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{{infobox
 
{{infobox
 
|title          = Beyond Good and Evil
 
|title          = Beyond Good and Evil
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|release dates  = December 14, 2003
 
|release dates  = December 14, 2003
 
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=403 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/00000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil#1367728600 GOG.com Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/beyond_good_and_evil/ GOG Support Page]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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== Settings ==
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==Game data==
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How to adjust the settings of the game such as graphics, sound, resolution, key mapping, etc.:
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location (Steam}|Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Beyond Good and Evil}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location (GOG.com)|}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Configuration files location|}}
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}}
  
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The game has a settings-application called "Beyond Good and Evil Settings". In the steam version, it is an ''exe file'' you can double click, located in in
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\beyond good and evil\SettingsApplication.exe
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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|steam_cloud            =false
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|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|origin                =
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|origin_notes          =
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|uplay                  =
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|uplay_notes            =
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|gamesave_manager      =true
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|gamesave_manager_notes =In the database.
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|gamestow              =
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|gamestow_notes        =
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|synctocloud            =
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|synctocloud_notes      =
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|square_enix            =
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|square_enix_notes      =
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}}
  
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== Graphics Issues ==
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==Video settings==
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{{ii}} Options can only be changed in a launcher
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=== Texture Flickering Issues ===
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{{Video Settings
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|wsgf_link                  =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-good-evil
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Launch [[#Settings|Settings]] and click "Advance Settings".
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|widescreen_wsgf_award      =unsupported
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|multimonitor_wsgf_award    =unsupported/
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==== First Method ====
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|widescreen_resolution      =true
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|widescreen_resolution_notes=Stretched
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Disable the following:
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|multimonitor              =false
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|multimonitor_notes        =
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* HW Vertex Processing
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|fov                        =false
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* Multi vertex stream
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|fov_notes                  =
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* Autogen mipmap
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|windowed                  =unknown
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|windowed_notes            =
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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.
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|fullscreen                =unknown
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|fullscreen_notes          =
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==== Second Method ====
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|anisotropic                =false
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|anisotropic_notes          =
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Another popular fix is to simply disable antialiasing in the "Advance Settings" menu and checking the manual compatibility box.
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|antialiasing              =true
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|antialiasing_notes        =
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If this doesn't work completely (On some machines some flickering still remains) and you have an Nvdia graphics card then you can go to your control pannel (Which may be accessed from the bottom right corner of your pc) go to the "manage 3D settings" menu, then to the "program settings" menu, add bge.exe (Which should be located in the folder where you installed the game) and finally select "override any application setting" in the anti aliasing mode.
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|vsync                      =unknown
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|vsync_notes                =
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[http://i.imgur.com/hbhET.png Image of Settings]
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}}
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==Input settings==
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=== Aspect ratio ===
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{{Input Settings
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The game was meant to be played at a 4:3 aspect ratio. To play it on any other aspect ratio, use a DX3D injector, which can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/teqkol23sf5k5jy/BGE%20widescreen%20fix.rar here]. Extract the files to the same folder as BGE.exe and edit the included .ini file to achieve your desired resolution. Don't forget to set the game's resolution to the same values as you did in the .ini, failing to do so will result in resolution glitches in most cases. Because the game is internally rendered in a 16:9.4 aspect ratio instead of 16:9, you will see some very small borders on both sides of the game when playing in 16:9. If you get an error prompt before launching, try installing the DX3D redists included in the fix. (All credit goes to gog.com forum user Idario for writing this fix.)
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|key_remap                  =true
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|key_remap_notes            =
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=== Better FPS ===
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|acceleration_option        =false
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Launch [[#Settings|Settings]] and lower the amount of anti-aliasing. Setting it to max results in 8x SSAA, which is completely unnecessary and quite demanding for older hardware.
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|acceleration_option_notes  =No Mouse Acceleration
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|controller_support        =hackable
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== Audio Video Sync ==
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|controller_support_notes  = See [[#XPadder|XPadder]] or [[#Pinnacle Game Profiler|Pinnacle Game Profiler]]
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If you are having problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture, go launch [[#Settings|Settings]], go to "Sound Settings" and choose your Sound Card.
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}}
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More information on this: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765
 
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Using a monitor with a native refresh rate above 60Hz may also lead to sync issues. To correct this, change your refresh rate to 60Hz or use an fps limiting program such as Dxtory to set max fps to 60.
 
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== Game controller ==
 
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The game only works with mouse and keyboard, so you will have to use something like [[XPadder]] or [[Pinnacle Game Profiler]] if you want to use a controller.
 
  
 
=== XPadder ===
 
=== XPadder ===
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http://www.gog.com/en/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/bgande_gamepad_profile
 
http://www.gog.com/en/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/bgande_gamepad_profile
  
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== Other issues ==
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== Issues and fixes ==
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Some other issues and fixes are described in http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765
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=== Texture Flickering Issues ===
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==== First Method ====
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|First Method}}
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1) Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code> and click "Advance Settings".
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2) Disable the following:
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* HW Vertex Processing
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* Multi vertex stream
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* Autogen mipmap
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{{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.
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}}
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==== Second Method ====
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Second Method}}
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Another popular fix is to simply disable antialiasing in the "Advance Settings" menu and checking the manual compatibility box.
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If this doesn't work completely (On some machines some flickering still remains) and you have an Nvdia graphics card then you can go to your control panel.(Which may be accessed from the bottom right corner of your pc).
 +
 
