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|cover = Star Trek Starfleet Command Boxart.jpg | |cover = Star Trek Starfleet Command Boxart.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|14 Degrees East}} |
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Quicksilver Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Quicksilver Software}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 11, 1999}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-trek-starfleet-command|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-trek-starfleet-command|rating}} | ||
| + | |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 | Third-person, Top-down view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle combat }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Trek: Starfleet Command }} | ||
| + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20000815232730/http://interplay.com/sfcommand/index.html | ||
|steam appid = 364820 | |steam appid = 364820 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1429172763 |
| + | |hltb = 22910 | ||
| + | |lutris = star-trek-starfleet-command-gold-edition | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 1923 | ||
|wikipedia = Star Trek: Starfleet Command | |wikipedia = Star Trek: Starfleet Command | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 6713 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | + | |introduction = | |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = The game received a several [[#Patches|official patches]] and extra downloadable missions post-release. All post-release content was streamlined into the '''''Gold Edition''''' (known as the '''''Captain's Edition''''' in Germany) release in May 2000, which would be the version of the game that would later enter digital distribution. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = As of Windows 10, the game crashes in the early game after a few commands are entered, which can be resolved with a [[#Game freezes when trying to start a match on Windows 10 and newer|single configuration file change]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_trek_starfleet_command_gold_edition | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Standard and Gold Edition | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 364820 | Steam | | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_trek_starfleet_command_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold Edition | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 364820 | Steam | Gold Edition | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/star-trek-starfleet-command/file/star-trek-starfleet-command-demo GameFront]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The '''Gold Edition''' (known as '''Captain's Edition''' in Germany) includes additional missions for multiple factions, and comes pre-patched to version 1.03. This version is used in GOG and Steam releases. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | [https://www.gamefront.com/games/star-trek-starfleet-command/file/star-trek-starfleet-command-v1-00-to-v1-03-patch Patch 1.03] is the latest patch for the standard edition of the game. It is included by default in the Gold Edition both in retail and digital releases. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Game freezes when trying to start a match on Windows 10 and newer=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_trek_starfleet_command/potential_win_10_fix|title=GOG.com forums - Potential Windows 10 flickering fix|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\sfc.ini}}. | ||
| + | # Under the <code>[Mouse]</code> entry, set the <code>async</code> value to <code>0</code> and <code>hwblit</code> to <code>1</code>. | ||
| + | # Save the file and run the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| − | {{ | + | ===Skip intro video=== |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use different executable|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | # Run the game from {{file|Starfleet.exe}} instead of {{file|sfc.exe}} (which launches {{file|movie\sfcintro.exe}} and {{file|Starfleet.exe}} in that order). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\sfc.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Star Trek Starfleet Command Gold Setup.png|Setup.exe settings.}} | {{Image|Star Trek Starfleet Command Gold Setup.png|Setup.exe settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use the [https://hotandspicyforums.com/sfc-1-hd-patch-t24716.html#p249851 unofficial HD patch]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{--}} Virtually no graphics options. Z-Buffer support, Renderer, and Resolution must be changed with external config.exe. | {{--}} Virtually no graphics options. Z-Buffer support, Renderer, and Resolution must be changed with external config.exe. | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Entire settings menu with ten tabs dedicated to remapping. | |key remap notes = Entire settings menu with ten tabs dedicated to remapping. | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Star Trek SFC1 in-game settings.png|In-game settings menu tab (Federation UI skin)}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
| + | |separate volume notes = General, music, speech. Accessible only within a match from the bottom control tab | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = The in-game settings menu tab allows for setting how long subtitles stay on screen before clearing. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = Only a several seconds short sample of the original ''Star Trek'' theme is present in the intro's beginning. All other music is original. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Only in retail and GOG versions. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Japanese retail version. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 6 | |lan play players = 6 | ||
| − | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-Op |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 6 | |online play players = 6 | ||
| − | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus, Co-Op |
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[MPlayer.com]] service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|matchmaking = | |matchmaking = | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = true | |direct ip = true | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 6.1, 7 | + | |direct3d versions = 6.1, 7.0 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| − | |multiplayer = MPlayer | + | |multiplayer = MPlayer.com |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98, NT |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 166 MHz (with 3D hardware acceleration) or Pentium 200 MHz (without 3D hardware acceleration) |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 200 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
|minDX = 6.1 | |minDX = 6.1 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 270 MB |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = 7 |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 14 Degrees East | |
| Quicksilver Software | |
| Publishers | |
| Interplay Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 11, 1999 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person, Top-down view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Space flight |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Star Trek: Starfleet Command |
 |
|
Star Trek: Starfleet Command is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person and top-down view vehicle combat game in the Star Trek: Starfleet Command series.
The game received a several official patches and extra downloadable missions post-release. All post-release content was streamlined into the Gold Edition (known as the Captain's Edition in Germany) release in May 2000, which would be the version of the game that would later enter digital distribution.
As of Windows 10, the game crashes in the early game after a few commands are entered, which can be resolved with a single configuration file change.
General information
Availability
- A free demo version is available from GameFront.
Version differences
- The Gold Edition (known as Captain's Edition in Germany) includes additional missions for multiple factions, and comes pre-patched to version 1.03. This version is used in GOG and Steam releases.
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.03 is the latest patch for the standard edition of the game. It is included by default in the Gold Edition both in retail and digital releases.
Game freezes when trying to start a match on Windows 10 and newer
| Edit the configuration file[1] |
|---|
|
Skip intro video
| Use different executable |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\sfc.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/364820/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/364820/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Setup.exe settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use the unofficial HD patch. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
- Virtually no graphics options. Z-Buffer support, Renderer, and Resolution must be changed with external config.exe.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Entire settings menu with ten tabs dedicated to remapping. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
In-game settings menu tab (Federation UI skin)
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | General, music, speech. Accessible only within a match from the bottom control tab | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | The in-game settings menu tab allows for setting how long subtitles stay on screen before clearing. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | Only a several seconds short sample of the original Star Trek theme is present in the intro's beginning. All other music is original. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Only in retail and GOG versions. | |||
| Japanese | Japanese retail version. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 6 | Versus, Co-op |
||
| Online play | 6 | Versus, Co-op The official MPlayer.com service has been shut down. |
||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 6, 7 | |
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | MPlayer.com |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, NT | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz (with 3D hardware acceleration) or Pentium 200 MHz (without 3D hardware acceleration) | |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | 270 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | DirectX 7 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (364820) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ GOG.com forums - Potential Windows 10 flickering fix - last accessed on May 2023