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#*If you do not wish to install XcomUtil as well, stop here, and you may run the game by launching "TFTDLoader.exe" in the "TFTD" folder. | #*If you do not wish to install XcomUtil as well, stop here, and you may run the game by launching "TFTDLoader.exe" in the "TFTD" folder. | ||
# Download the XcomUtil install file, currently "XcomUtil 9.7 Beta-442.exe", available at the downloads page at [http://www.bladefirelight.com/ Bladefirelight.com]. Run this file, again directly selecting the "TFTD" folder as the install location. If unavailable, use [https://sites.google.com/site/bladefirelight/download this .zip file] for build 442, extract it into the TFTD folder. | # Download the XcomUtil install file, currently "XcomUtil 9.7 Beta-442.exe", available at the downloads page at [http://www.bladefirelight.com/ Bladefirelight.com]. Run this file, again directly selecting the "TFTD" folder as the install location. If unavailable, use [https://sites.google.com/site/bladefirelight/download this .zip file] for build 442, extract it into the TFTD folder. | ||
− | # Note that XcomUtil does not officially support TFTD yet so you need to download [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=6556 this] mini patch and extract it to | + | # Note that XcomUtil does not officially support TFTD yet so you need to download [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=6556 this] mini patch and extract it to the "TFTD" folder and then run XcuSetup.bat. The patch is old so you may have to rename TFTD Extender's exe to "TFTDLoader.exe" for XcomUtil to detect it properly. |
# XcomUtil setup should now be running in a cmd.exe window. If the cmd.exe screen appears blank, right-click on its title bar and select Properties. Under the Colors tab set "Screen Text" to a contrasting color from "Screen Background". | # XcomUtil setup should now be running in a cmd.exe window. If the cmd.exe screen appears blank, right-click on its title bar and select Properties. Under the Colors tab set "Screen Text" to a contrasting color from "Screen Background". | ||
# When asked if you wish to configure XcomUtil now, enter "yes" and allow the program to run. | # When asked if you wish to configure XcomUtil now, enter "yes" and allow the program to run. | ||
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====[http://dos32a.narechk.net/index_en.html DOS/32A]==== | ====[http://dos32a.narechk.net/index_en.html DOS/32A]==== | ||
DOS/32A is a more advanced extender and open source replacement to DOS4GW. It can improve both performance and stability of X-COM. | DOS/32A is a more advanced extender and open source replacement to DOS4GW. It can improve both performance and stability of X-COM. | ||
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Revision as of 03:07, 29 May 2019
Developers | |
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MicroProse | |
Publishers | |
MicroProse | |
Hasbro Interactive | |
Current | 2K Games |
Release dates | |
DOS | April 1, 1995 |
Windows | May 4, 2007 |
X-COM | |
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X-COM: UFO Defense | 1994 |
X-COM: Terror from the Deep | 1995 |
X-COM: Apocalypse | 1997 |
X-COM: Interceptor | 1998 |
X-COM: Email games | 1999 |
X-COM: Enforcer | 2001 |
XCOM: Enemy Unknown | 2012 |
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified | 2013 |
XCOM 2 | 2016 |
XCOM: Chimera Squad | 2020 |
Key points
- OpenXCom is currently available for TftD, with a new beta build every night.
General information
- UFOpaedia - A huge wiki for the XCOM series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- OpenXCom for a beta build of OpenTFTD, an open-source restoration project.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Run in DOSBox. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
The Collectors Edition ("Gold") is Windows native and, thus, wont run in DOS.
Essential improvements
OpenXcom
- An open-source, multi platform remake with various improvements.[1][2]
- Unlimited save games support, along with native widescreen support and proper audio formats.
- DOSBox no longer required, simply copy the new OpenXcom files where the main executable is located or use the provided installer.
- Beta builds of TftD are compatible with both XCOM: UFO Defense as well as Terror form the Deep.
- New beta builds are released every night.
Original MS-DOS and CE
Patches
- Patch 2.1 and the beta geoscape patch will update the game to the latest. Be sure to apply the 2.1 patch before the beta geoscape one, which is actually the latest patch despite it's name. It should be noted that the CE version and digital versions use the 2.0 patch only; it may be beneficial to install the 2.1 which fixes a research tree bug. However using the geoscape patch with CE is impossible unfortunately as it replaces the game executable, which it only provides in DOS form.
Run with TFTD Extender plus XcomUtil[citation needed] |
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The TFTD Extender program runs on the Windows version, providing a mouse-resizable window, a smoother-running, more responsive screen than DOSBox, and a host of fixes for various bugs or exploits in the game.. It also supports the use of higher-quality .mp3 music from the PlayStation release, and keyboard shortcuts. XcomUtil provides bug fixes, including for the disjointed-base bug, and additional ease-of-use features like the automatic re-equipping of soldiers before a mission and appending rank and stat info to soldier names. Both also offer many gameplay modifications such as enhanced weaponry, different starting-base layouts, and randomized terrain and UFO layouts. These are all optional and turned off by default. The programs are confirmed to run on Windows 7 as well as older operating systems, and with the Steam release. XcomUtil supports the TFTDExtender launcher, but assumes the use of DOS or DOSBox at several points in the installation process, so specific steps are required to run them simultaneously:
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DOS/32A
DOS/32A is a more advanced extender and open source replacement to DOS4GW. It can improve both performance and stability of X-COM.
- It is recommended to turn off the extender's warning messages with its included ss.exe as they can be rather annoying and show up often when transitioning from geoscape to tactical mode.
Run in DOSBox
To improve DOSBox performance make the following changes to the DOSBox configuration file:
- Change
output=surface
tooutput=opengl
- Change
memsize=16
tomemsize=64
- Change
cycles=auto
tocycles=auto limit 10000
- Change
prebuffer=20
toprebuffer=10
Force enable videos instead of slides
- Copy the ANIMS\ folder from the CD-ROM into the game directory
- Create a file called cdspeed.dat and place it in the SOUND\ directory.
- Only relevant on a hard disk install of the game (CD installs always use videos). Digital version already have this tweak applied.
Enabling GUS music
UFOPedia has an excellent article on this here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7650/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | <path-to-game>\GAME_*[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/7650/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Italian | Use the 8 in 1 Language patch, available for CE here Standalone patch also available here |
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Polish | Use the 8 in 1 Language patch, available for CE here | |||
Czech | Use the 8 in 1 Language patch, available for CE here | |||
Hungarian | Use the 8 in 1 Language patch, available for CE here | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «Бюро переводов Old-Games.Ru» |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Versus Hotseat. Requires XcomUtil; a tutorial explaining the process can be found here. A batch to simplify the process can also be found here (direct link). |
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LAN play | 2 | Versus Use the above method, but also requires passing save files around via sneakernet (physical media) |
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Online play | 2 | Versus Same as above, but use email instead of sneaker net. |
Issues fixed
Research tree bugs
The Research tree bugs can generally be fixed by using TFTDExtender of XcomUtil. If you are reluctant to use these you could try the TRTBAG instead.
No music when attempting to play digital versions of CE
Some digital versions of CE shipped without their MIDI sheet. Copy these into the sound\ directory.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | VGA | SVGA compatible. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 386 33 MHz | Intel 486 50 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | 63 MB |
Video card (GPU) | VGA | SVGA |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/7650/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (7650) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details. - ↑ 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).