TIE Fighter - Revision history

RS Gunsmoke: /* Installing the game */

2014-11-04T09:13:32Z

Installing the game

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	The game was originally released in 1994 and it's install program worked like a dream for the computers of the day. However modern day PC's based around 64bit architecture present a problem for the original 16bit installation program which simply will refuse to work. Fortunately a workaround has been provided my Markus Egger.		The game was originally released in 1994 and it's install program worked like a dream for the computers of the day. However modern day PC's based around 64bit architecture present a problem for the original 16bit installation program which simply will refuse to work. Fortunately a workaround has been provided my Markus Egger.

	Markus has created custom installer programs for many of the old Lucasarts games.		Markus has created custom installer programs for many of the old Lucasarts games, enabling them to be installed on PC's with 64bit CPU's.

	Visit his page [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games here] to download a custom installer for the 'Star Wars: X-Wing Collector Series' version of Tie fighter (under CD2 - Tie Fighter 95) from the list of those available.		Visit his page [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games here] to download a custom installer for the 'Star Wars: X-Wing Collector Series' version of Tie fighter (under CD2 - Tie Fighter 95) from the list of those available.

RS Gunsmoke: /* Installing the game */

2014-11-04T09:06:25Z

Installing the game

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	The game was originally released in 1994 and it's install program worked like a dream for the computers of the day. However modern day PC's based around 64bit architecture present a problem for the original 16bit installation program which simply will refuse to work. Fortunately a workaround has been provided my Markus Egger.		The game was originally released in 1994 and it's install program worked like a dream for the computers of the day. However modern day PC's based around 64bit architecture present a problem for the original 16bit installation program which simply will refuse to work. Fortunately a workaround has been provided my Markus Egger.

	You can find all the instructions on how to ~~install Tie Fighter on PC's with a 64bit CPU~~ [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/XcsMsi/Instructions_TIE95.html HERE].		Markus has created custom installer programs for many of the old Lucasarts games.

			Visit his page [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games here] to download a custom installer for the 'Star Wars: X-Wing Collector Series' version of Tie fighter (under CD2 - Tie Fighter 95) from the list of those available.

			You can also find all the instructions on how to use the installer for the game [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/XcsMsi/Instructions_TIE95.html HERE].

	==Instructions for playing custom missions in Tie Fighter==		==Instructions for playing custom missions in Tie Fighter==

RS Gunsmoke at 13:54, 2 October 2014

2014-10-02T13:54:40Z

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	'''PC Gamer''' ranked the Collector's CD-ROM Edition #1 in its "Top 50 Greatest Games of All Time" list in May 1997. It was ranked #3 on IGN's list of the top 25 PC games of all time in 2007 and #2 in 2009. The game was recognized again by IGN in 2010 when it was named the "best '''Star Wars''' game ever made"		'''PC Gamer''' ranked the Collector's CD-ROM Edition #1 in its "Top 50 Greatest Games of All Time" list in May 1997. It was ranked #3 on IGN's list of the top 25 PC games of all time in 2007 and #2 in 2009. The game was recognized again by IGN in 2010 when it was named the "best '''Star Wars''' game ever made"

			== Installing the game ==

			The game was originally released in 1994 and it's install program worked like a dream for the computers of the day. However modern day PC's based around 64bit architecture present a problem for the original 16bit installation program which simply will refuse to work. Fortunately a workaround has been provided my Markus Egger.

			You can find all the instructions on how to install Tie Fighter on PC's with a 64bit CPU [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/XcsMsi/Instructions_TIE95.html HERE].

	==Instructions for playing custom missions in Tie Fighter==		==Instructions for playing custom missions in Tie Fighter==

RS Gunsmoke at 00:52, 16 July 2014

2014-07-16T00:52:59Z

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	[[Image:Swtiefightercd.jpg\|200px\|left]] [[Image:dote.jpg\|200px\|right]]		[[Image:Swtiefightercd.jpg\|200px\|left]] [[Image:dote.jpg\|200px\|right]]

	'''Tie Fighter''' along with '''Defender Of The Empire''', its expansion disk, formed the sequel to X-wing and is still considered one of the best computer space-sims ~~nearly~~ three decades ~~since~~ it's original release.		'''Tie Fighter''' along with '''Defender Of The Empire''', its expansion disk, formed the sequel to X-wing and is still considered one of the best computer space-sims three decades after it's original release.

