Difference between revisions of "Strike Commander"
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In the DOSBox <code>.conf</code> file, under the <code>[joystick]</code> section, set <code>timing=false</code>. | In the DOSBox <code>.conf</code> file, under the <code>[joystick]</code> section, set <code>timing=false</code>. | ||
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In Windows' '''Settings''' or '''Control Panel''', remove any other controllers and set the joystick as the '''preferred device'''. | In Windows' '''Settings''' or '''Control Panel''', remove any other controllers and set the joystick as the '''preferred device'''. | ||
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This will disable the cutscene speech in the CD-ROM (including GOG.com) edition and enable captions (like the floppy version had). | This will disable the cutscene speech in the CD-ROM (including GOG.com) edition and enable captions (like the floppy version had). | ||
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* For the main game, open <code>SC.CFG</code> and remove the "=" sign from in front of <code>voclist.tre</code>. | * 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>. | * For Tactical Operations, open <code>SCTO1.CFG</code> and remove the "=" sign from in front of <code>tovoclst.tre</code>. | ||
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| 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] |
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General information
Availability
Strike Commander Tactical Operations
Strike Commander Speech Pack
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Floppy and CD-ROM. Use DOSBox. | |
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| GOG.com | |
CD-ROM edition. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[5] | |
- The CD-ROM edition includes the Tactical Operations and Speech Pack add-ons, as well as full recorded cutscene speech.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Tactical Operations | Adds 21 missions, new planes and General MIDI support | |
| Speech Pack | Adds in-flight radio chatter | |
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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*.TO1files are for the Tactical Operations expansion.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Includes full English speech | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian |
Issues fixed
Joystick not recognized
| Edit DOSBox settings[7] |
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In the DOSBox |
| Remove other controllers[7] |
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In Windows' Settings or Control Panel, remove any other controllers and set the joystick as the preferred device. |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Software renderer | Software rendering only | |
| DOS video modes | VGA | 320x200 256-color |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Edit config file(s)[7] |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
References
- ↑ Strike Commander for DOS (1993) Tech Info
- ↑ Strike Commander (CD-ROM Edition) Tech Info
- ↑ Release: Strike Commander ● GOG.com
- ↑ Mac Game Update: 10 New Classic Additions ● GOG.com
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ Missile gullibility
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Game unable to recognize joystick Cite error: Invalid
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