Command-line parameters

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Command-line parameters are options for the initial execution of software. These options are commonly supplied in a command-line window or shortcut, and always come after the executable's file name. Available parameters, syntax, and effect all depend on the game or software they are used with. A common use for these options is for running games in debug mode or different resolutions.

Example

C:\Program Files\Game\Game.exe -firstoption -secondoption

LEGO Rock Raiders

Below are

Command Effect
-best Launches the game with maximum graphics settings, skipping the Mode Selection prompt
-cleansaves Deletes all saved games
-debug Allows for display resolutions of 640x480, 800x600, or 1024x768 to be selected; without extensive edits to Lego.cfg, selecting either of the latter options will cause a crash
-debugcomplete Unknown
-dualmouse Unknown
-flags Followed with an integer to turn on certain debug feature[verify]
-fpslock Enables VSync, which locks the frame rate to the monitor refresh rate when running in a window
-ftm Makes the video card use all available texture memory (from readme). Also turns off game lighting. Lighting still effects game models[verify].
-fvf Creates a gradual fog effect while in eye view or shoulder view
-insistOnCD Make the game request the disc before it starts
-nom Disables texture management for Voodoo2 based cards
-nosound Mutes all in-game sound
-programmer Enables debug keys and allows the opening logos to be skipped[verify]
-reduceanimation Disables the rockfall transition animation in the main menu
-reduceflics Disables all FLIC animations
-reduceimages Texture sizes are halved at load time, reducing the memory overhead
-reducepromeshes Reduces the number of LOD meshes
-reducesamples Unknown
-reward Disables Chief's animation on the reward screen
-showversion Displays the game's version number (V.0.121) in the bottom right corner
-startlevel Launches the game directly into a level[verify]
-testercall Unlocks all levels at start
-testlevels Unlocks all levels at start
-window Allows the game to be launched in a window when in 16 bit colour mode