	The Rebel Squadrons Mission Database currently holds 99 custom missions for download. A number of historical mission can be counted toward each months Leaderboard but can only be reported on once. Thirty years after its original release the Rebel Squadrons still have mission builders who's hard work grants our pilots the opportunity of continuing to use the game with new missions following the RS Storyline.		The Rebel Squadrons Mission Database currently holds 99 custom missions for download. A number of historical mission can be counted toward each months Leaderboard but can only be reported on once. Thirty years after its original release the Rebel Squadrons still have mission builders who's hard work grants our pilots the opportunity of continuing to use the game with new missions following the RS Storyline.

RS Gunsmoke at 00:52, 16 July 2014

2014-07-16T00:52:03Z

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	'''Tie Fighter''' along with '''Defender Of The Empire''', its expansion disk, formed the sequel to X-wing and is still considered one of the best computer space-sims nearly three decades since it's original release.		'''Tie Fighter''' along with '''Defender Of The Empire''', its expansion disk, formed the sequel to X-wing and is still considered one of the best computer space-sims nearly three decades since it's original release.

	~~TIE Fighter places the~~ Rebel Squadrons ~~pilot in the role of one~~ of the ~~many fighter~~ pilots ~~flying for~~ the ~~Empire in the years following the destruction~~ of the ~~first Death Star. Though the~~ missions ~~involve simple civil unrest on the Outer Rim, later missions are fought against the Rebellion and even a splinter Imperial faction which attempts a coup d'etat against~~ the ~~Emperor~~. ~~Many notable Star Wars characters make appearances, including Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader.~~		The Rebel Squadrons Mission Database currently holds 99 custom missions for download. A number of historical mission can be counted toward each months Leaderboard but can only be reported on once. Thirty years after its original release the Rebel Squadrons still have mission builders who's hard work grants our pilots the opportunity of continuing to use the game with new missions following the RS Storyline.

	~~An upgraded version built around~~ the ~~XvT graphics engine was released~~ in ~~1998 but was~~ later ~~found to have severe issues when combined with 3D Accelerators under Windows XP~~. ~~Fortunately a compatibility patch XP users was created by fans~~, and ~~can be found at: http://www.lucasfiles.com/index~~.~~php?action=file&id=653~~		TIE Fighter places the pilot in the role of one of the many fighter pilots flying for the Empire in the years following the destruction of the first Death Star. Though the missions involve simple civil unrest on the Outer Rim, later missions are fought against the Rebellion and even a splinter Imperial faction which attempts a coup d'etat against the Emperor. Many notable Star Wars characters make appearances, including Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader.

	==Star Wars: TIE Fighter==~~, a~~ 1994 space flight simulator/space combat computer game, is the sequel to ''Star Wars: X-Wing''. It places the player in the role of an Imperial starfighter pilot during events that occur between ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' and ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi''.		An upgraded version built around the XvT graphics engine was released in 1998 but was later found to have severe issues when combined with 3D Accelerators under Windows XP. Fortunately a compatibility patch for XP users was created by fans, and can be found in the links section below.

			==Star Wars: TIE Fighter==
			The 1994 space flight simulator/space combat computer game, is the sequel to ''Star Wars: X-Wing''. It places the player in the role of an Imperial starfighter pilot during events that occur between ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' and ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi''.

