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| + | |release history = The game received a several [[#Patches|official patches]] and extra downloadable missions post-release. All post-release content was streamlined into the '''''Gold Edition''''' (known as the '''''Captain's Edition''''' in Germany) release in May 2000, which would be the version of the game that would later enter digital distribution. | ||
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| + | |current state = As of Windows 10, the game crashes in the early game after a few commands are entered, which can be resolved with a [[#Game freezes when trying to start a match on Windows 10 and newer|single configuration file change]]. | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| − | The '''Gold Edition''' (known as '''Captain's Edition''' in Germany) includes additional missions for multiple factions, and comes pre-patched to version 1.03. This version is used in GOG and Steam releases. | + | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' (known as '''Captain's Edition''' in Germany) includes additional missions for multiple factions, and comes pre-patched to version 1.03. This version is used in GOG and Steam releases. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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[https://www.gamefront.com/games/star-trek-starfleet-command/file/star-trek-starfleet-command-v1-00-to-v1-03-patch Patch 1.03] is the latest patch for the standard edition of the game. It is included by default in the Gold Edition both in retail and digital releases. | [https://www.gamefront.com/games/star-trek-starfleet-command/file/star-trek-starfleet-command-v1-00-to-v1-03-patch Patch 1.03] is the latest patch for the standard edition of the game. It is included by default in the Gold Edition both in retail and digital releases. | ||
| − | ===Game freezes when trying to start a match on Windows 10=== | + | ===Game freezes when trying to start a match on Windows 10 and newer=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the configuration file|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_trek_starfleet_command/potential_win_10_fix|title=GOG.com forums - Potential Windows 10 flickering fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Open | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\sfc.ini}}. |
# Under the <code>[Mouse]</code> entry, set the <code>async</code> value to <code>0</code> and <code>hwblit</code> to <code>1</code>. | # Under the <code>[Mouse]</code> entry, set the <code>async</code> value to <code>0</code> and <code>hwblit</code> to <code>1</code>. | ||
# Save the file and run the game. | # Save the file and run the game. | ||
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===Skip intro video=== | ===Skip intro video=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use different executable|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use different executable|ref=|fix= | ||
| − | # Run the game from | + | # Run the game from {{file|Starfleet.exe}} instead of {{file|sfc.exe}} (which launches {{file|movie\sfcintro.exe}} and {{file|Starfleet.exe}} in that order). |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 6.1, 7 | + | |direct3d versions = 6.1, 7.0 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|minOS = 95, 98, NT | |minOS = 95, 98, NT | ||
| − | |minCPU = Pentium 166 MHz (with 3D hardware acceleration) or Pentium 200 MHz (without 3D hardware acceleration) | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 166 MHz (with 3D hardware acceleration) or Pentium 200 MHz (without 3D hardware acceleration) |
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minHD = 200 MB | |minHD = 200 MB | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 14 Degrees East | |
| Quicksilver Software | |
| Publishers | |
| Interplay Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 11, 1999 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person, Top-down view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Space flight |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Star Trek: Starfleet Command |
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Star Trek: Starfleet Command is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person and top-down view vehicle combat game in the Star Trek: Starfleet Command series.
The game received a several official patches and extra downloadable missions post-release. All post-release content was streamlined into the Gold Edition (known as the Captain's Edition in Germany) release in May 2000, which would be the version of the game that would later enter digital distribution.
As of Windows 10, the game crashes in the early game after a few commands are entered, which can be resolved with a single configuration file change.
General information
Availability
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition (known as Captain's Edition in Germany) includes additional missions for multiple factions, and comes pre-patched to version 1.03. This version is used in GOG and Steam releases.
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.03 is the latest patch for the standard edition of the game. It is included by default in the Gold Edition both in retail and digital releases.
Game freezes when trying to start a match on Windows 10 and newer
| Edit the configuration file[1] |
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Skip intro video
| Use different executable |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\sfc.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/364820/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/364820/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Setup.exe settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use the unofficial HD patch. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
- Virtually no graphics options. Z-Buffer support, Renderer, and Resolution must be changed with external config.exe.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Entire settings menu with ten tabs dedicated to remapping. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
In-game settings menu tab (Federation UI skin)
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | General, music, speech. Accessible only within a match from the bottom control tab | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | The in-game settings menu tab allows for setting how long subtitles stay on screen before clearing. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | Only a several seconds short sample of the original Star Trek theme is present in the intro's beginning. All other music is original. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Only in retail and GOG versions. | |||
| Japanese | Japanese retail version. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 6 | Versus, Co-op |
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| Online play | 6 | Versus, Co-op The official MPlayer.com service has been shut down. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 6, 7 | |
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | MPlayer.com |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, NT | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz (with 3D hardware acceleration) or Pentium 200 MHz (without 3D hardware acceleration) | |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | 270 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | DirectX 7 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (364820) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ GOG.com forums - Potential Windows 10 flickering fix - last accessed on May 2023