I'm not completely sure as it's been a long time since I've played the game. Did they make WC1 harder than the original for the Kilrathi Saga? Cause it seems like you die much faster and so do any ships you're supposed to protect. That's what makes me think that maybe the game is just running a little too fast. I use Windows XP. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I think the Kilrathi Saga might be running a bit too fast...
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About Kilrathi Saga...
I recently was able to get Kilrathi Saga, let me share some of the things I've done.
First, because you use XP, go to where the game executable files are (the '.exe's). They should be in a folder in your programs directory called Kilrathi Saga and then inside sub-folders for each game called "wc1","wc2", and "wc3". Go inside the folder for Wing Commander one and then right click on the file called WC1.exe and head to propertise. Tab to "Compatability" and check the compatability mode option on and select Windows 95.
For me this made each of the games a bit more reliable and also fixed some keyboard oddities. But unfortunately, because of the way I think Windows polls the keyboard, you really won't be able to fly with the keyboard like you did in the DOS days. It just isn't responsive enough. This is even in one of the inserts and Origin basically said you really can't do anything about it and I think this is still true. Try flying with the mouse - the 'tab' key for afterburner should work just fine after you turned on compatability mode and 'enter' works fine more the missiles too. You can do both afterburner and fire missiles with the mouse, too, but I don't usually.
Also, despite what I've read and thought to be true, you can adjust the inflight game speed (at least in Wing Commander II, I haven't gotten to Wing Commander I yet). When you are inflight hit Alt-N or Alt-M to adjust the game's speed.
Hope this helps you.
I recently was able to get Kilrathi Saga, let me share some of the things I've done.
First, because you use XP, go to where the game executable files are (the '.exe's). They should be in a folder in your programs directory called Kilrathi Saga and then inside sub-folders for each game called "wc1","wc2", and "wc3". Go inside the folder for Wing Commander one and then right click on the file called WC1.exe and head to propertise. Tab to "Compatability" and check the compatability mode option on and select Windows 95.
For me this made each of the games a bit more reliable and also fixed some keyboard oddities. But unfortunately, because of the way I think Windows polls the keyboard, you really won't be able to fly with the keyboard like you did in the DOS days. It just isn't responsive enough. This is even in one of the inserts and Origin basically said you really can't do anything about it and I think this is still true. Try flying with the mouse - the 'tab' key for afterburner should work just fine after you turned on compatability mode and 'enter' works fine more the missiles too. You can do both afterburner and fire missiles with the mouse, too, but I don't usually.
Also, despite what I've read and thought to be true, you can adjust the inflight game speed (at least in Wing Commander II, I haven't gotten to Wing Commander I yet). When you are inflight hit Alt-N or Alt-M to adjust the game's speed.
Hope this helps you.
Bandit LOAF
Long Live the Confederation!
KSOT said:
The speed you're playing KS at is probably the 'normal' speed for the original Wing Commander... since the game-as-published in 1990 had no speed limiter, it simply went as fast as it possibly could. Anyone who originally played it on a 286/12 became used to a far slower game than anyone who originally played it on a 386/33.... so playing 'maxed out' KS may take some getting used to.
If you really want to slow it down, though, I reccomend CPUKiller -- I believe it's available in the CIC's files section.
(The keyboard issue is a limitation of Windows 95 that has unfotunately carried on through today. Best solution is to buy a $4 joystick at CompUSA and play with that.
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When you are inflight hit Alt-N or Alt-M to adjust the game's speed in Kilrathi Saga. I guess if that doesn't work try the slow down software.
There were speed settings on the DOS versions that I played too, which were the first two games bundled on a CD-ROM. I had a "Turbo" button back then that I could turn on and off - "off" was the way to go.
There were speed settings on the DOS versions that I played too, which were the first two games bundled on a CD-ROM. I had a "Turbo" button back then that I could turn on and off - "off" was the way to go.
Flashpoint
Rear Admiral
Might as well post my question here.
I can't find my KS keyboard commands sheet.
Can anyone tell me the shortcut to tell my wingman to break and attack (rather than going through the comms menus) because diverting attention to this seems often gets me in trouble at the beginning of an engagement.
I can't find my KS keyboard commands sheet.
Can anyone tell me the shortcut to tell my wingman to break and attack (rather than going through the comms menus) because diverting attention to this seems often gets me in trouble at the beginning of an engagement.
Flashpoint
Rear Admiral
Really? I swear there was one in KS.
Maybe I've just gone mental.
Maybe I've just gone mental.
Flashpoint
Rear Admiral
Cheers. I'll test that out later and let people know if it does work with KS
Wedge009
Rogue Leader
This, unfortunately, is a real let down for me, personally. ):