	Lawrence Holland and Edward Kilham's ''Totally Games'' studio, which released ''X-Wing'' the year before, designed ''TIE Fighter''. Based on ''X-Wing'''s game engine, ''TIE Fighter'' supports Gouraud shading and adds gameplay features and craft not available in ''X-Wing''. ''TIE Fighter'' was updated and re-released several times, and it was a critical success.		Lawrence Holland and Edward Kilham's ''Totally Games'' studio, which released ''X-Wing'' the year before, designed ''TIE Fighter''. Based on ''X-Wing'''s game engine, ''TIE Fighter'' supports Gouraud shading and adds gameplay features and craft not available in ''X-Wing''. ''TIE Fighter'' was updated and re-released several times, and it was a critical success.
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	== Links ==		== Links ==
	'''from http://ho.rebelsquadrons.org/new_projects/game_info/tief'''		'''from http://ho.rebelsquadrons.org/new_projects/game_info/tief'''

			XP compatibility accelerator patch
			http://www.lucasfiles.com/index.php?action=file&id=653

	MobyGames		MobyGames

RS Gunsmoke at 00:34, 16 July 2014

2014-07-16T00:34:26Z

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	:''This article is about the DOS/Windows game. For the Imperial starfighter, see [[Empire starfighters]].''		:''This article is about the DOS/Windows game. For the Imperial starfighter, see [[Empire starfighters]].''
	[[Image:Swtiefightercd.jpg\|~~thumb~~\|left\|~~alt=Tie Fighter~~\|~~Original Tie Fighter Box Front~~]]		[[Image:Swtiefightercd.jpg\|200px\|left]] [[Image:dote.jpg\|200px\|right]]

	~~==Overview==~~		'''Tie Fighter''' along with '''Defender Of The Empire''', its expansion disk, formed the sequel to X-wing and is still considered one of the best computer space-sims nearly three decades since it's original release.

	~~A sequel to X-wing and still considered one of the best computer space-sims over a decade since it's original release.~~		TIE Fighter places the Rebel Squadrons pilot in the role of one of the many fighter pilots flying for the Empire in the years following the destruction of the first Death Star. Though the missions involve simple civil unrest on the Outer Rim, later missions are fought against the Rebellion and even a splinter Imperial faction which attempts a coup d'etat against the Emperor. Many notable Star Wars characters make appearances, including Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader.

	~~The~~ TIE Fighter ~~game~~ places the ~~player~~ in the role of one of the many fighter pilots flying for the Empire in the years following the destruction of the first Death Star. Though the missions involve simple civil unrest on the Outer Rim, later missions are fought against the Rebellion and even a splinter Imperial faction which attempts a coup d'etat against the Emperor. Many notable Star Wars characters make appearances, including Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader.

	An upgraded version built around the XvT graphics engine was released in 1998 but was later found to have severe issues when combined with 3D Accelerators under Windows XP. Fortunately a compatibility patch XP users was created by fans, and can be found at: http://www.lucasfiles.com/index.php?action=file&id=653		An upgraded version built around the XvT graphics engine was released in 1998 but was later found to have severe issues when combined with 3D Accelerators under Windows XP. Fortunately a compatibility patch XP users was created by fans, and can be found at: http://www.lucasfiles.com/index.php?action=file&id=653

	~~'''~~Star Wars: TIE Fighter~~'''~~, a 1994 space flight simulator/space combat computer game, is the sequel to ''Star Wars: X-Wing''. It places the player in the role of an Imperial starfighter pilot during events that occur between ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' and ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi''.		==Star Wars: TIE Fighter==, a 1994 space flight simulator/space combat computer game, is the sequel to ''Star Wars: X-Wing''. It places the player in the role of an Imperial starfighter pilot during events that occur between ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' and ''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi''.

	Lawrence Holland and Edward Kilham's ''Totally Games'' studio, which released ''X-Wing'' the year before, designed ''TIE Fighter''. Based on ''X-Wing'''s game engine, ''TIE Fighter'' supports Gouraud shading and adds gameplay features and craft not available in ''X-Wing''. ''TIE Fighter'' was updated and re-released several times, and it was a critical success.		Lawrence Holland and Edward Kilham's ''Totally Games'' studio, which released ''X-Wing'' the year before, designed ''TIE Fighter''. Based on ''X-Wing'''s game engine, ''TIE Fighter'' supports Gouraud shading and adds gameplay features and craft not available in ''X-Wing''. ''TIE Fighter'' was updated and re-released several times, and it was a critical success.

