Difference between revisions of "Beyond Good & Evil"

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General information

Ubisoft game page

Ubisoft forums

The IRIS Network - A wiki for the game

GOG.com Community Discussions

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Steam Users' Forums

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		DRM: TAGES
Amazon.com

GOG.com
Humble Store
Steam
Incorrect store name. See here for available options.

Version differences

Some retail versions uses Tages DRM, which isn't completely compatible with modern OS and systems.

The GOG.com version has been modified to work with modern system directly including multithread wrapper.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch v1.01 updates the game to the latest version.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15130/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15130/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

sally.idx contains an index of save game names which will not be shown if it is missing (saves can still be loaded).^[1]

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
Ubisoft Connect

Video settings

External general video settings.

External advanced video settings.

Options can only be changed in a launcher

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

All resolutions stretch from 4:3 without this fix.

Instructions

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Instructions

Input settings

External key map settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

External audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Spanish

VR support

3D modes	State	GG3D	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision

Issues unresolved

Can't Alt+Tab with GOG.com version

Alt+Tab is disabled by default, workarounds may exist to enable it.^[2]

Issues fixed

Low frame rate

Instructions

Texture flickering

The optimal settings for maximum modern system compatibility with the game (Method 1).

Instructions

Instructions

Instructions

Audio desynchronized in cutscenes

If there are problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture.

Instructions

Instructions

Game engine runs too fast

Instructions

Can't change resolution or refresh rate

Instructions

Central Hall glitches and crashing / Triangle key doesn't drop after defeating bots

This tool can patch save games to work around a number of common glitches encountered in the PC version, including glitches in the 'Central Hall' area, and the triangle key not falling from the vent after defeating the bots.

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	98 SE	ME, 2000 SP4, XP
Processor (CPU)	700 MHz Pentium III, Celeron, or AMD Athlon	1.3 GHz
System memory (RAM)	64 MB (98 SE) 128 MB (ME/2000/XP)	128 MB (98 SE) 256 MB (ME/2000/XP)
Hard disk drive (HDD)	2.2 GB	2.2 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon 7200 Nvidia GeForce1 256 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible	ATI Radeon 9500 Nvidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (15130) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

[Proton_path_note-1] 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.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (15130) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (15130) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] Tip: Best to include "sally.idx" when backing-up save games, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com

[3] Cannot alt-tab, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com

[Note 1]

[1]

[2]

