TFTC Quick Installation

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

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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 4 (1 GB) from https://www.xwaupgrade.com/download/installers/XWAU2020update_v4.0.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 release from https://www.moddb.com/mods/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc/downloads/tie-fighter-total-conversion-tftc-v10-full (7.6 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)
4. 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

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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(If in trouble, contact Genie)