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New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« on: July 12, 2004, 11:19:47 am »
To the SFC 3 Community,

Kenneth Yeast and Ann Cox of Taldren (or formerly of Taldren depending on the current situation) have given permission for the release of the last testers build for SFC 3. This is Taldren's parting gift to the SFC 3 community. I hope that all of you will enjoy the last fixes made by David Ferrell under sanction of Taldren. This build does not fix all remaining issues; however it does fix a major cheat and a few other items like the Scan Mission.

Here is the message from Kenneth Yeast concerning the release of the SFC 3 Beta v534 when I asked him yesterday:

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From: Kenneth Yeast
To: 'Pestalence'
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2004 4:25 AM
Subject: RE: Concerning SFC3


Yes, go right ahead.  Thanks for your patience.




Here is the Install Instructions:

1) Uninstall Starfleet Command III using Add / Remove Programs file in your Windows Control Panel.

2) Delete the SFC3 game folder off of your system.

3) Reinstall Starfleet Command III from the game CD, do not install Direct X 8.1 and do not install Gamespy Arcade from the Game CD, just the Starfleet Command III game itself. Commonly the install folder is C:\Program Files\Activision\SFC3.

4) Check for the latest version of your video card drivers from the manufacturer of your video card. For Geforce cards, check the NVidia web site, for Radeon cards, check the ATI web site. Never get video drivers from a place that is not the manufacturer of your video card. If you own a laptop, please check with the manufacturer of your laptop for updated drivers.

5) Make sure your version of Windows is up to date. Go to Microsoft?s windows update and get all available updates for your Windows Operating System.

6) As a recommendation, Download and reinstall Direct X 9.0b, if you do not have Direct X 9.0b, it is strongly recommended that you update to Direct X 9.0b or you will cause others to crash in Gamespy Arcade or Dynaverse 3 servers. Direct X 9.0b is not compatible with previous versions of Direct X under direct play and people using Direct X version older than 9.0b will cause players who have upgraded ( 90% of players) to have severe in game lag, locked loading screens, or Crash to Desktop issues. This is stated in the Microsoft Direct X FAQ. Installing an older version of Direct X on top of Direct X 9.0b will cause Direct X 9.0b to corrupt.

7) Disable any Anti-Virus that you may be running on your system while installing the patch. After patching, you may re-enable your Anti-Virus.

8) Download and install ONLY the v534 patch installer below; this is a stand alone installer and does not need any other Starfleet Command III downloads. This file is to be used on a clean, unaltered, unpatched version of Starfleet Command III.

US/UK:

Nightsoft :

http://www.nightsoft.net/effhq/files/SFC3_Patch_1.01_Beta_2_Build_v534.exe  (30.31MB)

SFC 3 Files :

http://sfc3.filefront.com/file.info?ID=28123

Unity Boards:

http://www.stcd.sgnonline.com/downloads/uploads/SFC3_Patch_1.01_Beta_2_Build_v534.exe


9) Near the end of the install Process, a file will open stating the v531 Readme information; this file will be located in your SFC3 game folder after patching. It contains all the trouble shooting tips for Starfleet Command III. The file name is SFC3 Readme v534.rtf.



For those wishing to run servers:

SFC 3 v534 Server kit:

http://www.dynaverse.net/downloads/sfc3/server_kits/SFC3_Beta_Server_kit_Build_v534.exe (11.3MB)

http://www.nightsoft.net/effhq/files/SFC3_Beta_Server_Kit_Build_v534.exe (11.3MB)

http://www.toasty0.com/SFC3/SFC3_Beta_Server_Kit_Build_v534.exe (11.3MB)



Release notes:

8 May 2004

SFC 3 Patch version 1.01 Beta 2 Build 534

1) Random and single player missions not being allowed properly (if set) in Hexes with bases and planets or enemies - fixed.
2) After a ship decloaks, it will be auto-targeted but you cannot fire upon it - fixed (no longer auto-targets).
3) If you use the 's' key to accelerate out of a reverse you still maneuver at a reduced rate - fixed.
4) Scan mission not working in nebula hexes - fixed.
5) AI attempting High Energy Turns too often - fixed.
6) DefaultLoadout may now be CRC checked when logging on to Dynaverse by placing in validated client files.
7) The amount of damage taken by officers may be attenuated by changing OfficerDamageMod in HullItems.gf, default value is 0.
8) Borg no longer has Anti-Matter Mines available in weapon selection by default per game manual. Anti-Matter mines can be added back to the Borg race in the WeaponItems.gf file.

Note: Previous saved games will not work with this build. All single player campaigns will need to be deleted and restarted after installing this build.

