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| {{ii}} The game crashes when running Windows Vista and newer if using the default configuration. The only way to play the game is to disable the game's hardware T&L setting: | | {{ii}} The game crashes when running Windows Vista and newer if using the default configuration. The only way to play the game is to disable the game's hardware T&L setting: |
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Hardware T&L|ref=<ref name="hardware TL"/>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Hardware T&L|ref=<ref name="hadware TL">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205220326/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2930001 Railroad Tycoon 3 Windows 7/Vista - EASY FIX - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= |
| # Make sure that the game has the [[#Patches|latest patch]] installed (v1.05). | | # Make sure that the game has the [[#Patches|latest patch]] installed (v1.05). |
| # Download the Vista/Win 7/Win 8 Fix from [https://www.mediafire.com/file/3iddceca0v8a2fm/105_106_RT3_Vista_Fix.zip here]. | | # Download the Vista/Win 7/Win 8 Fix from [https://www.mediafire.com/file/3iddceca0v8a2fm/105_106_RT3_Vista_Fix.zip here]. |
Revision as of 12:29, 9 December 2022
Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
General information
- Hawk & Badger Railroad - A fansite and file database for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
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Retail |
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SecuROM DRM disc check |
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Retail |
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GOG.com |
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Steam |
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Can only be purchased in USA, Canada, UK, EU countries except Croatia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Vietnam |
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- A free demo is available in several languages from GameFront.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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Coast to Coast |
Free download; distributed within the 1.04 patch |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- 1.05 patch is the latest official version; requires the 1.04 patch.
- The Sold Out Software release needs to be patched with the patch installer on the disc, otherwise the DRM will malfunction.
- 1.06 patch is the latest fan-made patch with bugfixes and extra engines; requires the 1.05 patch. It is possible to have multiple installations with different versions; see instructions.
Maps, mods and more
All of the official downloads and user created fixes for the game can be found here.
Game data
In-game general settings.
In-game miscellaneous settings.
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings (1/4).
In-game advanced video settings (2/4).
In-game advanced video settings (3/4).
In-game advanced video settings (4/4).
Input
In-game key map settings.
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Music, Sound, Voice. Train arrival "Ching" volume found under Miscellaneous settings. |
Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Affects cutscenes/campaign screen. In-game messages are text-only. |
Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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EAX support |
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EAX 3[1] |
Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Retail only |
Polish |
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Retail only |
Spanish |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
6073, 6500, 9000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game crashes on startup
- The game crashes when running Windows Vista and newer if using the default configuration. The only way to play the game is to disable the game's hardware T&L setting:
Disable Hardware T&L[2]
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- Make sure that the game has the latest patch installed (v1.05).
- Download the Vista/Win 7/Win 8 Fix from here.
- Extract the contents of the ZIP file.
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engine.cfg file to the game's configuration folder (<path-to-game>\Data\Configuration).
- Confirm the file overwrite.
- Launch the game.
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
8.1 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
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Windows |
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Middleware
System requirements
Windows |
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Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
98 |
ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) |
400 MHz
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System memory (RAM) |
128 MB |
256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
1.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible
| 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
10.2.8 |
Processor (CPU) |
400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) |
256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
1.2 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References