Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: Force Commander"
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Install on Windows 10 64-bit=== | ===Install on Windows 10 64-bit=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Installing | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game using a 16-bit emulator|fix= |
{{--}}The game installer is a 16-bit program meaning it will not run natively on a 64-bit machine. | {{--}}The game installer is a 16-bit program meaning it will not run natively on a 64-bit machine. | ||
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# Download dgVoodoo and copy from the folder MS\x86 in focom.exe location: D3DImm.dll and DDraw.dll. | # Download dgVoodoo and copy from the folder MS\x86 in focom.exe location: D3DImm.dll and DDraw.dll. | ||
# Set on dgVoodoo Control Panel in General -> Scaling mode: Stretched, keep Aspetc Ratio, in DirectX -> Resolution: 1280x1024 and set Fast video memory access. | # Set on dgVoodoo Control Panel in General -> Scaling mode: Stretched, keep Aspetc Ratio, in DirectX -> Resolution: 1280x1024 and set Fast video memory access. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution and quality|fix= | ||
The resolution and quality setting is managed by the launcher but not being able to recognize the video card does not allow changes. | The resolution and quality setting is managed by the launcher but not being able to recognize the video card does not allow changes. | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | You can change these values using the registry (regedit) | |
− | Allow32bpp: 1 | + | |
− | Size: 3 | + | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Force Commander\v1.0\Settings\Screen |
− | Use32BitTextures: 1 | + | # Allow32bpp: 1 |
− | UseLowQualityTextures: 0 | + | # Size: 3 |
− | UseSoftwareCursor: 1 | + | # Use32BitTextures: 1 |
+ | # UseLowQualityTextures: 0 | ||
+ | # UseSoftwareCursor: 1 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 28 February 2021
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Ronin Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 21, 2000 |
Key points
- Installer is 16-bit only and will not work with 64-bit systems. Use the alternatve installer
- Game run fine on Windows 10 64-bit with dgVoodoo 2 and compatibility fixes.
General information
- Wookieepedia - A huge wiki dedicated to the Star Wars universe
- Force Commander at LucasForums Network
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 is the latest patch available for the game, it adds stability and bug fixes for the multiplayer.
- Save files from previous versions of the game are not compatible with the patch
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Resource\Options\FoCom.opt[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Resource\Players\FoCom<user-id>.sfe[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Resource\GameFiles\save<user-id>.sav[Note 1] |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Only in the game, not in video |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Install on Windows 10 64-bit
Installing the game using a 16-bit emulator |
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Set resolution and quality |
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The resolution and quality setting is managed by the launcher but not being able to recognize the video card does not allow changes. You can change these values using the registry (regedit) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Force Commander\v1.0\Settings\Screen
|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Installer is 16-bit |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).