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+ | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
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+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This hack may not be compatible with the latest versions of StarCraft and Brood War. | ||
+ | {{ii}} DO NOT play in Battle.Net while using this hack. You might get banned. | ||
+ | {{--}} The single-player portion of the game has been reported to have some bugs when running this solution: Sometimes in the campaign the camera gets stuck and won't scroll anymore. The problem is fixable in this updated version of the Resolution Expander by shifting to 640x480 and then back to the resolution you were in. Some users have reported that the crash that occurs as you complete a level in the campaign is still there. This crash can be fixed by moving the StarCraft folder out of C:/ drive. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen|ref=<ref>http://www.wsgf.org/dr/starcraft</ref>}} | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/583-resolution-expander/ Resolution Expander 6] and extract anywhere you want. | ||
+ | <li>Edit <code>ResSettings.ini</code>. | ||
+ | <li>Change these lines to the desired resolution. | ||
+ | <ul> | ||
+ | <li><code>ScreenWidth0=640</code></li> | ||
+ | <li><code>ScreenHight0=480</code></li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | <li>After setting your resolution, run <code>InsectLoader.exe</code> as administrator to play StarCraft with the hack.</li> | ||
+ | <li>If you get an error message that StarCraft isn't installed properly, do the following.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Go to where <code>StarCraft.exe</code> is located.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Create a file called <code>scfix.vbs</code> and paste the following text into it.</li> | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") | ||
+ | set svc=GetObject("winmgmts:root\default:StdRegProv") | ||
+ | Wscript.Quit(svc.setStringValue(&H80000002, "SOFTWARE\Blizzard Entertainment\Starcraft", "Program", WshShell.currentDirectory & "\Starcraft.exe")) | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | <li>Double-click it. InsectLoader should agree the game is installed properly.</li> | ||
+ | <li>If you are using a 64-bit OS and the fix doesn't work, try using this instead:</li> | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") | ||
+ | set svc=GetObject("winmgmts:root\default:StdRegProv") | ||
+ | Wscript.Quit(svc.setStringValue(&H80000002, "SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Blizzard Entertainment\Starcraft", "Program", WshShell.currentDirectory & "\Starcraft.exe")) | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 19:29, 28 October 2017
Developers | |
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Blizzard Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Blizzard Entertainment | |
Europe | Sierra Entertainment |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 31, 1998 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1999 |
macOS (OS X) | November 20, 2001 |
StarCraft | |
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StarCraft | 1998 |
StarCraft II | 2010 |
This page is for the original release. For the updated version, see StarCraft Remastered.
Key points
- The Mac OS version of the game can only be run on PowerPC-based Macs. Blizzard currently has no plans to add Intel-based Mac compatibility.[1]
- Game and expansion was made free on April 18, 2017, along with a new patch that improves compatibility with modern OS, windowed and windowed fullscreen modes, network, etc.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Battle.net | StarCraft Anthology. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
StarCraft: Brood War | Included with the Starcraft Anthology and StarCraft Battle Chest. | |
Insurrection | ||
Retribution | ||
Stellar Forces | Unauthorized retail add-on. |
Version differences
StarCraft Battle Chest
- The StarCraft Battle Chest contains both StarCraft and its expansion along with the official strategy guides for both games.
StarCraft Anthology (Battle.net Digital Download)
- The Anthology contains StarCraft and its main expansion. Free to download and play as of April 18, 2017.
Essential improvements
Mods
ChaosLauncher
- The ChaosLauncher allows older versions of StarCraft to be run in a Windowed Mode along with some other features.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- This hack may not be compatible with the latest versions of StarCraft and Brood War.
- DO NOT play in Battle.Net while using this hack. You might get banned.
- The single-player portion of the game has been reported to have some bugs when running this solution: Sometimes in the campaign the camera gets stuck and won't scroll anymore. The problem is fixable in this updated version of the Resolution Expander by shifting to 640x480 and then back to the resolution you were in. Some users have reported that the crash that occurs as you complete a level in the campaign is still there. This crash can be fixed by moving the StarCraft folder out of C:/ drive.
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | US and EU. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | A skill-based ranking system can be used to filter matches. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 6112 |
UDP | 6112 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Corrupt graphics on Windows 7
- See Palette Issue.
- Fixed with version 1.18.
Crash in Zerg mission 8 during in-game dialogue
- You will have to disable audio temporarily.
No sounds on Windows 10
- Fixed with patch 1.18.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 2 | In Windows version prior to version 1.18 |
OpenGL |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | |
Multiplayer | Battle.net |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA video card that supports DirectDraw at 640x480 resolution, 256 colors DirectX 2.0 compatible |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7.6 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 120 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 640x480 display in 256 colors |