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# Download and install the '''Mega Patch XWAU''' (2 GB) from https://www.xwaupgrade.com/download/installers/XWAU2020.exe  
 
# Download and install the '''Mega Patch XWAU''' (2 GB) from https://www.xwaupgrade.com/download/installers/XWAU2020.exe  
 
#* Select the correct Aspect Ratio (Default / 16:9 / 16:10 based on YOUR display settings). The most common ratio in today's computers is 16:9. If you are unsure what your aspect ratio is, you can check it in your computer's '''display settings''' by right-clicking with your mouse on the desktop.
 
#* Select the correct Aspect Ratio (Default / 16:9 / 16:10 based on YOUR display settings). The most common ratio in today's computers is 16:9. If you are unsure what your aspect ratio is, you can check it in your computer's '''display settings''' by right-clicking with your mouse on the desktop.
# Download and install '''XWAU version 4''' (1 GB) from https://www.xwaupgrade.com/download/installers/XWAU2020update_v4.0.exe  
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# Download and install '''XWAU version 5''' (1 GB) from https://www.xwaupgrade.com/download/installers/XWAU2020update_v5.0.exe  
 
#* Once installed, run XWAU with a token pilot
 
#* Once installed, run XWAU with a token pilot
  
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=== Stage 2: Install TFTC-R ===
 
=== Stage 2: Install TFTC-R ===
 
# Visit https://www.moddb.com/mods/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc/downloads  
 
# Visit https://www.moddb.com/mods/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc/downloads  
# Download and install the full release from https://www.moddb.com/mods/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc/downloads/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc-v10-full (7.6 GB)
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# Download and install the full 1.2 release from https://www.moddb.com/mods/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc/downloads/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc-v12-full-patch (9.4 GB)
 
#* Select '''Updated Tutorial Missions''' at the bottom of the installation
 
#* Select '''Updated Tutorial Missions''' at the bottom of the installation
 
# '''Very Important:''' Once the installation is complete, launch the '''alliance.exe''' and choose the '''Palpatine Total Converter'''
 
# '''Very Important:''' Once the installation is complete, launch the '''alliance.exe''' and choose the '''Palpatine Total Converter'''
 
#* Select Customize your X-Wing Alliance: '''Load a Total Conversion'''
 
#* Select Customize your X-Wing Alliance: '''Load a Total Conversion'''
 
#* Select Convert your X-Wing Alliance: Switch to the '''Dark Side (TFTC Reimagined)'''
 
#* Select Convert your X-Wing Alliance: Switch to the '''Dark Side (TFTC Reimagined)'''
# Download and install Patch 1.1 (1GB) from https://www.moddb.com/mods/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc/downloads/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc-v11-patch
 
 
#* '''Very Important''': Select '''Total Conversion Reimagined'''
 
#* '''Very Important''': Select '''Total Conversion Reimagined'''
  

Revision as of 14:19, 18 December 2021

Introduction

This is a quick guide on how to install X-Wing Alliance TIE Fighter Total Conversion on your computer. The aim is to keep it fast and simple. Be sure to follow all the steps in sequence.

Requirements

  • 50GB Free Space
  • Run all installations as the Admin
  • Perform the steps below in sequence




Installation

Need to install X-Wing Alliance (XWA), X-Wing Alliance Upgrade (XWAU) and TIE Fighter Total Conversion Re-Imagined (TFTC-R).

Stage 1: Install XWA and XWAU

  1. Install XWA Vanilla GOG version (You can purchase your own copy here: https://www.gog.com/game/star_wars_xwing_alliance)
    • Once installed, run XWA with a token pilot
  2. Visit https://www.xwaupgrade.com/index.php?action=downloads
  3. Download and install the Mega Patch XWAU (2 GB) from https://www.xwaupgrade.com/download/installers/XWAU2020.exe
    • Select the correct Aspect Ratio (Default / 16:9 / 16:10 based on YOUR display settings). The most common ratio in today's computers is 16:9. If you are unsure what your aspect ratio is, you can check it in your computer's display settings by right-clicking with your mouse on the desktop.
  4. Download and install XWAU version 5 (1 GB) from https://www.xwaupgrade.com/download/installers/XWAU2020update_v5.0.exe
    • Once installed, run XWAU with a token pilot


Stage 2: Install TFTC-R

  1. Visit https://www.moddb.com/mods/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc/downloads
  2. Download and install the full 1.2 release from https://www.moddb.com/mods/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc/downloads/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc-v12-full-patch (9.4 GB)
    • Select Updated Tutorial Missions at the bottom of the installation
  3. Very Important: Once the installation is complete, launch the alliance.exe and choose the Palpatine Total Converter
    • Select Customize your X-Wing Alliance: Load a Total Conversion
    • Select Convert your X-Wing Alliance: Switch to the Dark Side (TFTC Reimagined)
    • Very Important: Select Total Conversion Reimagined

Post-Installation Configuration

  1. Launch the game and press ESC (Escape Key).
  2. Under Video Options, goto Hardware Only Video Options and set the Lens Flare to OFF

In-Flight Control Changes

  1. Slam Key = toggle K (the accelerator for the Missile Boat)
  2. To open your S-Foils = close landing gear: Control + L and then press V


Additional Help

  1. 13 minute video for the TFTC Installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=nn9j4J-kj1Y
  2. Joystick Preset Config Options: https://github.com/edemirkan/tftc-joystick-resources
  3. You can also check the XWA Upgrade extended installation guide



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