Darkstar One
Developers | |
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Ascaron Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
cdv Software Entertainment | |
Kalypso Media | |
Strategy First | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 16, 2006 |
Key points
- Some resolutions may cause crashes due to bundling an outdated DLL; see some resolutions crash the game for the fix.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest patch for the retail version is the Retail 1.3 Patch. Digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Skip intro videos
Use replacement ascaron.bik |
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Apply the Darkstar One intro skip. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12330/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\Save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12330/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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German | currently german retails only | |||
English | ||||
French |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see important hints on copy protection issues with retail game here: vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Some resolutions crash the game
- Darkstar One may crash when using certain resolutions due to bundling an outdated version of
iphlpapi.dll
.
Delete Darkstar One's iphlpapi.dll[2] |
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netman.dll not found error
- This is caused by DarkStar One shipping with an outdated version of this file.
Delete Darkstar One's netman.dll and iphlpapi.dll[citation needed] |
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Ship throttle is backwards
If your controller's throttle is detected the wrong way around (e.g. putting it at the full speed position makes the ship stop instead) invert the "Throttle" axis by clicking the red rectangle beside it.
Black graphics at higher resolutions
Disable FSAA[2] |
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Set in-game FSAA to Off. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 SP4, XP SP2 | XP SP2 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1024 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6.5 GB | 6.5 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 AMD Radeon 8500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
Nvidia GeForce FX 6600 AMD Radeon X800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (12330) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Tages Copyprotection Error - Darkstar One Forum
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid
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