The Star Trek Mod
Version
1.9.2.2
By Atrocities and Captain Kwok
Web Site: www.astempire.net
Email: startrekmod@astempire.net
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RELEASE
DATES
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Version 1.0.0 Released 07-21-2003
Version
1.3.5 Released 12-09-2003
Version 1.5.0 Released 02-04-2004
Version
1.5.1 Released 02-05-2004
Version 1.5.1.1 Released 02-10-2004 (Bug
Fix)
Version 1.6.6 Released 03-19-2004
Version 1.6.7 Released
03-29-2004
Version 1.6.8 Released 03-31-2004 (To address some AI
issues)
Version 1.6.9 Released 04-02-2004 (To address some AI
issues)
Version 1.7.0 Released 04-03-2004 (To address some Mount
Issues)
Version 1.7.1 Released 04-06-2004 (To address minor
tweaks)
Version 1.7.2 Released 04-07-2004 (Fixed minor bugs)
Version
1.7.4 Released 06-01-2004 (Lots of minor fixes)
Version 1.7.5 Released
06-14-2004 (Fixed two bugs)
Version 1.9.0.0 Released 11-10-2004 (Major
Revamp)
Version 1.9.0.1 Released 11-11-2004 (Minor Bug fixes)
Version
1.9.0.2 Released 11-22-2004 (Minor Bug Fixes)
Version 1.9.0.3 Released
12-00-2004 (Bug Fixes)
Version 1.9.0.7 Released 12-18-2004 (Bug Fixes -
Additions)
Version 1.9.0.9 Released 01-01-2005 (Minor Bug
Fixes)
Version 1.9.1.2 Released 03-01-2005 (Minor Bug Fixes/new
ship sets)
Version 1.9.2.0 Released
06-20-2005 (Bug fixes, additions, changes, other)
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INSTALLATION
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1. Unzip stmfull***.zip to your your Space Empires
Directory as you would any other mod.
2. Verify that you have a mod folder
named Star Trek Mod
3. Use the Mod Launcher program to start the mod.
4.
Download the Image Mod (Components Pack, Facility Pack, Planets Pack, Events,
and Combat packs) and install them according to their directions. (space
empires iv / pictures folder. They add many new images to these folders that
many mods use including the STM)
Image Mod Links: http://imagemodserver.mine.nu/other/MM/SE4/imagemod/
http://imagemod.spaceempires.net/
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UNINSTALL
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1. Delete the folder name Star Trek Mod from your Space Emires IV directory.
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INFORMATION
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1. This mod uses the Image Mod Pack (Not Included): http://http://imagemod.spaceempires.net/
A. Planets Mod - Not Included
B. Components Mod - Not
Included
C. Facilities Mod - Not Included
2. This mod uses the Fyron Quadrant Mod by: Fyron
3. This mod uses
the Fyron USM by: Fyron
4. This mod uses the Eye Candy Events file by:
Dracus
5. This mod uses AI designed by: Malfador, and members of the
TDM-Mod
6. This mod uses custom ship images by: William Christopher
7.
This mod uses custom images by: Captain Kwok
8. This mod uses custom
images by: Atrocities
9. This mod uses a custom button interface by:
General Woundwort
10. This mod uses the Colony Tech Mod by: Ed Kolis
11. This mod uses the MONSTERS by: Rollo
12 This mod uses a
Custom
Splash intro by: David Gervias (Avatar King)
13. This mod uses Borg
Monsters by: TNZ, Atrocities, Rollo
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TIPS FOR
SPEEDING UP TURN
PROCESSING
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1. While setting up your game turn off the following:
A. Advanced Ship
Construction
B. Mines
C. Support Craft
D. Fighters
E. Taunt
Tech
2. Optional - Use a non FQM Map
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BETA
TESTERS
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I would like to say thank you to all of the beta testers for their help and
support during the beta period of the mod.
(If you participated in the beta
and I did not include your name, please email me at atrocities@astmod.com so that I can
include it in later versions)
Fyron
Aiken
Ruatha
Captain Kwok
CNCRaymond
General Woundwort
mottlee
Mudshark
Suicide Junkie
TNZ
Lighthorse
Frank
George
DavidG
Rollo
XenoTheMorph
Seik
UserX
President-Elect
Shang
Strunk
BlackRose
DarkHorse
LiveWire
Renegade
13
Onyx
And many many more.
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QUESTIONS
COMMENTS OR BUG
REPORTS
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1. Email Atrocities at atrocities@astmod.com or at startrekmod@astmod.com WEB SITE www.astmod.com/startrek/stm.htm
2.
Post a message in the Shrapnel Games Intel Forum http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=141110&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1
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TROUBLE
SHOOTING
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Question: What does WPL, WPM, and WPH mean in the Quadrant set
up?
ANSWER: Warp Point Light, Warp Point Medium, and Warp Point Heavy.
Also refer to Fyrons FQ help or his web site.
Question: I get all kinds of errors when I start the mod what do I
do?
