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{{ii}} To play multiplayer, and keep being synchronized, the same version is to be used(no matter which). | {{ii}} To play multiplayer, and keep being synchronized, the same version is to be used(no matter which). | ||
| − | ====[http://www.kayssplace.com/files/index.php?display=129 Patch 1. | + | ====[http://www.kayssplace.com/files/index.php?display=129 Patch 1.10]==== |
{{ii}} Fixes a number of bugs present on the original release. Very important. | {{ii}} Fixes a number of bugs present on the original release. Very important. | ||
===Optional=== | ===Optional=== | ||
| − | ====[http://www.kayssplace.com/files/index.php?display=130 Patch 1. | + | ====[http://www.kayssplace.com/files/index.php?display=130 Patch 1.20]==== |
{{ii}} Adds optional winning conditions to multiplayer. | {{ii}} Adds optional winning conditions to multiplayer. | ||
{{ii}} Adds forced time limit to multiplayer, ranging from 10 minutes to 24 hours. | {{ii}} Adds forced time limit to multiplayer, ranging from 10 minutes to 24 hours. | ||
{{ii}} Adds clan support, according to readme. Useless without the old server, which is gone. | {{ii}} Adds clan support, according to readme. Useless without the old server, which is gone. | ||
{{++}} Contents from the previous patch are also included. | {{++}} Contents from the previous patch are also included. | ||
| − | ====[http://www.kayssplace.com/files/index.php?display=131 Patch 1. | + | ====[http://www.kayssplace.com/files/index.php?display=131 Patch 1.30]==== |
{{ii}} Adds support for the P-5 Glove. | {{ii}} Adds support for the P-5 Glove. | ||
{{++}} Contents from the previous patches are also included. | {{++}} Contents from the previous patches are also included. | ||
Revision as of 12:40, 14 April 2014
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| Developers | |
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| Lionhead Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Mac OS | Feral Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 25, 2001 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 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 | |
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| Black & White | 2001 |
| Black & White 2 | 2005 |
Key points
- Very small but active modding community.
- Limited preset styled in-game video options. Custom settings have to be set through a special launcher.
- Make sure to run the game and the setup launcher as an administrator. No compatibility modes are required other than the Privilege Level.
General information
Availability
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
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Patches
- On certain cases, while installing a new patch the music folder might be randomly deleted. In order to restore it see missing music.
- To play multiplayer, and keep being synchronized, the same version is to be used(no matter which).
Patch 1.10
- Fixes a number of bugs present on the original release. Very important.
Optional
Patch 1.20
- Adds optional winning conditions to multiplayer.
- Adds forced time limit to multiplayer, ranging from 10 minutes to 24 hours.
- Adds clan support, according to readme. Useless without the old server, which is gone.
- Contents from the previous patch are also included.
Patch 1.30
- Adds support for the P-5 Glove.
- Contents from the previous patches are also included.
- Users who wish to use this patch will have to copy a special .dll into the main installation folder, as it will otherwise crash on startup. It can be downloaded from here.
Misc
Black & White Online Launcher
- Streamlined client, makes playing online far easier.
- Still in development.
Patch Uninstaller
- Useful for either quickly downgrading or reinstalling a certain patch quickly.
Windows XP Hotfix 824141
- Installing Windows XP SP2 fixes this issue.
Mods
- Any official patch should be applied before installing any mods.
- Villager Banter Add-On
- Football Add-On
Additional Creatures
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- User made configurations are stored into the main savegames.
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
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Windowed
- After doing this use any borderless applications to play with no borders on fullscreen from here.
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish |
Issues fixed
- Make sure to run the game and the setup launcher as an admin on newer Windows OSs.
Crash on the latest patch
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Missing music
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Low framerates
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium II 350 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM | |
| Mac OS | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | OS 8.6 | |
| Processor (CPU) | G3 333 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM | |