Difference between revisions of "Starship Troopers: Terran Ascendancy"
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{ii}} A demo is available [http://download.cnet.com/Starship-Troopers-Terran-Ascendancy/3000-7483_4-10049853.html here]. | {{ii}} A demo is available [http://download.cnet.com/Starship-Troopers-Terran-Ascendancy/3000-7483_4-10049853.html here]. | ||
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{{ii}} Patches are available [https://www.fileplanet.com/60141/0/section/Patches/ here]. Developer recommends to use them only if there are issues with running the original version. | {{ii}} Patches are available [https://www.fileplanet.com/60141/0/section/Patches/ here]. Developer recommends to use them only if there are issues with running the original version. | ||
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# First install the [https://www.fileplanet.com/60141/0/section/Patches/ Full Patch]. | # First install the [https://www.fileplanet.com/60141/0/section/Patches/ Full Patch]. | ||
# Then install the [https://www.fileplanet.com/60141/0/section/Patches/ Nvidia Patch]. | # Then install the [https://www.fileplanet.com/60141/0/section/Patches/ Nvidia Patch]. | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = While it is available, and it works by removing the [[#Resolution limit|resolution limit]], the in-game interface is probably too small to be usable at this resolution. | |4k ultra hd notes = While it is available, and it works by removing the [[#Resolution limit|resolution limit]], the in-game interface is probably too small to be usable at this resolution. | ||
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+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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+ | ===Game exits to desktop=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} When launching the game or when starting a level the game exits to desktop and is minimized. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable desktop composition|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Right click the game shortcut and select ''Properties''. | ||
+ | # In the ''Compatibility'' tab select ''Disable desktop composition''. | ||
+ | # Click ''Apply'' and ''OK''. | ||
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Revision as of 19:38, 12 December 2017
Developers | |
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Blue Tongue Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
MicroProse | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 28, 2000 |
Starship Troopers | |
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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 |
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Retail |
- This game is not available digitally.
Demo
- A demo is available here.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches are available here. Developer recommends to use them only if there are issues with running the original version.
Nvidia users[1] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Video settings
Resolution limit
- High resolutions are available in the video options, but the game uses DirectX 7 which has a 2048x2048 resolution limit and it will fail to initialize.
Use LegacyD3DResolutionHack[2] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Issues fixed
Game exits to desktop
- When launching the game or when starting a level the game exits to desktop and is minimized.
Disable desktop composition[1] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | 800 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 3D Video Card (Voodoo 2) DirectX 7 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
- Information taken from the game manual.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Antrad on December 12, 2017
- ↑ DirectX 7 resolution limit