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Supreme Commander is a RTS game designed by Chris Taylor, set in a far future world. Although it was designed by Chris Taylor, it is not a sequel to his previous RTS, Total Annihilation, but rather a "spiritual successor", which implements the same gameplay mechanics and physics logic which was pioneered in Total Annihilation.

Since the release of Forged Alliance, it has been referred to as Vanilla SupCom, the Old SupCom or Classic SupCom.

Trailer

Opening cinematic

System requirements

Supreme Commander has somewhat steep system requirements. The official minimum and recommended system requirements, as well as the community suggested requirements are:

Type	Minimum Requirements	Recommended Requirements	Community Recommended
Operating System	Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Vista	Microsoft Windows Vista	Microsoft Windows 7
Memory	512MB of RAM	1 GB of RAM	4 GB of RAM
CPU	1.8 Ghz Processor	3 Ghz Intel or equivalent	2.8+ Ghz Intel Core i3/5/7 or eq.
Video Memory	128 MB video RAM	256 MB video RAM	512 MB of video RAM
Video Requirements	DirectX 8 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (Nvidia 6x00 or better)	DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (Nvidia 6800 or better)	Nvidia 9800 or better
Networking	DSL/Cable	Broadband connection	ADSL2+ 256 kbit/s upload
Hard Disk	8 GB	10 GB	12 GB

Note: Official recommended settings are not guaranteed to let the player run the game at full hardware settings with no lag. Community settings will allow the game to run at full settings on most maps. Optimal setting will provide maximum detail gameplay in most situations. Extra large maps, during heavily congested gameplay, or after modding and in multiplayer the system requirements may increase.

Steam release

Following the closure of GPGNet^[2], both Supreme Commander and Forged Alliance were released for free on Steam to anybody holding a CD key.^[3]

Following its closure, the Steam version has included new matchmaking support, and all other Digitally Distributed versions have been patched to the steam version.

Below is the note from GPG at that time:

“On March 1st, 2012 GPG was notified that support for GPGNet's backend services had been terminated. We apologize to our fans and players that we were unable to provide any advanced warning of this termination. After several weeks of inquiries, we have determined that resurrecting GPGNet will not be possible under current circumstances.
GPG was able to receive authorization from our publishing partners to grandfather ALL existing CD keys for both SC and FA into updated SC:Gold Editions on Steam. This means that even if you purchased only SC or FA in a boxed version, you can now redeem that key for BOTH games automatically updated to version 3603 utilizing Steam, and also take advantage of Steam's integrated matchmaking and chat services for free.
We understand that not all of the functionality you were accustomed to in GPGNet is present on Steam, naturally we were huge proponents of the innovations we created, but we encourage you to give Steam a try and get involved in the SC/FA community there.
As an alternative to Steam, there are significant community-driven initiatives for matchmaking services already operating. Among them at present, is FA:Forever (http://www.faforever.com/), which has built a strong following of fans and modders looking to extend features and matchmaking of the game.
These forums themselves are wholly owned and operated by GPG, and we hope players and fans will continue to use them to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate for many years to come.
GPG would deeply like to thank all the volunteers, admins, moderators, and tournament directors who have kept GPGNet running smoothly for so many years, and the fans who have been patient and understanding in the times when it wasn't.
Although this chapter is now closed, there is always the possibility that future discussions with publishers could open the door to resurrecting the platform in an updated fashion, and we will be keen on promoting the innovations that worked well for us.”
—The GPG Team. 02 Mar, 2012. ^[3]

Updates and patches

Patches can be downloaded from various third party websites, or through different digital distribution platforms, as all past keys issued with physical copies of the game have since been made redeemable on Steam.

Until the closure of the GPGNet service, the primary way to obtain official patches was by running the GPGNet software, either from the start menu or from within the game. This would automatically update the game and the GPGNet software to the latest versions of each.

References

↑ THQ official site.
↑ GPGnet Services Update. Archived version of forums.gaspowered.com
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 GPGNet Services Update 2. Archived version of forums.gaspowered.com

[1] THQ official site.

[2] GPGnet Services Update. Archived version of forums.gaspowered.com

[GPG-3] 3.0 ^3.1 GPGNet Services Update 2. Archived version of forums.gaspowered.com

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+{{Infobox Game
-{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 18em; text-align: left; font-size: 95%;"
-|+ style="font-size: larger;" |'''[[Image:Supreme Commander Logo.png‎ |250px]]'''
+|image = Supreme Commander Box Art.jpg
+|developer/s = [[Wikipedia:Wargaming Seattle|Gas Powered Games]]
+|publisher/s = '''Microsoft Windows'''<br>[[Wikipedia:THQ|THQ]] <ref>[http://www.thq.com/ THQ official site].</ref><br>'''Xbox 360'''<br>NA: [[Wikipedia:Aspyr|Aspyr]]<br>PAL: [[Wikipedia:505 Games|505 Games]]
+|producer/s = Kent McNall<br>Gary Wagner
+|designer/s = [[Wikipedia:Chris Taylor (game designer)|Chris Taylor]]<br>Bradley Rebh<br>John Comes
+|programmer/s = Jonathan Mavor
+|artist/s = Kevin Pun<br>Steven Thompson
+|writer/s = Jason Janicki<br>Evan Pongress<br>Bradley Rebh
+|composer/s = [[Wikipedia:Jeremy Soule|Jeremy Soule]]
+|platform/s = [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]]<br>[[Wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]]
+|release_date = '''Microsoft Windows'''<br>EU: February 16, 2007<br>NA: February 20, 2007<br>AU: February 23, 2007<br><br>'''Xbox 360'''<br>NA: June 23, 2008<br>EU: September 12, 2008<br>AU: September 18, 2008
+|genre/s = [[Wikipedia:Real Time Strategy|Real Time Strategy]]
+|mode/s = [[Wikipedia:Single-player video game|Single player]], [[Wikipedia:Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
+|next_game = ''[[Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance]]''
+}}
+'''Supreme Commander''' is a [[Wikipedia:Real Time Strategy|RTS]] game designed by [[Wikipedia:Chris Taylor (game designer)|Chris Taylor]], set in a far future world. Although it was designed by Chris Taylor, it is not a sequel to his previous RTS, [[Total Annihilation]], but rather a "spiritual successor", which implements the same gameplay mechanics and physics logic which was pioneered in ''Total Annihilation''.
+Since the release of [[Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance|''Forged Alliance'']], it has been referred to as [[Vanilla SupCom]], the Old SupCom or Classic SupCom.
+==Trailer==
+[[File:Supreme Commander Trailer HD|none|360px]]
+==Opening cinematic==
+[[File:Supreme Commander - Intro Video|none|360px]]
+==System requirements==
+''Supreme Commander'' has somewhat steep system requirements. The official minimum and recommended system requirements, as well as the community suggested requirements are:
+{| class="article-table" style="width:100%; font-size:90%;"
+|- style="white-space:nowrap;"
+! Type !! Minimum Requirements !! Recommended Requirements !! Community Recommended
 |-
+|Operating System || Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Vista || Microsoft Windows Vista || Microsoft Windows 7
-| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:Supreme Commander Box Art.jpg‎ |255px|Supreme Commander]]
 |-
+|Memory || 512MB of RAM || 1 GB of RAM || 4 GB of RAM
-! Developer:
-| [[Wikipedia:Gas Powered Games|Gas Powered Games]]
 |-
+|CPU || 1.8 Ghz Processor || 3 Ghz Intel or equivalent || 2.8+ Ghz Intel Core i3/5/7 or eq.
-! Publisher:
-| [[Wikipedia:THQ|THQ]]
 |-
+|Video Memory || 128 MB video RAM || 256 MB video RAM || 512 MB of video RAM
-! Patch version:
-| [[3280]]
 |-
+|Video Requirements || DirectX 8 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support <br>(Nvidia 6x00 or better) || DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support <br>(Nvidia 6800 or better) || Nvidia 9800 or better
-! Engine:
-| [[Moho Engine]]
 |-
+|Networking || DSL/Cable || Broadband connection || ADSL2+
-! Released:
+kbit/s upload
-| '''Windows:'''<br />Feburary 16, 2007<br />'''Xbox 360:'''<br />June 23, 2008
 |-
+|Hard Disk || 8 GB || 10 GB || 12 GB
-! Game genre:
-| [[Wikipedia:Real Time Strategy|Real Time Strategy]]
