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(→‎Widescreen resolution: BTW when he mentions the camera fix and the updated version of the Resolution Expander, I believe he means v6 of the ResExpander, not the v5.1 we have here. Reason I believe that is because v6 comes with a different .ini file)
(→‎Widescreen resolution: Here's the link I used to download v6: http://www.ghoztcraft.net/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display&section=download&do=confirm_download&hash=eeecc7052b385a0dc55080e8177f53e3)
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{{ii}} DO NOT play in Battle.Net while using this hack. You might get banned.
 
{{ii}} DO NOT play in Battle.Net while using this hack. You might get banned.
 
{{ii}} Have StarCraft and Broodwar updated to the latest version.
 
{{ii}} Have StarCraft and Broodwar updated to the latest version.
{{--}} The Game has been reported to have some bugs running this solution. Sometimes in the single-player campaign the camera gets stuck and won't scroll anymore. The problem is fixable in this updated one by shifting back to 640x480 then back to the res you were in. Some users have reported that the crash as you complete a level in the campaign is still there (this crash can be fixed by moving the StarCraft folder out of C Drive).
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{{--}} The game has been reported to have some bugs when running this solution: Sometimes in the single-player campaign the camera gets stuck and won't scroll anymore. The problem is fixable in this updated version of the Resolution Expander by shifting to 640x480 and then back to the resolution you were in. Some users have reported that the crash as you complete a level in the campaign is still there but this crash can be fixed by moving the StarCraft folder out of C Drive.
  
 
# Download [http://www.mediafire.com/?dteslfhkl6odszk Resolution Expander 5.1] and extract anywhere you want.
 
# Download [http://www.mediafire.com/?dteslfhkl6odszk Resolution Expander 5.1] and extract anywhere you want.
 
# Edit <code>ResSettings.ini</code> and change these lines to the desired resolution:<br><code>ScreenWidth0=640</code><br><code>ScreenHight0=480</code>
 
# Edit <code>ResSettings.ini</code> and change these lines to the desired resolution:<br><code>ScreenWidth0=640</code><br><code>ScreenHight0=480</code>
# After setting your resolution, run <code>InsectLoader.exe</code> as administrator to play Starcraft with the hack.
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# After setting your resolution, run <code>InsectLoader.exe</code> as administrator to play StarCraft with the hack.
# If you get an error message that StarCraft isn't installed properly, go to the folder where <code>Starcraft.exe</code> is located. Create a file called <code>scfix.vbs</code> and paste the following text into it:
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# If you get an error message that StarCraft isn't installed properly, go to the folder where <code>StarCraft.exe</code> is located. Create a file called <code>scfix.vbs</code> and paste the following text into it:
  
 
<pre>Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
 
<pre>Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

Revision as of 17:44, 30 June 2015

StarCraft
StarCraft cover
Developers
Blizzard Entertainment
Publishers
Blizzard Entertainment
Europe Sierra Entertainment
Release dates
Windows March 31, 1998
Mac OS (Classic) 1999
macOS (OS X) November 20, 2001
StarCraft on Wikipedia
StarCraft
StarCraft 1998
StarCraft II 2010

Key points

The Mac OS version of the game can only be run on PowerPC-based Macs. Blizzard currently has no plans to add Intel-based Mac compatibility.[1]

General information

StarCraft Compendium
Battle.net Forums
TeamLiquid

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Amazon.com
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
Basic, Expansion Set or Battle Chest edition.
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Battle.net
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StarCraft Anthology.
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Retail CD-Keys can be redeemed on the Battle.net website, which will unlock the StarCraft Anthology.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
StarCraft: Brood War Included with the Starcraft Anthology and StarCraft Battle Chest.
Windows
Mac OS
Insurrection
Windows
Retribution
Windows
Stellar Forces Unauthorized retail add-on.
Windows

Versions

StarCraft Battle Chest

The StarCraft Battle Chest contains both StarCraft and its expansion along with the official strategy guides for both games.

StarCraft Anthology (Battle.net Digital Download)

The Anthology contains StarCraft and its main expansion. The CD-Key required to install the game can be found in the Account or the Summary, under the Your Game Accounts section.
The StarCraft Anthology has not been patched to the latest version. See Patches.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.16.1 - StarCraft: Brood War & StarCraft Anthology

Patch for the retail versions of the game containing the Brood War expansion, which can also be used for the Battle.net StarCraft Anthology.

Patch 1.16.1 - StarCraft

Patch for retail versions of the base game.

Mods

ChaosLauncher

The ChaosLauncher allows StarCraft to be run in a Windowed Mode along with some other features.

Game data

In-game speed settings.
In-game speed settings.

Configuration file(s) location

Save game data location

Save game cloud syncing

No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
US and EU.
French
German
Italian
Korean
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8
Online play
8

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
A skill-based ranking system can be used to filter matches.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 6112
UDP 6112
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Corrupt graphics on Windows 7

See Palette Issue.

No sounds on Windows 10

Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw 2
OpenGL
Mac OS only.
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Smacker
Multiplayer Battle.net

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 90 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 80 MB
Video card (GPU) SVGA video card that supports DirectDraw at 640 x 480 resolution, 256 colors
DirectX 2.0 compatible
Mac OS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7.6
Processor (CPU) PowerPC 120 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 80 MB
Video card (GPU) Video card that supports 640x480 display in 256 colors

References