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Last edited by Illuminatus; May 1, 2009, 05:23.SMAC/X FAQ | Chiron Archives
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56) Q: What is the maximum base population?
A: 127
If you add a pod to a 127 population base, the base will show 128 for that turn only. On the next turn, it will show -127. On the following turn, -126.
For all other methods of growth, the game acts as if the base grew to 128 and then was reset to 127. -
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Q: How can I search the SMAC archives?
A: It is currently not possible to search the archives. However, Minute Mirage collected lots of interesting threads from the archives. His post may be found here.
EDIT: Effective 1/18/2009, it is possible to search the SMAC archives. However, Minute Mirage's index is still very useful.Last edited by Petek; January 18, 2009, 19:02."The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote."
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Q: Will SMAC(X) work with Windows Vista?
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From the EA Helpsite :Note: I personally do not have Vista yet and so cannot vouch for this. If anyone does have experience with Vista please let us know if this works or not.This game was created before Windows Vista was released. Unfortunately Electronic Arts cannot guarantee compatibility with Windows Vista for all games.
If you are having problems running a game, and you think it is related to compatibility with Windows Vista, you can try to get the game to work by running it in Compatibility Mode.
Right Click on the games desktop shortcut icon and choose Properties.
In the Properties Panel, click the CompatibilityTab.
Place a check in the Compatibility Mode checkbox.
Choose Windows XP (Service Pack 2) In the mode box.
Click Apply to save your changes.
Please note that this will only make the game run in Compatibility Mode if you click on the shortcut that you set compatibility mode for. All other shortcut icons (such as in your start menu) will have to have this changes made as well.
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Q: I cannot install SMAC on my Windows XP system. What should I do to fix this problem?
A: See questions #40 and #45 in this FAQ. Also, the following threads describe other techniques that fixed installation problems:
"The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote."
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Q: Can I run SMAC(X) in windowed mode?
A: Yes, you can using a third party Japanese program D3DWindower.
Download link: http://www.geocities.jp/menopem/D3DWindower.lzh
English version: http://www.dungeondelve.net/_files/f...werenglish.rar
Usage:
On the main window press "+" to add executable or it's shortcut.
Go into settings and enter the window height and width - should be the same as the game resolution.
Then select the last tab (Direct Input) and check two bottom boxes - Cursor Clip and GetCursorPos.
Return to main window and press ">" to activate windowed mode.
Launch the game.Last edited by xalien; October 2, 2007, 05:03.Comment
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Q: Can I run SMAC/X in higher resolutions (EG: Widescreen formats)?
A: Yes, by switching the alpha centauri.ini option 'directdraw' to 0.
NOTE: This is only really workable in Alien Crossfire; using terran.exe with this solution will result in borked game menus and is rather unpleasant!
Look in the .ini file to see if the line 'directdraw=' exists. If it doesn't, insert it under the [Alpha Centauri] header (not [Preferences]). Set the flag to '0': 'directdraw=0'. Save the file, and open Terranx.exe . The game will run at your desktop's resolution, including widescreen.
I read in the OP above that this will render ALT+TAB useless as nothing will be visible: I'm pleased to report that this isn't the case at least on my setup, although I'm running Windows Vista with Nvidia drivers and that problem may be peculiar to previous versions/other video drivers...
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62) Q: How can I add armor or abilities to alien colony pods without crashing the game?
A: (Tested for both XP and Mac) Replace ACOLPOD.cvr (for PC, located in the main SMAC folder, and for Mac, located in the Caviar folder in the Add-On Data folder) with a copy of drop.cvr (for PC, located in the main SMAC folder, and for Mac, located in the Caviar folder in the Data folder) that has been renamed ACOLPOD.cvr.
Source: Gremnon, http://www.apolyton.net/forums/showt...hreadid=176138Last edited by vyeh; May 29, 2008, 17:53.Comment
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63) Will Alien Crossfire work with Windows Vista 32-bit?
A: Yes it will, when doing the following:
1. Install Alpha Centauri from the CD as normal (but right-click the setup and select "Run as Administrator").
2. Install the SMACP4E.EXE patch from the Firaxis site (but right-click the setup and select "Run as Administrator"). NOTE: I don't know if this is needed, but that's what I did.
3. Install Alien Crossfire from the CD as normal (but right-click the setup and select "Run as Administrator").
4. Install the SMACXPV2.EXE patch (but right-click the setup and select "Run as Administrator").
5. Drag an icon onto the desktop to launch Alien Crossfire from the Start button list.
6. Right-click to change the properties. Enable Windows XP SP2 compatibility mode (compatibility tab) and make sure you run it as administrator (Shortcut tab under the Advanced button).
7. Double-click the icon and AC starts up.
NOTE: Screen resolution can be set if so wished by changing the Alpha Centauri ini file as stipulated elsewhere (Set DirectDraw to 0) and this will work, even for a wide screen (like mine).
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Q: Can modified terran.exe and terranx.exe files be posted?
A: Yes, as long as do not incorporate hacks that bypass copy protection laws (i.e. no-cd cracks).SMAC/X FAQ | Chiron Archives
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. --G.B.ShawComment
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Q. When I try to run SMAX I receive the error message "Terranx.exe is not a valid win32 application". How can I fix this problem?
A. The copy of terranx.exe on your hard drive may be corrupt. Copy the file terranx.exe from the CD to the appropriate location on your hard drive. If that doesn't work, start a new thread in the AC General forum.
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Q. I successfully installed SMAX, but the program won't run. I don't receive a specific error message. How can I fix this problem?
A. Look through this FAQ for possible solutions. In particular, you might want to try the fix mentioned in the previous FAQ item."The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote."
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Right. There will be an overhaul of the FAQ thread (and others if I find will and time) as forum software upgrade got rid of expanded character limit for Plus users and thus it is impossible for me to edit previous posts (they exceed 20 000 character limit). Comments are welcome.SMAC/X FAQ | Chiron Archives
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. --G.B.ShawComment
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Removed by hubris of new ACS administration.Last edited by Illuminatus; May 1, 2009, 05:26.SMAC/X FAQ | Chiron Archives
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. --G.B.ShawComment
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Removed by hubris of new ACS administration.Last edited by Illuminatus; May 1, 2009, 05:26.SMAC/X FAQ | Chiron Archives
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. --G.B.ShawComment
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Removed by hubris of new ACS administration.Last edited by Illuminatus; May 1, 2009, 05:25.SMAC/X FAQ | Chiron Archives
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. --G.B.ShawComment
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