Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: Episode I - Racer"
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===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative installer for | + | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative installer for modern systems|ref=<ref>https://www.letsplayforum.de/index.php/Thread/159414-Star-Wars-Episode-1-Racer-x86-x64-Setup-Fixes-und-Patches/</ref>|fix= |
German website with the installers: [https://www.letsplayforum.de/index.php/Thread/159414-Star-Wars-Episode-1-Racer-x86-x64-Setup-Fixes-und-Patches/ website] | German website with the installers: [https://www.letsplayforum.de/index.php/Thread/159414-Star-Wars-Episode-1-Racer-x86-x64-Setup-Fixes-und-Patches/ website] | ||
− | An alternative Inno Setup installer can be downloaded from | + | An alternative Inno Setup installer can be downloaded from MediaFire for [http://www.mediafire.com/download/m4k8aw8kwhhj6d4/SW_Racer_v1.1_x64_%26_x86_CD_Setup_%5BMULTI%5D.exe CD-Version] and [http://www.mediafire.com/download/el8dfvzhofo51hx/SW_Racer_v1.1_x64_%26_x86_DVD_Collection_Setup_%5BMULTI%5D.exe DVD-Collection Version]. This alternative installer includes many fixes listed below. It's the ultimate installer for English, German and French version for this game. |
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+ | # Put the CD or DVD of the game in your CD/DVD-Drive, or mount an ISO of the game. | ||
+ | # Start this alternative setup from your HDD. Choose the language of your game. | ||
+ | # The setup will find the CD/DVD of the game and start the install from it. | ||
+ | # After the regular installation, additional files are copied: | ||
+ | * The latest patch for the game | ||
+ | * dgVoodoo v2.51 (allows the game run under Win7, Win8, Win10. DirectX 11 compatibile Graphic Card is required to emulate DirectX 6 API) | ||
+ | * A new Launcher with Widescreen Patch GUI that also has additional configuration settings for the game. | ||
+ | * Batch startup file to play the game with single core on multi core systems | ||
+ | * Mouse Fix (nomousy) for dgVoodoo (fixes displaying two cursors) | ||
+ | * IPXwrapper integrated for IPX->TCP-IP Multiplayer Games. | ||
+ | * FFmpeg with batch files to extract/convert cutscenes and game music | ||
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+ | This custom installer uses old dgVoodoo2 version. If you still have issues with graphics (like greenish screen), then download latest [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html version], unpack it and copy everything from MS folder to your install dir replacing files. | ||
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'''Optional for DirectX-9 User:''' [http://www.mediafire.com/download/coctz475k5op9eq/SWEP1RCR_-_WINE3D_Patches.7z Wine3D Emulation Files]<br /> | '''Optional for DirectX-9 User:''' [http://www.mediafire.com/download/coctz475k5op9eq/SWEP1RCR_-_WINE3D_Patches.7z Wine3D Emulation Files]<br /> | ||
This patch use the Wine3D emulation instead of dgvoodoo. Wine3D working with a DirectX-9 Emulation.<br /> | This patch use the Wine3D emulation instead of dgvoodoo. Wine3D working with a DirectX-9 Emulation.<br /> | ||
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1. Make a backup and delete from the installation folder following files: | 1. Make a backup and delete from the installation folder following files: | ||
− | + | D3D8.dll | |
− | + | D3DImm.dll | |
− | + | DDraw.dll | |
2. Copy the correct Wine3D patch files for your Star Wars Racer Version in the installation folder and overwrite the existing files.<br /> | 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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− | Wine3D emulation | + | Wine3D emulation is not perfect. No fog, no reflections, no lensflare, more color banding, etc.<br /> |
Wine3D is a pure dirt emulation for Star Wars Racer.<br /> | Wine3D is a pure dirt emulation for Star Wars Racer.<br /> | ||
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Use dgVoodoo for a perfect game emulation.<br /> | Use dgVoodoo for a perfect game emulation.<br /> | ||
− | dgVoodoo is better | + | dgVoodoo is better than Wine3D or dxWND at this game. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-03-29}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2017-03-29}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | + | 1. Copy the '''gnome''' folder from Racer's CD to your hard disk and rename it to '''RACER'''<br /> | |
− | < | + | 2. Copy '''RACER.EXE''' from the root of the CD into '''RACER''' folder on your hard disk<br /> |
− | C:\ | + | 3. Copy '''DSETUP.dll''', '''DSETUP16.dll''' '''DSETUP32.dll''', '''SysCheck.exe''', '''SYSCHECK.INI''' and '''Website.exe''' files from '''INSTALL''' folder into '''RACER''' folder on your hard disk<br /> |
− | C:\ | + | 4. If for example you had placed the RACER folder in '''C:\Games''' then your folder structure would look like this:<br /> |
− | C:\ | + | C:\Games\RACER\data\ *files* |
− | C:\ | + | C:\Games\RACER\a3dapi.dll |
− | C:\ | + | C:\Games\RACER\DSETUP.DLL |
− | C:\ | + | C:\Games\RACER\DSETUP16.DLL |
− | C:\ | + | C:\Games\RACER\DSETUP32.DLL |
− | C:\ | + | C:\Games\RACER\IFORCE2.dll |
− | C:\ | + | C:\Games\RACER\Racer.exe |
− | C:\ | + | C:\Games\RACER\Smush.dll |
− | C:\ | + | C:\Games\RACER\SWEP1RCR.exe |
+ | C:\Games\RACER\SYSCHECK.EXE | ||
+ | C:\Games\RACER\syscheck.ini | ||
+ | C:\Games\RACER\WEBSITE.EXE< | ||
− | + | 5. Now for the registry entries. Copy the following text into Notepad | |
<pre>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 | <pre>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 | ||
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars: Episode I Racer\v1.0] | [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars: Episode I Racer\v1.0] | ||
