Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: Episode I - Racer"
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This patch files are only created for this alternative setup.<br /> | This patch files are only created for this alternative setup.<br /> | ||
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− | 1. Make a | + | 1. Make a backup and delete from the installation folder following files: |
- D3D8.dll | - D3D8.dll | ||
- D3DImm.dll | - D3DImm.dll | ||
- DDraw.dll | - DDraw.dll | ||
− | 2. Copy the correct Wine3D patch files for your Star Wars Racer Version in the | + | 2. Copy the correct Wine3D patch files for your Star Wars Racer Version in the installation folder and overwrite the existing files.<br /> |
3. Run the game regular over the Launcher from this alternative installer<br /> | 3. Run the game regular over the Launcher from this alternative installer<br /> | ||
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{{ii}} If an error pops up asking to '''reinstall a game''', it's probably, because entries in registry point to incorrect locations. Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars: Episode I Racer</code>. There edit entries '''Analyze Path''', '''CD Path''', '''Source Dir''' and '''Source Path''' to refer to locations on your CD/DVD drive. After that edit entries '''Executable''' and '''Install Path''', to make them refer to a folders and files on your hard drive. | {{ii}} If an error pops up asking to '''reinstall a game''', it's probably, because entries in registry point to incorrect locations. Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars: Episode I Racer</code>. There edit entries '''Analyze Path''', '''CD Path''', '''Source Dir''' and '''Source Path''' to refer to locations on your CD/DVD drive. After that edit entries '''Executable''' and '''Install Path''', to make them refer to a folders and files on your hard drive. | ||
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− | {{i}} Display Width/Height: Hex value of your resolution width/height. Yours may differ. i.e. 0x400=1024 decimal Use Windows calculator in programmer mode to convert decimal to hex or | + | {{i}} Display Width/Height: Hex value of your resolution width/height. Yours may differ. i.e. 0x400=1024 decimal Use Windows calculator in programmer mode to convert decimal to hex or vice versa. |
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
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Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 1999 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 2000 |
Key points
- Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows requires a workaround. See Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows.
General information
- Wookieepedia - A huge wiki dedicated to the Star Wars universe
- Star Wars Racer at Play Old PC Games - general information and tweaks about the game
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Essential improvements
Patches
- SWEP1RCR.EXE updates the game to the latest version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Console versions only. | |||
LAN play | 8 | Use IPXWrapper for modern systems. | ||
Online play | Use IPXWrapper and LogIn Hamachi |
Issues fixed
Graphical issues
- E.g., low frame rate, black screen, white screen, green screen, artifacts, crash on startup, etc.
Instructions |
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Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Template:I Display Width/Height: Hex value of your resolution width/height. Yours may differ. i.e. 0x400=1024 decimal Use Windows calculator in programmer mode to convert decimal to hex or vice versa.
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible graphics card 2 MB of VRAM |