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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | | | + | |cover = Starsiege tribes boxart.jpeg |
− | | | + | |developers = |
− | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Dynamix}} | |
− | |publisher | + | |publishers = |
− | |engine | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra On-Line|Retail}} |
− | |release dates | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hi-Rez Studios|Digital}} |
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Darkstar}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 23, 1998}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Tribes }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 9179 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 2661 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Starsiege: Tribes | ||
+ | |winehq = 102 | ||
+ | |license = former commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
+ | |introduction = | ||
− | + | |release history = The game was re-released for free in 2004 to promote [[Tribes: Vengeance]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.gamershell.com/download_6159.shtml|title=Download Starsiege:Tribes for free|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | |
− | = | + | |current state = |
+ | }} | ||
− | + | '''General information''' | |
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.tribalwar.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=239 Tribalwar] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/tribes Subreddit] | ||
− | + | ==Availability== | |
− | + | {{Availability| | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Patch to v1.11 (see [[#Patches|Patches]]). | | Windows }} | |
− | + | {{Availability/row| official | https://www.tribesuniverse.com | DRM-free | Needs the [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/MetalTechUpdates.html v1.8 to v1.11 Patch]. | | Windows }} | |
− | + | }} | |
− | |||
− | == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The latest official version is v1.11, available from [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/MetalTechUpdates.html SierraHelp]. | ||
− | === | + | ===Unofficial patch=== |
− | + | {{ii}} To play on modern operating systems, install the [https://web.archive.org/web/20180127032032/http://tribesone.com/smf/help-301/t1-vista-patch-(-opengl-mouse-fully-functional)/ T1 patch]. | |
− | + | ==Game data== | |
− | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | |
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\config\ClientPrefs.cs}} | ||
− | + | }} | |
− | === | + | ===Save game data location=== |
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ==Video== | |
+ | {{Image|StarsiegeTribes VideoSettings.png|Starsiege: Tribes video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/starsiege-tribes/en | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
+ | |multimonitor = false | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = No native GUI scaling text and HUD will be small | ||
+ | |fov = hackable | ||
+ | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
+ | |windowed = true | ||
+ | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}; always on top when in windowed mode. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = false | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = false | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = hackable | ||
+ | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set PlayerFov in ClientPrefs.cs|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\config}}. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|ClientPrefs.cs}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Change <code>$pref::PlayerFov</code> to the desired FOV. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set waitforvsync in ClientPrefs.cs|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\config}}. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|ClientPrefs.cs}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Change <code>$pref::waitforvsync</code> to the desired setting. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Input== |
+ | {{Image|StarsiegeTribes MouseSettings.png|Starsiege: Tribes mouse settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |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== | |
+ | {{Image|StarsiegeTribes AudioSettings.png|Starsiege: Tribes audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Settings for 2D and 3D sound, as well as music volume and in-game voices. | ||
+ | |surround sound = hackable | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = Can be added via mod{{cn|reason=What mod adds surround sound?|date=January 2019}} | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = true | ||
+ | |eax support notes = A3D 1.0<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001202144300/http://planettribes.com/faq/tribesfaq.shtml#faq_a3d|title=Planet Starsiege - Tribes FAQ (retrieved)|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | [http://www. | + | ==Network== |
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 128 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = hackable | ||
+ | |online play players = 128 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down; see [[#Community master server|Community master server]]. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = Use <code>-dedicated</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.beatme101.com/tribeshosting/|title=How to host Tribes|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = Press ({{key|~}}) to open the console, and copy / paste: <code>Connect("192.168.1.1:28001");</code>. Replace the IP address with the one you're trying to connect to. | ||
+ | |||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Community master server=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The original Tribes master server is no longer running and needs to be changed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Insert new server|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.tribesmasterserver.com|title=Starsiege Tribes Master Server|date=2020-01-08}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Copy the following to the clipboard:<br><code>$Server::MasterAddressN0 = "t1m1.masters.tribesmasterserver.com:28000 t1m1.pu.net:28000</code><br><code>t1m1.tribes0.com:28000 skbmaster.ath.cx:28000 kigen.ath.cx:28000 t1m1.masters.dynamix.com:28000";</code> | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | # Open the console ({{key|~}}). | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|V}} to paste the line. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Enter}} and restart the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===No mouse cursor / Can not click menu items=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://web.archive.org/web/20180127032032/http://tribesone.com/smf/help-301/t1-vista-patch-(-opengl-mouse-fully-functional)/ T1 patch]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_other-gaming/starsiege-tribes-screen-is-small-and-cannot-click/333f31d9-bd30-4d36-9ffb-72d62200b3a4|title=Starsiege Tribes - Screen is small and cannot click - Microsoft Community|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |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 = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = WON (World Opponent Network) | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===HD Texture pack=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/tribes-hd-2014 Tribes HD 2014] is a collection of community made textures that gave the game a more modern feel. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 166 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 150 MB | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 15:09, 12 August 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Dynamix | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sierra On-Line |
Digital | Hi-Rez Studios |
Engines | |
Darkstar | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 23, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Tribes |
Tribes | |
---|---|
Subseries of Metaltech | |
Starsiege: Tribes | 1998 |
Tribes 2 | 2001 |
Tribes: Vengeance | 2004 |
Tribes: Ascend | 2012 |
Tribes 3: Rivals | 2024 |
Starsiege: Tribes is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Tribes series.
The game was re-released for free in 2004 to promote Tribes: Vengeance.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Patch to v1.11 (see Patches). | |||
Official website | Needs the v1.8 to v1.11 Patch. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official version is v1.11, available from SierraHelp.
Unofficial patch
- To play on modern operating systems, install the T1 patch.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\config\ClientPrefs.cs[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | No native GUI scaling text and HUD will be small | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter; always on top when in windowed mode. | ||
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 Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Field of view (FOV)
Set PlayerFov in ClientPrefs.cs[citation needed] |
---|
|
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Set waitforvsync in ClientPrefs.cs[citation needed] |
---|
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
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 | Settings for 2D and 3D sound, as well as music volume and in-game voices. | |
Surround sound | Can be added via mod[citation needed] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 1.0[2] | |
Royalty free audio | ||
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 |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 128 | |||
Online play | 128 | The official multiplayer service was shut down; see Community master server. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Use -dedicated command line argument.[3] |
|
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Press (~) to open the console, and copy / paste: Connect("192.168.1.1:28001"); . Replace the IP address with the one you're trying to connect to. |
Community master server
- The original Tribes master server is no longer running and needs to be changed.
Insert new server[4] |
---|
|
Issues fixed
Use T1 patch[5] |
---|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | World Opponent Network |
HD Texture pack
- Tribes HD 2014 is a collection of community made textures that gave the game a more modern feel.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ Download Starsiege:Tribes for free - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Planet Starsiege - Tribes FAQ (retrieved) - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ How to host Tribes - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Starsiege Tribes Master Server - last accessed on 2020-01-08
- ↑ Starsiege Tribes - Screen is small and cannot click - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 17 May 2023