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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software}} |
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20010516232205/http://www.blackandwhite.ea.com/ | ||
|hltb = 1089 | |hltb = 1089 | ||
|lutris = black-white | |lutris = black-white | ||
|igdb = black-white | |igdb = black-white | ||
|strategywiki = Black & White | |strategywiki = Black & White | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 3598 |
|wikipedia = Black & White (video game) | |wikipedia = Black & White (video game) | ||
|winehq = 156 | |winehq = 156 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/ Black & White Community] - A forum and downloads site for the series | {{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/ Black & White Community] - A forum and downloads site for the series | ||
{{mm}} [http://bawsite.com/index.html Black & White BaW Patch Dev] | {{mm}} [http://bawsite.com/index.html Black & White BaW Patch Dev] | ||
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{{mm}} [http://bwgame.wildman-productions.org/ Black & White Online] - Multiplayer client | {{mm}} [http://bwgame.wildman-productions.org/ Black & White Online] - Multiplayer client | ||
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{{ii}} Is the latest official patch for OS X. | {{ii}} Is the latest official patch for OS X. | ||
− | ===Unofficial | + | ===Unofficial patches=== |
− | |||
====[https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/black-white-unofficial-patch-v1-42.1418/ v1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch]==== | ====[https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/black-white-unofficial-patch-v1-42.1418/ v1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch]==== | ||
{{++}} Removes {{DRM|SafeDisc}}, enabling the game to run on Windows Vista and later. | {{++}} Removes {{DRM|SafeDisc}}, enabling the game to run on Windows Vista and later. | ||
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{{++}} Fixes various issues experienced on modern systems, including washed textures and massive draw distance reduction. | {{++}} Fixes various issues experienced on modern systems, including washed textures and massive draw distance reduction. | ||
{{++}} Fixes addons & extra features not being detected. | {{++}} Fixes addons & extra features not being detected. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/black-white-creature-isle-unofficial-patch-v1-24.1459/ Creature Isle Fan Patch 1.24 - only for the expansion]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Removes {{DRM|SafeDisc}}, enabling the game to run on Windows Vista and later. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes crashing on display resolutions greater than 1080p or high DPI displays. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes low resolution textures and landscapes on PCs with high video memory. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes addons such as football addon not activating once installed. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes windowed mode. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\logo.bik}}}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#v1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch|1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch]]. Set with | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#v1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch|1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch]]. Set with {{file|BWSetup.exe}}. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#v1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch|1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch]]. Without anything above 1080p will crash. | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#v1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch|1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch]]. Without it, anything above 1080p will crash. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Use [[#v1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch|1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch]]. Set with | + | |windowed notes = Use [[#v1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch|1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch]]. Set with {{file|BWSetup.exe}}. Fixes {{key|Alt|Tab}} related crashes. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Swedish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Localised version only | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Missing music=== | ===Missing music=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Copy the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy the {{file|Audio|folder}} folder on the CD into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}}} |
− | }} | ||
===Missing or malfunctioning add-ons=== | ===Missing or malfunctioning add-ons=== | ||
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|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
|vorpx modes = 2D | |vorpx modes = 2D | ||
− | |vorpx notes = 2D with [[ | + | |vorpx notes = 2D with [[dgVoodoo 2]] base profile. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|macos intel 32-bit app = false | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
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|linux arm app = unknown | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Misc=== | ===Misc=== | ||
− | ===[http://bwgame.wildman-productions.org/index.php?action=showpage&pagename=home Black & White Online Launcher]=== | + | ====[http://bwgame.wildman-productions.org/index.php?action=showpage&pagename=home Black & White Online Launcher]==== |
{{++}} Streamlined client, makes playing online far easier. | {{++}} Streamlined client, makes playing online far easier. | ||
{{--}} Fairly buggy on more modern operating systems, still in development. | {{--}} Fairly buggy on more modern operating systems, still in development. | ||
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===Addons=== | ===Addons=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Require either [[#Unofficial | + | {{ii}} Require either [[#Unofficial patches|unofficial patch]] to work. |
{{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/villager-banter.139/ Villager Banter Add-On] | {{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/villager-banter.139/ Villager Banter Add-On] | ||
{{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/football-addon.138/ Football Addon] | {{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/football-addon.138/ Football Addon] | ||
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{{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/mp3-addon.137/ MP3 Addon] | {{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/mp3-addon.137/ MP3 Addon] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/dancing-bear-plug-in.1076/ Dancing Bear Plug-in] - the Dancing Bear plug-in for your WinAmp music program | ||
{{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/english-language-pack.213/ English Language Pack] | {{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/english-language-pack.213/ English Language Pack] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/english-language-patch-for-creature-isle.401/ Creature Isle English Language Pack] | ||
====Additional Creatures==== | ====Additional Creatures==== | ||
− | {{ii}} Require either [[#Unofficial | + | {{ii}} Require either [[#Unofficial patches|unofficial patch]] to work. |
{{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/leopard.135/ Leopard] | {{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/leopard.135/ Leopard] | ||
{{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/mandrill.136/ Mandrill] | {{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/mandrill.136/ Mandrill] | ||
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|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 7.0a | |minDX = 7.0a | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Mac OS | |OSfamily = Mac OS |
Latest revision as of 11:50, 15 January 2024
Developers | |
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Lionhead Studios | |
macOS (OS X) | Zonic Limited |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Sold Out Software | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 25, 2001 |
Mac OS (Classic) | February 7, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | February 7, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 90 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building, Strategy, RPG |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Black & White |
Black & White | |
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Black & White | 2001 |
Black & White 2 | 2005 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
Black & White is a singleplayer bird's-eye view building, strategy and RPG game in the Black & White series.
