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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Lego Racers cover.jpeg
 
|cover        = Lego Racers cover.jpeg
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 31, 1999}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 31, 1999}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki = Lego Racers
 
|strategywiki = Lego Racers
 +
|mobygames    = lego-racers
 
|wikipedia    = Lego Racers (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Lego Racers (video game)
 
|winehq      = 6114
 
|winehq      = 6114
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Lego Racers}}
 
{{Series|Lego Racers}}
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{{Series|Lego}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
−
{{ii}} The installer may not work on modern systems (see [[#Installing and running on Windows Vista or later|Installing and running on Windows Vista or later]]).
+
{{ii}} The installer may not work on modern systems (see [[#Installer doesn't run|Installer doesn't run]]).
 
{{--}} For the original 1999 release, when installed on a modern OS, the game will crash when attempting to change controls.
 
{{--}} For the original 1999 release, when installed on a modern OS, the game will crash when attempting to change controls.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.rockraidersunited.org/forum/152-racers/ Rock Raiders United] Unofficial Game Forum
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{{mm}} [http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/LEGO_Racers_(Game) Unofficial Lego Wiki]
 +
{{mm}} [http://en.brickimedia.org/wiki/LEGO_Racers_(game) Brickipedia]
 +
{{mm}} [http://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/7900-index-of-helpfulinteresting-topics/ Rock Raiders United] - Unofficial game forum
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, DRM-free | The original 1999 release contains SafeDisc V1 copy protection. The 2001 re-release removed this, and can be run without the disc once installed as a result. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, DRM-free | The original 1999 release contains {{DRM|SafeDisc|V1}}. The 2001 and later re-releases removed this, and can be run without the disc once installed as a result. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally.
 
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally.
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/lego-racers
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/lego-racers
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = unsupported
−
|widescreen resolution      = false
+
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= Stretches from 4:3. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
+
|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = false
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
−
|4k ultra hd                = false
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Use WillKirkby's launcher for high resolutions. The game crashes if the resolution is not 4:3. https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/4354-lr1-launcher/
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
−
|fov notes                  = Stretches to aspect ratio (designed for 4:3).
+
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
−
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|windowed notes            = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo].
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = unknown
+
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = unknown
+
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = unknown
+
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
−
|120 fps notes              = Game is locked at 60 frames per second.
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 83 FPS.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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The game can be run at any resolution by using the following parameters on the executable<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/dr/lego-racers</ref>
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he9labheIBk|title=LEGO Racers - HD/Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube|date=2017-03-02}}</ref>|fix=
−
 
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# Download [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0ztH1T3BYdkFJb09yZFhxUkU/view LegoRacers.exe] and copy it to the installation folder.
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<code>LEGORacers.exe -horzres HHHH -vertres VVVV</code>
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# Download and extract [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo].
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# Open <code>MS</code> folder and copy its content to the installation folder.
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This runs the game at <code>HHHHxVVVV</code>
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# Run {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}}.
−
 
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# Click "Add" and set the game folder.
−
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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# Set "Scaling mode" to "Stretched".
−
Launch as <code>LEGORacers.exe -window</code>
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# Go to "DirectX" tab.
−
 
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# Select your resolution and uncheck the "dgVoodoo watermark" option.
−
Only works if the screen bit depth is set to 16-bit. This feature is very limited, as the game minimizes when focus is lost.
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# Apply your changes.
 +
# Right-click {{file|LegoRacers.exe}} and open its properties.
 +
# Make sure the "Read only" option is unchecked.
 +
# Go to "Compatibility" tab and set compatibility with Windows XP SP3.
 +
# Open {{file|LegoRacers.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
 +
# Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and set '''Datatype''' to '''Hex-values'''.
 +
# Search for {{code|ABAAAA3F}} and replace it with:
 +
#* <code>0000A03F</code> for 5:4 screens
 +
#* <code>0000C83F</code> for 25:16 screens
 +
#* <code>CDCCCC3F</code> for 16:10 screens
 +
#* <code>5555D53F</code> for 15:9 screens
 +
#* <code>398EE33F</code> for 16:9 screens
 +
#* <code>26B41740</code> for 21:9 screens
 +
# Press {{key|Ctrl|F}} and search for <code>C9400000803F</code>.
 +
# Replace the <code>0000803F</code> value with:
 +
#* <code>0000703F</code> for 5:4 screens
 +
#* <code>0000963F</code> for 25:16 screens
 +
#* <code>9A99993F</code> for 16:10 screens
 +
#* <code>0000A03F</code> for 15:9 screens
 +
#* <code>ABAAAA3F</code> for 16:9 screens
 +
#* <code>398EE33F</code> for 21:9 screens
 +
# Save your changes.
 +
}}
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
 
