Difference between revisions of "TOCA Race Driver"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Codemasters}} | ||
− | |publishers = | + | |publishers = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|FX Interactive|Italy, Spain (re-release)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Released as '''Pro Race Driver''' in North America, '''V8 | + | {{ii}} Released as '''Pro Race Driver''' in North America, '''V8 Supercars Race Driver''' in Australia and '''DTM Race Driver''' in Germany. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | Re-releases from FX Interactive. Can run without a disc in drive, see [[#Run without a CD|Run without a CD]]. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4120/7/51895/download Patch 1.1.120] is the latest version. | + | [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/4120/7/51895/download Patch 1.1.120] is the latest version. Re-releases from FX Interactive are pre-patched to that version. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Run without a CD=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Copy files from the CD to the game directory|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Silent|date=2022-07-15}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only works with releases from FX Interactive. | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{P|wow64}}\codemasters\Race Driver</code>. | ||
+ | # Set <code>PATH_CD</code> to <code>{{P|game}}\GameData</code>. | ||
+ | # Ensure that <code>HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\codemasters\Race Driver</code> does '''not''' exist. If it does, delete it. | ||
+ | # Copy the following files and directories from Disc 1 to <code>{{P|game}}\GameData</code>: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | anim\ | ||
+ | sound\ | ||
+ | video\ | ||
+ | lng_* | ||
+ | sku_* | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\pchardwareconfig.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Polish release only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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===Error Reading Install Configuration=== | ===Error Reading Install Configuration=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|ref=<ref>[http://forums.codemasters.com/discussion/5002/toca-race-driver-1-how-to-install-it-if-the-installer-on-the-cd-rom-fails-e-g-on-win8-1-64bit ToCA Race Driver 1 - how to install it if the installer on the CD-ROM fails (e.g. on Win8.1 64bit) - Codemasters Forums]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|ref=<ref>[http://forums.codemasters.com/discussion/5002/toca-race-driver-1-how-to-install-it-if-the-installer-on-the-cd-rom-fails-e-g-on-win8-1-64bit ToCA Race Driver 1 - how to install it if the installer on the CD-ROM fails (e.g. on Win8.1 64bit) - Codemasters Forums]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Not needed for releases from FX Interactive. | ||
# Create a folder to be used as {{p|game}}. | # Create a folder to be used as {{p|game}}. | ||
# Copy in ''binkw32.dll'', ''GameSpy'', ''HardwareSetup.exe'', ''RaceDriver.exe'', ''rd.bmp'', ''Register'' and ''test.exe'' from <code>X:\program files\Codemasters\Race Driver</code> | # Copy in ''binkw32.dll'', ''GameSpy'', ''HardwareSetup.exe'', ''RaceDriver.exe'', ''rd.bmp'', ''Register'' and ''test.exe'' from <code>X:\program files\Codemasters\Race Driver</code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Vsync option in | + | ===Vsync option in Hardware Setup not working on Windows 10=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions |
|fix= | |fix= | ||
− | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2. | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.htm dgVoodoo2]. |
− | # Copy D3D8.DLL from the \MS\x86\ folder to | + | # Copy D3D8.DLL from the \MS\x86\ folder to <code>{{P|game}}</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy |
Revision as of 18:42, 15 July 2022
Developers | |
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Codemasters | |
Publishers | |
Codemasters | |
Italy, Spain (re-release) | FX Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 28, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Track racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | TOCA |
TOCA | |
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TOCA Touring Car Championship | 1997 |
TOCA 2 Touring Cars | 1998 |
TOCA Race Driver | 2002 |
TOCA Race Driver 2 | 2004 |
TOCA Race Driver 3 | 2006 |
Race Driver: Grid | 2008 |
GRID 2 | 2013 |
GRID Autosport | 2014 |
GRID (2019) | 2019 |
GRID Legends | 2022 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Released as Pro Race Driver in North America, V8 Supercars Race Driver in Australia and DTM Race Driver in Germany.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check | |||
Retail | Re-releases from FX Interactive. Can run without a disc in drive, see Run without a CD. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.1.120 is the latest version. Re-releases from FX Interactive are pre-patched to that version.
Run without a CD
Copy files from the CD to the game directory[1] |
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anim\ sound\ video\ lng_* sku_* |
Skip intro videos
Use Racer_S's NoIntro Patch |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\pchardwareconfig.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Edit the game's .ini file to render at 4K. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | 26 FPS cap during real-time rendered cut scenes. | ||
120+ FPS | Racing limited to 65 fps | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix[2] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse input not supported. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Controller support only during races. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | It's possible to set deadzones. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | XInput hotplugging supported. | |
Haptic feedback | Not supported for XInput Controllers. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | e.g. Controller for races, keyboard for menus. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Voice, engine and effects | |
Surround sound | 5.1 Sound supported. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Game hangs on focus lost. | |
EAX support |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Polish release only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 4 | Versus |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | GameSpy services have been shut down;[3] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Issues fixed
Error Reading Install Configuration
Manual installation[4] |
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Codemasters\Race Driver] "LANGUAGE"="eng" "SKU"="eur" "PATH_MAIN"="<path-to-game>\\GameData" "PATH_APPLICATION"="<path-to-game>\\tocard1" "PATH_CD"="X:\\" "NAME_APPLICATION"="ToCA Race Driver" "NAME_CD"="ToCA Race Driver Game Disc (Disc 1)" "TITLEBAR"="ToCA Race Driver" "NO_DRIVE"="Please insert the disc labelled ToCA Race Driver Game Disc (Disc 1) into your CD drive." "NO_DISC"="Please insert the disc labelled ToCA Race Driver Game Disc (Disc 1) into your CD drive." "WRONG_DISC"="Please insert the disc labelled ToCA Race Driver Game Disc (Disc 1) into your CD drive." Notes
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Vsync option in Hardware Setup not working on Windows 10
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz AMD Athlon 700 MHz |
Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB + 250 MB after installation | 1.5 GB + 500 MB after installation |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1b compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Silent on 2022-07-15
- ↑ ToCA Race Driver - Widescreen Tutorial (NEW) - YouTube - last accessed on 2017-05-10
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ ToCA Race Driver 1 - how to install it if the installer on the CD-ROM fails (e.g. on Win8.1 64bit) - Codemasters Forums