− | " | + | "3D Device"="Microsoft Direct3D Hardware acceleration through Direct3D HAL" |
− | " | + | "Analyze Path"="D:\\INSTALL\\SysCheck.exe" |
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"CD Path"="D:" | "CD Path"="D:" | ||
− | " | + | "DevMode"=dword:00000000 |
− | " | + | "Display Height"=dword:00000300 |
− | " | + | "Display Width"=dword:00000400 |
"Display"="Primary Display Driver" | "Display"="Primary Display Driver" | ||
− | " | + | "Executable"="C:\\Games\\RACER\\SWEP1RCR.EXE" |
− | " | + | "Fix Flicker"=dword:00000000 |
− | " | + | "FullScreen"=dword:00000000 |
"GUID"="{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}" | "GUID"="{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}" | ||
− | " | + | "Install Path"="C:\\Games\\RACER" |
− | " | + | "InstallType"=dword:00000009 |
− | " | + | "JoystickID"="1" |
+ | "Source Dir"="D:\\" | ||
+ | "Source Path"="D:" | ||
"UseFett"=dword:00000000 | "UseFett"=dword:00000000 | ||
− | + | </pre> | |
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+ | 6. You need to edit drive letters in this entries '''Analyze Path''', '''CD Path''', '''Source Dir''' and '''Source Path''' so they point to your CD/DVD drive. After that edit entries '''Executable''' and '''Install Path''' so they point to folders/files where you copied your game. | ||
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+ | 7. Now save that file as '''racer.reg''' and run it to import settings to registry. | ||
− | + | 8. You should be able to start the game. | |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} If a launcher still shows only install option, go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars: Episode I Racer</code> and see if it's not empty. Keep in mind, that these entries must be located under {{p|wow64}} or they will not work. | {{ii}} If a launcher still shows only install option, go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars: Episode I Racer</code> and see if it's not empty. Keep in mind, that these entries must be located under {{p|wow64}} or they will not work. | ||
− | {{ii}} If an error pops up asking to '''reinstall a game''', it's probably, because entries in registry point to incorrect locations. | + | {{ii}} If an error pops up asking to '''reinstall a game''', it's probably, because entries in registry point to incorrect locations. Make sure you put correct paths Keep in mind to change only drive letters or '''C:\Games''' parts, not the whole entries. |
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+ | {{ii}} 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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 09:54, 30 December 2017
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
Hex edit executable files[1] |
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Notes
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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.
Use dgVoodoo 2 for proper emulated old DirectX support[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
Alternative installer for modern systems[2] |
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German website with the installers: website An alternative Inno Setup installer can be downloaded from MediaFire for CD-Version and DVD-Collection Version. This alternative installer includes many fixes listed below. It's the ultimate installer for English, German and French version for this game.
This custom installer uses old dgVoodoo2 version. If you still have issues with graphics (like greenish screen), then download latest version, unpack it and copy everything from MS folder to your install dir replacing files. Optional for DirectX-9 User: Wine3D Emulation Files D3D8.dll D3DImm.dll DDraw.dll 2. Copy the correct Wine3D patch files for your Star Wars Racer Version in the installation folder and overwrite the existing files. |
Alternative installer[3] |
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An alternative MSI installer can be downloaded from his website. A guide on how to create a CD image with a new installer can be found here. |
Manual installation[4] |
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1. Copy the gnome folder from Racer's CD to your hard disk and rename it to RACER C:\Games\RACER\data\ *files* C:\Games\RACER\a3dapi.dll C:\Games\RACER\DSETUP.DLL C:\Games\RACER\DSETUP16.DLL C:\Games\RACER\DSETUP32.DLL C:\Games\RACER\IFORCE2.dll C:\Games\RACER\Racer.exe C:\Games\RACER\Smush.dll C:\Games\RACER\SWEP1RCR.exe C:\Games\RACER\SYSCHECK.EXE C:\Games\RACER\syscheck.ini C:\Games\RACER\WEBSITE.EXE< 5. Now for the registry entries. Copy the following text into Notepad Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars: Episode I Racer\v1.0] "3D Device"="Microsoft Direct3D Hardware acceleration through Direct3D HAL" "Analyze Path"="D:\\INSTALL\\SysCheck.exe" "CD Path"="D:" "DevMode"=dword:00000000 "Display Height"=dword:00000300 "Display Width"=dword:00000400 "Display"="Primary Display Driver" "Executable"="C:\\Games\\RACER\\SWEP1RCR.EXE" "Fix Flicker"=dword:00000000 "FullScreen"=dword:00000000 "GUID"="{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}" "Install Path"="C:\\Games\\RACER" "InstallType"=dword:00000009 "JoystickID"="1" "Source Dir"="D:\\" "Source Path"="D:" "UseFett"=dword:00000000 6. You need to edit drive letters in this entries Analyze Path, CD Path, Source Dir and Source Path so they point to your CD/DVD drive. After that edit entries Executable and Install Path so they point to folders/files where you copied your game. 7. Now save that file as racer.reg and run it to import settings to registry. 8. You should be able to start the game. Notes
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Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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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 |