MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries

Discussion in 'Previous BattleTech and MechWarrior Games' started by Enchiridion, Jan 23, 2016.

  1. Enchiridion

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    In case anyone is interested in replaying this ol' classic, the Mektek version has been hosted on Google drive for quite some time now. Their massive expansion of weapons and mechs have been integrated into the campaign so you can easily find them on the Free Market.

    https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3q48qzz8eVgYnZvaGdEd0Rxc3c/edit
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    It's a .RAR so you will want either 7-Zip or WinRAR to open it. Once the download is done, go to the ReadMe for instructions on how to get it running.

    Once installed, make sure you run the Autoconfig and manually select your video card in the dropdown box (go to Advanced mode if you don't see that option).
     
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    Is all MekTek stuff in this one? I have MW4Merc with MekTek ads for some time but few latest works of theirs are missing from this one i have (MP 3.1)
     
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    yeah, there are a few different versions floating around. as far as i know, i have a copy with everything included if the above link doesn't work.

    downloaded and will install your copy first. The vanilla weapon values were always wonky, but i always loved Mech4 multiplayer. Was the first MP game i played heavily way back in 2000 :)

    Update: the install isn't as straigh forward as i had hope. i checked the readme file; there are a few more steps involved. i didn't have time to check details. Enchi? did you get it working? care to give the rest of us a step by step?

    I can also dig up my copy (which i'm pretty sure is the same) too. it should have everything altogether. this is your idea though, so your call.

    Also, I found the files for turning the campaign into Co-op :D
     
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    ah the memories of the Skjaldborg mw4 Saturday skirmishes... great to have this to put on my brand new computer!
     
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    To my knowledge, this is the complete version. That means Microsoft's Inner Sphere & Clan mech pack expansions are unlocked. You can play in 1920x1080 with a UI that isn't totally borked. And of course, elementals, non-canon Mektek mechs and a heapin' helpin' of weapons and chassis.

    Interested in that campaign co-op! Does it work with Mektek stuff? Have you tried it?

    The install is sort of obnoxious because it's the version of the game that Mektek released for free on their now-defunct MTX torrent client. To work around that you have to start with the MTX Extractor and then use that to install the game files in the order cited in the ReadMe... and then you have to do the patches from A to C.

    I have it running and have played through most of the campaign a time or two. Once you get it set up you can copy it from hard drive to hard drive.
     
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    I haven't tested any of this recently so no idea if it still works, but I will upload everything I have to Google Drive. It will take roughly an hour to upload (about 2 gigs of compressed files). Also, GOOD NEWS! I found my standalone installer of Mech4: Mercs. With it, you don't have to fuck around with that annoying MTX extractor. Just launch the normal installer and it will take care of the rest. Naturally, the Co-op install should be added afterwards.

    My files can be found here:
    https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9YEnZ4eRwpEanpDcTcxVUdpbEU&usp=sharing

    3rd party archive; if the above isn't doing it for you
    http://gf.wiretarget.com/mech_warrior_4.htm
    (careful with which version you use... I have no idea what these have)

    and backup link if nothing else works:
    http://www.moddb.com/games/mechwarrior-4-mercenaries/downloads/mxc-downloader
    (last confirmed successful install = Nov 4 2015)

    The only thing I really have no experience in is getting the MP working. I don't have any idea what steps are involved. Might be easy... might not be... we will have to test it. On teh bright side, I could run a dedicated server on my second machine.
     
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    For multiplayer, GameRanger is supposed to support Mercs but I have no experience with it.
     
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    we used to use gameranger when we played mw4 as a unit back in the day, there were some changes to it I thought since then but I'm not totally sure.
     
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    bump.

    Trev has informed me that my above links dont work. has anyone else tried them?
    fixed above links. try this one:
    https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9YEnZ4eRwpEanpDcTcxVUdpbEU&usp=sharing
    can someone try DLing it again?

    I tried it and it worked for me.

    apparently, i still have a working version installed on my computer (old backup harddrive). the problem is i don't know how i would repackage it to share with you guys.

    any thoughts, Enchi?
     
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    The link in your last post seems to work for me Magnus.
     
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    Same, seems to be working now. Downloading the Coop patch. Good call on that port forwarding document. I totally forgot the pain of attempting to play old games over the internet.

    I'm actually going to copy and paste them here for redundancy's sake:

    Ports to open:
    2300-2400
    27999
    28800
    28805-28808
     
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    Finally got it working, apparently they tried to use a bloody emulator to run the game and it was identifying my "third Screen" as the target... ripped out the emulator and everything works fine now.
     
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    I haven't had a chance to mess with it recently; been too busy. Let us know if anyone here manages to get multiplayer working. Bonus points if you get the Coop to work.
     
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