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|cover = JCSFC.jpg | |cover = JCSFC.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonalysts Combat Simulations | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonalysts Combat Simulations}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts|Retail}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|Digital}} |
+ | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 15, 1999}} |
+ | |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 | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation, Strategy, Wargame }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight, Naval/watercraft }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Jane's Combat Simulations }} | ||
|steam appid = 2910 | |steam appid = 2910 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 3590 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Jane's Fleet Command | ||
+ | |mobygames = 2708 | ||
|wikipedia = Fleet Command | |wikipedia = Fleet Command | ||
|winehq = 6419 | |winehq = 6419 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{-- | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was re-released in 2006 without the Jane's Combat Simulations branding alongside other [[Company:Sonalysts Combat Simulations|Sonalysts]]' games, with pre-applied compatibility tweaks. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The installer in the original 1999 retail release is 16-bit; use the [http://www.sonalystscombatsims.com/game_downloads/game_downloads_content.html updated official installer] to install on 64-bit versions of Windows. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.sonalystscombatsims.com/index.html Official developer site] | {{mm}} [http://www.sonalystscombatsims.com/index.html Official developer site] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.subsim.com/index.php SubSim.com] - A huge site dedicated to naval warfare games | {{mm}} [http://www.subsim.com/index.php SubSim.com] - A huge site dedicated to naval warfare games | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2910/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2910 | Steam | Re-release without | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | 2006 Naval Combat Pack compilation; includes build without Jane's branding. Updated with compatibility for modern systems. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | http://www.strategyfirst.com/product/naval-combat-pack/ | unknown | Bundled with [[688(I) Hunter/Killer]] and [[Sub Command]] in the Naval Combat Pack. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | naval-combat-package-34e444 | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | fleet-command | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | fleet-command | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2910 | Steam | Re-release without Jane's branding. Updated with compatibility for modern systems. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | fleet-command | DRM-free | Re-release without Jane's branding. Updated with compatibility for modern systems. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| publisher | http://store.dotemu.com/en/download-game/721/fleet-command | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/jane-s-combat-simulations/file/jane-s-fleet-command-demo GameFront]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | + | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}/Fleet Command.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\scenario\*.svc|{{p|game}}\scenario\*.svs|{{p|game}}\*.log}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{file|*.log}} files are player profiles. | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Jane's Fleet Command General Graphics.png|In-game general graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Jane's Fleet Command General Graphics.png|In-game general graphics settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Jane's Fleet Command Advanced Graphics.png|In-game advanced graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Jane's Fleet Command Advanced Graphics.png|In-game advanced graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = |
|windowed = false | |windowed = false | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = false |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = Erratic between 20-40, 37 if stable. Only menus display at 60. |
− | |color blind = | + | |120 fps = false |
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} On startup, game recommends closing the main Steam window to reduce flickering. | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Keybindings shown by pressing {{key|F1}}. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|Jane's Fleet Command Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
+ | |separate volume notes = Music, Ambient, Voice and Sound effects | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Tutorial speech is not subtitled. However, combat chatter displays text at bottom of map display, and may be reviewed in a combat log. |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
− | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = "Important" noises are generally associated with subtitled chatter. |
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail and ZOOM Platform only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 7 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|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 = | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 6 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 11:10, 28 July 2023
Developers | |
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Sonalysts Combat Simulations | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Electronic Arts |
Digital | Strategy First |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 15, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Simulation, Strategy, Wargame |
Vehicles | Flight, Naval/watercraft |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Jane's Combat Simulations |
⤏ Go to series page | |
US Navy Fighters | 1994 |
Jane's Advanced Tactical Fighters | 1996 |
Jane's AH-64D Longbow | 1996 |
Jane's US Navy Fighters '97 | 1996 |
Jane's Longbow Gold | 1997 |
688(I) Hunter/Killer | 1997 |
Jane's Fighters Anthology | 1997 |
Jane's Longbow 2 | 1997 |
Jane's WWII Fighters | 1998 |
Jane's F-15 | 1998 |
Jane's Israeli Air Force | 1998 |
Jane's Fleet Command | 1999 |
Jane's USAF | 1999 |
Jane's F/A-18 | 2000 |
Jane's Attack Squadron | 2002 |
Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters | 2011 |
Jane's Fleet Command is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view simulation, strategy and wargame game in the Jane's Combat Simulations series.
The game was re-released in 2006 without the Jane's Combat Simulations branding alongside other Sonalysts' games, with pre-applied compatibility tweaks.
The installer in the original 1999 retail release is 16-bit; use the updated official installer to install on 64-bit versions of Windows.
General information
- Official developer site
- SubSim.com - A huge site dedicated to naval warfare games
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. | |||
Retail | 2006 Naval Combat Pack compilation; includes build without Jane's branding. Updated with compatibility for modern systems. | |||
Publisher website | Bundled with 688(I) Hunter/Killer and Sub Command in the Naval Combat Pack. | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Re-release without Jane's branding. Updated with compatibility for modern systems. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Re-release without Jane's branding. Updated with compatibility for modern systems. | |||
Publisher website (unavailable) |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Essential improvements
Patches
All of the patches available for the game can be found here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>/Fleet Command.ini[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2910/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\scenario\*.svc[Note 2] <path-to-game>\scenario\*.svs[Note 2] <path-to-game>\*.log[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2910/pfx/[Note 3] |
*.log
files are player profiles.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
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. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Erratic between 20-40, 37 if stable. Only menus display at 60. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
- On startup, game recommends closing the main Steam window to reduce flickering.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Keybindings shown by pressing F1. | |
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 | Music, Ambient, Voice and Sound effects | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Tutorial speech is not subtitled. However, combat chatter displays text at bottom of map display, and may be reviewed in a combat log. | |
Closed captions | "Important" noises are generally associated with subtitled chatter. | |
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | Retail only. | |||
French | Retail and ZOOM Platform only. | |||
German | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 7 | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | 200 MHz or faster Intel Pentium, Cyrix 6x86, or AMD K6 (266 MHz for multiplayer) | 300 MHz or faster Intel Pentium II |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB (64 MB for multiplayer) | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 350 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 6 or Glide capable video card 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible |
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 2.2 2.3 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (2910) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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