The Definitive FAQ Thread for TFTC
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:47 am
What will I need to play TFTC?
You will need a copy of X-Wing Alliance which you can purchase from:
GoG: https://www.gog.com/game/star_wars_xwing_alliance
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3616 ... _Alliance/
You will also need the X-Wing Alliance Upgrade (XWAU) mod and any patches:
XWAU 2020 Main Download: https://www.xwaupgrade.com/download/ins ... AU2020.exe
XWAU 2020 Patch Update 4: https://www.xwaupgrade.com/download/ins ... e_v4.0.exe
XWAU Website: https://www.xwaupgrade.com/index.php
And finally TFTC itself:
https://www.moddb.com/mods/tie-fighter- ... rsion-tftc ** (NOT YET RELEASED)**
How do I install TFTC?
The installation progression goes like this:
**1:** Install a clean copy of XWA from GoG or Steam (see above)
**2:** Install XWAU 2020 Mega Patch
**3: **Install XWAU Update 4 Patch
**4:** Install TFTC v1.0
**5: **Switch to TFTC Classic or Reimagined using the Palpatine Total Converter from the XWA launcher (via desktop shortcut or Alliance.exe in the root folder)
**6: **Play!
If in any doubt, please visit this helpful YouTube tutorial https://youtu.be/vKtFO4XVLJc on installing plus other tips.
How do I switch between TFTC Classic, TFTC Reimagined and XWAU?
You need to use the XWA launcher and run the Palpatine Total Converter. From there you can switch versions seamlessly. Please visit this helpful YouTube tutorial https://youtu.be/vKtFO4XVLJc on installing plus other tips.
What does TFTC include?
TFTC Classic includes Battles 1-13 (Base game, Defenders of the Empire and Enemies of the Empire expansions) + all original voice acting.
TFTC Reimagined includes Battles 1-8 (Base game + 1 Battle from Defenders of the Empire). Battles 9-13 still need doing, expected early 2022.
All 28 TF Training missions tucked away in the training simulator. These unlock as you progress through the main campaigns.
All the original cutscenes, including the Secret Order
A pilots room that will fill up with Imperial memorabilia as you progress, as well as all the original medals and even the Secret Order arm tattoos.
A completely remastered TIE Fighter imuse score
An original Roland SC-55 MIDI TIE Fighter imuse score (more versions such as AWE32 and GUS to come later!)
How will the Secret Order work?
XWA does not have the individual character interactions that TIE Fighter had sadly, so we've had to compromise a little here. All Secret Order objectives and missions are now primary mission objectives instead of secret or bonus goals. When ingame, any Secret Order based objective will have the [SO] tag next to it. Completing them is nessecary in order to beat a mission. There are still plenty of bonus/hidden objectives to earn more points and more points means you get closer to unlocking higher Secret Order ranks!
Can we play with a Keyboard and Mouse or do we need a Joystick or Controller?
While the game is best played with a Joystick (and to a much lesser degree a gamepad controller), it is also possible to use the Keyboard and Mouse exclusively to fly. To do this, open up the XWA Launcher, click on the Babu Frik Configurator and enable 'Joystick Emulation'. You can also set the mouse sensitivity there or just use the Keyboard. Please note this will disable any joystick or controller if emulation is turned on.
Will there be VR support?
Yes, XWAU has integrated VR support which means TFTC can do it as well! Be warned VR requires a really beefy system, even then you may experience some lag. Remember this game engine is 22 years old and was never designed properly for it or modern hardware in general.
Will we be able to play a Co-op version of the campaigns?
Eventually we would like to do this and it is possible already to enable, but this is something to look at post-release as it will likely take some significant editing and rebalancing to account for multiple players.
Do you have a Patreon or accept financial donations?
As much as we might like to, we cannot accept ANY kind of financial donation to the project due to the increased risk of legal troubles with Disney if we did so. You can reward us by playing the mod and spreading words of its existence to others who would be interested!
