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{{infobox
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{{Infobox game
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|title          = Black & White
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|cover        = Black & White Box.png
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|cover          = Black_&_White_Box.png
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|developers  =  
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|developer      = Lionhead Studios
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Lionhead Studios}}
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|publisher     = EA Games<br/>Feral Interactive (Mac OS X)
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Zonic Limited|OS X}}
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|engine        =  
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|publishers  =
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|release dates = March 25, 2001
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
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|steam         =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software}}
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|gog            =
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}}
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|engines      =  
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|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 25, 2001}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|February 7, 2002}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 7, 2002}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|black-white|90}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Building, Strategy, RPG }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Black & White }}
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|steam appid  =
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|gogcom id    =
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|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20010516232205/http://www.blackandwhite.ea.com/
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|hltb        = 1089
 +
|lutris      = black-white
 +
|igdb        = black-white
 +
|strategywiki = Black & White
 +
|mobygames    = 3598
 +
|wikipedia    = Black & White (video game)
 +
|winehq      = 156
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Compatibility==
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{{Introduction
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* Windows 2000 or later
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|introduction      =  
  
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==Issues and Fixes==
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|release history  =  
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=== Can't Save Games in Recent Windows Operating Systems ===
 
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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.
 
  
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=== Low Framerates in Recent Operating Systems ===
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|current state    =
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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.
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}}
 +
 
 +
'''General information'''
 +
{{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://bwgame.wildman-productions.org/ Black & White Online] - Multiplayer client
 +
 
 +
==Availability==
 +
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} (Windows) | | Windows, Mac OS, OS X }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally.
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' includes the base game and the Creature Isle expansion.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =  
 +
|dlc                    =  
 +
|expansion pack        = The expansion pack includes new creatures, skills, miracles, enemies and improved AI.
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Creature Isle |  | Windows, Mac OS, OS X }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
 
 +
====[https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/v1-20-patch.130/ v1.2 Patch]====
 +
{{ii}} Is the recommended official patch, includes all fixes from [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/v1-10-patch.129/ v1.1 Patch].
 +
 
 +
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/678-black-white-patch/ v1.3 Patch]====
 +
{{ii}} Is the latest official patch but not recommended.
 +
{{--}} Only adds support for P5-Glove. Requires [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/120-virtual-glove-p5-fixed-interface-dll/ P5DLL.dll].
 +
 
 +
====[https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/v1-1-1-mac-patch.186/ v1.1.1 Mac Patch]====
 +
{{ii}} Is the latest official patch for OS X.
 +
 
 +
===Unofficial patches===
 +
====[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.
 +
{{++}} Fixes crashing on display resolutions greater than 1080p or high DPI displays.
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{{++}} Fixes various issues experienced on modern systems, including washed textures and massive draw distance reduction.<ref>[https://github.com/HandsomeMatt/bw1-patches 🚧 A set of patches for Black & White (2001) - GitHub]</ref>
 +
{{++}} Fixes addons like football and villager banter and unlocks all creatures, including the rhino.
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{{++}} Includes fixed setup dialog that allows resolution and windowed mode to be changed easily.
 +
 
 +
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/621-baw-patch/ BaW Patch]====
 +
{{++}} Fixes various issues experienced on modern systems, including washed textures and massive draw distance reduction.
 +
{{++}} 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===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\logo.bik}}}}
 +
 
 +
==Game data==
 +
===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Lionhead Studios Ltd\Black & White\}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Save game data location===
 +
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Lionhead Studios Ltd\Black & White\LHMultiplayer}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} In-game settings and profile data for the Windows version are stored in the registry.
  
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==Graphical Tweaks==
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==Video==
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=== Wide Screen Support ===
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{{ii}} Most video settings have to be changed through the external configuration tool.
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Using a registry editor, do the following:
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{{Image|Black And White - Game Settings.png|Settings launcher.}}
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* Open <pre>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Lionhead Studios Ltd\Black & White\BWSetup</pre>
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{{Image|Black And White - Advanced Settings.png|Advanced settings.}}
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* Look for two DWORD values in this key called ScreenH and ScreenW which correlate to screen height and screen width respectively.
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{{Image|Black And White - Advanced.jpg|In-game advanced settings.}}
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* Make sure you select the decimal radio button for the base
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{{Image|Black and White Patch Setup Dialog.png|Black and White Fan Patch Setup Dialog}}
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* Enter your desired screen width and height in each
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/black-white
 +
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 +
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 +
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 +
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 +
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 +
|widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#v1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch|1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch]]. Set with {{file|BWSetup.exe}}.
 +
|multimonitor              = false
 +
|multimonitor notes        =
 +
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 +
|ultrawidescreen notes      =
 +
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 +
|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 notes                  =
 +
|windowed                  = hackable
 +
|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 notes  =
 +
|anisotropic                = false
 +
|anisotropic notes          =
 +
|antialiasing              = false
 +
|antialiasing notes        =
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = true
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|vsync notes                =
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|60 fps                    = true
 +
|60 fps notes              =
 +
|120 fps                    = true
 +
|120 fps notes              =
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = unknown
 +
|color blind notes          =
 +
}}
  
