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|wikipedia = Star Wars: Force Commander | |wikipedia = Star Wars: Force Commander | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Installer is 16-bit only and will not work with 64-bit systems. Use the [https://mega.nz/file/qd4UBAhY#-2P4wwJ6uzMjinobN5-xX6LV9NjpdGwQ3aUAZ5REf6c alternatve installer] | + | {{--}} Installer is 16-bit only and will not work with 64-bit systems. Use the [https://mega.nz/file/qd4UBAhY#-2P4wwJ6uzMjinobN5-xX6LV9NjpdGwQ3aUAZ5REf6c alternatve installer] o [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm winevdm] |
− | {{ii}} Game | + | {{ii}} Game runs fine on Windows 10 64-bit with dgVoodoo 2 and compatibility fixes. |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/116-star-wars-force-commander-patch/ Patch 1.1] is the latest patch available for the game, it adds stability and bug fixes for the multiplayer. | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/116-star-wars-force-commander-patch/ Patch 1.1] is the latest patch available for the game, it adds stability and bug fixes for the multiplayer. | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Saved games from the release version will not work if you install the patch. Player files are still compatible, so your campaign progress will not be lost. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Resource\Options\FoCom.opt}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Resource\Options\FoCom.opt|{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Force Commander\v1.0\Settings}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Resource\Players\FoCom{{P|uid}}.sfe | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Resource\Players\FoCom{{P|uid}}.sfe|{{p|game}}\Resource\GameFiles\save{{P|uid}}.sav}} |
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}} | }} | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = unknown |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = unknown |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Only in the game, not in video |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Install on Windows 10 64-bit | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Installing | + | ===Install on Windows 10 64-bit=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game using a 16-bit emulator|fix= | |
− | # Go to [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm winevdm] and Download the last stable version, install with it install.reg | + | # Go to [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm winevdm] and Download the last stable version, extract and install with it install.reg |
# Start otvdmw.exe and look for the game installer path on the disc. | # Start otvdmw.exe and look for the game installer path on the disc. | ||
# Proceed with the normal installation of the game. | # Proceed with the normal installation of the game. | ||
# Right-click on the Desktop shortcut of the game and edit Target adding quotes at the beginning and end of the path (Es. "C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\Force Commander\Force.exe"). | # Right-click on the Desktop shortcut of the game and edit Target adding quotes at the beginning and end of the path (Es. "C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\Force Commander\Force.exe"). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set the compatibility|fix= | ||
# Download Windows ADK and install only "Compatibility Administrator". | # Download Windows ADK and install only "Compatibility Administrator". | ||
# In Custom Database right-click on New_database(1) [Untitled_1] -> Create New -> Application Fix. | # In Custom Database right-click on New_database(1) [Untitled_1] -> Create New -> Application Fix. | ||
− | + | <pre> | |
− | + | Give the name of the program to fix "focom" and the path (Es. "C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\Force Commander\Resource\focom.exe"). | |
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− | # File -> Save, in Database Name set "Force Commander" and save the file ForceCommander.sdb in the location of the executable. | + | Don't set anything in Compatibility mode. |
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+ | In Compatibility fixes set: RunAsAdmin and SingleProcAffinity. | ||
+ | |||
+ | proceed until saving | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
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+ | <pre> | ||
+ | Give the name of the program to fix "Force" and the path (Es. "C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\Force Commander\Force.EXE"). | ||
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+ | Don't set anything in Compatibility mode. | ||
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+ | In Compatibility fixes set: RunAsAdmin. | ||
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+ | proceed until saving | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | # Once the database is created go to File -> Save, in Database Name set "Force Commander" and save the file ForceCommander.sdb in the location of the executable. | ||
# Right-click on the Database named "Force Commander" and Install. | # Right-click on the Database named "Force Commander" and Install. | ||
− | # Download dgVoodoo and copy from the folder MS\x86 in focom.exe location: D3DImm.dll and DDraw.dll. | + | }} |
− | # Set on dgVoodoo Control Panel | + | |
− | General -> Scaling mode: Stretched, keep Aspetc Ratio | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install and set dgVoodoo|fix= |
− | DirectX -> | + | # Download and estract dgVoodoo (the antivirus may react to dgVoodooCpl.exe but it is a false positive) 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 -> set Fast video memory access. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you have more than one game running using dgVoodoo it is a good idea to save the dgVoodoo.conf file in the DLL location in order to have customized configurations for each game using the Add button to enter the path to the list of configuration files manageable by dgVoodooCpl.exe | ||
+ | {{ii}} If dgVoodooCpl.exe is not run as administrator it will not be able to save the dgVoodoo.conf file in protected folders (Es. C:\Program Files (x86) or C:\Program Files) | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{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 all changes. You can change these values using the registry (regedit). | ||
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+ | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Force Commander\v1.0\Settings\Screen | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | Allow32bpp: 1 (set resolution at 32 bit per pixel) | ||
+ | Size: 3 (set resolution at 1280x1024) | ||
+ | Use32BitTextures: 1 (use high quality 32-bit texture) | ||
+ | UseLowQualityTextures: 0 (disable low quality texture) | ||
+ | UseSoftwareCursor: 1 (disable hardware cursor) | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the launcher is not started as administrator the key path changes! | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 16:07, 4 May 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 o winevdm
- Game runs fine on Windows 10 64-bit with dgVoodoo 2 and compatibility fixes.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 is the latest patch available for the game, it adds stability and bug fixes for the multiplayer.
- Saved games from the release version will not work if you install the patch. Player files are still compatible, so your campaign progress will not be lost.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Resource\Options\FoCom.opt[Note 1] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Force Commander\v1.0\Settings[Note 2] |
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 |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Only in the game, not in video |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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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 the compatibility |
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Give the name of the program to fix "focom" and the path (Es. "C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\Force Commander\Resource\focom.exe"). Don't set anything in Compatibility mode. In Compatibility fixes set: RunAsAdmin and SingleProcAffinity. proceed until saving Give the name of the program to fix "Force" and the path (Es. "C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\Force Commander\Force.EXE"). Don't set anything in Compatibility mode. In Compatibility fixes set: RunAsAdmin. proceed until saving
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Install and set dgVoodoo |
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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 all 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 Allow32bpp: 1 (set resolution at 32 bit per pixel) Size: 3 (set resolution at 1280x1024) Use32BitTextures: 1 (use high quality 32-bit texture) UseLowQualityTextures: 0 (disable low quality texture) UseSoftwareCursor: 1 (disable hardware cursor)
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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). - ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.