Difference between revisions of "Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birth of the Federation"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Star_Trek_Birth_of_the_Federation_Cover.jpg | |cover = Star_Trek_Birth_of_the_Federation_Cover.jpg | ||
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===Unofficial patches=== | ===Unofficial patches=== | ||
| − | * The [https://www.armadafleetcommand.com/get-files?cw_action=fileview&file_id=52 Joker patch] is the most commonly used unofficial patch, aimed at fixing bugs and compatibility with the Windows NT family of operating systems. | + | * The [https://www.armadafleetcommand.com/get-files?cw_action=fileview&file_id=52 Joker patch] is the most commonly used unofficial patch, aimed at fixing bugs and compatibility with the Windows NT family of operating systems. It also bypasses the SafeDisc DRM, but retains the disc check. |
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| + | ===Custom renderer=== | ||
| + | * To resolve issues with frequent crashing and mouse sluggishness, a different renderer needs to be used. [[DxWnd]] and [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases DDrawCompat] can be used for this purpose. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\stbof.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\game*.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Star Trek BotF settings.png|General settings menu}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Hardcoded to 800x600. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Voice, video, music, SFX |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = false |
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| − | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 5 | |lan play players = 5 | ||
| − | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 6 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = Miles Sound System |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
Revision as of 16:32, 15 January 2022
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| Developers | |
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| MicroProse | |
| Publishers | |
| MicroProse | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 25, 1999 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | 4X, TBS |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Star Trek |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- Using DxWnd has been known to improve performance on newer operating systems.
- Armada Fleet Command - fansite for Star Trek Armada and Birth of the Federation games
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Official patches
- Patch 1.02 is the latest official version.
- A hotfix for v1.00 and v1.02 exists to fix crashes in tactical combat mode, but it is incompatible with the unofficial Joker patch.
Unofficial patches
- The Joker patch is the most commonly used unofficial patch, aimed at fixing bugs and compatibility with the Windows NT family of operating systems. It also bypasses the SafeDisc DRM, but retains the disc check.
Custom renderer
- To resolve issues with frequent crashing and mouse sluggishness, a different renderer needs to be used. DxWnd and DDrawCompat can be used for this purpose.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\stbof.ini[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\game*.sav[Note 2] |
Video
General settings menu
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Hardcoded to 800x600. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Using DxWnd. | ||
| 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 and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Voice, video, music, SFX | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 5 | Versus |
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| Online play | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 6 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 166 MHz | Pentium 200 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 160 MB | 180 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | 16-bit color 2 MB of VRAM | |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16