This is a tech refresh article describing any changes since the original article 'A-10 Tank Killer: Running in DOSBox' was published. Since the original article the version of DOSBox Staging has changed from v0.80.1 to v0.82.0.
Patching A-10 Tank Killer Version 1.5
These patches are not required for the cd release. However they may be useful for disk based releases. They may also be useful if A-10 is being run on period correct legacy hardware. All patches are available from the Sierra Help Pages.
A-10 Tank Killer Config
The CONFIG.EXE contained in this ZIP file will allow you to override the SmartStart installation and manually choose the options for your system. This is not a guaranteed fix, but it has been very successful.
A-10 Tank Killer Update 1 (a10patch)
This patch upgrades the game to v1.52b1.
This patch contains a new joystick driver which corrects joystick problems, primarily those associated with using a faster computer (386/33 or better) with a game card that does not offer speed calibration. It also corrects problems seen when using certain mouse drivers.
A-10 Tank Killer Update 2 (a10click)
This patch will resolve the clicking sound that is heard on some systems when playing A-10 Tank Killer.
DOSBox configuration
The following is an updated configuration for DOSBox Staging v0.82.0.
[sdl]
host_rate = vrr
presentation_mode = vfr
[cpu]
core = simple
cpu_cycles = 6000
cycleup = 100
cycledown = 100
[voodoo]
voodoo = false
[mixer]
reverb = large
chorus = normal
[midi]
mididevice = mt32
[mt32]
model = mt32_old
romdir = "D:\Midi\Versioned"
[joystick]
joysticktype = 4axis
timed = true
swap34 = true
deadzone = 0
[autoexec]
mount c "D:\Games\Dos\A-10 Tank Killer\hdd"
# specific to the release I use
C:
cd sierra\a10
call a10cd.bat
exitThe sdl settings are appropriate for a variable refresh rate monitor. They can be left as default or omitted for standard monitors.
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