Difference between revisions of "StarCraft"
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{{--}} 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.<ref>[https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/playing-older-blizzard-titles-on-mac-os-x-10-7-lion Battle.net - Playing Older Blizzard Titles on Mac OS X 10.7]</ref> | {{--}} 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.<ref>[https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/playing-older-blizzard-titles-on-mac-os-x-10-7-lion Battle.net - Playing Older Blizzard Titles on Mac OS X 10.7]</ref> | ||
− | {{++}} Game and expansion | + | {{++}} Game and expansion was made free on April 18, 2017 along a new patch that improves compatibility with modern OS, windowed and windowed fullscreen modes, network, etc. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | | Battle.net | Windows, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | | Battle.net | Windows, Mac OS }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | starcraft | | + | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | starcraft | DRM-free | StarCraft Anthology. | | Windows, Mac OS }} |
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====StarCraft Anthology (Battle.net Digital Download)==== | ====StarCraft Anthology (Battle.net Digital Download)==== | ||
− | {{ii}} The Anthology contains StarCraft and its main expansion. | + | {{ii}} The Anthology contains StarCraft and its main expansion. Free to download and play as of April 18, 2017. |
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===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
====[https://github.com/MasterOfChaos/Chaoslauncher/downloads ChaosLauncher]==== | ====[https://github.com/MasterOfChaos/Chaoslauncher/downloads ChaosLauncher]==== | ||
− | {{++}} The ChaosLauncher allows StarCraft to be run in a Windowed Mode along with some other features. | + | {{++}} The ChaosLauncher allows older versions of StarCraft to be run in a Windowed Mode along with some other features. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
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− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Added in patch 1.18; activated with Alt+Enter. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Added in patch 1.18; activated with Alt+Enter |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
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Revision as of 03:45, 19 April 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 |
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 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 | |
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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
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 | |
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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.
Crash in Zerg mission 8 during in-game dialogue
You will have to disable audio temporarily.
No sounds on Windows 10
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 2 | |
OpenGL | Mac OS only. |
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 |