TFTC version 1.3 has finally been released! This version sees the all important GPU Ddraw update applied so in-game performance is now massively increased across the board, including for VR. Along with a plethora of bug fixes and balance updates, there are also three brand new missions for the Reimagined campaign and other additional content.
This is a full release of TFTC v1.3 that serves either as a full installation or patch from v1.0, 1.1 or 1.2. Please make sure you follow the instructions provided. For a full list of changelog notes, please visit this link. The notes and readme are also included in the zip file. We have also updated our installation Tutorial video as well.
We have also created a Quick Fixes section on our website where we will post updated files for any issues discovered with v1.3 until the next patch can be released.
Prerequisites
Before starting the installation, you will need the following:
- A copy of the game X-Wing Alliance (XWA)
- Download the XWAU 2020 Mega Patch available from their website. Please note that downloading the Update 5 or 5.5 patches IS NOT REQUIRED. These are bundled into the TFTC installer.
- Download the TFTC v1.3 Installer from our ModDB page.
- Your system must be running Windows 10 or higher. Windows 7 and 8 are not supported anymore.
- You must have Nvidia or AMD based GPU. Intel GPUs are not supported.
- At least 50GB of free space on your C: Drive if you are installing the game and mod to this location. If you intend to install to a separate storage drive, you will still need at least 25GB of free space on your C: Drive. This is because the installer uses the Windows Temp folder to extract the contents which by default is located on the C: Drive. As it is common practice nowadays for small SSDs to be used as C: Drives. You can check out this guide on how to move the Windows Temp folder if you are short on space still.
Step 1: Install X-Wing Alliance
Digital Installation
Install or make a clean, unaltered copy of the Star Wars - X-Wing Alliance folder. As XWA does not have any form of DRM protection or Windows dependencies, you can install in the default locations and move the folder to anywhere you like and it will still run just fine. This is recommended as the usual default locations can be in protected folders such as Program Files which may have permission issues. The default locations for XWA are as follows:
- GOG Install: C:\GOG Games\Star Wars – X-Wing Alliance
- Steam Install: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Star Wars – X-Wing Alliance
- Origin Install: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Star Wars - X-Wing Alliance
If you are installing from Steam or Origin, make sure to run the game at least once after installing so any first-time installation files are processed before proceeding further. Also note that running the game from Steam or Origin directly is NOT recommended as the game will likely crash. This is because X-Wing Alliance and the XWAU/TFTC mods do not like their ingame overlays. Always run the game directly from the games own launcher program (Alliance.exe).
CD Installation
The original 2-disc CD installation of XWA will also work but requires an additional installation step in order to allow the installation of XWAU and TFTC. First install the game as normal from the CD. After you have completed this, you will need to manually open the CD drive and copy all the contents of the WAVE folder to the root directory of your new XWA installation. This process must be done on BOTH discs.
Step 2: Install XWAU 2020 Mega Patch
With XWA installed, you will need to install the XWAU 2020 Mega Patch. This is a very simple process, simply run the file XWAU2020.exe, select the appropriate folder where XWA is installed and follow the instructions. The only thing to note here is during the page 'Select Components', will be an option set the default aspect ratio the game will use.
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Once this is done, simply continue the installation, wait a few minutes and then close the installer window once installation is complete. We would recommend you run the game at least once to make sure that everything is working ok still.
Step 3: Install TFTC v1.3
The TFTC v1.3 installer works as both a full, clean installation of TFTC or to patch an older version be it version 1.0, 1.1 or 1.2. It will also work on any version of XWAU currently installed. The installer also contains the XWAU Update 5 and 5.5 patches bundled with the installation so you DO NOT need to download and install these patches separately. We will first look at how to install a full, clean copy of TFTC.
Installing a full, clean installation of TFTC
This will detail installing a full, clean installation of TFTC. If you are trying to patch TFTC from a previous version, please scroll down to the next section, ‘Updating an existing version of TFTC’.
To begin with, run the TFTC_1_3.exe file. Select the same XWA installation folder that you installed XWAU too. You will be presented with two options. Select option 1: Clean X-Wing Alliance with XWAU 2020 installed only.
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Once selected, you will be presented with a series of checkboxes. Most of these are mandatory however if you scroll to the bottom, there are two sets of options. One is which soundtrack you wish to have installed and the other is which tutorials you wish to have installed:
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Soundtrack: By default the TIE Fighter Remastered Soundtrack created by the TFTC is selected. However you can also select three other options which represent several of the original, genuine MIDI versions of the TIE Fighter soundtrack. This option can be changed later via the Babu Frik Configurator.
