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== Compatibility ==
 
== Compatibility ==
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Windows 2000 or later
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Windows 2000 or later. On later OSs such as Vista and later the game should be started with admin privilegies as some features may not work without doing such.
  
 
== Issues and Fixes ==
 
== Issues and Fixes ==

Revision as of 12:33, 18 March 2013

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Compatibility

Windows 2000 or later. On later OSs such as Vista and later the game should be started with admin privilegies as some features may not work without doing such.

Issues and Fixes

Can't Save Games in Recent Windows Operating Systems

There are several issues which can cause this. The most common appears to be due to folder permissions in the Program Files directory, where the Black and White save games are stored.

Here is a working fix to solve this issue: Find the .exe file in the game installation folder (C:/Program Files/Lionhead Studios Ltd/Black & White/runblack.exe). Right click the file and click Properties. Click on the Compatibility tab, and at the bottom in the Privilege Level area, check the box next to "Run this program as an administrator" then click Apply and OK. This works on Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.

Low Framerates in Recent Operating Systems

Many people experience low, game-breaking frame rates in recent operating systems despite setting the video settings to "Maximum Detail". This can typically be avoided by using the "Custom" settings, and setting all settings to maximum.

Graphical Tweaks

Wide Screen Support

Using a registry editor, do the following:

  • Open 
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Lionhead Studios Ltd\Black & White\BWSetup
  • Look for two DWORD values in this key called ScreenH and ScreenW which correlate to screen height and screen width respectively.
  • Make sure you select the decimal radio button for the base
  • Enter your desired screen width and height in each

System requirements

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Patches

Official Patches

  • 1.1
  • 1.2 - Changes from the 1.1 patch are included.

After installing the 1.2 patch music might stop playing, to fix this either make a backup of the audio folder from where game was installed or copy the CD's audio folder, after drop it in the desired path where the game is located.

Optional

Adds support for the P-5 Glove. Do not install this unless you own the glove or it may break your game, it brings no new bug fixes or additions to the game. The user could also search for the missing .dll and download it, meaning that the game would start.

Utility

Mods

Additional Creatures

Useful Links

Walkthrough for installing Black and White on Windows 7