Star Wars Episode I: Racer AP Client

Now this is podracing!

This is a randomizer client for Star Wars Episode I: Racer for the PC. It uses Archipelago (a cross-game randomizer) to shuffle pod parts, race rewards, characters, and the track order.

More information on randomization using the apworld can be found on the apworld repository.

What do I need in order to play this?

You will need the following to play this randomizer:

• An Archipelago installation
• The latest release of this client and apworld
• The Windows version of the game. Development has been conducted with the Steam and GOG versions
• The x86 Visual C++ Redistributable if not already installed

How do I use this?

1. Place dsound.dll, APCpp.dll, and SWR_AP_Client.ini into your game's main directory
2. Run the game and a window should pop up asking if you want to connect to Archipelago. Enter the server address and port (e.g.: archipelago.gg:12345), your slot name, and a password if applicable.
3. Click Log In. If all goes well you should see "Connected to AP" and a seed number in the upper right hand corner of the game

Note for Steam Deck/Proton/Wine users:

You will need to run the Windows copy of the game with a DLL override in order for the mod to load. You can add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput=n,b" %command% to the launch options in the game properties in Steam to do this. If using dsound, put that instead. As of client version 0.7.0 you may also need to install vcrun2022 using Protontricks/Winetricks.

Anything else I should know?

• You need to create a new profile for each new seed you play. The client creates new save folders per seed but you will still need to start a new profile to play
• You need to close the game and restart it for each new seed/slot you play
• Playing multiple Racer slots on the same seed is not currently recommended
• The game contains no text client. To use commands such as hints it's recommended you use the text client included with AP
• Pod parts appear as their original models in the shop. Other items are represented by the following models:
  • Jabba - items for other non-Racer worlds
  • Ithorian - circuit pass / course unlocks
  • Dewback - money
  • Racers - themselves
  • Watto - purchased

Known Bugs

• Progressive Item stat displays may be the incorrect level
• Pod parts for other players currently have stat displays that can be ignored
• When using Invitational Circuit Pass the course may not increment after each race like in other cups. The course should still unlock but you may have to manually select it

General tips for running this old game on modern hardware

Windowed mode - You can use dgVoodoo2. You should move the 4 dlls out of MS\x86 into your game directory and then place dgVoodoo.conf and dgVoodooCpl.exe into that same directory. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe and change the Appearance setting to windowed. You will also want to go to the DirectX tab and uncheck Application controlled fullscreen/windowed state, Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state, and dgVoodoo Watermark.

Device enumeration errors / crashes - You may need to use a dinput wrapper that translates the calls into dinput8 ones. dinputto8 has been helpful for some people in getting this game running on Windows 10 and 11 devices.