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Frequently Asked Questions |
Some frequently asked questions are answered below. |
What is the Privateer Remake? |
The Remake is a freely available game, patterned after the original, and built using the open source Vegastrike engine. |
What are the system requirements for running the Privateer Remake? |
The Remake runs on Windows, Linux and Mac OSX. Most common hardware purchased after 2000 should be able to run the game, 3d acceleration at the level of geForce2 or better is recommended. |
Is this game open ended? Is there a storyline? |
The plot from the original game is included (plus a bonus plot) but the player is free to ignore them and do whatever he or she wants. |
Is there a multiplayer mode? |
Not at this time (unless one counts the poorly supported and undocumented split-screen mode). Such a feature may be developed in the future for the Vegastrike engine. |
I just started the game and nothing is happening. Is it frozen? |
Loading delays are normal, especially when you run the game for the first time. It takes time to generate the BSP trees. This could also be an issue with your firewall. See the next question. |
OK, I waited, and it's really frozen! or It runs, but I get no music! |
If you are running a firewall, such as Windows XP's built in firewall, you must configure the firewall to allow the computer to connect to itself (127.0.0.1). The XP firewal pops up an annoying message about blocking the soundserver, ifyou are in fullscreen, this can freeze your display. Start the game in windowed mode to acknowledge the popup. (choose a windowed mode in the setup program) |
How do I eject cargo? |
Some missions require you to eject cargto. You can eject your mission cargo by pressing 'shift-x' repeatedly. 'Ctrl-x' can be used to dump all of your cargo (to appease pirates for example). |
I can't see the mouse pointer! |
If you have a builtin Intel graphics card, go here to download a new driver. Otherwise, run the setup program and under base options, choose one with 'Hardware Cursor.' |
Where can I go for support? |
You can ask questions and give feedback at the forum. |
How can i contact the Privateer Remake team? |
You can write an email to the developers. |