Added Features:

The amount of damage taken by officers may be attenuated by changing OfficerDamageMod in HullItems.gf, default value is 0.

[Officers]
OfficerDamageMod=0


SFC3 can be made to play with out the CD in the computer. Add the following line in the sfc.ini file under the [UI] heading.

[UI]
MakeItSo=1



Those who mirrored the patch file, please redown load the client patch above and replace the file on your mirrors... the previous file was uploaded with incorrect transfer protocal and is causing corrupted downloads.

Thanks

*edited to fix the link a 2nd time.. link tested by Chris Jones and verified that it works correctly...
« Last Edit: July 23, 2004, 08:21:27 am by Pestalence »
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2004, 12:20:58 pm »
:) Very cool!
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2004, 12:37:49 pm »
Thanks again Pestalence.

Now I'm off to finally figure out how that damn OfficerDamageMod thing works, Dave never did tell me....
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2004, 01:31:49 pm »
Agh I've downloaded it twice but it won't run. A little DOS window pops up for a second, then closes, then nothing happens...
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2004, 01:43:28 pm »
I thought it was just me for a minute there.. I'll e-mail Pest.
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2004, 01:51:52 pm »
The ToastyO link is busted.

Pelican, is the V534 fixed yet? or should we wait to mirror at STGD?

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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2004, 02:16:39 pm »
Nope, not working yet. No response from Pest yet either. He'll fix it as soon as he gets the message.

Add a ".com" on the Toasty0 one, then it works.
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2004, 10:02:09 pm »
Quote from: Stylsy on July 12, 2004, 01:31:49 pm
Agh I've downloaded it twice but it won't run. A little DOS window pops up for a second, then closes, then nothing happens...

Same here!

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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2004, 11:00:23 pm »
Re-uploading the file now..

just want to mention that I hate WS FTP Pro.. exe files can not be uploaded in Binary transfer.. only ASC II.. WS FTP Pro will only upload in Binary, which is what caused the problem.. I'm uploading with turbo FTP now in ASC II transfer.. will be ready in about 2 and 1/2 hours..

Sorry for the inconvience.

the Link will remain the same at nightsoft.. I'll remove invalid links from my postings until such time as the people running the mirrors can get them updated.

Thanks
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2004, 11:19:08 pm »
  I told you he would pop in here.I think I have the posting in D2 covered.You may want to check it though.I sent you a PM on this.
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2004, 12:37:16 am »
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2004, 12:59:22 am »
great thanks pesty!
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2004, 03:57:04 am »
The patch has been re-uploaded and is now available at the link provided in the first posting.. for those hosting mirrors to the patch, please read the bottom of the first post.

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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2004, 04:03:12 am »
The link doesnt work.
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2004, 09:23:58 am »
Been really slow all day, saying 2hr 30 for download...
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #15 on: July 13, 2004, 10:19:59 am »
well.. let's get some mirrors up and going.. this is the only live link at the moment and I have it posted an 6 different forums... soo I expect it will be slow. I need people to mirror the patch build.. thanks.
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #16 on: July 13, 2004, 10:31:13 am »
Redownloaded. Still issues. Gah!

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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #17 on: July 13, 2004, 11:24:57 am »
You have the FTP Details that will get you 2 mirrors.
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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #18 on: July 13, 2004, 11:42:46 am »
I'll get it there later today or this evening after work.. currently I am uploading to Nightsoft again to my site.. I am using an old FTP program called hippie 98.. I never had a problem with files upoaded with that program.. the only problem that i have had with the program is that it is damn slow.. as such, I'm not sure when the night soft will be ready.. I think all my transfers will be by Hippie 98 from now on as I have never had a file corrupt during upload with that program and it get's the file up there the first time every time correctly...

anyhow, sorry for the inconvience.. this is my fault but it will be corrected soon...

Please be patient..

To know if you got a proper download, the patch file should have a SFC 3 icon and should launch into a SFC 3 Logo patterened 4 times with the build name across the top in blue using Trek font.

Also, you may try using right click and the Save As command to try and capture it. I'm not sure if that will work or not.

Anyhow, I'll change the link again as soon as Nightsoft is updated.. I'll find 1 person to test the DL of the patch from nightsoft before I post the URL.

Anyhow thanks for your patience.. I know you all want it out there.. but with the mods and such having to adjust components for the build to work, then at the moment there isn't a rush to get it up.. but I will keep trying until it is correctly uploaded and available and as soon as I humanly can get it uploaded.

Sorry Again.

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Re: New Patch.. SFC 3 v534
« Reply #19 on: July 13, 2004, 11:45:15 am »
Pestalence, I recommend this FTP Client.
http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/
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