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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = POD Gold - Cover.png | |cover = POD Gold - Cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 1997}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658970 | |gogcom id = 1207658970 | ||
+ | |official site = https://web.archive.org/web/19971014141000/http://www.ubisoft.com:80/pod/ENGLISH/usa.html | ||
+ | |igdb = pod-planet-of-death | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |hltb = 7131 | ||
+ | |lutris = pod-gold | ||
|mobygames = 644 | |mobygames = 644 | ||
|wikipedia = POD (video game) | |wikipedia = POD (video game) | ||
|winehq = 3640 | |winehq = 3640 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes new cars and tracks. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Back to Hell | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Back to Hell | | Windows }} | ||
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{{ii}} Fixes a lot of compatibility issues on modern operating systems. | {{ii}} Fixes a lot of compatibility issues on modern operating systems. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Apply Podhacks|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply Podhacks|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/pod/planet_of_death_hooks_podhacks/page1|title=gog.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [http://svn.nicode.net/podhacks/bin/ PodHacks.zip] (password is <code>PodHacks</code>). | # Download [http://svn.nicode.net/podhacks/bin/ PodHacks.zip] (password is <code>PodHacks</code>). | ||
# Extract PodHacks executable into {{p|game}}. | # Extract PodHacks executable into {{p|game}}. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
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|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = true | |directdraw versions = true |
Latest revision as of 02:10, 3 January 2024
Developers | |
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Ubisoft | |
Publishers | |
North America, Europe, digital | Ubisoft |
Brazil | Brasoft |
Czech | Bohemia Interactive |
China | Ubisoft China |
Russia | Akella |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile |
Themes | Sci-fi |
POD: Planet of Death is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person racing game.
General information
- Titled simply POD in North America
- pod PhReAk - Comprehensive fan resource (requires Flash)
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Gold Edition. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Gold Edition. Included with Ubisoft+. |
Version differences
- The Gold edition includes the base game and the Back to Hell expansion.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new cars and tracks. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Back to Hell |
Essential improvements
- Playing POD Gold on Windows 10 (2018), a guide on how to fix POD Gold issues (GOG/CD version) on Windows 10, and how to add new cars/tracks.
Patches
- Fixes a lot of compatibility issues on modern operating systems.
Apply Podhacks[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\DATA\ChShip\[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enable by default | ||
60 FPS | Probably more than 60fps / 60hz there are physical problems.to avoid problems just keep the monitor set to 60hz | ||
120+ FPS |
Widescreen resolution
Normally the game only allows for resolutions up to 800x600.
Rename a DLL[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | CD Music, Sound | |
Surround sound | Via Dolby Surround | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Russian |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Versus |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | The official multiplayer service was shut down |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 2 | |
DirectDraw | ||
Glide | Native support. | |
Software renderer | Also supports PowerVR's PowerSGL, ATI 3D CIF, and S3 ViRGE's S3D APIs |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz (with 3D acceleration) Intel Pentium 120 MHz (without 3D acceleration) Intel Pentium MMX |
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System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-18