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{{ii}} In order to play with no borders on fullscreen see [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | {{ii}} In order to play with no borders on fullscreen see [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | ||
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{{ii}} Activating the emulation is not needed. Running the game directly through the launcher will work. | {{ii}} Activating the emulation is not needed. Running the game directly through the launcher will work. | ||
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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 | + | {{--}} Fairly buggy on more modern operating systems, still in development. |
====[https://web.archive.org/web/20021216184008/http://www.lionhead.com/downloads/B&W%20Patch%20Uninstaller%202.0.exe Patch Uninstaller]==== | ====[https://web.archive.org/web/20021216184008/http://www.lionhead.com/downloads/B&W%20Patch%20Uninstaller%202.0.exe Patch Uninstaller]==== |
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Developers | |
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Windows | Lionhead Studios |
Publishers | |
Windows | Electronic Arts |
Mac OS | Feral Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 25, 2001 |
Mac OS (Classic) | December 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | December 2001 |
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 | |
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Black & White | 2001 |
Black & White 2 | 2005 |
Key points
- The official multiplayer servers have been shut down.[1] Online features can be restored with Black & White Resurrection.
- A no CD crack is required to play under latest Windows and apply the fan patch that fixes problems on newer hardware.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: SafeDisc disc check (Windows). |
- This game is not available digitally.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Black & White: Creature Isle |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patches
Patch 1.3
- Includes all fixes from previous releases.[2][3] Adds support for P5-Glove. If you don't own it, use the replacement P5DLL.dll.
- Sometimes installing a new patch might delete the music folder. Make a backup before proceeding. See missing music.
- Multiplayer matches can only be happen between players with the same game build.
BaW Patch
- Fixes various issues experienced on modern systems, including washed textures and massive draw distance reduction.
- Requires a no CD crack.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- In-game settings and profile data for the Windows version are stored in the registry.
Video settings
- Most video settings have to be changed through the external configuration tool.
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Windowed
- In order to play with no borders on fullscreen see Borderless fullscreen windowed.
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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Italian | ||||
Polish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | The official multiplayer servers have been shut down.[1] Use Black & White Resurrection. Creature Isle expansion is not supported. |
VR support
Issues fixed
- Make sure to run the game and the setup launcher as an admin on newer versions of Windows.
P5DLL.dll is missing
Instructions |
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Missing music
Instructions |
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Poor framerate on Windows 8
Instructions |
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Bad textures/landscape
- Make sure 'Maximum Detail' is selected in the graphic options or the fix will not work.
Instructions |
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Missing or malfunctioning add-ons
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
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.
Mods
- Require at least patch 1.10.
- Villager Banter Add-On
- Football Add-On
- Music Add-on
Additional Creatures
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, Me, 2000 | |
Processor (CPU) | 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 |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 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 |