Difference between revisions of "Starship Troopers"
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{{Series|Starship Troopers}} | {{Series|Starship Troopers}} | ||
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| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20051229131853/http://www.strangelite.com/ Strangelite Studios (archived)] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20060104025512/http://www.starshiptroopersgame.com:80/default.asp Starship Troopers Game (archived)] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
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| + | {{--}} The game is not available digitally. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Two demos are available; [http://www.moddb.com/games/starship-troopers/downloads/starship-troopers-demo-1-outpost-29 Outpost 29] and [http://www.moddb.com/games/starship-troopers/downloads/starship-troopers-demo-2-plasma-mountain Plasma Mountain]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. |
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Use modified .exe|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/starship-troopers/en Starship Troopers | WSGF]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use modified .exe|ref=<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/starship-troopers/en Starship Troopers | WSGF]</ref>}} | ||
| + | # Install [[#Patches|patch v.5.24]]. | ||
# Visit the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/starship-troopers/en WSGF entry] and download the fix <code>Starship_Troopers_widescreen.7z</code>. | # Visit the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/starship-troopers/en WSGF entry] and download the fix <code>Starship_Troopers_widescreen.7z</code>. | ||
# Extract the fix to the installation folder and replace the existing <code>STGame.exe</code>. | # Extract the fix to the installation folder and replace the existing <code>STGame.exe</code>. | ||
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# Select files '''d3d9.dll''', '''libwine.dll''', '''wined3d.dll''' and copy them. | # Select files '''d3d9.dll''', '''libwine.dll''', '''wined3d.dll''' and copy them. | ||
# Go to the installation folder and paste the files in there. | # Go to the installation folder and paste the files in there. | ||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Forcing anisotropic filtering and anti-aliasing in the GPU control panel may not work.{{cn|date=July 2017}} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| − | ===Enable developer console=== | + | ===Enable developer console and cheats=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|-devuser command line argument|ref= | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use -devuser command line argument|ref=<ref>[https://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/919812-starship-troopers/cheats GameFAQs - Starship Troopers]</ref>}} |
# Create a shortcut to the program, located at <code>{{p|game}}\STGame.exe</code>. | # Create a shortcut to the program, located at <code>{{p|game}}\STGame.exe</code>. | ||
# Right click on the shortcut and choose "Properties". | # Right click on the shortcut and choose "Properties". | ||
| − | # Add <code>-devuser</code> to the end of the Target. | + | # Add <code>-devuser</code> to the end of the "Target" and click OK. |
| − | # | + | # During gameplay press {{Key|~}} to bring up the console window. List of available cheats can be found [https://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/919812-starship-troopers/cheats here]. |
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Revision as of 02:34, 8 July 2017
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Strangelite | |
| Publishers | |
| Empire Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| SWARM | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 27, 2005 |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
| Starship Troopers | |
|---|---|
| Starship Troopers: Terran Ascendancy | 2000 |
| Starship Troopers | 2005 |
| Starship Troopers: Terran Command | 2022 |
| Starship Troopers: Extermination | EA |
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
- The game is not available digitally.
- Two demos are available; Outpost 29 and Plasma Mountain.
Essential improvements
Patches
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
Video settings.
Widescreen resolution
| Instructions |
|---|
Input settings
Input settings.
Audio settings
Audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian |
Issues unresolved
Missing lighting
- If
Shader Qualityis set onLoworHigh, surfaces will not be lit properly.[citation needed]
| Instructions |
|---|
Issues fixed
Corrupted graphics on AMD/ATI graphics cards
| Instructions |
|---|
Other information
Enable developer console and cheats
| Instructions |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2000 (SP4) / XP | XP |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5600 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0a support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |