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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} Even though it is called ''Blair Witch'' this game is also a sequel to [[Nocturne]], set a year before the events in ''Epilogue''.
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{{ii}} Even though it is called ''Blair Witch'' this game is a spinoff episode for [[Nocturne]], set a year before the events of the ''Epilogue''.
 
{{++}} ''Nocturne Editor'' is available for download [https://www.moddb.com/games/nocturne/downloads/nocturne-editor here]. This game uses a newer version of the engine, so not all features work.
 
{{++}} ''Nocturne Editor'' is available for download [https://www.moddb.com/games/nocturne/downloads/nocturne-editor here]. This game uses a newer version of the engine, so not all features work.
  
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===DDrawCompat===
 
===DDrawCompat===
 
{{ii}}[https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat DDrawCompat by narzoul] is essential for the game to render properly in modern systems.
 
{{ii}}[https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat DDrawCompat by narzoul] is essential for the game to render properly in modern systems.
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{{++}} Limits the framerate to 60fps both in Hardware and Software mode to prevent issues.
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{{++}} Limits the framerate to 60fps both in Hardware and Software mode to prevent issues. Also fixes the Main menu running too fast.
 
{{++}} Allows for running in high resolutions without shrinking HUD or Menus, similar to Peixoto's Patch and dgvoodoo.
 
{{++}} Allows for running in high resolutions without shrinking HUD or Menus, similar to Peixoto's Patch and dgvoodoo.
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{{++}} Fixes the Main menu running too fast.
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{{++}} Fixes [[#System RAM and swap disk space warning|System RAM and swap disk space warning]] error and crashing on startup.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="refcheck Arhummk">{{refcheck|user=Arhummk|date=November 10, 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="refcheck Arhummk">{{refcheck|user=Arhummk|date=November 10, 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Get the latest release of DDrawCompat (v0.4.0 or higher) [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases here].
 
# Get the latest release of DDrawCompat (v0.4.0 or higher) [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases here].
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# Extract its contents; <code>ddraw.ini</code> to the <code>{{P|game}}</code>
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# Extract its contents; <code>ddraw.dll</code> to the <code>{{P|game}}</code>
 
# Create a new text file within the same directory named <code>DDrawCompat.ini</code> '''(Case-sensitive)'''.
 
# Create a new text file within the same directory named <code>DDrawCompat.ini</code> '''(Case-sensitive)'''.
 
# Open <code>DDrawCompat.ini</code> and add the following lines:
 
# Open <code>DDrawCompat.ini</code> and add the following lines:
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FpsLimiter = msgloop(60)
 
FpsLimiter = msgloop(60)
  
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# Resolution Scaing options. This allows you to increase the resolution without
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# Resolution Scaling options. This allows you to increase the resolution without
 
# shrinking the HUD or Menus. Both of the below lines are necessary for this to work properly
 
# shrinking the HUD or Menus. Both of the below lines are necessary for this to work properly
 
# Select 640x480 in-game first. But not below that as it will reduce the quality of the pre-rendered backgrounds.
 
# Select 640x480 in-game first. But not below that as it will reduce the quality of the pre-rendered backgrounds.
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}}
 
}}
  
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===Level of detail===
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===Level of detail mod===
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{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/blair-witch-volume-1-rustin-parr/downloads/blair-witch-1-rustin-parr-lod-modification Blair Witch Volume 1 Rustin Parr - LOD modification] disables LOD switching and makes the game use the highest quality 3D models for all the characters and enemies all the time.
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{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/blair-witch-volume-1-rustin-parr/downloads/blair-witch-1-rustin-parr-lod-modification Blair Witch Volume 1 Rustin Parr - LOD modification] disables LOD models switching and makes the game use the highest quality 3D models for all the characters and enemies all the time.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
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|widescreen resolution notes= In software mode resolutions up to 640x480 are available, in hardware mode up to 1280x960. Menus remain 640x480. See [[#dgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo 2]] for higher resolutions. In widescreen resolutions the game is stretched.
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|widescreen resolution notes= In software mode resolutions up to 640x480 are available, in hardware mode up to 1280x960. Menus remain 640x480. See [[#DDrawCompat | DDrawCompat]] for higher resolutions.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = Use [[#dgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo 2]]. In DirectX tab under ''Behavior'' disable ''Application controlled windows/fullscreen state'' and ''Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state'', then in game press {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
 
|windowed notes            = Use [[#dgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo 2]]. In DirectX tab under ''Behavior'' disable ''Application controlled windows/fullscreen state'' and ''Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state'', then in game press {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
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|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#DDrawCompat | DDrawCompat]].
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
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|anisotropic notes          = Force using [[#dgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo 2]].
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|anisotropic notes          = Force using [[#DDrawCompat | DDrawCompat]].
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing notes        = Use [[#dgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo 2]] to force MSAA.
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|antialiasing notes        = Use [[#dgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo 2]] to force MSAA. Not recommended as it can break graphics.
 
|upscaling                  = false
 
|upscaling                  = false
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling tech            =  
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|vsync notes                = Enabled by default in hardware mode, but only during gameplay. Force using [[#dgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo 2]] to enable it in the menus too.
 
