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===Music skipping/looping issues on Windows XP and later=== | ===Music skipping/looping issues on Windows XP and later=== | ||
{{ii}} Windows wraps any WMA playback with its DMO Wrapper. This has to be overridden for smooth playback. | {{ii}} Windows wraps any WMA playback with its DMO Wrapper. This has to be overridden for smooth playback. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Windows Media Source Filter '''must''' be installed for this to have any effect or use. | ||
{{++}} No system file modifications are necessary. | {{++}} No system file modifications are necessary. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Install the <code>qasf.dll</code>|ref=<ref>https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install the <code>qasf.dll</code>|ref=<ref>https://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Download the | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1199-windows-media-source-filter-directshow-codec/ DirectShow - Windows Media Source Filter Installer v1.7] |
− | # Extract the contents | + | # Extract the contents of the downloaded <code>.zip</code> file into a folder. |
# Copy the <code>qasf 6.05.dll</code> from the .zip file, to the where the game is located at ({{p|game}}). | # Copy the <code>qasf 6.05.dll</code> from the .zip file, to the where the game is located at ({{p|game}}). | ||
− | # Move the game from its original installation folder | + | # Move the game from its original installation folder, or else the <code>qasf.dll</code> won't load. |
# The <code>qasf 6.05.dll</code> that was copied to {{p|game}}, must be renamed to <code>qasf.dll</code>. | # The <code>qasf 6.05.dll</code> that was copied to {{p|game}}, must be renamed to <code>qasf.dll</code>. | ||
# Launch the game. | # Launch the game. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} The game '''MUST NOT''' be located where it was originally installed to ({{p|game}}), or else the right qasf.dll '''won't''' load. | {{ii}} The game '''MUST NOT''' be located where it was originally installed to ({{p|game}}), or else the right qasf.dll '''won't''' load. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Version 6.03 of the qasf.dll is highly recommended over 6.05, since it ''can'' cause 32-bit applications to crash. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 09:28, 18 October 2019
Developers | |
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Deep Red Games | |
Publishers | |
Infogrames | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 30, 2001 |
Warnings
⤏ Go to series page | |
Monopoly | 1985 |
Monopoly (Gibson) (unofficial) | 1985 |
Tommy's Monopoly (unofficial) | 1988 |
TEGL Monopoly (unofficial) | 1989 |
PC-Monopoly (unofficial) | 1989 |
Monopoly Deluxe | 1992 |
Monopoly (1995) | 1995 |
Star Wars: Monopoly | 1997 |
Monopoly: World Cup France 98 Edition | 1998 |
Monopoly Casino | 1999 |
Monopoly Junior | 1999 |
Monopoly Tycoon | 2001 |
Monopoly (2002) | 2002 |
Monopoly 2008 | 2007 |
Monopoly: Here & Now Edition | 2007 |
Monopoly: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition | 2008 |
Monopoly: Build-a-lot Edition | 2009 |
Monopoly (2012) | 2012 |
Monopoly Plus | 2017 |
Monopoly Poker | 2021 |
Monopoly Madness | 2021 |
Key points
- Has problems running on Windows Vista and above. See "Essential improvements" and Issues unresolved.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Unknown DRM. |
Essential improvements
Monopoly Tycoon Music Fix v1.7
- In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on Windows Vista and above.
- Completely restores music playback
Install the Windows Media Source Filter[1] |
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Notes
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Manual installation of the Windows Media Source Filter[1] |
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Patches
Patch 1.4 is the latest patch available for the game, it adds new scenarios, options, and bug fixes.
- There is a bug that doesn't allow building rights to be activated in one of the tutorials; only present in version 1.4.
Patch 1.3 is the last officially released patch for the game. It generally tends to be more stable than version 1.4.
Miscellaneous
Disable the intro movie |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\profiles[Note 1] |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Modifying the config.cfg file[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 6 | Chat is available in any multiplayer match. Click on a player's icon to chat. | ||
Online play | 6 | Versus GameSpy has been discontinued. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 2310 |
UDP | 2310 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- This is the default port used. It can be changed by the user via console commands. Full details can be found in the Patch v1.4 Readme file
Issues fixed
Music skipping/looping issues on Windows XP and later
- Windows wraps any WMA playback with its DMO Wrapper. This has to be overridden for smooth playback.
- The Windows Media Source Filter must be installed for this to have any effect or use.
- No system file modifications are necessary.
Install the qasf.dll [2]
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Notes
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Software mode graphics corruption
- Sets both Direct3D and software rendering modes to 16-bit color.
Reduce color mode to 16-bit; (65536) color |
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Notes
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Issues unresolved
- There is a bug in version 1.4 with one of the tutorial levels "Building a Shopping Center" when trying to activate building rights.
- When changing stock while the game is running at 4x speed, the amount can change significantly quicker than normal. Be careful!
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | Requires Windows Media Player 6.4 media features and codecs. |
Software renderer | DeepRed Software Rasterizer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy | No heavy integration of GameSpy services is present. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 95, 98, ME |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 90 MB | 200 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0a compatible | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0a compatible |
Other | 8x CD-ROM Drive |
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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).