RS Gunsmoke: /* Awards and legacy */

2014-07-13T14:04:45Z

Awards and legacy

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	==Awards and legacy==		==Awards and legacy==

	Computer Games Magazine ''Strategy Plus'' awarded the game "Best Game of the Year". ''TIE Fighter'' became the second Lawrence Holland game to be inducted into ''Computer Gaming World'''s "Hall of Fame" and was inducted into ''GameSpot'''s "Greatest Games of All Time" in July 2004 and ''IGN'''s "Hall of Fame" in 2007.		Computer Games Magazine '''Strategy Plus''' awarded the game "Best Game of the Year". '''TIE Fighter''' became the second Lawrence Holland game to be inducted into '''Computer Gaming World's''' "Hall of Fame" and was inducted into '''GameSpot's''' "Greatest Games of All Time" in July 2004 and '''IGN's''' "Hall of Fame" in 2007.

	''PC Gamer'' ranked the Collector's CD-ROM Edition #1 in its "Top 50 Greatest Games of All Time" list in May 1997. It was ranked #3 on IGN's list of the top 25 PC games of all time in 2007 and #2 in 2009. The game was recognized again by IGN in 2010 when it was named the "best ''Star Wars'' game ever made"		'''PC Gamer''' ranked the Collector's CD-ROM Edition #1 in its "Top 50 Greatest Games of All Time" list in May 1997. It was ranked #3 on IGN's list of the top 25 PC games of all time in 2007 and #2 in 2009. The game was recognized again by IGN in 2010 when it was named the "best '''Star Wars''' game ever made"

	==Instructions for playing custom missions in Tie Fighter==		==Instructions for playing custom missions in Tie Fighter==

RS Gunsmoke: /* Links */

2014-07-13T14:01:14Z

Links

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	Special Operations Squadron (many editors):		Special Operations Squadron (many editors):
	http://membres.lycos.fr/sosleader/links.htm		http://membres.lycos.fr/sosleader/links.htm <currently down>

	Library files (missions and editors):		Library files (missions and editors):
	http://www.benimar.com/black_knights/library.htm		http://www.benimar.com/black_knights/library.htm <currently down>

	Gamers' Workshop:		Gamers' Workshop:
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	Omega Squadron:		Omega Squadron:
	http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Vault/1945/hq.htm		http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Vault/1945/hq.htm <No longer available>

	Several custom missions:		Several custom missions:

RS Gunsmoke: /* Combat */

2014-07-13T13:56:51Z

Combat

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	==Combat==		==Combat==

	In-flight gameplay is similar to ''X-Wing'', played primarily in ~~[[first person (video games)\|~~first-person]] but with the option to switch to third person. All flight takes place in space; the player does not encounter gravity or atmospheric effects. Mission roles including dogfighting, escorting or disabling other craft, inspecting vehicles, and attacking capital ships and space stations. Initial missions place the player in unshielded TIE fighter variants; as the game progresses, the player gains access to advanced fighters with shields and better armaments.		In-flight gameplay is similar to ''X-Wing'', played primarily in first-person but with the option to switch to third person. All flight takes place in space; the player does not encounter gravity or atmospheric effects. Mission roles including dogfighting, escorting or disabling other craft, inspecting vehicles, and attacking capital ships and space stations. Initial missions place the player in unshielded TIE fighter variants; as the game progresses, the player gains access to advanced fighters with shields and better armaments.

