Difference between revisions of "Populous: The Beginning"
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{{ii}} The latest official retail patch available is [http://popre.net/downloads.php#patches Patch 1.01]. The GOG.com version comes with this pre-installed. | {{ii}} The latest official retail patch available is [http://popre.net/downloads.php#patches Patch 1.01]. The GOG.com version comes with this pre-installed. | ||
{{ii}} The unofficial [http://popre.net/downloads.php#patches 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. | {{ii}} The unofficial [http://popre.net/downloads.php#patches 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. | ||
− | {{ii}} The unofficial [http://wiki.intelorca.co.uk/PopEnhance PopEnhance] contains a fix for graphics corruption bug, options for changing resolution and many other options for cheats and enhancements. | + | {{ii}} The unofficial [http://wiki.intelorca.co.uk/PopEnhance 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=== | ===Displacements Patch=== | ||
The unofficial [http://popre.net/downloads.php#patches Displacements Patch] improves all landscape textures. This affects both the base game and its expansion. | The unofficial [http://popre.net/downloads.php#patches Displacements Patch] improves all landscape textures. This affects both the base game and its expansion. |
Revision as of 08:39, 15 November 2015
Developers | |
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Bullfrog Productions | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Magic Carpet | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 15, 1998 |
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
- The GOG.com version includes the Undiscovered Worlds expansion.[1]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Populous: The Beginning - 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.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
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
- Game will suffer from mouse drift on multi-monitor setups
Instructions |
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Game lag
Instructions |
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Graphics card not detected for AMD/ATI GPUs
Instructions |
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Graphics Problem - Windows 7
- See Rainbow color problems in older games for solutions.
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, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | 600 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | 250 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible |
References
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