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| [[Image:RockRaidersPCBoxLarge.jpg|280px|thumb|The original retail box for the game.]]
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| '''5708 LEGO Rock Raiders''' was a video game released for Windows PC on November 15, 1999 (NTSC) and November 30, 1999 (PAL) as part of the [[LEGO Rock Raiders]] franchise. It added many new elements to the storyline. Over the years, the game has acquired a cult-classic fan-base [[Rock Raiders United]], which is devoted to modding and improving on the original game, as well as enthusing about the [[Lego Sets]] themselves. There are six main [[Rock Raider characters|characters]]: [[Chief]], [[Bandit]], [[Axle]], [[Jet]], [[Docs]], and [[Sparks]], however most of these characters only appear in [[Rock Raiders Cut Scenes|Cut Scenes]] and various messages in-game. Most of the [[Rock Raider|Rock Raiders]] in game are similar in appearance to [[Sparks]].
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| The video game was developed, programmed and designed by [[Data Design Interactive]] in conjunction with [[Artworld UK]] and published by [[LEGO Media International]]. At that time, Rock Raiders was unusual in being the first theme to have a video game developed alongside it. The theme and the video game influenced each other heavily, creating LEGO's first real tie-in game.
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| It was originally listed "220574 Rock Raiders PC CD-ROM" with a price of $39.75. The price was soon reduced to $20 (MSRP) and was often packaged together with another popular game released at the time, [[LEGO Racers (video game)|LEGO Racers]]. While it was originally slated for release in September, it was pushed back two months for further development.
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| *''Also See: [[Credits (PC Game)]]''
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| ==Description==
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| The Windows PC game is a Real Time Strategy game similar to [[wikipedia:Dungeon Keeper|Dungeon Keeper]] (though it is often cited as being reminiscent of [[wikipedia:Dune II|Dune II]]). There are 8 [[LEGO Rock Raiders levels# Tutorial levels|training missions]] to teach the player how to play the game and 25 [[LEGO Rock Raiders levels#Windows PC levels|levels]], where you must construct your base, teleport down Rock Raiders and collect [[Energy Crystals]] while avoiding obstacles. As players progress through the game, the levels get progressively more difficult, requiring more crystals under more extreme circumstances.
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| ===Storyline===
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| [[Image:LMSExplorerWormHoleLarge.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[LMS Explorer]] in the [[Intro Sequence]]]]
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| The [[LMS Explorer]] is on course for the Rock Raider base planet (presumably LEGO Earth) in the Milky Way, when suddenly the crew notice that they are in an asteroid field. After taking heavy damage from several asteroids, the LMS Explorer, rendered powerless by the rocks, is sucked into a wormhole that transports them to another galaxy in an alien [[Planet U's System|Star System]]. They scan the system and determine that a nearby planet, [[Planet U]], is rich with [[Energy Crystals]] deep beneath the surface, which can repower their ship. The crew of the LMS Explorer use the last energy remaining to teleport several [[Rock Raider]]s down to Planet U to exploit its resources and ready the LMS Explorer for the return to home. The Rock Raiders encounter many [[Enemies]] along the way, including [[Monsters]] and green [[Slimy Slugs]] which are also after the Energy Crystals. Much of the storyline is given through short [[Rock Raiders Cut Scenes|Cut Scenes]] which are played before each [[Level]] as well as at the beginning and end of the game.
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| ===Gameplay & Scoring===
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| [[Image:HP Rock Monster.png|thumb|left|150px|A [[Rock Monster]]]]
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| Each [[Level]] begins with the player being presented with an Objective they must complete. This may require them, for example, to collect a certain amount of [[Energy Crystals]], find a missing [[Rock Raider]], or perhaps construct a certain [[Building]]. To do this, they must collect [[Materials]], which they can use construct [[Buildings]], each of which have their own unique purpose within the game, and accomplish different things. The [[Support Station]] for example allows for more [[Rock Raider]]s to teleport down and also provide extra Oxygen on levels with a depleting [[Oxygen Supply]].
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| [[Image:ModerateBase.png|thumb|300px|In-Game Screenshot of a player-built [[Rock Raiders HQ]]]]
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| To find [[Materials]] like [[Ore]] and [[Energy Crystals]] the player must send their Rock Raiders to drill various types of [[Walls]], which may lead to the discovery of [[Hidden Caverns]]. The player can use a variety of [[Mining Tools]] and [[Vehicles]] for the drilling of walls and collection of materials. There can be many obstacles along the way, primarily in the form of [[Threats]]. There are many ways to [[Defense|defend]] [[Rock Raider HQ]] from these threats by use of things like [[Weapons]], [[Power Paths]], [[Reinforced Walls]], and [[Electric Fences]].
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| Once the player has completed the objective, the [[Chief]] will score the player based off of things like the amount of [[Energy Crystals]], [[Ore]], [[Hidden Caverns]] found and the amount of [[Oxygen Supply]] remaining (the contributing factor of each scoring category varies between levels). A player does not need to get a 100% score to beat the level and progress through the game. Depending on where the level is on the mission tree, it may unlock one or two more levels further down the line. Once the player has completed all 25 Levels (the tutorial levels are not necessary), the player has won the game and the credits roll. However, after winning the game, the player can still go back and play the levels again, perhaps to try and get 100% completion on each level (though some are impossible to do this on).
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| ===Modding===
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| ''See Main Article: [[Lego Rock Raiders Modification]]''
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| The Lego Rock Raider PC Game has a widespread [[Modding]] community known as [[Rock Raiders United]]. A number of mods have been released since its founding, which includes an [[Overhaul Mod]] known as [[Baz's Mod]], which redesigns many aspects of the game to make it more challenging, including [[Baz's Mod Levels|new versions of each level]] with new levels as well. Other Overhaul Mods are being developed as well, including [[Return to Planet U]] and [[Time Raiders]].
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| ==Game Specifications==
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| [[Image:PCGameAd.jpg|thumb|400px|Catalog Image from 1999, showing outdated screenshots from the [[Rock Raiders Beta|Beta]]]]
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| Although LEGO Rock Raiders can now be played on almost any computer (with capable compatibility), these were the hardware/software specifications required/suggested to play.
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| ===Minimum System Requirements===
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| '''Computer:''' Windows 95 and 98 (or XP, Vista, and Windows 7 with compatibility checked. Game is not compatible with Windows NT, OS/2, Linux or Windows emulated operating system.)
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| '''CPU:''' Pentium 200 MHz MMX. (Also compatible with AMD-K6-2, AMD-K6-III and Cyrix MII processors)
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| '''Hard Drive:''' 200 MB Uncompressed hard drive space.
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| '''Memory:''' 32 MB RAM.
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| '''Video:''' 4 MB PCI or AGP Direct3D compatible card.
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| '''Resolution:''' 640x480, high color, 16-bit, or higher
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| '''CD-ROM:''' 4x speed or faster CD-ROM / DVD drive.
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| '''Sound Card:''' 100% DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card.
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| '''Input Device:''' Compatible mouse and keyboard (Serial/PS2 or USB)
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| '''Joystick/Gamepad:''' Not Used
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| ===Recommended System Requirements===
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| '''CPU:''' Intel Pentium II or higher
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| '''CD-ROM:''' 8x speed or higher CD-ROM / DVD drive
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| '''Memory:''' 64 MB RAM or higher
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| '''Video:''' 12/16 MB or higher Direct 3D compatible video card
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| ==Related Links==
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| *[http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/5708-1 Peeron Inventory]
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| *[[Rock Raiders Beta]] / [[LEGO Rock Raiders Development#Pre-Release And Beta Screen Captures|Original Plans]]
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| *[[Rock Raiders PS1 Game]]
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| *[[Running Modes]]
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| *[[Glitches|Known Bugs & Glitches]]
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| *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Rock_Raiders Wikipedia Article on the Product Line]
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| *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Rock_Raiders_(video_game) Wikipedia Article on the Game]
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| [[Category:Games]][[Category:Rock Raiders (Game)]]
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