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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Starsiege tribes boxart.jpeg | |cover = Starsiege tribes boxart.jpeg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Dynamix}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Dynamix}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra On-Line|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hi-Rez Studios|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Darkstar}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Darkstar}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 23, 1998}} | {{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 = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 9179 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 2661 |
|wikipedia = Starsiege: Tribes | |wikipedia = Starsiege: Tribes | ||
|winehq = 102 | |winehq = 102 | ||
|license = former commercial | |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''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Patch to v1.11 (see [[#Patches|Patches]]). | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Patch to v1.11 (see [[#Patches|Patches]]). | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| official | | + | {{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 }} |
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}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | The latest official version is v1.11 | + | {{ii}} The latest official version is v1.11, available from [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/MetalTechUpdates.html SierraHelp]. |
− | To play on modern operating systems | + | ===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]. | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|StarsiegeTribes VideoSettings.png|Starsiege: Tribes video settings.}} | {{Image|StarsiegeTribes VideoSettings.png|Starsiege: Tribes video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/starsiege-tribes/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/starsiege-tribes/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set PlayerFov in ClientPrefs.cs|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set PlayerFov in ClientPrefs.cs|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\config}}. |
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|ClientPrefs.cs}} with a text editor. |
− | # Change <code>$pref::PlayerFov</code> to the FOV | + | # Change <code>$pref::PlayerFov</code> to the desired FOV. |
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set waitforvsync in ClientPrefs.cs|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set waitforvsync in ClientPrefs.cs|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\config}}. |
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|ClientPrefs.cs}} with a text editor. |
− | # Change <code>$pref::waitforvsync</code> to the setting | + | # Change <code>$pref::waitforvsync</code> to the desired setting. |
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|StarsiegeTribes MouseSettings.png|Starsiege: Tribes mouse settings.}} | {{Image|StarsiegeTribes MouseSettings.png|Starsiege: Tribes mouse settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|StarsiegeTribes AudioSettings.png|Starsiege: Tribes audio settings.}} | {{Image|StarsiegeTribes AudioSettings.png|Starsiege: Tribes audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Settings for 2D and 3D sound, as well as music volume and in-game voices. | |separate volume notes = Settings for 2D and 3D sound, as well as music volume and in-game voices. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = hackable |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Can be added via mod{{cn|reason=What mod adds surround sound?|date=January 2019}} |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 128 | |online play players = 128 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down; see [[#Community master server|Community master server]]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
− | |dedicated notes = Use <code>-dedicated</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].<ref> | + | |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 = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Community master server=== |
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{{ii}} The original Tribes master server is no longer running and needs to be changed. | {{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= | {{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>$Server::MasterAddressN0 = "t1m1.masters.tribesmasterserver.com:28000 t1m1.pu.net:28000<code><br><code>t1m1.tribes0.com:28000 skbmaster.ath.cx:28000 kigen.ath.cx:28000 t1m1.masters.dynamix.com:28000";</code> | + | # Copy the following to the clipboard:<br><code>$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. | # Run the game. | ||
# Open the console ({{key|~}}). | # Open the console ({{key|~}}). | ||
# Press {{key|Ctrl|V}} to paste the line. | # Press {{key|Ctrl|V}} to paste the line. | ||
# Press {{key|Enter}} and restart the game. | # 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= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |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== |
Latest revision as of 15:09, 12 August 2023
Developers | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\config\ClientPrefs.cs[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Set waitforvsync in ClientPrefs.cs[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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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 |
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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] |
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Issues fixed
Use T1 patch[5] |
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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 | ||
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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