Difference between revisions of "Populous: The Beginning"
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://populous.fandom.com/wiki/Populous_Wiki Populous Wiki] - A small wiki for the Populous series |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.popre.net/index.php Populous: Reincarnated] - A fan site dedicated to Populous: The Beginning |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://wiki.popre.net/Main_Page Populous: Reincarnated Wiki] - A wiki for Populous: The Beginning |
{{GOG.com links|1207659027|populous_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659027|populous_series|for game series}} | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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===Multiverse Launcher=== | ===Multiverse Launcher=== | ||
The [https://thebeginning.uk/multiverse/ Multiverse Launcher] is a client specifically designed for Populous: The Beginning, through which Populous fans can play the game with numerous fixes, improvements and new features. | The [https://thebeginning.uk/multiverse/ Multiverse Launcher] is a client specifically designed for Populous: The Beginning, through which Populous fans can play the game with numerous fixes, improvements and new features. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Supports up to 1280x800 | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Supports up to 1280x800; run the game with the <code>-allres</code> parameter. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Use [ | + | |windowed notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Use [ | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = Use [ | + | |vsync notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|60 fps = unknown | |60 fps = unknown | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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===Game crashes on startup (AMD/ATI GPUs)=== | ===Game crashes on startup (AMD/ATI GPUs)=== | ||
{{++}} This will also fix any rainbow colour issues | {{++}} This will also fix any rainbow colour issues | ||
+ | {{++}} This will also enable the usage of the Direct3D executable on modern systems | ||
{{--}} Game will suffer from mouse drift on multi-monitor setups | {{--}} Game will suffer from mouse drift on multi-monitor setups | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/populous_series/enjoy_populous_the_beginning_in_glorious_d3d_a_guide]</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download and setup [ | + | # Download and setup [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
# Once the initial setup is done, go to the {{code|MS}} subfolder. | # Once the initial setup is done, go to the {{code|MS}} subfolder. | ||
# Copy the {{code|D3DImm.dll}} and {{code|DDraw.dll}} files and paste them into {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | # Copy the {{code|D3DImm.dll}} and {{code|DDraw.dll}} files and paste them into {{code|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
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# The game can now be run in hardware mode with ATI/AMD cards. | # The game can now be run in hardware mode with ATI/AMD cards. | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 09:19, 14 May 2022
Developers | |
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Bullfrog Productions | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Magic Carpet | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 17, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Populous |
Populous | |
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Populous | 1989 |
Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods | 1991 |
Populous: The Beginning | 1998 |
Key points
- Poor compatibility with modern systems.
General information
- Populous Wiki - A small wiki for the Populous series
- Populous: Reincarnated - A fan site dedicated to Populous: The Beginning
- Populous: Reincarnated Wiki - A wiki for Populous: The Beginning
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Updated for compatibility with modern systems. | |||
Origin (unavailable) |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Undiscovered Worlds |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official retail patch available is Patch 1.01. The GOG.com version comes with this pre-installed.
- The unofficial Collective Populous Patch includes 1.01 fixes as well as a network hosting bug fix. It also removes the CD check and adds a restore tool along with an update tool. This patch will update the game to the US version.
- The unofficial PopEnhance contains a fix for graphics corruption bug in d3d mode, options for changing resolution and many other options for cheats and enhancements.
Displacements Patch
The unofficial Displacements Patch improves all landscape textures. This affects both the base game and its expansion.
Multiverse Launcher
The Multiverse Launcher is a client specifically designed for Populous: The Beginning, through which Populous fans can play the game with numerous fixes, improvements and new features.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Supports up to 1280x800; run the game with the -allres parameter. |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Uses QSound | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for GOG.com version. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 | Official servers have been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Original matchmaking service is no longer available. Use the Populous Reincarnated Matchmaker | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 7575 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user
Issues fixed
Game crashes on startup (AMD/ATI GPUs)
- This will also fix any rainbow colour issues
- This will also enable the usage of the Direct3D executable on modern systems
- Game will suffer from mouse drift on multi-monitor setups
Use dgVoodoo 2[2] |
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Game lag
Add parameter to game[3] |
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Notes
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Graphics card not detected for AMD/ATI GPUs
Replacing the outdated atiumdag.dll file[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | QSound |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | 110 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).