	Laser cannons and ion cannons serve as short range weapons, damaging or disabling targets respectively. Some starfighters carry limited warheads for additional range/firepower. As with ''X-Wing'', the player needs to balance power allocation between weapons, engines, and shields (when available); some craft also require the player to further balance power for a beam weapon. The player can also change the firing modes of his or her fighter's weapons (for example, having a pair of laser cannons fire together or alternately). If the ship possesses shields, the player chooses the shield balance between front and rear.		Laser cannons and ion cannons serve as short range weapons, damaging or disabling targets respectively. Some starfighters carry limited warheads for additional range/firepower. As with ''X-Wing'', the player needs to balance power allocation between weapons, engines, and shields (when available); some craft also require the player to further balance power for a beam weapon. The player can also change the firing modes of his or her fighter's weapons (for example, having a pair of laser cannons fire together or alternately). If the ship possesses shields, the player chooses the shield balance between front and rear.

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	==Combat==		==Combat==

	In-flight gameplay is similar to ''X-Wing'', played primarily in [[first person (video games)\|first-person]] but with the option to switch to third person. All flight takes place in space; the player does not encounter gravity or atmospheric effects. Mission roles including dogfighting, escorting or disabling other craft, inspecting vehicles, and attacking capital ships and space stations. Initial missions place the player in unshielded TIE fighter variants; as the game progresses, the player gains access to advanced fighters with shields and better armaments.		In-flight gameplay is similar to ''X-Wing'', played primarily in [[first person (video games)\|first-person]] but with the option to switch to third person. All flight takes place in space; the player does not encounter gravity or atmospheric effects. Mission roles including dogfighting, escorting or disabling other craft, inspecting vehicles, and attacking capital ships and space stations. Initial missions place the player in unshielded TIE fighter variants; as the game progresses, the player gains access to advanced fighters with shields and better armaments.

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	Despite the similarities to ''X-Wing'', ''TIE Fighter'' does introduce several gameplay changes. The targeting system allows players to target capital ships' and space stations' components, such as shield generators and weapons. Additionally, the targting display shows a 3D model and relative orientation of the player's target. Mission objective status is accessible in-game, as is a log of in-flight messages.		Despite the similarities to ''X-Wing'', ''TIE Fighter'' does introduce several gameplay changes. The targeting system allows players to target capital ships' and space stations' components, such as shield generators and weapons. Additionally, the targting display shows a 3D model and relative orientation of the player's target. Mission objective status is accessible in-game, as is a log of in-flight messages.

			==Awards and legacy==

			Computer Games Magazine ''Strategy Plus'' awarded the game "Best Game of the Year". ''TIE Fighter'' became the second Lawrence Holland game to be inducted into ''Computer Gaming World'''s "Hall of Fame" and was inducted into ''GameSpot'''s "Greatest Games of All Time" in July 2004 and ''IGN'''s "Hall of Fame" in 2007.

			''PC Gamer'' ranked the Collector's CD-ROM Edition #1 in its "Top 50 Greatest Games of All Time" list in May 1997. It was ranked #3 on IGN's list of the top 25 PC games of all time in 2007 and #2 in 2009. The game was recognized again by IGN in 2010 when it was named the "best ''Star Wars'' game ever made"

	==Instructions for playing custom missions in Tie Fighter==		==Instructions for playing custom missions in Tie Fighter==

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	'''For missions ~~WITH OUT~~ a BATTLE1.LFD file included.'''		'''For missions WITHOUT a BATTLE1.LFD file included.'''
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	To install a custom mission, download the mission you wish to fly and rename it as B1M1FM.TIE and place it in your Mission folder. Now you can create a new pilot file and fly the first mission in the first tour of duty. This will now allow you to play the new custom mission.		To install a custom mission, download the mission you wish to fly and rename it as B1M1FM.TIE and place it in your Mission folder. Now you can create a new pilot file and fly the first mission in the first tour of duty. This will now allow you to play the new custom mission.

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	'''For ~~mission~~ WITH a custom BATTLE1.LFD file included'''		'''For missions WITH a custom BATTLE1.LFD file included'''
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	If your custom mission has a BATTLE1.LFD File included, follow the instructions below.		If your custom mission has a BATTLE1.LFD File included, follow the instructions below.