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-{{cleanup|DRM issues, add fixboxes where possible}}
 {{Infobox game
 |cover        = Beyond Good & Evil cover.jpg
@@ Line 86: / Line 85: @@
 |fov                        = false
 |fov notes                  =
-|windowed                   = false
+|windowed                   = hackable
-|windowed notes             =
+|windowed notes             = Extract [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/87-the-bards-tale-2005-windowed-mode/ d3d9hook] to game folder.
-|borderless windowed        = false
+|borderless windowed        = hackable
-|borderless windowed notes  =
+|borderless windowed notes  = Extract [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/87-the-bards-tale-2005-windowed-mode/ d3d9hook] to game folder.
-|anisotropic                = false
+|anisotropic                = hackable
-|anisotropic notes          =
+|anisotropic notes          = See [[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)#Force anisotropic filtering|Force anisotropic filtering]].
 |antialiasing               = true
-|antialiasing notes         =
+|antialiasing notes         = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for better AA.
-|vsync                      = true
+|vsync                      = hackable
-|vsync notes                =
+|vsync notes                = On by default, can be forced off.
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               =
@@ Line 118: / Line 117: @@
 {{ii}} If the game shows an error message, go into the <code>Redist</code> folder and run <code>DXSETUP.exe</code>.
 {{ii}} If the game fails to launch with this fix, run <code>CheckApplication.exe</code> in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode.
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Force higher quality AA|ref=<ref>[http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=357956 Nvidia Anti-Aliasing Guide - Guru3D.com Forums]</ref>}}
+# Download and run [[NVIDIA Profile Inspector]].
+# Search for the BANG! - Gunship Elite profile.
+# Remove application from the profile.
+# Create new profile for Beyond Good & Evil.
+# Add {{file|BGE.exe}} application to the profile.
+# Set Antialiasing compatibility to '''0x000012C1'''.
+# Set Antialiasing mode to Override.
+# Set Antialiasing setting to desired AA (MSAA,TrSSAA,SGSSAA,HSAA).
+# Apply changes.
 }}
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 ==Issues unresolved==
-===Alt-Tab===
+===Can't Alt+Tab with GOG.com version===
-{{key|Alt|Tab}} functions while in-game, but the window title bar will flicker in the game itself.
+{{--}} Alt+Tab is disabled by default, workarounds may exist to enable it.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/cannot_alttab/page1 Cannot alt-tab, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>
 ==Issues fixed==
+===Low frame rate===
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Change video compatibility settings|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
+# Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code>.
+# Click on the "Advanced Settings" tab.
+# Enable "Manual compatibility settings".
+# Tick all the boxes except "Autogen mipmap".
+}}
-===Low FPS===
+===Texture flickering===
+{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil Optimal Compatibility Settings.png|The optimal settings for maximum modern system compatibility with the game (Method 1).}}
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Method #1: Change video compatibility settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+# Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code>.
+# Click on the "Advanced Settings" tab.
+# Enable "Manual compatibility settings".
+# Untick "HW Vertex Processing", "Multi vertex stream", and "Autogen mipmap".
-Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code>, click on the "Advanced Settings" tab, enable "Manual Compatibility Settings", then tick all the boxes except "Autogen mipmap". Finally, save your changes.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} For most people simply disabling HW Vertex Processing works flawlessly, however this usually slows down the game badly even on high-end machines, which is why some prefer the second method.
-===Texture Flickering Issues===
+}}
-{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil Optimal Compatibility Settings.png|The optimal settings for maximum modern system compatibility with the game (Method 1).}}
-====First Method====
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Change video compatibility settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|Method #2: Disable anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
-# Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code> and click "Advanced Settings".
+# Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code>.
-# Disable the following:
+# Click on the "Advanced Settings" tab.
-#* HW Vertex Processing
+# Set "Antialiasing" to Off.
-#* Multi Vertex Stream
+# Enable "Manual compatibility settings".
-#* Autogen Mipmap
-{{ii}} For most people simply disabling HW Vertex Processing works flawlessly, HOWEVER this usually slows down the game badly, including on high-end machines, which is why some prefer the second method.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} If this doesn't work completely (some flickering still remains), the anti-aliasing can be forced (see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]).
 }}
-====Second Method====
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Disable anti-aliasing|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|Method #3: Enable compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
-Another popular fix is to simply disable anti-aliasing in the "Advanced Settings" menu and checking the manual compatibility box.
+* Set {{file|BGE.exe}} to [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows Vista SP2.
-If this doesn't work completely (some flickering still remains), the anti-aliasing can be overridden in the graphics card's control panel.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} If you are using a Steam Controller, do not select Windows XP SP3 or older, as this prevents the Steam Overlay from hooking into the game and mapping the controller correctly.
+{{ii}} With this setting, you can also re-enable anti-aliasing.
 }}
-====Third Method====
+===Audio desynchronized in cutscenes===
+{{ii}} If there are problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture.
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Enable Compatibility Mode|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|Enable 60 FPS cap|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
-If anti-aliasing settings don't work for you, try setting a compatibility mode on BGE.exe. "Windows Vista (Service Pack 2)" seems to work well. If you are using a Steam Controller, do not select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" or older, as this prevents the Steam Overlay from hooking into the game and mapping the controller correctly.
+* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
+}}
-With this setting, you can also re-enable anti-aliasing.
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Choose sound card|ref=<ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765 Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil Message Board for PC - GameFAQ]</ref>}}
+# Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code>.
+# Click on the "Sound settings" tab.
+# Choose your sound card.
 }}
-===Audio/Video Sync===
+===Game engine runs too fast===
-If you are having problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture, go launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code>, go to "Sound Settings" and choose your Sound Card.<ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765 Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil Message Board for PC - GameFAQ]</ref>
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Enable 60 FPS cap|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
+* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
+}}
-Note that using a monitor with a native refresh rate above 60&nbsp;Hz may also lead to sync issues.{{cn|date=August 2015}} To correct this, change your refresh rate to 60&nbsp;Hz or use an [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|FPS limiting program]] to set the max FPS to 60.
+===Can't change resolution or refresh rate===
+{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox/fix|Enable compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/resolution_problem/post4 Resolution problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>}}
+* Set {{file|SettingsApplication.exe}} to [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3.
+}}
-===Central Hall Glitches & Crashing / Triangle key doesn't drop after defeating bots===
+===Central Hall glitches and crashing / Triangle key doesn't drop after defeating bots===
+{{ii}} This tool can patch save games to work around a number of common glitches encountered in the PC version, including glitches in the 'Central Hall' area, and the triangle key not falling from the vent after defeating the bots.
+{{Fixbox|1=
-The unofficial tool "BGAEFix.exe" (by Terry Goodkind) can be found online ("http://www.terrygoodkind.net/~rahly/BGAEFix.exe" or search "BGAEFix.exe Beyond Good Evil").  This tool can patch save games to work around a number of common glitches encountered in the PC game, including:  Glitches in the 'Central Hall' area, and the triangle key not falling from the vent after defeating the bots.
+{{Fixbox/fix|Use BGAE Fix|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}}
+* Download and run [http://web.archive.org/web/20061215041139/http://www.terrygoodkind.net/~rahly/BGAEFix.exe BGAE Fix].
+}}
 ==System requirements==

Developers

	Ubisoft Montpellier
Publishers
	Ubisoft
Engines
	Jade
Release dates
Windows	November 19, 2003