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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{--}} The official multiplayer servers have been shut down.<ref name="multiplayer">[https://web.archive.org/web/20050727005607/http://www.lionhead.com/news/bwoffline.html End of an era: Black & White Multiplayer goes Off-Line - Lionhead Studios News]</ref> | {{--}} The official multiplayer servers have been shut down.<ref name="multiplayer">[https://web.archive.org/web/20050727005607/http://www.lionhead.com/news/bwoffline.html End of an era: Black & White Multiplayer goes Off-Line - Lionhead Studios News]</ref> | ||
| + | {{--}} A no CD crack is required to play under latest Windows and apply the [[#BaW Patch|fan patch]] that fixes problems on newer hardware. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | + | ====[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/678-black-white-patch/ Patch 1.3]==== | |
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Includes all fixes from previous releases<ref>[http://blackandwhite.wikia.com/wiki/Patch_1.1 Patch 1.1 Changelog]</ref><ref>[http://blackandwhite.wikia.com/wiki/Patch_1.2 Patch 1.2 Changelog]</ref>. Adds support for P5-Glove. If you don't own it, use the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/120-virtual-glove-p5-fixed-interface-dll/ replacement P5DLL.dll]. |
{{--}} Sometimes installing a new patch might delete the music folder. Make a backup before proceeding. See [[#Missing music|missing music]]. | {{--}} Sometimes installing a new patch might delete the music folder. Make a backup before proceeding. See [[#Missing music|missing music]]. | ||
{{ii}} Multiplayer matches can only be happen between players with the same game build. | {{ii}} Multiplayer matches can only be happen between players with the same game build. | ||
| − | = | + | ====[http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/621-baw-patch/ BaW Patch]==== |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Set resolution in registry}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Set resolution in registry}} | ||
# Run <code>{{p|game}}\Setup.exe</code> and adjust your settings. Set your resolution to anything else. | # Run <code>{{p|game}}\Setup.exe</code> and adjust your settings. Set your resolution to anything else. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Fan Patch}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Fan Patch}} | ||
| − | # | + | # Open the [[Registry Editor]]. |
| − | + | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Lionhead Studios Ltd\Black & White\BWSetup</code>. | |
| + | #Set <code>Fullscreen</code> DWORD to 0. | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|D3DWindower}} | {{Fixbox/fix|D3DWindower}} | ||
# See [[Glossary:Windowed#D3DWindower|D3DWindower]] for further instructions. | # See [[Glossary:Windowed#D3DWindower|D3DWindower]] for further instructions. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
{{ii}} Make sure to run the game and the setup launcher as an [[Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|admin]] on newer versions of Windows. | {{ii}} Make sure to run the game and the setup launcher as an [[Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|admin]] on newer versions of Windows. | ||
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===P5DLL.dll is missing=== | ===P5DLL.dll is missing=== | ||
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{{ii}} Make sure 'Maximum Detail' is selected in the graphic options or the fix will not work. | {{ii}} Make sure 'Maximum Detail' is selected in the graphic options or the fix will not work. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Install [[#BaW Patch|BaW Patch]]}} |
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| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |64-bit executable = | ||
| + | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ===Misc=== | ||
| + | ===[http://bwgame.wildman-productions.org/index.php?action=showpage&pagename=home Black & White Online Launcher]=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Streamlined client, makes playing online far easier. | ||
| + | {{--}} Fairly buggy on more modern OSs, still in development. | ||
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| + | ====[https://web.archive.org/web/20021216184008/http://www.lionhead.com/downloads/B&W%20Patch%20Uninstaller%202.0.exe Patch Uninstaller]==== | ||
| + | {{++}} Useful for either quickly downgrading or reinstalling a certain patch quickly. | ||
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| + | ===Mods=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Any official patch should be applied before installing any mods. | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.bwfiles.com/files/filedriver.php?action=file&id=139 Villager Banter Add-On] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.bwfiles.com/files/filedriver.php?action=file&id=138 Football Add-On] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20050530010855/http://www.lionhead.com/bw/downloads.html Music Add-on] | ||
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| + | ====Additional Creatures==== | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.bwfiles.com/files/file.php?id=135 Leopard] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.bwfiles.com/files/file.php?id=136 Mandrill] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.bwfiles.com/files/file.php?id=133 Gorilla] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.bwfiles.com/files/file.php?id=134 Horse] | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
Revision as of 15:01, 17 January 2016
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| Developers | |
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| Windows | Lionhead Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Windows | Electronic Arts |
| Mac OS | Feral Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 25, 2001 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | December 2001 |
| macOS (OS X) | December 2001 |
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Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
| Black & White | |
|---|---|
| Black & White | 2001 |
| Black & White 2 | 2005 |
Key points
- The official multiplayer servers have been shut down.[1]
- A no CD crack is required to play under latest Windows and apply the fan patch that fixes problems on newer hardware.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
DRM: SafeDisc disc check (Windows). | |
- This game is not available digitally.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Black & White: Creature Isle | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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Patches
Patch 1.3
- Includes all fixes from previous releases[2][3]. Adds support for P5-Glove. If you don't own it, use the replacement P5DLL.dll.
- Sometimes installing a new patch might delete the music folder. Make a backup before proceeding. See missing music.
- Multiplayer matches can only be happen between players with the same game build.
BaW Patch
- Fixes various issues experienced on on modern systems, including washed textures and massive draw distance reduction.
- Requires a no CD crack.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- In-game settings and profile data for the Windows version are stored in the registry.
Video settings
- Most video seettings have to be changed through the external configuration tool.
Settings launcher.
Advanced settings.
In-game advanced settings.
Widescreen resolution
| Instructions |
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Windowed
- In order to play with no borders on fullscreen see Borderless fullscreen windowed.
| Instructions |
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Input settings
In-game controls settings.
Audio settings
In-game audio and video settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
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| LAN play | |||
| Online play | The official multiplayer servers have been shut down.[1] Use Black & White Online. | ||
VR support
- Supports the Essential Reality's P-5 Data Glove
| 3D modes | State | Notes |
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Issues fixed
- Make sure to run the game and the setup launcher as an admin on newer versions of Windows.
P5DLL.dll is missing
| Instructions |
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Missing music
| Instructions |
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Poor framerate on Windows 8
| Instructions |
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Bad Textures on modern hardware
- Make sure 'Maximum Detail' is selected in the graphic options or the fix will not work.
| Instructions |
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Other information
API
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows | |||||
| macOS (OS X) | |||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
Misc
Black & White Online Launcher
- Streamlined client, makes playing online far easier.
- Fairly buggy on more modern OSs, still in development.
Patch Uninstaller
- Useful for either quickly downgrading or reinstalling a certain patch quickly.
Mods
- Any official patch should be applied before installing any mods.
- Villager Banter Add-On
- Football Add-On
- Music Add-on
Additional Creatures
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, Me, 2000 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium II 350 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible |
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| Mac OS | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | OS 8.6 | |
| Processor (CPU) | G3 333 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.2 compatible |
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