ANSWER: Make sure you have installed the full version of the mod and
not just the patch.
Question: I get an error saying that my race does not have Phased-Energy
weapons. What is causing this?
ANSWER: You have installed only the patch
and not the full version of the mod. The Game is substituting other races for
the missing ones and is using there AI data which is not set up for the
STM
Question: I get errors saying that I do not have a BMP file.
Why?
ANSWER: You need to install the Image Mod
Components/Facilities/Planets/Combat modules.
Question: Can I modify the EMP files?
ANSWER: Yes, but I would
recommend that you save them under a differant name as not to currupt the
orignals.
Question: I got a load error: unable to load bitmap
c:..\..\..\pictures\systems\1024 x768\nova 4 .bmp error in one of my games.
ANSWER 1: You will need to get the system images from FQM Deluxe.
Alternatively, copy the FQM Standard SystemTypes.txt file into your STM
folder. It is the same file, except that it uses no new images, only stock
system images. This will in no way shape or form cause any data file mismatch
errors with multiplayer games.
ANSWER 2: Be sure that you have the current
version of SEIV installed. 1.91
Question: I just installed the 1.7.0 version, and I've
noticed that there
are some maps with it. Perhaps they've always been there. What are these maps?
Can they be used to create a "realistic" game with player placement similar to
that of the series? If so, what order do I need to add the empires in, do any
not go in, etc...?
ANSWER: Depends on what you are looking for. UserX's
original Star Trek Map is a great, well balanced map for the AI and the a for
a possible PBW game. The primary focus on the Trek Major Systems Maps can be
found, as Blackrose (thanks) pointed out earlier in the Mod Info Folder. I
won't give all the details here other than that with the Trek Major System
Maps you will continue to be rewarded with something new to explore even in late games. Keep exploring. Lots of hidden stuff, and a hefty dose of canon
Trek uniqueness portrayed through planets, nebulas, black holes, and other
features.
Question: I am getting an error message in combat.
ANSWER: You need to install the latest version of the Image Mod COMBAT pack. www.spaceempires.net IMAGE MOD Mirror.
Question: I am getting an error that a back ground bmp will not load.
ANSWER: Download FQM Deluxe and copy over all of the system images to your base systems folder in your space empires iv directory.
Question: I get errors when I try to start the mod that say Values unknown.
ANSWER: Update your version of Space Empires IV to 1.91
Question: Why won't my colony ship move?
ANSWER: You need to have four (4) warp nacelles on your design as it indicates in the Colony Hull abilities.
Question: 1000kt warp core!
ANSWER: Use the Propulsion Mounts.
Question: I cannot use the Map Editor, why?
ANSWER: Start the Mod Launcher, Select the Star Trek Mod, Click on the EDIT MAPS button, This will load the Map editor using the MOD FILES. You will have to direct the Sav Map or Load Map to the Mods Map folder though.
Question: What is the Mod Launcher?
ANSWER: It is a utility that allows you to load mods for Space Empires without manually having to change the path file. http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/newuploads/1039630481.zip
Question: Why can't I read all of the mod description in the Mod Launcher window?
ANSWER: You need to install the SEIV fonts. (Read the Before You Play Read-Me)
Question: Can I use the Star Trek ship sets out side of the mod?
ANSWER: Yes you can. However you will not be able to use the AI. You will need to copy over and make new AI or download the sets
separately from www.pbw.cc ("Star Trek Race" NASY) Look for the latest versions.
If you have a question about this mod please email me @ startrekmod@astmod.com
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SEIV FONT
INSTALLATION
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It is strongly recommended that you take the time to copy the SEIV fonts to your system. By doing so you will be able to see the longer messages that the Mod Launcher displays.
1. Go to Control Panel.
2. Open "Fonts" folder.
3. Select "File"
menu item and then click "Install font" item.
4. In the dialog window choose
you se4 fonts folder, ie, C:\Rpogram Files\Malfador Machinations\Space Empires
IV\Fonts\".
Windows will scan this folder for fonts and list them in the "List fonts" box.
5. Check "Install fonts to system fonts folder" option.
6. Now click
"Select all" button and then OK button.
Enjoy.
edit: some names of buttons and menu items may differ for you, since I have russian windoze and my translation can be slightly incorrect
Provided by: Aiken
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INFORMATION
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Space Empires IV is a registered Trade Mark of:
Malfador
Machinations
PO Box 3972
Santa Rosa, CA 95402-3972
Email: info@malfador.com
Web: http://www.malfador.com
And Published by:
Shrapnel Games
www.shrpanelgames.com
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DISCLAIMER
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The creators of this mod have created it for the sole purpose and enjoyment
of the game.
No compensation has been given nor is any sought.
Enjoy.
I have in no way received any payment for my work on this mod.
This
mod was made for the sole purpose of enjoyment of making it.
Star Trek is a
registered trademark of Viacom / Paramount Pictures.
ASCII Images from http://www.chris.com/ascii/