{{Input settings
 
{{Input settings
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
−
|key remap notes          = Fully remappable controls
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|key remap notes          =  
−
|acceleration option      =  
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|acceleration option      = n/a
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
−
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller support notes  = DirectInput only.
−
|full controller          = true
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|full controller          = false
−
|full controller notes    = To a degree. Menus can be navigated with a controller, but it's very finicky and difficult to determine what counts as a confirm button and what counts as a back button.
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|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
−
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
−
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Danish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Dutch
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Finnish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Norwegian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Swedish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Installing and running on Windows Vista or later===
+
===Installer doesn't run===
−
{{ii}} The installer may take a while to run or may not run at all.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install using a fan-made installer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Install using a fan-made installer}}
 
 
# Insert the CD.
 
# Insert the CD.
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# Download the latest release of le717's [https://github.com/le717/Racers-Alternate-Installer/releases Lego Racers Alternate Installer] from GitHub.
+
# Download the [https://github.com/le717/Racers-Alternate-Installer/releases Lego Racers Alternate Installer].
−
# Run the alternate installer and follow the instructions. ('''Note:''' Must have Administrator permissions to run the installer.)
+
# Run the alternate installer and follow the instructions.
−
# After installation, go to the directory where the game was installed. The default for 64-bit OSes is at <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\LEGO Media\Games\LEGO Racers</code>.
+
}}
−
# Right-click <code>LEGORacers.exe</code> and click "Create Shortcut" in the context menu. You can move the shortcut to wherever you want afterwards.
+
 
−
# Right-click on the shortcut and click "Properties".
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===Unable to set message drain===
−
# In the Target box, add the <code>-novideo</code> parameter at the end (as well as any other parameters you may want, see [[#Console commands|Console commands]]).
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable startup videos|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix=
−
# Click OK, then run the game.
+
* First try to set compatability to windows xp
 +
* Launch with <code>-novideo</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
 +
* Issue occurs as the Indeo Video codecs are disabled by default due to known security flaws that will not be patched.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/954157/microsoft-security-advisory-vulnerabilities-in-the-indeo-codec-could-a|title=Microsoft Security Advisory: Vulnerabilities in the Indeo codec could allow remote code execution: December 8, 2009}}</ref> The codecs can be manually re-enabled at the risk of system security.
 +
}}
  
−
'''Notes'''
+
===Unable to open the video file lmicmp.avi===
−
{{ii}} The game will crash with the error message "Unable to set message drain" if the startup videos are not disabled using <code>-novideo</code>.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable startup videos|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix=
 +
* Launch with <code>-novideo</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Out of memory error occurred===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}|fix=
 +
* Set the executable to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Game crashes when trying to set controls===
 
===Game crashes when trying to set controls===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
# Set the Executable to run in compatibility mode for Windows Vista.
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* Set the executable to run in compatibility mode for Windows Vista.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===-horzres and -vertres commands don't work===
 
===-horzres and -vertres commands don't work===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
# Run the game once without them, then exit the game and re-apply them
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* Run the game once without them, then exit the game and re-apply them.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Transparent textures do not display correctly===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=June 2019}}|fix=
 +
* Launch with <code>-alphatrans</code><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/7291-help-lego-racers-graphics-problem/|title=HELP! Lego Racers Graphics Problem! - Game Support - Rock Raiders United}}</ref> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
−
===Console commands===
+
===API===
−
Here are some useful console commands<ref>http://www.rockraidersunited.org/topic/5256-lego-racers-1-exe-parameters/</ref>
+
{{API
−
;<code>-novideo</code>
+
|direct3d versions      =
−
:Disables startup videos
+
|direct3d notes        =
−
;<code>-window</code>
+
|directdraw versions    =
−
:Run in windowed mode (16-bit depth only). However, it minimizes if it is clicked out of.
+
|directdraw notes      =
−
;<code>-primary</code>
+
|opengl versions        =
−
:Force use of primary display device
+
|opengl notes          =
−
;<code>-alphatrans</code>
+
|glide versions        =
−
:Force use of alpha transparency
+
|glide notes            =
−
;<code>-horzres</code>
+
|software mode          =
−
:Set horizontal resolution (see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]])
+
|software mode notes    =
−
;<code>-vertres</code>
+
|mantle support        =
−
:Set vertical resolution (see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]])
+
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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{{Help|Commandline}}<ref>[http://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/5256-lego-racers-1-exe-parameters/ LEGO Racers 1 EXE Parameters - Discussion - Rock Raiders United]</ref>
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Lego Racers
Lego Racers cover
Developers
High Voltage Software
Publishers
Lego Media
Release dates
Windows July 31, 1999
Lego Racers guide on StrategyWiki
Lego Racers on MobyGames
Lego Racers on Wikipedia
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Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Lego Racers
Subseries of Lego
Lego Racers 1999
Lego Racers 2 2001
Drome Racers 2002
Lego Portal Racers 2015

