New strats/skips for PC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mERofoKRefU&list=PLF2E9bREnDM0QFA4CspmPfMjLWvtHYbbl&index=6&ab_channel=Fokfritt

Setting Up & Getting Started (PC Version)

# Introduction and the Issue

I'm making this "build" because this game is a bit of a nightmare to setup, there are a couple of fan patches which work to an extent, but I wanted to make a 100% unmodified build of the game using nothing but wrappers (**DGvoodoo2** and **DxWnd**). Also restoring a lot of effects that were missing (whether they were turned on in the games' settings or not, such as fog, shadows, explosions on walls etc.).

First of all, the installer itself is 16bit, which means it cannot be launched on a 64bit machine. Therefor I installed my own CD on a Windows XP 32bit machine and copied it over to my modern PC. Next we are going to use **DGvoodoo2** and **DxWnd** to play the game, making ZERO alterations to any game files. And best of all, the game is completely portable, meaning no need for CDs (physical or mounted), it just runs!

# Setting up and running

You will need 3 things (click each to download):

1. [Pre installed Game](https://discord.gg/KSRMCp4RR2) (check pinned messages in **#phantom-menace**, I can't link to it directly on SRC)
2. [DxWnd](https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/)
3. [DxWnd config](https://www.mediafire.com/file/gtw2hmwtx5gs77i/Star_Wars_-_Episode_I_-_The_Phantom_Menace.dxw)

Now, make a folder on your **C:\ root** called **Games**, then extract and move the game folder to it so you have "C:\Games\LucasArts\The Phantom Menace" (if you want to change this read on).

Next extract **DxWnd** (I recommend moving it to **My Documents** or **Documents** depending on Windows version, its a very good application for running older games and making them windowed too). Open **DxWnd** and right click in the window and selection "Import..." select "Star Wars - Episode I - The Phantom Menace.dxw", right click the newly added icon named "Star Wars - Episode I - The Phantom Menace" and click **Modify**, edit the "Path:" to "C:\Games\LucasArts\The Phantom Menace\WMAIN.exe". Click **File** and **Save**.

Now just double click "Star Wars - Episode I - The Phantom Menace", click OK to confirm saving virtual registry settings, and the game should launch with all visual effects intact.

![](https://i.imgur.com/v4nPmDW.png)

I have extensively tested this on both Windows 7 64 bit and Windows 10 64 bit on intel integrated graphics, AMD integrated graphics and an Nvidia GPU, it has worked well on all systems I've tested it on.

There is no need to run the game in compatibility mode or run as admin (unless you have the game running from the **Program Files** folder, which is why I recommend **C:\Games**).

# Changing Game Directory

If you want to place the game elsewhere, in **DxWnd** go to **Options** and select **Extended mode**. Then right click "Star Wars - Episode I - The Phantom Menace" and click **Modify**, edit the "Path:" to where "WMAIN.exe" is, then go to the **Registry** tab and change the FOUR lines pointing to "C:\\Games\\LucasArts\\The Phantom Menace" - make sure you use double \\ for each directory as seen here. If you plan to move the game to **Program Files** you must run the game and **DxWnd** as admin to save, change settings etc. - ticking the "Acquire Admin Caps" box.

# Changing Position & Resolution 

This game actually uses two resolutions, one for the menus and one for the game itself. It's highly recommended to stick with **640X480** (set by default ingame) and instead **integer upscale** to what you what it to be. For this, go into the game folder and open **dgVoodooCpl.exe**, go to the **DirectX** tab and change **640X480** to either **1280X960** or **1920X1440** - keeping the 4:3 aspect ratio to avoid potential problems or graphical glitches (make sure your monitors' vertical resolution is compatible obviously). It must be integer scaled (divisible by 480), otherwise there are graphical glitches, particularly in the menus.

In **DxWnd** right click "Star Wars - Episode I - The Phantom Menace" and click **Modify**, then change "Window initial position and size" to match what you set in dgVoodooCpl.exe, position can be wherever on the screen you want the game window to be (example: **X: 1280** , **Y: 600** will place the window in the bottom right on a **1920X1080** display).

