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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Populous | + | |cover = Populous The Beginning cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Bullfrog Productions}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Bullfrog Productions}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Magic Carpet}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Magic Carpet}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 17, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 17, 1998}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Populous }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Populous }} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |steam appid = 2616430 |
|gogcom id = 1207659027 | |gogcom id = 1207659027 | ||
|hltb = 7224 | |hltb = 7224 | ||
+ | |lutris = populous-the-beginning | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 666 |
|wikipedia = Populous:_The_Beginning | |wikipedia = Populous:_The_Beginning | ||
|winehq = 783 | |winehq = 783 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{mm}} [https://www.popre.net/index.php Populous: Reincarnated] - A fan site dedicated to Populous: The Beginning | {{mm}} [https://www.popre.net/index.php Populous: Reincarnated] - A fan site dedicated to Populous: The Beginning | ||
{{mm}} [https://wiki.popre.net/Main_Page Populous: Reincarnated Wiki] - A wiki for Populous: The Beginning | {{mm}} [https://wiki.popre.net/Main_Page Populous: Reincarnated Wiki] - A wiki for Populous: The Beginning | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://thebeginning.uk/ The Beginning] - A fan site which provide news and mods to Populous: The Beginning | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659027|populous_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659027|populous_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2616430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}}. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | populous_the_beginning | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | populous_the_beginning | DRM-free | Includes The Undiscovered Worlds. Pre-packaged with custom [[Glossary:Display wrapper|DirectDraw wrapper]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/content_levelup_bullfrog_titles|title=News - Content Level-up: Bullfrog Titles - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | populous/populous-the-beginning | Origin | | | Windows | | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | populous/populous-the-beginning | Origin | Includes The Undiscovered Worlds. Not available in all regions.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-11-06|comment=Inaccessible from Croatia, confirmed available in the UK.}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2616430 | Steam | Includes The Undiscovered Worlds. Pre-packaged with [[Glossary:Display wrapper|DDrawCompat]]. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: [https://archive.org/details/POPULOUS smaller web version], [https://archive.org/details/Populous_The_Beginning_Demo_Disc_-_Win95_Eng CD version]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes new singleplayer missions. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The latest official retail patch available is [http://popre.net/downloads.php#patches | + | {{ii}} The latest official retail patch available is [http://popre.net/downloads.php#patches 1.01]. The GOG.com version comes with this pre-installed. |
− | {{ii}} The | + | {{ii}} The Undiscovered Worlds expansion did not receive any patches. |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | === | + | ===Unofficial patches=== |
− | The [ | + | ====Collective Populous Patch==== |
+ | 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. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This patch will update the game to the US version. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|origin = unknown | |origin = unknown | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = true |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | |antialiasing notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | |vsync notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/236-populous-the-beginning-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version]. | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/236-populous-the-beginning-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = Official servers have been shut down. | + | |online play notes = Official servers have been shut down. Use the [[#Populous Reincarnated Matchmaker|Populous Reincarnated Matchmaker]]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
− | |matchmaking notes = Original matchmaking service is no longer available. Use the [ | + | |matchmaking notes = Original matchmaking service is no longer available. Use the [[#Populous Reincarnated Matchmaker|Populous Reincarnated Matchmaker]]. |
|p2p = true | |p2p = true | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p 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 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[http://www.popre.net/new.php Populous Reincarnated Matchmaker]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A custom multiplayer client which allow to matchmaking with other player, provided by Populous Reincarnated. | ||
+ | {{++}} Can work with the base game and expansion. Also work with the Collective Populous Patch (1.03) and the Enhanced Edition mod. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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{{++}} This will also enable the usage of the Direct3D executable on modern systems | {{++}} 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=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/populous_series/enjoy_populous_the_beginning_in_glorious_d3d_a_guide|title=gog.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and setup [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | # Download and setup [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
− | # Once the initial setup is done, | + | # Once the initial setup is done, copy {{file|D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|DDraw.dll}} files from the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} subfolder and paste them into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
− | + | # Update the game's {{file|atiumdag.dll}} file. See [[#Graphics card not detected for AMD/ATI GPUs|Graphics card not detected for AMD/ATI GPUs]] for full instructions. | |
− | # Update the game's {{ | + | # Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{file|D3DPopTB.exe}} and {{file|PopTB.exe}} files (located in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}): <code>Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 2))</code> and <code>Run this program as an administrator</code>. |
− | # Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{ | + | # Run the game ({{file|D3DPopTB.exe}} for hardware mode, {{file|PopTB.exe}} for software mode). |
− | # Run the game ({{ | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game lag=== | ===Game lag=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Add parameter to game|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add parameter to game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/populous_series/enjoy_populous_the_beginning_in_glorious_d3d_a_guide|title=gog.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Force | + | # Force Vsync off. |
− | # Add {{code|/frameratemouse}} as a parameter to {{ | + | # Add {{code|/frameratemouse}} as a parameter to {{file|D3DPopTB.exe}} or {{file|PopTB.exe}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 5 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Populous: Enhanced Edition=== | ||
+ | [https://thebeginning.uk/enhanced-edition/ Populous: Enhanced Edition] is a massive QoL enhancement mods that add new features, improvements and fixes beyond the developer scope. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Also known as '''Populous TB:1.5'''. Serve as an alternative to the ''[[#Collective Populous Patch|Collective Populous Patch]]''. | ||
+ | {{++}} Add four new tribes, a Two-Player cooperative campaign, rebalanced multiplayer and more. | ||
+ | {{++}} Higher resolution support without graphical glitches. | ||
+ | {{--}} Only work for the base game with no FMV. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Displacements Patch=== | ||
+ | The unofficial [http://popre.net/downloads.php#patches Displacements Patch] improves all landscape textures. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This patchs affects both the base game and its expansion. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Compatible with the ''Collective Populous Patch''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Multiverse Launcher=== | ||
+ | [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. | ||
+ | {{++}} Can be used to play both official and unofficial campaigns with the Campaign Manager, allowing to play them without overwriting files. | ||
+ | {{++}} Come pre-packaged with additional mods that can be toggled anytime. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Discord integration; which displays what campaign, level and even tribe you're playing on Discord. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 13:20, 12 March 2024
Developers | |
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Bullfrog Productions | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Magic Carpet | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 17, 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, 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 | |
---|---|
Populous | 1989 |
Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods | 1991 |
Populous: The Beginning | 1998 |
Populous: The Beginning is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the Populous series.
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
- The Beginning - A fan site which provide news and mods to Populous: The Beginning
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Includes The Undiscovered Worlds. Pre-packaged with custom DirectDraw wrapper.[1] | |||
Origin | Includes The Undiscovered Worlds. Not available in all regions.[2] | |||
Steam | Includes The Undiscovered Worlds. Pre-packaged with DDrawCompat. Included with EA Play (Steam). |
- Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: smaller web version, CD version.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new singleplayer missions. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Undiscovered Worlds |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official retail patch available is 1.01. The GOG.com version comes with this pre-installed.
- The Undiscovered Worlds expansion did not receive any patches.
Unofficial patches
Collective Populous Patch
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.
- This patch will update the game to the US version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2616430/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2616430/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Supports up to 1280x800; run the game with the -allres parameter. |
||
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Uses QSound | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for GOG.com version. | |||
Japanese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 | Official servers have been shut down. Use the Populous Reincarnated Matchmaker. |
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
Populous Reincarnated Matchmaker
- A custom multiplayer client which allow to matchmaking with other player, provided by Populous Reincarnated.
- Can work with the base game and expansion. Also work with the Collective Populous Patch (1.03) and the Enhanced Edition mod.
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[3] |
---|
|
Game lag
Add parameter to game[4] |
---|
Notes
|
Graphics card not detected for AMD/ATI GPUs
Replacing the outdated atiumdag.dll file[citation needed] |
---|
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 5 | |
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | QSound |
Populous: Enhanced Edition
Populous: Enhanced Edition is a massive QoL enhancement mods that add new features, improvements and fixes beyond the developer scope.
- Also known as Populous TB:1.5. Serve as an alternative to the Collective Populous Patch.
- Add four new tribes, a Two-Player cooperative campaign, rebalanced multiplayer and more.
- Higher resolution support without graphical glitches.
- Only work for the base game with no FMV.
Displacements Patch
The unofficial Displacements Patch improves all landscape textures.
- This patchs affects both the base game and its expansion.
- Compatible with the Collective Populous Patch.
Multiverse Launcher
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.
- Can be used to play both official and unofficial campaigns with the Campaign Manager, allowing to play them without overwriting files.
- Come pre-packaged with additional mods that can be toggled anytime.
- Discord integration; which displays what campaign, level and even tribe you're playing on Discord.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2616430/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2616430) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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).