Difference between revisions of "Wings of Glory"
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===Crashing to DOS=== | ===Crashing to DOS=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The game crashes either soon after launch or when starting a mission, especially with an | + | {{ii}} The game crashes either soon after launch or when starting a mission, especially with an "Error #fffd" or "VCPI compliance" error. |
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable expanded memory (EMS)|ref= | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable expanded memory (EMS)|<ref name="Wings of Glory by Electronic Arts (1995) Freeze and Weird Issues">[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=34988 - Wings of Glory by Electronic Arts (1995) Freeze and Weird Issues]</ref>}} |
Open the DOSBox .conf file, find the '''[dos]''' section and change <code>ems=true</code> to <code>ems=false</code>. | Open the DOSBox .conf file, find the '''[dos]''' section and change <code>ems=true</code> to <code>ems=false</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Set CPU core setting to normal|ref= | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set CPU core setting to normal|<ref name="Wings of Glory by Electronic Arts (1995) Freeze and Weird Issues"/>}} |
Open the DOSBox .conf file, find the '''[cpu]''' section and change <code>core=auto</code> to <code>core=normal</code>. | Open the DOSBox .conf file, find the '''[cpu]''' section and change <code>core=auto</code> to <code>core=normal</code>. | ||
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Revision as of 22:18, 29 June 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Origin Systems | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| RealSpace | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | January 1995 |
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Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
The Customer Wishlist patch adds numerous user-requested features. See the Readme.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Includes full English speech. Subtitles are available only when the game is installed in French or German. | |||
| French | ||||
| German |
Issues fixed
Crashing to DOS
- The game crashes either soon after launch or when starting a mission, especially with an "Error #fffd" or "VCPI compliance" error.
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Software renderer | Software rendering only | |
| DOS video modes | VGA | 320x200 256-color |
Tips
- To run the game without the CD, copy the .TRE files from the CD to the installation folder and edit the paths to them in WG.CFG.
- Press Alt+X to exit the game.
- Press Alt+O when in a mission to access the options menu (for all game settings and to restart/abort the mission).
System requirements
| DOS[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 486/33 | Intel 486/66 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 MB | 100 MB |
References
- ↑ Wings of Glory (1995) DOS release dates - MobyGames - last accessed on 2017-06-27