Key points

The installer may not work on modern systems (see Installer doesn't run).
For the original 1999 release, when installed on a modern OS, the game will crash when attempting to change controls.

General information

Unofficial Lego Wiki
Brickipedia
Rock Raiders United - Unofficial game forum

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
DRM-free
 The original 1999 release contains SafeDisc V1 DRM[Note 1]. The 2001 and later re-releases removed this, and can be run without the disc once installed as a result.
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
This game is not available digitally.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2]

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Widescreen fix[3]
  1. Download LegoRacers.exe and copy it to the installation folder.
  2. Download and extract dgVoodoo.
  3. Open MS folder and copy its content to the installation folder.
  4. Run dgVoodooSetup.exe.
  5. Click "Add" and set the game folder.
  6. Set "Scaling mode" to "Stretched".
  7. Go to "DirectX" tab.
  8. Select your resolution and uncheck the "dgVoodoo watermark" option.
  9. Apply your changes.
  10. Right-click LegoRacers.exe and open its properties.
  11. Make sure the "Read only" option is unchecked.
  12. Go to "Compatibility" tab and set compatibility with Windows XP SP3.
  13. Open LegoRacers.exe with a hex editor such as HxD.
  14. Press Ctrl+F and set Datatype to Hex-values.
  15. Search for ABAAAA3F and replace it with:
    • 0000A03F for 5:4 screens
    • 0000C83F for 25:16 screens
    • CDCCCC3F for 16:10 screens
    • 5555D53F for 15:9 screens
    • 398EE33F for 16:9 screens
    • 26B41740 for 21:9 screens
  16. Press Ctrl+F and search for C9400000803F.
  17. Replace the 0000803F value with:
    • 0000703F for 5:4 screens
    • 0000963F for 25:16 screens
    • 9A99993F for 16:10 screens
    • 0000A03F for 15:9 screens
    • ABAAAA3F for 16:9 screens
    • 398EE33F for 21:9 screens
  18. Save your changes.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Finnish
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Norwegian
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Swedish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Split-screen. Requires a controller.
LAN play
Online play

Issues fixed

Installer doesn't run

Install using a fan-made installer[citation needed]
  1. Insert the CD.
  2. Download the Lego Racers Alternate Installer.
  3. Run the alternate installer and follow the instructions.

Unable to set message drain

Disable startup videos[citation needed]
  • First try to set compatability to windows xp
  • Launch with -novideo parameter.
  • Issue occurs as the Indeo Video codecs are disabled by default due to known security flaws that will not be patched.[4] The codecs can be manually re-enabled at the risk of system security.

Unable to open the video file lmicmp.avi

Disable startup videos[citation needed]

Out of memory error occurred

Instructions[citation needed]
  • Set the executable to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3.

Game crashes when trying to set controls

Instructions[citation needed]
  • Set the executable to run in compatibility mode for Windows Vista.

-horzres and -vertres commands don't work

Instructions[citation needed]
  • Run the game once without them, then exit the game and re-apply them.

Transparent textures do not display correctly

Instructions[citation needed]

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Command line arguments

See command line arguments on how to use the following options.[6]
Parameter Description
-novideo Disables startup videos
-window Run in windowed mode (16-bit depth only). However, it minimizes if it is clicked out of.
-primary Force use of primary display device
-alphatrans Force use of alpha transparency
-horzres Set horizontal resolution
-vertres Set vertical resolution

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 166 MMX
System memory (RAM) 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 210 MB
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX-compatible
Other 4x CD-ROM drive

Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ 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%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References