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Revision as of 10:35, 15 October 2021
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Dynamix | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra On-Line | |
| Engines | |
| Darkstar | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 24, 1999 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | Metaltech |
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| Metaltech | |
|---|---|
| Metaltech: Earthsiege | 1994 |
| Metaltech: Battledrome | 1994 |
| Earthsiege 2 | 1996 |
| Starsiege | 1999 |
| Tribes (series) | |
Key points
- Use the Sierrahelp installer to play the game on Windows 7 and later and with no CD.
- Works on modern Windows with minimal fuss.
- Re-released as a free download for the series' 20th anniversary.[1]
General information
- Starsiege Mercenaries - Forum and fan site.
- Starsiege Men in Black HQ - Forum and mod downloads.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Original 2-CD set or 1-CD re-release. | |
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| Official website | |
Freeware re-release | |
Version differences
- The 1-CD release uses different music tracks than the original, while the freeware re-release lacks any music.
- The freeware re-release has been patched to the latest version (1.04). For other versions, use the modern installer.
Essential improvements
Modern Windows installer
The Sierrahelp Starsiege Installer automatically applies the latest patch, rips all of the music tracks in high quality MP3 to play and loop in-game properly, adds a no-CD patch, and fixes the mouse issues on Windows 7.
- Does not support the Tribes Universe freeware version. An alternative no-CD for the free version is available here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\defaultPrefs.cs[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\savedGames[Note 1] |
Video
Detail settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Game supports all resolutions listed in Windows with no stretching. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | FOV scales automatically with the resolution and cannot be manually changed. | ||
| Windowed | Software rendering only. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. The setting is broken and cannot be turned off. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Requires a 120hz monitor due to vsync. | ||
Input
Input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Go to the controls menu, click Edit on the Look up/down setting with Mouse to the right of it, go to Advanced and untick the Flipped box. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Go to the controls menu, click Edit on the Look up/down setting with Joystick to the right of it, go to Advanced and untick the Flipped box. |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio and general video settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | 3D, 2D, and CD Music volume all have separate sliders. | |
| Surround sound | DirectSound 3D, A3D 2.0, and EAX are all supported. | |
| Subtitles | All story dialog is shown in a message box. Squad-mate chatter is not subtitled. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | A3D 2.0, EAX[2] | |
| Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | French is not available in any version but the French version of the game. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 32 | |||
| Online play | 32 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Mods
- The Junkyard has many mods for Starsiege.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 95, or NT 4.0 SP4 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 | Intel Pentium 200 |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectDraw compatible | OpenGL or 3Dfx Glide 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).