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Note: installer should enable Directplay for you when using version 1. You can install directplay though control panel.

You have 2 options English or German Note; since most mods were released in English only, When German is selected, the installer will install as much German as possible.

Some mods this is very limited. Vanilla, Error correction mod, Balance of power and Planet mod have full German versions. Note; each component folder is added automatically by installer. This is only base folder location Next, you need to select what you want to install on this execution of the installer from the list.

If you plan on using DxWnd you need to install the tools on first execution so each mod can adjust install path used by DxWnd. If you "continue anyway" all old files will be overwritten with new files. Setting Command line arguments for shortcuts. Note; This setting section effects the paths all shortcut use.

This can be done peacefully alliances, negotiations or war invasions. After taking control of a given territory, profits begin to flow from it, and new buildings are also unlocked. All areas should be taken care of, because problems with the morale of their inhabitants may result in rebellion. Clashes between ships are played in turn. The movements of the units are made only after switching on the passage of time. Important Information: Abandonwaregames. To the best of our knowledge, these games are no longer available on the market and are not supported by publishers.

If you know otherwise, write to us. Developer MicroProse Software, Inc. Planetary systems could also be forcibly captured from other major empires. Play involved exploration and diplomacy to establish strategic alliances, intelligence operations, technological development and turn based combat with vessels of rival empires.

Exploration was aided by player-built outposts and star bases that supported expansion into distant space. Random events, such as Borg invasions, presented additional challenges for players. The micro-management is a double-edged sword. If you're a true Trekker who doesn't mind rolling up his sleeves and diving deep into the machinations of running a universe from nearly every conceivable aspect, Birth of the Federation will certainly be an immersive and satisfying experience.

For those who like computer-assisted help in handling small details and requirements of day-to-day operation, the game's AI management is somewhat limited in a couple of cognitive areas, such as planet development and resource management. These limitations loom large in respect to the game's most glaring problem: over-emphasis on combat. For those fans who followed the original series and want to conduct business in terms of peaceful exploration of new frontiers, be advised that having a significant and powerful starship fleet in Birth of the Federation is mandatory.

Although you can control any of the five major races in the game, each with specific qualities, attributes, strengths, weaknesses, agendas, and attitudes, it will become necessary at some stage to defend or conquer other races.

Indeed, the two single-player victory choices deal with domination 60 percent of the entire galaxy's population and solar systems and vendetta you must completely eliminate the two major races pre-set as the mortal enemies of your race. In either instance, heavy combat will be required.

Some relief can be had through the capability to limit galaxy size and the four options to control the number of minor races encountered. Although there is an option to allow the AI to manage your planets and resources, it becomes a massive chore in the late stages of the game.

Unfortunately, the AI doesn't always make the best choices and, subsequently, the player must keep a sharp eye on every single planetary system under his or her ownership. One feature I found to be unnecessarily tedious was the game facility for re-deploying and combining starships into specific task forces.

Despite the aforementioned criticisms, the fact remains that the overall gameplay is entertaining, immersive, far-reaching, enjoyable, and stimulating.