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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 21, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 21, 2000}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars }} | ||
| + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20010413071835/http://www.lucasarts.com/products/forcecommander/default.htm | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = Star Wars: Force Commander |
| − | |mobygames = star-wars-force-commander | + | |mobygames = 1300 |
| + | |igdb = star-wars-force-commander | ||
| + | |hltb = 9106 | ||
|wikipedia = Star Wars: Force Commander | |wikipedia = Star Wars: Force Commander | ||
|winehq = 5125 | |winehq = 5125 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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| − | + | |release history = | |
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| − | + | |current state = | |
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{--}} The game is not available digitally. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/116-star-wars-force-commander-patch/ Patch 1.1] is the latest patch available for the game | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/116-star-wars-force-commander-patch/ Patch 1.1] is the latest patch available for the game. It adds stability and bug fixes for multiplayer. |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Saved games from the 1.0 version are not compatible with 1.1, but player files (including campaign progress) are. |
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install dgVoodoo 2|fix= | ||
| + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
| + | # Extract to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the following files from the {{folder|MS\x86}} subfolder: {{file|D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|DDraw.dll}}. | ||
| + | # In the dgVoodoo Control Panel, set the following: in General → Scaling mode: Stretched, Keep aspect ratio; in DirectX → set Fast video memory access. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Focom Visual artifacts.jpg|Terrain artifacting on modern AMD GPUs.}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-force-commander | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-force-commander | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 1280x1024 maximum |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 fps |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | {{--}} The game does not work properly with modern AMD GPUs. If the game runs, there is significant terrain artifacting that, though it does not affect gameplay, can not be fixed. |
| − | {{Input | + | |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Setting resolution and quality|fix= | ||
| + | The resolution and quality settings are managed by the launcher, but not being able to recognize the video card does not allow all changes. These can be edited through the Windows Registry Editor (regedit) in {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Force Commander\v1.0\Settings\Screen}}: | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | Allow32bpp: 1 (sets resolution at 32 bit per pixel) | ||
| + | Size: 3 (sets resolution at 1280x1024) | ||
| + | Use32BitTextures: 1 (uses high quality 32-bit texture) | ||
| + | UseLowQualityTextures: 0 (disables low quality texture) | ||
| + | UseSoftwareCursor: 1 (disables hardware cursor) | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
| + | {{ii}} If the launcher is not started as administrator, the key path changes{{cn|November 2022|reason=How?}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Only in the game, not in video | |notes = Only in the game, not in video | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Installing on Windows 10 64-bit=== |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://mega.nz/file/qd4UBAhY#-2P4wwJ6uzMjinobN5-xX6LV9NjpdGwQ3aUAZ5REf6c alternative installer]|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Installing the game using a 16-bit emulator|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Installing the game using a 16-bit emulator|fix= | ||
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| − | + | # Download and install [https://github.com/otya128/winevdm winevdm] | |
| − | # | + | # Start {{file|otvdmw.exe}} and look for the game installer path on the disc. |
| − | # Start otvdmw.exe and look for the game installer path on the disc. | ||
# Proceed with the normal installation of the game. | # Proceed with the normal installation of the game. | ||
| − | # Right-click on the Desktop shortcut of the game and edit Target adding | + | # Right-click on the Desktop shortcut of the game and edit Target by adding quotation marks at the beginning and end of the path (e.g. <code>"C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\Force Commander\Force.exe"</code>). |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | |
| + | ===Creating a Windows compatibility database entry=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Compatibility Administrator to set compatibility|fix= | ||
# Download Windows ADK and install only "Compatibility Administrator". | # Download Windows ADK and install only "Compatibility Administrator". | ||
| − | # In Custom Database right-click on New_database(1) [Untitled_1] | + | # In Custom Database, right-click on New_database(1) [Untitled_1] → Create New → Application Fix. |
| − | + | # Set the name of the program to fix "focom" and the path to {{file|focom.exe}}. | |
| − | + | # Do not set anything in Compatibility mode. | |
| − | + | # Under Compatibility fixes, set: RunAsAdmin and SingleProcAffinity. | |
| − | + | # Save the entry | |
| − | + | # Set the name of the program to fix "Force" and the path to {{file|Force.exe}}. | |
| − | + | # Do not set anything in Compatibility mode. | |
| − | + | # Under Compatibility fixes, set: RunAsAdmin. | |
| − | + | # Save the entry | |
| − | + | # Once the database is created, go to File → Save, under Database Name set "Force Commander" and save the file {{file|ForceCommander.sdb}} to {{file|{{p|game}}}}. | |
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| − | # Once the database is created go to File | ||
# Right-click on the Database named "Force Commander" and Install. | # Right-click on the Database named "Force Commander" and Install. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7.0a |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| − | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = false |
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |windows exe notes = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| LucasArts | |
| Ronin Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| LucasArts | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 21, 2000 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Star Wars |
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Star Wars: Force Commander is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Star Wars series.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
- The game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 is the latest patch available for the game. It adds stability and bug fixes for multiplayer.
- Saved games from the 1.0 version are not compatible with 1.1, but player files (including campaign progress) are.
| Install dgVoodoo 2 |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Resource\Options\FoCom.opt[Note 1] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Force Commander\v1.0\Settings[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Resource\Players\FoCom<user-id>.sfe[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Resource\GameFiles\save<user-id>.sav[Note 1] |
Video
Terrain artifacting on modern AMD GPUs.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 1280x1024 maximum | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 60 fps | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
- The game does not work properly with modern AMD GPUs. If the game runs, there is significant terrain artifacting that, though it does not affect gameplay, can not be fixed.
| Setting resolution and quality |
|---|
|
The resolution and quality settings are managed by the launcher, but not being able to recognize the video card does not allow all changes. These can be edited through the Windows Registry Editor (regedit) in Allow32bpp: 1 (sets resolution at 32 bit per pixel) Size: 3 (sets resolution at 1280x1024) Use32BitTextures: 1 (uses high quality 32-bit texture) UseLowQualityTextures: 0 (disables low quality texture) UseSoftwareCursor: 1 (disables hardware cursor)
|
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 |
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Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | A complete cutscene script is available on Disk 1 (go to Install\CINEMATICDOC.txt). |
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| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | Only in the game, not in video | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 4 | |||
| Online play | 4 | The official multiplayer service was shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Installing on Windows 10 64-bit
| Use alternative installer |
|---|
| Installing the game using a 16-bit emulator |
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Creating a Windows compatibility database entry
| Use Compatibility Administrator to set compatibility |
|---|
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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). - ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAREwill be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.