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default in hardware mode, but only during gameplay. Force using [[#dgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo 2]] to enable it in the menus too.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Cloth physics are slightly sped up, as the logic is tied to framerate.
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|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps                    = limited
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|120 fps notes              = Framerate is uncapped only in software mode, but causes clothes physics to speed up.
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|120 fps notes              = Framerate is uncapped only in software mode, but causes clothes physics to speed up and spaz out.
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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===System RAM and swap disk space warning===
 
===System RAM and swap disk space warning===
 
{{ii}} When launching the game two warning messages are displayed about 0.0MB of system RAM and 0.0MB of free swap disk space. These can be ignored or the game can be run in Windows 98 compatibility mode to avoid these messages from appearing.
 
{{ii}} When launching the game two warning messages are displayed about 0.0MB of system RAM and 0.0MB of free swap disk space. These can be ignored or the game can be run in Windows 98 compatibility mode to avoid these messages from appearing.
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{{Fixbox|description=See [[#DDrawCompat | DDrawCompat]]}}
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Turning on Windows 98 compatibility mode|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Turning on Windows 98 compatibility mode|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix=
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===High frame rate issues===
 
===High frame rate issues===
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{{ii}} The physics are linked to 60 FPS, so playing at high fps can cause problems.
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{{ii}} The physics are linked to framerate, so playing at high FPS can cause problems.
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{{Fixbox|description=See [[#DDrawCompat | DDrawCompat]]}}
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60FPS |ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60FPS |ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix=
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}}
 
}}
  
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===Menu runs to fast===
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===Menu runs too fast===
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{{ii}} The animations of menu are linked to 60 FPS, so playing at high fps can cause problems.
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{{ii}} The animation of the main menu are linked to framerate, so playing at high FPS can cause problems.
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{{ii}} The menu lacks Vsync or framelimit so it runs very quickly
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{{Fixbox|description=See [[#DDrawCompat | DDrawCompat]]}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Limit the Framerate to 60FPS |ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix=
 
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* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
 
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}}
 
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{{Fixbox|description=|fix=
 
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# Force Vsync in the Control Panel and Set the monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz.
 
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}}
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==

Latest revision as of 22:15, 11 March 2024

Blair Witch Volume 1: Rustin Parr
Blair Witch Volume 1: Rustin Parr cover
Developers
Terminal Reality
Publishers
Gathering of Developers
Engines
Nocturne
Release dates
Windows October 3, 2000
Taxonomy
Series Blair Witch
Blair Witch Volume 1: Rustin Parr on MobyGames
Blair Witch Volume 1: Rustin Parr on Wikipedia
Blair Witch
Blair Witch Volume 1: Rustin Parr 2000
Blair Witch Volume 2: The Legend of Coffin Rock 2000
Blair Witch Volume 3: The Elly Kedward Tale 2000
Blair Witch 2019

Key points

Even though it is called Blair Witch this game is a spinoff episode for Nocturne, set a year before the events of the Epilogue.
Nocturne Editor is available for download here. This game uses a newer version of the engine, so not all features work.

General information

MobyGames page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Simple disc check.
Windows
This game is not available digitally.

Essential improvements

DDrawCompat

DDrawCompat by narzoul is essential for the game to render properly in modern systems.
Limits the framerate to 60fps both in Hardware and Software mode to prevent issues. Also fixes the Main menu running too fast.
Allows for running in high resolutions without shrinking HUD or Menus, similar to Peixoto's Patch and dgvoodoo.
Fixes System RAM and swap disk space warning error and crashing on startup.
Instructions[1]
  1. Get the latest release of DDrawCompat (v0.4.0 or higher) here.
  2. Extract its contents; ddraw.dll to the <path-to-game>
  3. Create a new text file within the same directory named DDrawCompat.ini (Case-sensitive).
  4. Open DDrawCompat.ini and add the following lines:
# Limits the framerate to 60fps. 30fps is recommended.
FpsLimiter = msgloop(60)

# Resolution Scaling options. This allows you to increase the resolution without
# shrinking the HUD or Menus. Both of the below lines are necessary for this to work properly
# Select 640x480 in-game first. But not below that as it will reduce the quality of the pre-rendered backgrounds.
# If you wish to play in the native in-game resolutions or Software mode. add a # before the two lines below.

ResolutionScale = display(1)
ResolutionScaleFilter = bilinear

# DEBUG. Only modify and uncomment (remove the # before the line) the below lines if facing issues.

# BltFilter = bilinear
# TextureFilter = app
# CpuAffinity = 1
# WinVersionLie = 98
# FullscreenMode = borderless
# LogLevel = none
# DesktopColorDepth = initial
# DisplayFilter = bilinear(0)
# DisplayRefreshRate = app
# DisplayResolution = desktop
# DpiAwareness = permonitor
While this caps the game at 60fps. A 30fps cap is recommended as the main menu and cloth physics are tied to framerate, though the difference is minimal.

dgVoodoo 2

Can be used to force higher resolutions, anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering.
Bilinear blit stretch makes the pre-rendered backgrounds less pixelated on higher resolutions.
Instructions[2]
  1. Download the latest version of dgVoodoo 2 and unpack it (verified working on version 2.54).
  2. Copy all the files from the MS folder to the game installation folder.
  3. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe and configure the settings to you liking.
  • Game uses DirectX in hardware mode, so the above mentioned improvements should be activated in the DirectX tab.
Increasing HUD and subtitle size using dgVoodoo 2[2]
  1. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe and in DirectX tab select your desired resolution.
  2. In the game graphic options menu select a resolution that is lower than the one set in dgVoodoo 2. The lower the resolution selected in game, the bigger the HUD and subtitles will be rendered on screen. Don't select a resolution lower than 640x480, because that will reduce the quality of the pre-rendered backgrounds.

Level of detail mod

Blair Witch Volume 1 Rustin Parr - LOD modification disables LOD models switching and makes the game use the highest quality 3D models for all the characters and enemies all the time.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\SYSTEM\[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1]

Video

Graphic options menu.
Graphic options menu.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
In software mode resolutions up to 640x480 are available, in hardware mode up to 1280x960. Menus remain 640x480. See DDrawCompat for higher resolutions.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Use dgVoodoo 2. In DirectX tab under Behavior disable Application controlled windows/fullscreen state and Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state, then in game press Alt+↵ Enter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use DDrawCompat.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Force using DDrawCompat.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Use dgVoodoo 2 to force MSAA. Not recommended as it can break graphics.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enabled by default in hardware mode, but only during gameplay. Force using dgVoodoo 2 to enable it in the menus too.
60 FPS
Cloth physics are slightly sped up, as the logic is tied to framerate.
120+ FPS
Framerate is uncapped only in software mode, but causes clothes physics to speed up and spaz out.
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Input

Control options menu.
Control options menu.
Key configuration menu.
Key configuration menu.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Only some secondary menus accept mouse input.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Sound options menu.
Sound options menu.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound effects, dialogue and music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX1
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
German
Polish
Local retail only.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation.
Russian
Local retail only.
Spanish
Fan translation.

Issues fixed

System RAM and swap disk space warning

When launching the game two warning messages are displayed about 0.0MB of system RAM and 0.0MB of free swap disk space. These can be ignored or the game can be run in Windows 98 compatibility mode to avoid these messages from appearing.
See DDrawCompat
Turning on Windows 98 compatibility mode[2]
  1. Right click the game shortcut or nocturne.exe.
  2. Click Properties, then open the Compatibility tab.
  3. Under Compatibility mode check Run this program in compatibility mode for and select Windows 98/Windows ME.
  4. Click Apply and OK.

Notes

This will disable any enhancements set in dgVoodoo 2.

High frame rate issues

The physics are linked to framerate, so playing at high FPS can cause problems.
See DDrawCompat
Limit the Framerate to 60FPS[citation needed]
Vsync (Enabled by default)
  1. Set the monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz.

Menu runs too fast

The animation of the main menu are linked to framerate, so playing at high FPS can cause problems.
See DDrawCompat

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6, 7
Software renderer
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows[3]
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, NT 4.0, 2000
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 2, Celeron (233 MHz) Intel Pentium 3 or AMD Athlon
System memory (RAM) 64 MB (96 MB for hardware acceleration)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 850 MB
Video card (GPU) Matrox G200/G400, ATI Rage 128, or TnT/TnT2
DirectX 6.1 compatible 		DirectX 7 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Arhummk on November 10, 2023
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Verified by User:Antrad on January 30, 2018
  3. ↑ Information taken from the game manual.