You will need a copy of X-Wing Alliance which you can purchase from:
GoG: https://www.gog.com/game/star_wars_xwing_alliance
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3616 ... _Alliance/
You will also need the X-Wing Alliance Upgrade (XWAU) mod and any patches:
XWAU 2020 Main Download: https://www.xwaupgrade.com/download/ins ... AU2020.exe
XWAU 2020 Patch Update 4: https://www.xwaupgrade.com/download/ins ... e_v4.0.exe
XWAU Website: https://www.xwaupgrade.com/index.php
And finally TFTC itself:
https://www.moddb.com/mods/tie-fighter- ... rsion-tftc ** (NOT YET RELEASED)**
How do I install TFTC?
The installation progression goes like this:
**1:** Install a clean copy of XWA from GoG or Steam (see above)
**2:** Install XWAU 2020 Mega Patch
**3: **Install XWAU Update 4 Patch
**4:** Install TFTC v1.0
**5: **Switch to TFTC Classic or Reimagined using the Palpatine Total Converter from the XWA launcher (via desktop shortcut or Alliance.exe in the root folder)
**6: **Play!
If in any doubt, please visit this helpful YouTube tutorial https://youtu.be/vKtFO4XVLJc on installing plus other tips.
How do I switch between TFTC Classic, TFTC Reimagined and XWAU?
You need to use the XWA launcher and run the Palpatine Total Converter. From there you can switch versions seamlessly. Please visit this helpful YouTube tutorial https://youtu.be/vKtFO4XVLJc on installing plus other tips.
What does TFTC include?
TFTC Classic includes Battles 1-13 (Base game, Defenders of the Empire and Enemies of the Empire expansions) + all original voice acting.
TFTC Reimagined includes Battles 1-8 (Base game + 1 Battle from Defenders of the Empire). Battles 9-13 still need doing, expected early 2022.
All 28 TF Training missions tucked away in the training simulator. These unlock as you progress through the main campaigns.
All the original cutscenes, including the Secret Order
A pilots room that will fill up with Imperial memorabilia as you progress, as well as all the original medals and even the Secret Order arm tattoos.
A completely remastered TIE Fighter imuse score
An original Roland SC-55 MIDI TIE Fighter imuse score (more versions such as AWE32 and GUS to come later!)
How will the Secret Order work?
XWA does not have the individual character interactions that TIE Fighter had sadly, so we've had to compromise a little here. All Secret Order objectives and missions are now primary mission objectives instead of secret or bonus goals. When ingame, any Secret Order based objective will have the [SO] tag next to it. Completing them is nessecary in order to beat a mission. There are still plenty of bonus/hidden objectives to earn more points and more points means you get closer to unlocking higher Secret Order ranks!
Can we play with a Keyboard and Mouse or do we need a Joystick or Controller?
While the game is best played with a Joystick (and to a much lesser degree a gamepad controller), it is also possible to use the Keyboard and Mouse exclusively to fly. To do this, open up the XWA Launcher, click on the Babu Frik Configurator and enable 'Joystick Emulation'. You can also set the mouse sensitivity there or just use the Keyboard. Please note this will disable any joystick or controller if emulation is turned on.
Will there be VR support?
Yes, XWAU has integrated VR support which means TFTC can do it as well! Be warned VR requires a really beefy system, even then you may experience some lag. Remember this game engine is 22 years old and was never designed properly for it or modern hardware in general.
Will we be able to play a Co-op version of the campaigns?
Eventually we would like to do this and it is possible already to enable, but this is something to look at post-release as it will likely take some significant editing and rebalancing to account for multiple players.
Do you have a Patreon or accept financial donations?
As much as we might like to, we cannot accept ANY kind of financial donation to the project due to the increased risk of legal troubles with Disney if we did so. You can reward us by playing the mod and spreading words of its existence to others who would be interested!