Difference between revisions of "Star Trek: Armada"
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===Patch 1.3=== | ===Patch 1.3=== | ||
The unofficial [http://armadafiles.com/files/armada/mods/patches/star-trek-armada-patch-1-3-project/details Patch 1.3 Project] patch adds compatibility fixes for modern versions of Windows as well as widescreen support and various bug fixes. Using it is highly recommended. | The unofficial [http://armadafiles.com/files/armada/mods/patches/star-trek-armada-patch-1-3-project/details Patch 1.3 Project] patch adds compatibility fixes for modern versions of Windows as well as widescreen support and various bug fixes. Using it is highly recommended. | ||
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| + | ===Custom wrapper=== | ||
| + | [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Star-Trek-Armada-1 This modified DirectDraw wrapper] resolves crashes on launch caused by an obsolete graphics renderer when running on modern Windows versions. Requires patches 1.2 and 1.3. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = WON servers were shut down in 2008. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos 32-bit app = | |macos 32-bit app = | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = WON | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | }} | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Activision | |
| Engines | |
| Storm3D | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 29, 2000 |
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| Star Trek: Armada | |
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| Subseries of Star Trek | |
| Star Trek: Armada | 2000 |
| Star Trek: Armada II | 2001 |
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Simple disc check. | |
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Patches
v.1.2 patch updates the game to the latest version.
Patch 1.3
The unofficial Patch 1.3 Project patch adds compatibility fixes for modern versions of Windows as well as widescreen support and various bug fixes. Using it is highly recommended.
Custom wrapper
This modified DirectDraw wrapper resolves crashes on launch caused by an obsolete graphics renderer when running on modern Windows versions. Requires patches 1.2 and 1.3.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %appdata%\local\virtual store\Program Files (x86)\Activision\Star Trek Armada\save |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | The unofficial Patch 1.3 adds native widescreen support. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
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Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | A3D 2.0[1] |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | WON servers were shut down in 2008. | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game crashes when trying to run on Windows 10 / Stuck at 640x480 resolution
| Use Elisha's Windows 10 Patch[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | World Opponent Network |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | 200 MHz | 266 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | |