Panzer Commander Fan

gene3006 · 08-16-07, 06:49 AM

Panzer Commander from SSI is one of my favorite computer games but I haven't been able to play it on my newer computer, which is using Windows XP Home Edition.

The game will start but the tanks are partially transparent and the sound either skips or doesn't play at all.

From what I gather, this seems like a Direct X problem.
I went through the Direct X troubleshooting guide but the problems still persist.

Keeping in mind that I'm not the most knowlegable person when it comes to computers, Does anyone have advice on how I could get this game to play?

Much Appreciated,
gene3006

JScones · 08-16-07, 07:04 AM

For quite a while back in '98 PzC was my fave game too. I played it as soon as I came home from work until I went to bed and then again all weekends.

But alas, as soon as XP came out PzC worked no more.

It was then I gave Panzer Elite a try...and never looked back.

Anyway, apparently some players have found success by turning off the "real physics" option. It doesn't come without side effects though, but at least it may get the game running for you.

Oh, and of course, don't forget to run in Win95 compatability mode.

ReallyDedPoet · 08-16-07, 09:21 AM

Welcome to SUBSIM

gene3006

One of these days I am going to give a Tank Sim a go

RDP

STEED · 08-16-07, 11:20 AM

Looks similar to the old Panzer General 1 or Allied General, I can say Panzer General 2 runs on XP with no problems. Thanks to Skybird, you can pick up free versions of the old dos Steel Panthers series in a new look that run well on XP.

Here's a link to them and if you DL them don't forget all the patches to be done in order.

winSPWW2 World War 2
>>>http://www.shrapnelgames.com/SPCamo/wSPWW2/1.htm

winSPMBT 1946 to the present
>>>http://www.shrapnelgames.com/SPCamo/wSPMBT/1.htm

PS: Welcome on board.

gene3006 · 08-18-07, 09:02 PM

Thanks for welcoming me and for the gaming advice.

Maybe its simply time for me to find another tank sim game.
I'll start by researching the various tank sims on this website.

Again, Thanks for your responses, take care.

gene3006

Von Schmidt · 01-07-08, 06:33 PM

I just bought another copy of Panzer commander, and it works fine with Xp for me. Sadly though I think I confused Panzer Commander with panzer 44 I loved playing them both in 98.

08-16-07, 06:49 AM	#1
gene3006 Nub Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Panzer Commander Fan Panzer Commander from SSI is one of my favorite computer games but I haven't been able to play it on my newer computer, which is using Windows XP Home Edition. The game will start but the tanks are partially transparent and the sound either skips or doesn't play at all. From what I gather, this seems like a Direct X problem. I went through the Direct X troubleshooting guide but the problems still persist. Keeping in mind that I'm not the most knowlegable person when it comes to computers, Does anyone have advice on how I could get this game to play? Much Appreciated, gene3006

08-16-07, 09:21 AM	#3
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The one and only East Coast Posts: 10,775 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Welcome to SUBSIM gene3006 One of these days I am going to give a Tank Sim a go RDP __________________ Back in the Day

08-16-07, 11:20 AM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Looks similar to the old Panzer General 1 or Allied General, I can say Panzer General 2 runs on XP with no problems. Thanks to Skybird, you can pick up free versions of the old dos Steel Panthers series in a new look that run well on XP. Here's a link to them and if you DL them don't forget all the patches to be done in order. winSPWW2 World War 2 >>>http://www.shrapnelgames.com/SPCamo/wSPWW2/1.htm winSPMBT 1946 to the present >>>http://www.shrapnelgames.com/SPCamo/wSPMBT/1.htm PS: Welcome on board. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

08-18-07, 09:02 PM	#5
gene3006 Nub Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Follow Up Thanks for welcoming me and for the gaming advice. Maybe its simply time for me to find another tank sim game. I'll start by researching the various tank sims on this website. Again, Thanks for your responses, take care. gene3006

08-16-07, 07:04 AM	#2
JScones Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,501 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	For quite a while back in '98 PzC was my fave game too. I played it as soon as I came home from work until I went to bed and then again all weekends. But alas, as soon as XP came out PzC worked no more. It was then I gave Panzer Elite a try...and never looked back. Anyway, apparently some players have found success by turning off the "real physics" option. It doesn't come without side effects though, but at least it may get the game running for you. Oh, and of course, don't forget to run in Win95 compatability mode.

01-07-08, 06:33 PM	#6
Von Schmidt Watch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FLorida Posts: 27 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I just bought another copy of Panzer commander, and it works fine with Xp for me. Sadly though I think I confused Panzer Commander with panzer 44 I loved playing them both in 98.