendering b. Run the game with command line options /nofastfe /noglddraw
Enabling OpenGL rendering on Windows 8 Windows 10 and later
OpenGL rendering can solve severe lag problems in menus but in order to get OpenGL to work you need NT4 compatibility mode. This is problematic on Windows 8 and Windows 10 because NT4 compatibility mode is no longer offered by default. For Windows 8 and later use the Homeworld hardware acceleration fix to apply NT4 compatibility mode. Download the zip file. Extract the contents and follow the instructions in the readme.txt.
Running the game with command line options
Navigate to the games exe file, probably C:\Sierra\Cataclysm\cataclysm.exe. Right click on Cataclysm.exe and select "Send to - Desktop (create shortcut)" Find the Cataclysm shortcut on your desktop. Right click and open "properties" Add /nofastfe /noglddraw to the end of the target box. It should now look something like: "C:\Sierra\Cataclysm\cataclysm.exe /nofastfe /noglddraw"
Game runs on wrong screen (multi monitor set up)
Simplest fix is to use the Windows shortcut SHIFT+WINDOWS KEY+ARROW KEY to move the game to the screen of your choice. You may have to alt tab back to the game afterwards.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | ||
| OpenGL | 1.1 | |
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | Sierra.com, World Opponent Network |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | 600 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM | 12 MB of VRAM |