-|-
-! Game modes:
-| [[Wikipedia:Single player|Single player]]<br />[[Wikipedia:multiplayer game|Multiplayer]]<br />[[Skirmish]]
-|-
-! Platform/Format:
-| [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]], [[Wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]]
-|-
-! System Requirements:
-| TBA
-|-
-! Game Input:
-| [[Wikipedia:Mouse (computing)|Mouse]], [[Wikipedia:computer keyboard|Keyboard]], [[Wikipedia:Gamepad|Gamepad]]
-|-
-! Media:
-| [[Wikipedia:DVD ROM |DVD ROM]], Digital download (Impulse, Direct2Drive, Gamersgate, etc.)
 |}
-__NOTOC__
-'''''Supreme Commander''''' is a real-time strategy [[RTS]] game designed by [[Chris Taylor]], set in a far future world. Although it was designed by [[Chris Taylor]], it is not a sequel to his previous RTS, [[Total Annihilation]], but rather a "spiritual successor", which implements the same gameplay mechanics and physics logic which was pioneered in [[Total Annihilation]].
-Since the release of Forged Alliance, it has been referred to as [[Vanilla SupCom]], the Old SupCom or Classic SupCom.
-==Official Websites==
-There is currently no Official Website, nor Official fansite, following the closure of http://www.supremecommander.com/
-Previously, http://www.supremecommander.com/ contained general game information, news, technical support and a community forum. Following the creation of [[Supreme Commander 2]], it was briefly re-purposed for advertisement of the new product, before becoming devoid of all information at an unknown date.
-==Official Fan Site==
-None Yet
-==System Requirements==
-Supreme Commander has somewhat steep system requirements. The official minimum system requirements are:
+'''Note:''' Official recommended settings are not guaranteed to let the player run the game at full hardware settings with no lag.
-* Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Vista
+Community settings will allow the game to run at full settings on most maps. Optimal setting will provide maximum detail gameplay in most situations.
-* 512 MB of System RAM
+Extra large maps, during heavily congested gameplay, or after modding and in multiplayer the system requirements may increase.
-* 1.8 GHz Processor
-* 8 GB Available Hard Drive Space
-* 128 MB video RAM or greater
-* DirectX 8 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (Nvidia 6x00 or better)
-* Sound Card, speakers or headphones
-* Internet connection (DSL/Cable)
+==Steam release==
-The official recommended system requirements are:
+Following the closure of [[GPGNet]]<ref>GPGnet Services Update. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120508135433/http://forums.gaspowered.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=57382 Archived version of forums.gaspowered.com]</ref>, both ''Supreme Commander'' and ''[[Forged Alliance]]'' were released for free on Steam to anybody holding a CD key.<ref name="GPG">GPGNet Services Update 2. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120502094006/http://forums.gaspowered.com/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=57459 Archived version of forums.gaspowered.com]</ref>
+Following its closure, the Steam version has included new matchmaking support, and all other Digitally Distributed versions have been patched to the steam version.
-* 3.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor or better
-* 1 GB of System RAM or better
-* 8 GB Available Hard Drive Space
-* 256 MB video RAM, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (Nvidia 6800 or better)
-* Broadband internet connection with Cable/DSL speeds
+<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="border-bottom:2px solid #0002;">
-The player recommended system requirements are :
+Below is the note from GPG at that time:
+<div class="mw-collapsible-content" style="background:#0002; padding:6px 24px 1px; width:calc(100% - 48px);">
+{{Quote
+| text = On March 1st, 2012 GPG was notified that support for GPGNet's backend services had been terminated. We apologize to our fans and players that we were unable to provide any advanced warning of this termination. After several weeks of inquiries, we have determined that resurrecting GPGNet will not be possible under current circumstances.
