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This is the kind of surprise we like: gr1mre4per is back with a brand new version of Prophecy Unlimited, the first release since 2019! The past five or six years did kind of run together! Prophecy Unlimited and its assosciated OpenGL patch form the framework for a lot of the modern enhancements to Wing Commander Prophecy... so it's great to see development continue! You can download a copy of Prophecy Unlimited version 6.1 here. The patch notes follow:
### WCPUNL Beta 6.1
Support for both CD and GoG installations using the prophecy.exe supplied in this package. A CD check is done, if no CD is found a local file check is performed. If no local files found, Change CD screen will appear.
### WCPUNL Beta 6.0
Fixed memory leak in the new Movie Player Turret barrel fire respects wcpunl.ini setting again File loading priority changed so directory has priority over tree file (no need to patch data.tre anymore)
### WCPUNL Beta 5.2
Fixed spaceflight music not restarting after an in-flight cutscene (last mission).
### WCPUNL Beta 5.1 ODVS's HD and original DVD movie support. Added to Prophecy only. Many thanks to Pedro for testing and updating the OpenGL to take full advantage.
### HD and DVD Requirements
Download ODVS's Prophecy HD Video Pack or the original DVD Movie Pack from the Wing Commander CIC Resources/Patches page and extract into the 'movie' folder within WCP's root folder.
Ignore instructions to install the DVD Movie Upgrade Patch as this seems to be having problems with more recent Windows (hence this update).
ODVS's HD Video Pack:
Seems to work straight away with no additional codec packs installed. Tested on a fresh install of Windows 11 N 25h2 with Media Feature Pack added (required to play WCP and SO on N and KN versions).
DVD Movie Pack:
1. Download and install MPEG2 free from the Microsoft store. https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n95q1zzpmh4
2. Windows 11 24h2 and later fresh install, install the Windows Dolby Audio package. (included)
No overlay window is created, no need to match resolutions. Uses existing GL movie function. Movies will work in the original Software, Direct3d and 3Dfx Glide modes. Movies will work in the OpenGL 1.2 and earlier, not filling wide-screens. Movies will work in the OpenGL 1.3 and later, fills wide-screens. Gamma Correction, Show Movies and Subtitles in game options work. Even Interlaced Video will work in the original modes for a retro look!gr1mre4per has also released a new version of the Wing Commander OpenGL Patch alongside the updated Prophecy Unlimited. You can download a copy of OpenGL Patch - v1.3 here.
Code: OpenGL Patch - v1.3
This patch is an additional optional graphics library (GL), compatible with both Prophecy and Secret Ops, and is ported from the release of Standoff Episode 5.
Originally designed to remove problems experienced when using Direct3D such as 32bit support for ATI cards, and removal of texture glitches.
The patch has since evolved into a specific visual style, featuring specular maps and slightly over-the-top bloom. This patch just screams 2000s, and I strongly recommend using it with both bloom and specular enabled. It supports hi-res, specular and iridescence overrides, as well as fairly dodgy implementation of bump mapping.
With Grim's help, the GL has been modified to support his HD movie playback in full screen. As Grim is creating his own GL, this is likely to be the last version of this one which relies heavily on outdated libraries. I appreciate his help creating this so that this particular look isn’t lost to history. I look forward to seeing the direction he takes with a modern implementation.
*** New in v1.3 ***
All modes:
Add support for Grim's movie playback (ODVS high-resolution DVD pack recommended: wcp_hdpack_4.0.zip)
Decrease briefing line width on high-resolution monitors
Fix original FMV aspect on super-wide monitors
Fix pixel-based stars when starfield is disabled
Match 3DFX HUD transparency
Remove cockpit shake
Fix rendering of targets on the radar
With HDR Enabled:
Lens flares (were disabled for Standoff as it had super bright assets)
Make the briefing bloom less garish
Fix a bug with missile VDU which would cause the screen to flash
