Difference between revisions of "The Terminator: SkyNET"
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/skynet MobyGames] - Description, screenshots, credits, technical information | + | {{mm}} [http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/skynet MobyGames] - Description, screenshots, credits, technical information and more |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Official patches=== |
[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/616-skynet-patch/ Patch 1.01] updates the game to the latest version. | [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/616-skynet-patch/ Patch 1.01] updates the game to the latest version. | ||
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| + | ===Unofficial patches=== | ||
| + | [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/931-skynet-unofficial-patch-2017/ SkyNET Unofficial Patch 2017] includes patch v1.01, fixes for crashes on modern systems, extended viewing distance, corrected sky color and more. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
| + | {{Image|SkyNET detail settings.jpg|Graphics settings}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
| − | {{Image|Terminator - Skynet - mouse settings.png|Mouse settings | + | {{Image|Terminator - Skynet - mouse settings.png|Mouse settings}} |
| − | {{Image|Terminator - Skynet - keybindings.png|Keyboard settings | + | {{Image|Terminator - Skynet - keybindings.png|Keyboard settings}} |
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | ===Poor performance in | + | ===Poor performance in 640x480=== |
| − | The frame rate can be very low in SVGA | + | The frame rate can be very low in 640x480 (SVGA) mode under certain versions and builds of DOSBox. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Replace DOSBox|ref=<ref name= | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Replace DOSBox|ref=<ref name=crashes>[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=14232 Terminator Skynet problem - VOGONS]</ref>}} |
Use the official 0.74 version of DOSBox or recent SVN builds (rather than pre-0.74 versions or older SVN builds). | Use the official 0.74 version of DOSBox or recent SVN builds (rather than pre-0.74 versions or older SVN builds). | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Crash at start of gameplay=== |
| − | + | Within seconds of starting a mission (if not immediately), the game crashes, often taking DOSBox with it. | |
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Install unofficial patch|ref=<ref name=crashes />}} | ||
| + | Install the [[#Unofficial patches|unofficial patch]], which includes a fix for this crash. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Crash when entering buildings=== | ||
| + | When using doors to enter and exit buildings, the game often crashes. | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Install unofficial patch|ref=<ref name=crashes />}} | ||
| + | Install the [[#Unofficial patches|unofficial patch]], which includes a fix for this crash. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Unresponsive main menu buttons=== | ||
| + | After left-clicking to dismiss the intro video, the main menu buttons may not work. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
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|vulkan support = | |vulkan support = | ||
|vulkan support notes = | |vulkan support notes = | ||
| − | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = VGA, SVGA |
| − | |dos modes notes = | + | |dos modes notes = 320x200, 640x480 |
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
Revision as of 23:59, 1 September 2017
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Bethesda Softworks[1] | |
| Engines | |
| XnGine[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1996 |
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General information
- MobyGames - Description, screenshots, credits, technical information and more
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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Essential improvements
Official patches
Patch 1.01 updates the game to the latest version.
Unofficial patches
SkyNET Unofficial Patch 2017 includes patch v1.01, fixes for crashes on modern systems, extended viewing distance, corrected sky color and more.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
Graphics settings
Input settings
Mouse settings
Keyboard settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 2 | |||
Issues fixed
Poor performance in 640x480
The frame rate can be very low in 640x480 (SVGA) mode under certain versions and builds of DOSBox.
| Instructions |
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Crash at start of gameplay
Within seconds of starting a mission (if not immediately), the game crashes, often taking DOSBox with it.
| Instructions |
|---|
Crash when entering buildings
When using doors to enter and exit buildings, the game often crashes.
| Instructions |
|---|
After left-clicking to dismiss the intro video, the main menu buttons may not work.
| Instructions |
|---|
| Instructions |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA | 320x200, 640x480 |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Human Machine Interface (HMI) audio drivers |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i486 66 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA | |