Difference between revisions of "StarCraft"
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#Open notepad and create a file with the following line: | #Open notepad and create a file with the following line: | ||
#Start-Process ‘{StarCraft dir}\Starcraft.exe’ (Starcraft dir is where you installed Starcraft) | #Start-Process ‘{StarCraft dir}\Starcraft.exe’ (Starcraft dir is where you installed Starcraft) | ||
− | #(Adjust path as necessary). Save this as “SC_SoundFix.ps1″. Then, create a shortcut to the file. Right-click the new shortcut, click properties, then add the following in the “Target” box *before* the path to your ps1 file: | + | #(Adjust path as necessary). Save this as “SC_SoundFix.ps1″. Then, create a shortcut to the file. Right-click the new shortcut, click properties, then add the following in the “Target” box *before* the path to your ps1 file: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -file |
− | C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -file | + | (Make sure there is a space between “-file” and the path to your .ps1 file.) |
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#Click “Apply”, then click “Advanced…” Check the box labeled “Run as administrator” | #Click “Apply”, then click “Advanced…” Check the box labeled “Run as administrator” | ||
#Click ‘OK’ twice to close the properties dialog. Double-clicking the new shortcut should start Starcraft with working sound. | #Click ‘OK’ twice to close the properties dialog. Double-clicking the new shortcut should start Starcraft with working sound. |
Revision as of 04:14, 24 June 2015
Developers | |
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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 | |
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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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Basic, Expansion Set or Battle Chest edition. | |||
Battle.net | StarCraft Anthology. |
- 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. | |
Insurrection | ||
Retribution | ||
Stellar Forces | Unauthorized retail add-on. |
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
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
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 2 | |
OpenGL | Mac OS only. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | |
Multiplayer | Battle.net |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 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 | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7.6 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 120 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Video card that supports 640x480 display in 256 colors |