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==Mods==
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==Input==
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* [http://www.kayssplace.com/files/filedriver.php?action=file&id=139 Villager Banter Add-On]
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{{Image|Black And White - Controls.jpg|In-game controls settings.}}
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* [http://www.kayssplace.com/files/filedriver.php?action=file&id=138 Football Add-On] (Install AFTER apply patches 1.1 and 1.2)
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{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 +
|key remap notes          = While playing.
 +
|acceleration option      = false
 +
|acceleration option notes =
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = true
 +
|mouse menu notes          =
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 +
|invert mouse y-axis notes =
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|controller support        = false
 +
|controller support notes  =
 +
|full controller          = false
 +
|full controller notes    =
 +
|controller remap          = unknown
 +
|controller remap notes    =
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 +
|invert controller y-axis notes=
 +
|xinput controllers        = unknown
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= hackable
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes = Supports the [[Controller:Essential Reality P5|Essential Reality P5]] with a [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/v1-30-patch.131/ patch 1.3.0].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOSmrpw89SI&t=221s|title=LGR Oddware - Essential Reality P5 Glove|date=2021-07-06}}</ref>
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 +
}}
  
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=== Additional Creatures ===
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==Audio==
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* [http://www.kayssplace.com/files/filedriver.php?action=file&id=135 Leopard]
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{{Image|Black And White - Audio.jpg|In-game audio and video settings.}}
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* [http://www.kayssplace.com/files/filedriver.php?action=file&id=136 Mandrill]
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{{Audio
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* [http://www.kayssplace.com/files/filedriver.php?action=file&id=133 Gorilla]
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|separate volume          = true
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* [http://www.kayssplace.com/files/filedriver.php?action=file&id=134 Horse]
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|separate volume notes    =
 +
|surround sound          = false
 +
|surround sound notes    =
 +
|subtitles                = true
 +
|subtitles notes          =  
 +
|closed captions          = false
 +
|closed captions notes    =  
 +
|mute on focus lost      = true
 +
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 +
|eax support              =  
 +
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =  
 +
}}
  
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==Useful Links==
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{{L10n|content=
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[http://cowgod.net/2009/11/07/play-black-white-on-windows-7/ Walkthrough] for installing Black and White on Windows 7
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/english-language-pack.213/ English Language Pack]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = [https://web.archive.org/web/20010301204317/http://ea.com.br/ EA Brasil]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Swedish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Localised version only
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Network==
 +
{{Network/Multiplayer
 +
|local play          =
 +
|local play players  =
 +
|local play modes    =
 +
|local play notes    =
 +
|lan play            = true
 +
|lan play players    =
 +
|lan play modes      =
 +
|lan play notes      =
 +
|online play          = hackable
 +
|online play players  =
 +
|online play modes    =
 +
|online play notes    = The official multiplayer servers have been shut down.<ref name="multiplayer">[https://web.archive.org/web/20050727005607/http://www.lionhead.com/news/bwoffline.html End of an era: Black & White Multiplayer goes Off-Line - Lionhead Studios News]</ref> Online features can be restored with [http://bwgame.wildman-productions.org/index.php?action=showpage&pagename=downloads Black & White Resurrection].
 +
|asynchronous        =
 +
|asynchronous notes  =
 +
}}{{Network/Connections
 +
|matchmaking        =
 +
|matchmaking notes  =
 +
|p2p                =
 +
|p2p notes          =
 +
|dedicated          =
 +
|dedicated notes    =
 +
|self-hosting      =
 +
|self-hosting notes =
 +
|direct ip          =
 +
|direct ip notes    =
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
 +
|upnp =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Compatibility problems===
 +
{{ii}} Make sure to run the game and the setup launcher as an [[Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|admin]] on newer versions of Windows.{{cn|date=September 2016}}
 +
 
 +
===P5DLL.dll is missing===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Download fixed dll|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/120-virtual-glove-p5-fixed-interface-dll/ fixed p5dll.dll]
 +
# Copy it to {{p|game}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Bad textures/landscape===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install an [[#Unoffical Patches|unofficial patch]]|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Make sure 'Maximum Detail' is selected in the graphic options or the fixes will not work.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Missing music===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Copy the {{file|Audio|folder}} folder on the CD into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}}}
 +
 
