Difference between revisions of "Populous: The Beginning"
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(Hell has frozen over. I finally found a way to launch the game in Direct3D with an AMD GPU without crashing. Also added in the API and Middleware tables.) |
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = hackable |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. |
|high frame rate = unknown | |high frame rate = unknown | ||
|high frame rate notes = | |high frame rate notes = | ||
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{{ii}} This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user | {{ii}} This is the default port used. It can be changed in-game by the user | ||
| − | ==Issues | + | ==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 | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use dgVoodoo 2|}} | ||
| + | # Download and setup [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
| + | # 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}}}}. | ||
| + | # Update the game's {{code|atiumdag.dll}} file. See [[#Graphics card not detected for AMD/ATI GPUs|Graphics card not detected for AMD/ATI GPUs]] for full instructions. | ||
| + | # Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{code|D3DPopTB.exe}} and {{code|PopTB.exe}} files (located in {{code|{{p|game}}}}): <code>Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 2))</code> and <code>Run this program as an administrator</code>. | ||
| + | # Run the game ({{code|D3DPopTB.exe}} for hardware mode, {{code|PopTB.exe}} for software mode). | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | ===Graphics card not detected for AMD/ATI GPUs=== | |
| − | ===Graphics card not detected for ATI | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Replacing the outdated atiumdag.dll file}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Replacing the outdated atiumdag.dll file}} | ||
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===Graphics Problem - Windows 7=== | ===Graphics Problem - Windows 7=== | ||
{{ii}} See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for solutions. | {{ii}} See [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for solutions. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = 6 | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = true | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |64-bit executable = false | ||
| + | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = QSound | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minHD = 100 MB | |minHD = 100 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = 6 | ||
|recOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP | |recOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP | ||
Revision as of 02:15, 29 June 2015
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Bullfrog Productions | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| Magic Carpet | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 15, 1998 |
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| Populous | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Displacements Patch
The unofficial Displacements Patch improves all landscape textures. This affects both the base game and its' expansion.
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin |
Video settings
In-game video settings.
In-game Direct3D settings (only when running the game with hardware acceleration).
Input settings
Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 4 | |||
| Online play | 4 | Official servers have been shut down. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Graphics card not detected for AMD/ATI GPUs
| Instructions |
|---|
Graphics Problem - Windows 7
- See Rainbow color problems in older games for solutions.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 6 | |
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | QSound |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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
Categories:
- Windows
- Invalid template usage (Infobox game)
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (DRM)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Invalid section order
- Self-hosting
- Invalid template usage (Network)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid template usage (API)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)