Tutorial Missions: This option only affects TFTC Classic. The first four campaign missions (Battle 0) are tutorial missions. If you choose Classic Tutorial Missions, then it will choose 4 of the original, unaltered TIE Fighter training missions. They are however designed for the original TIE Fighter engine, not XWA so it may not teach you everything you need to know. If you choose Updated Tutorial Missions then this will load the Reimagined versions of those tutorials. These versions are better suited to understanding the gameplay mechanics of the XWA engine and what to expect from TFTC in general and after completion, will return back to the normal, Classic TIE Fighter campaign missions. This option can be changed later via the Palpatine Total Converter (see Step 4).
After you have made your choices, continue with the installation process.
Updating an existing installation of TFTC
If you already have TFTC installed, either version 1.0, 1.1 or 1.2, you can use the installer to simply patch your current installation to the latest version. Before proceeding we recommend you backup your pilot files as a precaution. You can find them in the root folder of your installation with the file extension .PLT.
Before proceeding with the installation, IT IS CRITICAL that you first use the Palpatine Total Converter from the XWA Launcher to restore the game to XWAU (Restore the Light Side) as shown below. If you do not do this, the installer will generate an error and fail to install.
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Once you have restored to the Light Side, you can run the TFTC_1_3.exe file and select the folder location of your current installation of TFTC. After this, you will want to select option 2: TFTC v1.0, v1.1 or v1.2 installed.
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After this is done, there will be no other options to select and you can continue the installation process which may take several minutes. After installation is complete, you can use the Palpatine Total Converter to return back to TFTC Classic or TFTC Reimagined. Remember to select the correct pilot again afterwards!
Step 4: Run the Palpatine Total Converter
After completing the installation, there is one more thing to do. As by default the game will still be loaded on XWAU and the XWA campaigns, you will need to run the game launcher and select the Palpatine Total Converter. This tool allows you to seamlessly switch between XWAU, TFTC Classic and TFTC Reimagined, without having to have multiple versions of XWA installed. All you need to do is select Load a Total Conversion then choose either TFTC Classic or TFTC Reimagined.
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Once you have completed this transition, you can run the launcher again and you should be presented with either a TFTC Classic or Reimagined logo in the launcher.
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That's it! You are now ready to play the game. There are some other options and things to consider before playing, but otherwise this is all the basics needed for installing TFTC.
Enabling VR
Thanks to the wizards of XWAU, both it and TFTC are VR compatible. To enable VR, you will need to launch the Babu Frik Configurator from the game launcher and select Customize the Special Effects (twice). Then scroll down to the bottom until you see the Head Tracking options
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If you still find yourself facing issues, please join our Discord server and head over to the #vr-help section for assistance, the community will be happy to help try and resolve your problems!
Common Installation Issues
The installation process for TFTC is not an entirely streamlined one but we've done our best to make it as easy as possible. It is our eventual hope we can simply do one all combined installer for both XWAU and TFTC to minimize the steps needed in the future. But let us take a look at some common issues you may encounter when installing:
Insufficient Disk Space
XWAU and TFTC are large mods and once they are both installed will take up well over 20GB of space. If you have insufficient disk space when installing the mod, the installer will simply close without warning and the mod will not be installed properly. As covered in the Prerequisites section above, you will need at least 50GB of free space on your C: Drive if you are installing the game and mod to this location. If you intend to install to a separate storage drive, you will still need at least 25GB of free space on your C: Drive. This is because the installer uses the Windows Temp folder to extract the contents which by default is located on the C: Drive. As it is common practice nowadays for small SSDs to be used as C: Drives. You can check out this guide on how to move the Windows Temp folder if you are short on space still.
Missing Files
When installing XWAU, the installer may stop and generate a large error message but will mention it cannot find certain files. This is usually happens if you are installing from a CD version of XWA or if your XWA installation is corrupt. If you are using the CD version of XWA, make sure once you've installed the game, that you manually open the CD drive and copy all the contents of the WAVE folder to the root directory of your new XWA installation. This process must be done on BOTH discs. You can then attempt to install XWAU again.
Another possibility is either a corrupted install of XWA, XWAU or you have not actually installed XWAU before installing TFTC. Make sure that you follow the installation process correctly as described above and if you are getting errors about missing files, then start from scratch with a new clean installation of XWA.
Permission Issues
When installing XWAU or TFTC, the installer may stop and generate a large error message but will that permission has been denied. This is usually a result of insufficient read/write permissions to the files or folders that you are attempting to install to. This is why we recommend that you install or move your copy of XWA outside of any typically Windows protected folders such as Program Files.