General information
- Black & White Community - A forum and downloads site for the series
- Black & White BaW Patch Dev
- Black & White Online - Multiplayer client
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition includes the base game and the Creature Isle expansion.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new creatures, skills, miracles, enemies and improved AI. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Creature Isle |
Essential improvements
Patches
v1.2 Patch
- Is the recommended official patch, includes all fixes from v1.1 Patch.
v1.3 Patch
- Is the latest official patch but not recommended.
- Only adds support for P5-Glove. Requires P5DLL.dll.
v1.1.1 Mac Patch
- Is the latest official patch for OS X.
Unofficial patches
v1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch
- Removes SafeDisc DRM[Note 2], enabling the game to run on Windows Vista and later.
- Fixes crashing on display resolutions greater than 1080p or high DPI displays.
- Fixes various issues experienced on modern systems, including washed textures and massive draw distance reduction.[5]
- Fixes addons like football and villager banter and unlocks all creatures, including the rhino.
- Includes fixed setup dialog that allows resolution and windowed mode to be changed easily.
BaW Patch
- Fixes various issues experienced on modern systems, including washed textures and massive draw distance reduction.
- Fixes addons & extra features not being detected.
Creature Isle Fan Patch 1.24 - only for the expansion
- Removes SafeDisc DRM[Note 3], enabling the game to run on Windows Vista and later.
- Fixes crashing on display resolutions greater than 1080p or high DPI displays.
- Fixes low resolution textures and landscapes on PCs with high video memory.
- Fixes addons such as football addon not activating once installed.
- Fixes windowed mode.
Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename <path-to-game>\Data\logo.bik
|
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Lionhead Studios Ltd\Black & White\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\<user-id>\[Note 4] HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Lionhead Studios Ltd\Black & White\LHMultiplayer |
macOS (OS X) |
- In-game settings and profile data for the Windows version are stored in the registry.
Video
- Most video settings have to be changed through the external configuration tool.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Use 1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch. Set with BWSetup.exe . |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Use 1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch. Without it, anything above 1080p will crash. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use 1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch. Set with BWSetup.exe . Fixes Alt+Tab ↹ related crashes. |
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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) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | While playing. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Tracked motion controllers | Supports the Essential Reality P5 with a patch 1.3.0.[8] | |
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Button/gesture prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Haptic feedback |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | English Language Pack | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | EA Brasil | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | Localised version only |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play | The official multiplayer servers have been shut down.[9] Online features can be restored with Black & White Resurrection. |
Issues fixed
Compatibility problems
- Make sure to run the game and the setup launcher as an admin on newer versions of Windows.[citation needed]
P5DLL.dll is missing
Download fixed dll[citation needed] |
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Bad textures/landscape
Install an unofficial patch |
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Missing music
Copy the Audio folder on the CD into <path-to-game>
|
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Missing or malfunctioning add-ons
Install an unofficial patch |
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Poor framerate on Windows 8
Instructions[citation needed] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | 2D 2D with dgVoodoo 2 base profile. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | |
DirectDraw | 7 | |
OpenGL | Mac OS only. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | QSound | 5.00 (QMixer.dll) |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.0w |
Misc
Black & White Online Launcher
- Streamlined client, makes playing online far easier.
- Fairly buggy on more modern operating systems, still in development.
Patch Uninstaller
- Useful for either quickly downgrading or reinstalling a certain patch quickly.
Addons
- Require either unofficial patch to work.
- Villager Banter Add-On
- Football Addon
- MP3 Addon
- Dancing Bear Plug-in - the Dancing Bear plug-in for your WinAmp music program
- English Language Pack
- Creature Isle English Language Pack
Additional Creatures
- Require either unofficial patch to work.
- Leopard
- Mandrill
- Gorilla
- Horse
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, 2000 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible |
|
Other | 4X CD-ROM |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 8.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | G3 333 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.2 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[4]
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[6] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[7]
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 🚧 A set of patches for Black & White (2001) - GitHub
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ LGR Oddware - Essential Reality P5 Glove - last accessed on 2021-07-06
- ↑ End of an era: Black & White Multiplayer goes Off-Line - Lionhead Studios News