Difference between revisions of "Strike Commander"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===CD Missile Fix=== | ===CD Missile Fix=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/922-strike-commander-cd-missile-fix/ | + | {{ii}} The [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/922-strike-commander-cd-missile-fix/ CD Missile Fix] patches the CD-ROM (including GOG.com) edition to fix a timing issue on modern systems that makes enemy AI too successful at evading missiles.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/strike_commander/missile_gullibility/page1 Missile gullibility]</ref> |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = hackable | |mouse sensitivity = hackable | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = Use DOSBox's built-in sensitivity setting ( | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Use DOSBox's built-in sensitivity setting (in GOG.com's Setup utility or <code>[sdl]\sensitivity</code> in the <code>.conf</code> file). |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = hackable |
− | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = Can be enabled in the CD-ROM edition by [[#Disable cutscene speech|disabling cutscene speech]]. |
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
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|fan notes = | |fan notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==Issues Fixed== | ||
+ | ===Joystick not recognized=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit DOSBox settings|ref=<ref name=dosbox_joystick>[https://www.gog.com/forum/strike_commander/game_unable_to_recognize_joystick Game unable to recognize joystick]</ref>}} | ||
+ | In the DOSBox <code>.conf</code> file, under the <code>[joystick]</code> section, set <code>timing=false</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Remove other controllers|ref=<ref name=dosbox_joystick />}} | ||
+ | In Windows' '''Settings''' or '''Control Panel''', remove any other controllers, so that the intended one is the only one listed. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|64-bit executable = false | |64-bit executable = false | ||
|64-bit executable notes= | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable cutscene speech=== | ||
+ | This will disable the cutscene speech in the CD-ROM (including GOG.com) edition and enable captions (like the floppy version had). | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Edit config file(s)|ref=<ref name=dosbox_joystick>[https://www.gog.com/forum/strike_commander/any_chance_of_getting_the_floppy_version Any chance of getting the floppy version?]</ref>}} | ||
+ | * For the main game, open <code>SC.CFG</code> and remove the "=" sign from in front of <code>voclist.tre</code>. | ||
+ | * For Tactical Operations, open <code>SCTO1.CFG</code> and remove the "=" sign from in front of <code>tovoclst.tre</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}}{{ii}} The Speech Pack add-on's minimum requirements are DOS 5.0 / Intel 386 / 4 MB RAM / 7 MB extra HD space. | }}{{ii}} The Speech Pack add-on's minimum requirements are DOS 5.0 / Intel 386 / 4 MB RAM / 7 MB extra HD space. | ||
− | {{ii}} The Tactical Operations add-on's minimum requirements are DOS 5.0 / Intel 486 / 4 MB RAM/ 7 MB extra HD space. | + | {{ii}} The Tactical Operations add-on's minimum requirements are DOS 5.0 / Intel 486 / 4 MB RAM / 7 MB extra HD space. |
{{ii}} The DOS CD-ROM edition's minimum requirements are DOS 5.0 / Intel 486SX / 4MB RAM / 2 MB HD space. | {{ii}} The DOS CD-ROM edition's minimum requirements are DOS 5.0 / Intel 486SX / 4MB RAM / 2 MB HD space. | ||
Revision as of 21:00, 27 July 2017
Developers | |
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Origin Systems | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
RealSpace | |
Release dates | |
DOS | April 1, 1993[1][2] |
Windows | March 26, 2013[3] |
macOS (OS X) | May 9, 2013[4] |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Floppy and CD-ROM. Use DOSBox. | |||
GOG.com | Includes the Tactical Operations and Speech Pack add-ons. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[5] |
Essential improvements
CD Missile Fix
- The CD Missile Fix patches the CD-ROM (including GOG.com) edition to fix a timing issue on modern systems that makes enemy AI too successful at evading missiles.[6]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
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*.TO1
files are for the Tactical Operations expansion.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Includes full English speech | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian |
Issues Fixed
Joystick not recognized
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Software renderer | Software rendering only | |
DOS video modes | VGA | 320x200 256-color |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Disable cutscene speech
This will disable the cutscene speech in the CD-ROM (including GOG.com) edition and enable captions (like the floppy version had).
Instructions |
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Tips
- Press Alt+X to exit the game.
- Press Alt+O when in a mission to access the options menu (for all game settings and to restart/abort the mission).
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.0 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 386 | Intel 486/33+ |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 27 MB | 33 MB |
- The Speech Pack add-on's minimum requirements are DOS 5.0 / Intel 386 / 4 MB RAM / 7 MB extra HD space.
- The Tactical Operations add-on's minimum requirements are DOS 5.0 / Intel 486 / 4 MB RAM / 7 MB extra HD space.
- The DOS CD-ROM edition's minimum requirements are DOS 5.0 / Intel 486SX / 4MB RAM / 2 MB HD space.
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 212 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 212 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9 compatible |