Game Crashes When Launching
This typically happens if you are attempting to load the game directly from Steam or Origin. Both platforms use ingame overlays that XWA doesn't like very much with XWAU and TFTC installed so the game simply crashes straight away. Always run the game from the provided installation shortcuts or from the root folder, select Alliance.exe.
Credits
TFTC Classic Credits: Youtu.be
TFTC Reimagined Credits: Youtu.be
the mission where harkov gets captured doesnt finish even after his ship is boarded and the transport is back to the isd. just another one launches an docking with the corelian transport
Hello, please make sure you have the 1.3.2 patch installed, I believe this was a bug in 1.3 that was fixed in a subsequent patch.
Edit - Patchnotes from 1.3.1:
B5M4: Fixed issue where YT-1300 Geddawai should be boarded not captured as a goal condition.
UPDATED TO 1.3.4
no problemo; mission works! Now to drag Harkov's sorry *** in front of LORD VADER.
Amazing, thank you so much!!!
I'm unable to get the Palpatine Converter to show the TFTC mod at all or any 'total conversion' is the issue with XWAU 2020 patch or is the TFTC 1.3/1.32 not working?
Anyway to unlock the fps to 60 or something? games like 24 out the box
The original game is FPS locked yes, but the mod is not FPS locked.
Hey, just making sure; the MIDI soundtracks are all pre-recorded on the corresponding hardware? There's no option to, say, play the original MIDI soundtrack through my own device?
Hello, yes the MIDI soundtracks were recorded through their original hardware and then converted into WAVs for import into XWA's own propriety music file format. I have posted two of the three MIDI soundtracks in their entirety on my YT channel. The GUS one was not posted because it has background noise which you can't hear in game, but you can definitely hear in the YT so I felt it detracted from the music.
Does it work better with the Game patched with the 2020 MegaPatch PLUS its respective patches on top?
Hello, as the download description, readme file, website and YT tutorial all clearly state, you require the XWAU 2020 Mega Patch to install TFTC and then all subsequent XWAU patches are bundled as part of the TFTC installer so:
XWA -> XWAU 2020 Mega Patch -> TFTC 1.3 > TFTC 1.3.3
My "1.3Ver" installation is error. Please help me. My game version is Steam-"Tie Fighter Special Edition". The messages are as follows:
XwaInstallerLib Install Error - Press Ctrl + C to copy the text
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System.IO.FileNotFoundException: 檔案名稱、目錄名稱或磁碟區標籤語法錯誤。 (發生例外狀況於 HRESULT: 0x8007007B)
於 IWshRuntimeLibrary.IWshShortcut.Save()
於 XwaInstallerLib.ShortcutHelpers.CreateDesktopShortcut(String name, String directory, String target, String arguments, String icon)
於 XwaInstallerLib.PackageInstaller.CreateDesktopShortcutFunction(String[] lineParts)
於 XwaInstallerLib.PackageInstaller.InstallScript(List`1 scriptLines, Dictionary`2 patchFiles)
於 XwaInstallerLib.PackageInstaller.InstallPackage(String packagePath)
於 XwaInstallerLib.ConsoleWindow.<>c__DisplayClass113_1.<Window_Loaded>b__1()
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於 System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.ThrowForNonSuccess(Task task)
於 System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
於 XwaInstallerLib.ConsoleWindow.<Window_Loaded>d__113.MoveNext()
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於 System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.InvokeImpl()
於 System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.InvokeInSecurityContext(Object state)
於 System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state, Boolean preserveSyncCtx)
於 System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state, Boolean preserveSyncCtx)
於 System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
於 MS.Internal.CulturePreservingExecutionContext.Run(CulturePreservingExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
於 System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperation.Invoke()
於 System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.ProcessQueue()
於 System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.WndProcHook(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
於 MS.Win32.HwndWrapper.WndProc(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
於 MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.DispatcherCallbackOperation(Object o)
於 System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs)
於 System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs, Delegate catchHandler)
於 System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.LegacyInvokeImpl(DispatcherPriority priority, TimeSpan timeout, Delegate method, Object args, Int32 numArgs)
於 MS.Win32.HwndSubclass.SubclassWndProc(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam)
於 MS.Win32.UnsafeNativeMethods.DispatchMessage(MSG& msg)
於 System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.PushFrameImpl(DispatcherFrame frame)
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OK
Hello, as is clearly stated, this mod is for the game X-Wing Alliance, not the original TIE Fighter. Please make sure you install to the correct game.
I have X-Wing alliance and TIE Fighter games both of them. And I am sure the mod of XWAU2020 can be installed correcte and work. But this TFTC 1.3Ver mod can not be correct installed on my X-Wing Alliance game, and error messages are in the last mail I told you. So please help me to solve it, thank you.