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# Find <code>{{p|game}}\Lionhead Studios Ltd\Black & White\runblack.exe</code>. | # Find <code>{{p|game}}\Lionhead Studios Ltd\Black & White\runblack.exe</code>. | ||
# Run it with '''D3DWindower'''. | # Run it with '''D3DWindower'''. | ||
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| + | <gallery widths=360px heights=300px> | ||
| + | File:Black & White Windowed Mode.png | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Do not run the config launcher with D3DWindower or else it'll stop working properly. | + | {{ii}} Do not run the config launcher with '''D3DWindower''' or else it'll stop working properly. |
{{ii}} If the emulation is activated before the game starts, the windowed mode will not work. | {{ii}} If the emulation is activated before the game starts, the windowed mode will not work. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Run any borderless applications before running '''D3Dwindower''' or else the game will crash. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Lionhead Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Mac OS | Feral Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 25, 2001 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | December 2001 |
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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 | |
|---|---|
| Black & White | 2001 |
| Black & White 2 | 2005 |
Key points
- Install outside Program Files on Windows Vista and newer to avoid saving issues (see Can't save the game).
General information
Availability
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1
- Patch 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.
Black & White Phoenix
- Multiplayer.
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.
Misc
Mods
- Villager Banter Add-On
- Football Add-On - Can be installed after patch 1.2 is applied.
Additional Creatures
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
| Instructions |
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Windowed mode
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Can't save the game
- This is caused by permission restrictions on Windows Vista and newer. Install outside Program Files.
| Instructions |
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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.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium II 350 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 8 Mb Card | |
| Mac OS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | OS 8.6 | |
| Processor (CPU) | G3 333 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 8 MB Card | |