+GPG was able to receive authorization from our publishing partners to grandfather ALL existing CD keys for both SC and FA into updated SC:Gold Editions on Steam. This means that even if you purchased only SC or FA in a boxed version, you can now redeem that key for BOTH games automatically updated to version 3603 utilizing Steam, and also take advantage of Steam's integrated matchmaking and chat services for free.
-* 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 duo or better
-* at least 1 GB of System RAM
-* at least 10 GB Available Hard Drive Space
-* Nvidia 8600 (or the 7 series equivalent) or better
-* Broadband internet connection with Cable/DSL speeds
-The optimal system requirements ( High detail on large maps with good framerate, mid to late game ) are :
+We understand that not all of the functionality you were accustomed to in GPGNet is present on Steam, naturally we were huge proponents of the innovations we created, but we encourage you to give Steam a try and get involved in the SC/FA community there.
-*2.8 Intel Quad Core CPU equivalent or better
+As an alternative to Steam, there are significant community-driven initiatives for matchmaking services already operating. Among them at present, is FA:Forever (http://www.faforever.com/), which has built a strong following of fans and modders looking to extend features and matchmaking of the game.
-*4+ GB of System RAM
+These forums themselves are wholly owned and operated by GPG, and we hope players and fans will continue to use them to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate for many years to come.
-*20+ GB Available Hard Drive Space
+GPG would deeply like to thank all the volunteers, admins, moderators, and tournament directors who have kept GPGNet running smoothly for so many years, and the fans who have been patient and understanding in the times when it wasn't.
-*Nvidia GTX 9800 or ATI 4850 or better
+Although this chapter is now closed, there is always the possibility that future discussions with publishers could open the door to resurrecting the platform in an updated fashion, and we will be keen on promoting the innovations that worked well for us.
-*ADSL 2+ or better for online play.
+| author = The GPG Team. 02 Mar, 2012. <ref name="GPG"/>
-Note: Recommended settings are not guaranteed to let the player run the game at full hardware settings with no lag. The player ones will let the game run at nearly full settings on most maps. Optimal setting will provide maximum detail gameplay in most situations. Also note that for extra large maps, during heavily congested gameplay, or with modding, the system requirements may increase greatly.
+}}
+</div>
+</div>
 ==Updates and patches==
-Patches can be downloaded from various third party websites, or through different digital distribution platforms, as all past keys issued with physical copies of the game have since been made redeemable on Steam.<ref>http://forums.gaspowered.com/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=57459</ref>
+Patches can be downloaded from various third party websites, or through different digital distribution platforms, as all past keys issued with physical copies of the game have since been made redeemable on Steam.
-Until the closure of the [[GPGNet]] service<ref>http://forums.gaspowered.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=57382</ref>, the primary way to obtain official patches was by running the ''GPGNet'' software, either from the start menu or from within the game. This would automatically update the game and the ''GPGNet'' software to the latest versions of each.
+Until the closure of the [[GPGNet]] service, the primary way to obtain official patches was by running the ''GPGNet'' software, either from the start menu or from within the game. This would automatically update the game and the ''GPGNet'' software to the latest versions of each.
 ==See also==
-*''[[Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance]]''
+* ''[[Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance]]''
-*[[Wikipedia:Supreme Commander|Supreme Commander on Wikipedia]]
+* [[Wikipedia:Supreme Commander|''Supreme Commander'' on Wikipedia]]
 ==References==