Do not change any other settings in either **dgVoodooCpl.exe** or **DxWnd**!

# Windowed or Fullscreen

By default I've set the game to run in a modal window (borderless) which you can position anywhere you like using coordinates (see above). To make it run fullscreen and/or on a second monitor, do not untick the "Run in Window" option, instead simply specify the monitor number and change your monitor resolution to match with the scaling settings above (keep **X,Y coordinates** at **0**,**0** respectively), so if you have a want **1280X960**, specify **1280X960** in **dgVoodooCpl.exe**'s **DirectX** tab, and also **DxWnd**'s "Window initial position and size":![](https://i.imgur.com/k5LgZ86.png)

Do not change any other settings in either **dgVoodooCpl.exe** or **DxWnd**!

Then right click on your **desktop**, **Display Settings**, scroll down and click **Advanced Display Settings**, **Display Adapter Properties**, List All Modes and select **1280X960**.The game will now display in "fake fullscreen" when launched on the respective monitor.Some GPU software will let you set custom resolutions in their respective control panels, also allowing **custom resolutions**, such as **1920X1440** etc. which by default Windows doesn't let you set, using **[Custom Resolution Utility](https://www.monitortests.com/forum/Thread-Custom-Resolution-Utility-CRU)** you can allow Windows to set this however. Simply **Add 1920X1440 60Hz** in **CRU**, then double click the **Restart64 exe**, which will refresh your monitors, just wait a few seconds until it all comes back, then you should see **1920X1440** available from the "List All Modes" menu above.

![](https://i.imgur.com/xszEaR6.png)

# Different Languages

I have installed all releases (except Spanish, unfortunately the Spanish PC release has not been dumped according to redump.org). Instead of making several "portable installs", simply install the English release from above, and then download these "patches" for the language you want. All European releases had their own dubbing. The Japanese version does not have dubbing, it uses English with Japanese subtitles, interestingly most levels have a different SHA-1 checksum, possibly changed textures or bug fixes. I SHA-1 checked every file against the English release, so you're getting a 100% conversion to whichever language you download.

[German](https://www.mediafire.com/file/2x7di9ml597n4zt/TPM-DE.7z)

[French](https://www.mediafire.com/file/9zc7i9qjow3o1e6/TPM-FR.7z)

[Italian](https://www.mediafire.com/file/q9rbvp6avxhk6jx/TPM-IT.7z)

[Japanese](https://www.mediafire.com/file/o7n9er1xe32txgw/TPM-JP.7z)

*Spanish (undumped according to redump.org)*

# Capturing in OBS

Capturing in **OBS** is a lot easier now, launch the game and **ctrl+alt+del**, bring up task manager, now open **OBS**, either Game Capture or Window Capture and select **WMAIN.exe**, then go back into the game. If there is a cursor in the center just click and it should disappear, if not restart the game.

Star Wars Episode 1 (PS1) Speedrun Tutorial by puri_puri

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgVysbP0Yys

Star Wars Phantom Menace (PC) Tutorial

Here is a video with the route and a basic explanation on how to do the tricks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N80irYAu-Ms

TPM PC Any% Guide (2021) Updated 3rd May 2021

IGNORE THE SECTION FOR HOW TO GET THE GAME RUNNING. CHECK OUT AARON'S GUIDE FOR THAT AS IT IS FAR MORE STABLE AND EASY TO GET WORKING!!!

So here is the newer updated Tutorial for PC Any% TPM

I will be happy to answer any questions in the Star Wars speedrunning discord Phantom Menace channel!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNprefmjYf0

Name	Author
New strats/skips for PC	Fokfritt 3 years ago
Setting Up & Getting Started (PC Version)	Aaron 3 years ago
Star Wars Episode 1 (PS1) Speedrun Tutorial by puri_puri	Saintmillion 6 years ago
Star Wars Phantom Menace (PC) Tutorial	Davaek 5 years ago
TPM PC Any% Guide (2021) Updated 3rd May 2021	Davaek 3 years ago