 +
===Missing or malfunctioning add-ons===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install an [[#Unoffical Patches|unofficial patch]]}}
 +
 
 +
===Poor framerate on Windows 8===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download the following [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/587-windows-8-custom-directdraw-dll/ archive].
 +
# Go to the installation folder, and extract the file.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = 2D
 +
|vorpx notes                = 2D with [[dgVoodoo 2]] base profile.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 7
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|direct3d notes        =
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|directdraw versions    = 7
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|directdraw notes      =
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|opengl versions        = true
 +
|opengl notes          = Mac OS only.
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|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
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|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|vulkan versions        =
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|vulkan notes          =
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|dos modes              =
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|dos modes notes        =
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|shader model versions  =
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|shader model notes    =
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = true
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
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|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
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|linux powerpc app      =
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|linux 32-bit executable=
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =
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|mac os powerpc app    = true
 +
|mac os 68k app        = unknown
 +
|mac os executable notes=
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}}
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 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
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|physics notes    =
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|audio            = QSound
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|audio notes      = 5.00 (QMixer.dll)
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|interface        =
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|interface notes  =
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|input            =
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|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  = 1.0w
 +
|multiplayer      =
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|multiplayer notes=
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|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
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}}
 +
 
 +
===Misc===
 +
====[http://bwgame.wildman-productions.org/index.php?action=showpage&pagename=home Black & White Online Launcher]====
 +
{{++}} Streamlined client, makes playing online far easier.
 +
{{--}} 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]====
 +
{{++}} Useful for either quickly downgrading or reinstalling a certain patch quickly.
 +
 
 +
===Addons===
 +
{{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/football-addon.138/ Football 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-patch-for-creature-isle.401/ Creature Isle English Language Pack]
 +
 
 +
====Additional Creatures====
 +
{{ii}} Require either [[#Unofficial patches|unofficial patch]] to work.
 +
{{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/leopard.135/ Leopard]
 +
{{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/mandrill.136/ Mandrill]
 +
{{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/gorilla.133/ Gorilla]
 +
{{mm}} [https://forum.bwgame.net/downloads/horse.134/ Horse]
 +
 
 +
==System requirements==
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
 
 +
|minOS    = 95, 98, ME, 2000
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium II 350 MHz
 +
|minRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|minHD    = 600 MB
 +
|minVRAM  = 8 MB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minDX    = 7.0a
 +
|minother = 4X CD-ROM
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Mac OS
 +
 
 +
|minOS    = 8.6
 +
|minCPU  = G3 333 MHz
 +
|minRAM  = 96 MB
 +
|minHD    = 600 MB
 +
|minVRAM  = 8 MB
 +
|minOGL  = 1.2
 +
}}
  
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{{References}}
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Latest revision as of 11:50, 15 January 2024

Black & White
Black & White cover
Developers
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
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Black & White on HowLongToBeat
Black & White on IGDB
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Black & White guide on StrategyWiki
Black & White on MobyGames
Black & White on Wikipedia
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Black & White
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

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] (Windows)
Windows
Mac OS
macOS (OS X)
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
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
Windows
Mac OS
macOS (OS X)

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

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Lionhead Studios Ltd\Black & White\
macOS (OS X)

Save game data location

System Location
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.
Settings launcher.
Settings launcher.
Advanced settings.
Advanced settings.
In-game advanced settings.
In-game advanced settings.
Black and White Fan Patch Setup Dialog
Black and White Fan Patch Setup Dialog

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Use 1.42 Unofficial Fan Patch. Set with BWSetup.exe.
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.
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

In-game controls settings.
In-game controls settings.

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
Tracked motion controllers
Supports the Essential Reality P5 with a patch 1.3.0.[8]
Button/gesture prompts
Additional information
Haptic feedback

Audio

In-game audio and video settings.
In-game audio and video settings.

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]
  1. Download fixed p5dll.dll
  2. Copy it to <path-to-game>

Bad textures/landscape

Install an unofficial patch
Make sure 'Maximum Detail' is selected in the graphic options or the fixes will not work.

Missing music

Copy the Audio folder on the CD into <path-to-game>

Missing or malfunctioning add-ons

Install an unofficial patch

Poor framerate on Windows 8

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Download the following archive.
  2. Go to the installation folder, and extract the file.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
2D
2D with dgVoodoo 2 base profile.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7
DirectDraw 7
OpenGL
Mac OS only.
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
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
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
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

  1. ↑ 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]
  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]
  3. ↑ 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]
  4. ↑ 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