Difference between revisions of "MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2002}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries | |wikipedia = MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries | ||
|winehq = 3839 | |winehq = 3839 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|MechWarrior}} | {{Series|MechWarrior}} | ||
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{{++}} Compatible with [[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance]]'s Mech Packs. | {{++}} Compatible with [[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance]]'s Mech Packs. | ||
{{--}} No longer available as freeware.<ref name="MekTek">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131027154119/http://www.mektek.net/forums/topic/208502-before-posting-on-mechwarrior4/ Before posting on MechWarrior4 - General Discussion - MekTek Community]</ref> | {{--}} No longer available as freeware.<ref name="MekTek">[https://web.archive.org/web/20131027154119/http://www.mektek.net/forums/topic/208502-before-posting-on-mechwarrior4/ Before posting on MechWarrior4 - General Discussion - MekTek Community]</ref> | ||
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| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Main_Page BattleTech Wiki] - A massive wiki for everything BattleTech related | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.thegameengine.org/mechwarrior-4-mercenaries/ MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries on TheGameEngine.org] - solving some technical issues. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{--}} This game is no longer available digitally.<ref name="MekTek"/> | {{--}} This game is no longer available digitally.<ref name="MekTek"/> | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\options.ini|{{p|game}}\RESOURCE\Pilots\{{p|uid}}\options.mw4}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\RESOURCE\Pilots\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= False for retail; | + | |widescreen resolution notes= False for retail; true for Free Release (abandoned project [http://www.dropshipcommand.com/forum/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=7&topic_id=49240#49241/ mektech] offered High Definition Patch). |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
|antialiasing notes = On/off only; set in the launcher. | |antialiasing notes = On/off only; set in the launcher. | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |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 = | ||
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|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input 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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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
==="Your current hardware or driver setup is not compatible with MechWarrior 4" error=== | ==="Your current hardware or driver setup is not compatible with MechWarrior 4" error=== | ||
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{{ii}} When attempting to run the game on a modern Nvidia GPU you may receive the error "Your current hardware or driver setup is not compatible with MechWarrior 4..."; you may also be prevented from selecting your graphics card in the {{file|autoconfig_MERCS.exe}} setup program. | {{ii}} When attempting to run the game on a modern Nvidia GPU you may receive the error "Your current hardware or driver setup is not compatible with MechWarrior 4..."; you may also be prevented from selecting your graphics card in the {{file|autoconfig_MERCS.exe}} setup program. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Rename imagehlp.dll | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename imagehlp.dll|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/mechwarrior/comments/6mzki8/using_dxwnd_to_run_mechwarrior_4_mercenaries_on/dqvuvnr/ Using DXwnd to run MechWarrior 4 Mercenaries on Nvidia GPUs : mechwarrior]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Assets\Binaries\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Assets\Binaries\</code> | ||
# Delete or rename {{file|imagehlp.dll}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|imagehlp.dll}}. | ||
# Run {{file|autoconfig_MERCS.exe}} as administrator. | # Run {{file|autoconfig_MERCS.exe}} as administrator. | ||
# Select the correct GPU and setup options as preferred and click continue. You should now be able to run the game normally. | # Select the correct GPU and setup options as preferred and click continue. You should now be able to run the game normally. | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
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| Developers | |
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| FASA Interactive | |
| Publishers | |
| Microsoft Game Studios | |
| MekTek Studios | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 7, 2002 |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Subseries of BattleTech | |
| MechWarrior | 1989 |
| MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat | 1995 |
| MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries | 1996 |
| MechWarrior 3 | 1999 |
| MechWarrior 4: Vengeance | 2000 |
| MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries | 2002 |
| MechWarrior: Living Legends (unofficial game) | 2009 |
| MechWarrior Online | 2012 |
| MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries | 2019 |
| MechWarrior 5: Clans | 2024 |
Key points
- Comes with all 'Mechs from the MechWarrior 4: Vengeance's expansion
- Compatible with MechWarrior 4: Vengeance's Mech Packs.
- No longer available as freeware.[1]
General information
- BattleTech Wiki - A massive wiki for everything BattleTech related
- MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries on TheGameEngine.org - solving some technical issues.
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is no longer available digitally.[1]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\options.ini[Note 2] <path-to-game>\RESOURCE\Pilots\<user-id>\options.mw4[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\RESOURCE\Pilots\[Note 2] |
Video settings
Launcher settings.
Input settings
Audio settings
Audio settings.
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 16 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
"Your current hardware or driver setup is not compatible with MechWarrior 4" error
- When attempting to run the game on a modern Nvidia GPU you may receive the error "Your current hardware or driver setup is not compatible with MechWarrior 4..."; you may also be prevented from selecting your graphics card in the
autoconfig_MERCS.exesetup program.
| Rename imagehlp.dll[4] |
|---|
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8.1 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 700 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB 3 GB (Free Release) |
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| Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] 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.[3]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Before posting on MechWarrior4 - General Discussion - MekTek Community
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Using DXwnd to run MechWarrior 4 Mercenaries on Nvidia GPUs : mechwarrior