FireSoul's SFC:OP BootStrap list

So you want to know how I set up SFC:OP? Ok!


Contents

Install SFC:OP

  • Find your CD.
  • Find your CD-Key.
  • Install.


Patch to SFC:OP 2.5.5.2

What, you don't have 2.5.0.0 but something else? See here: All SFC Patches and ServerKits


Run the game to type the CD-Key

  • Make sure you have your CD-Key on paper or something you can read from
    • copy-paste won't work here
  • just start it up, and type in your Key.
  • exit the game when you're done.


Set up your preferences with EzINI

  • get EzINI
  • run EzINI
  • Select Orion Pirates.


My suggestions for EzINI settings

  • Video
    • Resolution: 1024 x 768
  • Audio
    • Music Volume --- OFF
      • That's completely optional. You can leave it on if you want.
    • Max Channels: 64 (max)
    • Crew Sounds: Maximum
  • Multiplayer
    • Set up your Default Multiplayer Player Name
    • Set up your Game Name
    • OPTIONAL: click on Multiplayer Hidden Race
    • OPTIONAL: click on Multiplayer Hidden BPV
  • Misc
    • Difficulty: Admiral
    • turn ON Volley Information


Install OP+

See: SFC:OP Plus Refit

  • Get the latest OP+
    • .. or whatever people are playing. I suggest the latest.
  • Install it.


Install Co-Op Ace

See: Co-op Ace for SFC:EAW and SFC:OP

  • Get the latest coopace
    • Currently Coopace 4.0
  • install it.


Customize Co-Op Ace

  • run the Coop-Ace Customizer from your start menu
    • Set the Difficulty to around 1.5
      • or whatever you prefer. I got 1.7 right now
    • Set the AI Intelligence to Admiral
    • Races: single
    • uncheck all the pirates
      • up to you, but remember, pirates are weaker
    • Turn ON 'Force selection of ships created in current era'
      • This will improve the gaming experience, especially since you've installer OP+
    • Turn ON 'Use Enhanced Shiplist API Settings'
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