 +
Go to the "manage 3D settings" menu, then to the "program settings" menu, add bge.exe (Which should be located in the folder where you installed the game) and finally select "override any application setting" in the anti aliasing mode.
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[http://i.imgur.com/hbhET.png Image of Settings]
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}}
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=== Aspect ratio ===
 +
The game was meant to be played at a 4:3 aspect ratio. To play it on any other aspect ratio, use a DX3D injector, which can be found [https://www.dropbox.com/s/teqkol23sf5k5jy/BGE%20widescreen%20fix.rar here]. Extract the files to the same folder as BGE.exe and edit the included .ini file to achieve your desired resolution. Don't forget to set the game's resolution to the same values as you did in the .ini, failing to do so will result in resolution glitches in most cases. Because the game is internally rendered in a 16:9.4 aspect ratio instead of 16:9, you will see some very small borders on both sides of the game when playing in 16:9. If you get an error prompt before launching, try installing the DX3D redists included in the fix. (All credit goes to gog.com forum user Idario for writing this fix.)
 +
 
 +
=== Better FPS ===
 +
Launch <code>SettingsApplication.exe</code> and lower the amount of anti-aliasing. Setting it to max results in 8x SSAA, which is completely unnecessary and quite demanding for older hardware.
 +
 
 +
=== Audio Video Sync ===
 +
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.
 +
 
 +
More information on this: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765
 +
 
 +
Using a monitor with a native refresh rate above 60Hz may also lead to sync issues. To correct this, change your refresh rate to 60Hz or use an fps limiting program such as Dxtory to set max fps to 60.
 +
 
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==System requirements==
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{{System Requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = Windows® 2000/XP 
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|minproc  = 700 MHz Pentium® III, Celeron®, or AMD Athlon™
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|minmem  = 64 MB
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|minHD    = 2.2 GB
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|minGPU  = DirectX® 9-compatible 32 MB video card
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|recOS    = Windows® 2000/XP
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|recproc  = 1GHz
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|recmem  = 128/256 MB
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|recHD    = 2.2 GB
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|recGPU  = DirectX® 9-compatible 32 MB video card
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}}
  
 
[[Category:Windows]]
 
[[Category:Windows]]

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Template:Infobox

General information

Steam Users' Forums for game series
Steam Community Discussions
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG Support Page

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

Options can only be changed in a launcher

Template:Video Settings

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

XPadder

Here is a suggested configuration for the xbox 360 controller. (I am not sure if it corresponds to the real XBox and XBox 360 configuration, perhaps someone could confirm this or add instructions on how this is?).

from http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=344024

File:Xpadder-good-evil.png 

;----------------------
; Xpadder Profile File
;----------------------

Version=5.3
[Profile Settings]
[Set Settings]
[Assignments]
Set1Button1Slots=Left Mouse Button (1)
Set1Button2Slots=Right Mouse Button (2)
Set1Button3Slots=Q
Set1Button4Slots=E
Set1Button5Slots=Left Control
Set1Button6Slots=Left Shift
Set1Button7Slots=Tab
Set1Button8Slots=Escape
Set1Button10Slots=C
Set1DPadUpSlots=2
Set1DPadDownSlots=3
Set1Stick1UpSlots=W
Set1Stick1RightSlots=D
Set1Stick1DownSlots=S
Set1Stick1LeftSlots=A
Set1Stick2UpSlots=Mouse Move Up
Set1Stick2UpMouseSpeed=32
Set1Stick2RightSlots=Mouse Move Right
Set1Stick2RightMouseSpeed=32
Set1Stick2DownSlots=Mouse Move Down
Set1Stick2DownMouseSpeed=32
Set1Stick2LeftSlots=Mouse Move Left
Set1Stick2LeftMouseSpeed=32
Set1TriggerRightSlots=Space

Pinnacle Game Profiler

A different profile file for commercial software Pinnacle Game Profiler also exists, which repairs the camera controls when sidestepping (which - due to no feature for it - Xpadder can not do) and is available here: http://www.gog.com/en/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/bgande_gamepad_profile

Issues and fixes

Texture Flickering Issues

First Method

Instructions

Second Method

Instructions

Aspect ratio

The game was meant to be played at a 4:3 aspect ratio. To play it on any other aspect ratio, use a DX3D injector, which can be found here. Extract the files to the same folder as BGE.exe and edit the included .ini file to achieve your desired resolution. Don't forget to set the game's resolution to the same values as you did in the .ini, failing to do so will result in resolution glitches in most cases. Because the game is internally rendered in a 16:9.4 aspect ratio instead of 16:9, you will see some very small borders on both sides of the game when playing in 16:9. If you get an error prompt before launching, try installing the DX3D redists included in the fix. (All credit goes to gog.com forum user Idario for writing this fix.)

Better FPS

Launch SettingsApplication.exe and lower the amount of anti-aliasing. Setting it to max results in 8x SSAA, which is completely unnecessary and quite demanding for older hardware.

Audio Video Sync

If you are having problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture, go launch SettingsApplication.exe, go to "Sound Settings" and choose your Sound Card.

More information on this: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765

Using a monitor with a native refresh rate above 60Hz may also lead to sync issues. To correct this, change your refresh rate to 60Hz or use an fps limiting program such as Dxtory to set max fps to 60.

System requirements

Template:System Requirements