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{{Series|Blood}}
 
{{Series|Blood}}
 
{{disambig|the original release|the enhanced version|[[Blood: Fresh Supply]]}}
 
{{disambig|the original release|the enhanced version|[[Blood: Fresh Supply]]}}
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'''Key points'''
 
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{{--}} A bug in the game causes damage scaling to change after loading a save.<ref>https://blood-wiki.org/index.php/Bugs_in_Blood#All_Versions</ref><ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/blood_series/fan_blood_patch_122_fixed_incorrect_damage_scaling_when_loading_a_save</ref>
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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}}
 
}}
  
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===Launchers===
 
====Blood Launcher====
 
====Blood Launcher====
 
{{ii}} The [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=287113746/ One Unit Whole Blood Launcher] is recommended for the best experience. It includes a large number of optional modifications and custom maps.
 
{{ii}} The [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=287113746/ One Unit Whole Blood Launcher] is recommended for the best experience. It includes a large number of optional modifications and custom maps.
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{{ii}} The [https://buildgamedosboxlaunchers.weebly.com/blood-dosbox-launcher.html Build Game DOSBox Launcher] allows installation from both digital release and retail release. It also includes a large number of optional modifications and custom maps.
 
{{ii}} The [https://buildgamedosboxlaunchers.weebly.com/blood-dosbox-launcher.html Build Game DOSBox Launcher] allows installation from both digital release and retail release. It also includes a large number of optional modifications and custom maps.
  
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===Mouse fixes===
 
====bMouse====
 
====bMouse====
 
{{ii}} [http://swisscm.duke4.net/mine.html bMouse] is a DOS extension which improves mouse looking by removing the mouse filter which causes issues related to both axis not updating properly.
 
{{ii}} [http://swisscm.duke4.net/mine.html bMouse] is a DOS extension which improves mouse looking by removing the mouse filter which causes issues related to both axis not updating properly.
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Choose either method to use it:
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{{Fixbox|description=Install bMouse|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2016-10-19|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Declare bMouse as an external device|ref=<ref name="refcheck Blackbird">{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2016-10-19|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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# Unzip {{file|bmouse.exe}} into the folder where you installed Blood.
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# Unzip {{file|bmouse.exe}} into the folder where {{file|BLOOD.EXE}} is located.
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# Run {{file|setup.exe}} through DOSBox and go to Controller Setup > Choose Controller Type and select "Keyboard and External".
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# Run {{file|setup.exe}} through DOSBox and go to '''Controller Setup''', then '''Choose Controller Type''' and select '''Keyboard and External'''.
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# Go to Setup External and change the program name to '''BMOUSE.EXE''', save and exit.
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# Go to '''Setup External''' and change the program name to <code>BMOUSE.EXE</code>. Save and exit.
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# Open {{file|dosboxBlood_single.conf}} in a text editor and replace the line containing {{code|BLOOD.EXE}} with {{code|bmouse.exe launch blood.exe}}.
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}}
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# You can do the same for Cryptic Passage by opening {{file|dosboxBlood_Addon.conf}} and replacing {{code|CRYPTIC.EXE}} with {{code|bmouse.exe launch cryptic.exe}}.
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{{Fixbox|description=Run Blood through bMouse|ref=<ref name="refcheck Blackbird"/>|fix=
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Open {{file|dosboxBlood_single.conf}} in a text editor and replace the line containing {{code|BLOOD.EXE}} with {{code|bmouse.exe launch blood.exe}}.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} The same can be done with Cryptic Passage by opening {{file|dosboxBlood_Addon.conf}} and replacing {{code|CRYPTIC.EXE}} with {{code|bmouse.exe launch cryptic.exe}}.
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{{ii}} bMouse will cause the vertical aiming to be inverted. To fix this just go to the Setup Advanced Control Options from Control Setup, then at Advanced Mouse Setup change the Mouse Y Scale to negative number.
 
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} bMouse will cause the vertical aiming to be inverted. To fix this just go to '''Setup Advanced Control''' Options from '''Control Setup''', then in '''Advanced Mouse Setup''' change the '''Mouse Y Scale''' to negative number.
  
 
====Buildmfx====
 
====Buildmfx====
 
{{ii}} [http://ctpax-cheater.losthost.org/htmldocs/trouble.htm#buildmfx Buildmfx] is a patch which improves mouse looking.
 
{{ii}} [http://ctpax-cheater.losthost.org/htmldocs/trouble.htm#buildmfx Buildmfx] is a patch which improves mouse looking.
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====NOLFBLIM====
 
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{{ii}} [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8365 NOLFBLIM] fixes flashing HUD.
 
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====BloodCM====
 
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{{ii}} [https://blood-wiki.org/index.php/BloodCM BloodCM] is a Blood remake in the form of a mod for EDuke32, a Duke Nukem 3D source port that provides modern features such as widescreen resolutions and dynamic lighting.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\BLOOD.CFG}}
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{{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\{{file|BLOOD.CFG}}}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\BLOOD.CFG}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\{{file|BLOOD.CFG}}}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\*.SAV}}
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{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\{{file|*.SAV}}}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.SAV}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\{{file|*.SAV}}}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
 
{{Image|Blood Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Blood Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Image|GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png|Graphics settings (GOG.com version)}}
 
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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<gallery>
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GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png|Graphics settings (GOG.com version)
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</gallery>
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
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|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = true
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|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|controller sensitivity notes= Both X and Y axis can be set individually.
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|xinput controllers        = unknown
 
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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===Use mouse wheel to change weapons===
 
===Use mouse wheel to change weapons===
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{{Fixbox|description=Binds up and down keys to the mouse wheel|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/blood_series/use_mouse_wheel_to_change_weapons_in_ouwb Use Mouse Wheel to Change Weapons in OUWB! - GOG.com Forum]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Bind up and down keys to the mouse wheel|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/blood_series/use_mouse_wheel_to_change_weapons_in_ouwb Use Mouse Wheel to Change Weapons in OUWB! - GOG.com Forum]</ref>|fix=
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# Get [http://ahkscript.org AutoHotkey]
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# Get [http://ahkscript.org AutoHotkey].
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# Use [http://www.pastebucket.com/74653 this script] whenever you play Blood.
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# Use [http://www.pastebucket.com/74653 this script] when playing.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
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}}
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==Issues fixed==
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===HUD flashes===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use NOLFBLIM|ref=<ref>https://blood-wiki.org/index.php/Installation#Flashing_HUD_fix</ref>|fix=
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# [https://www.vogons.org/download/file.php?id=3680&sid=0b52f27dce8c4bb5d57d8c644f75e903 Download] the patch.
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# Unzip the archive where {{file|BLOOD.EXE}} is.
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# Rename {{file|nolfblim.ren2com}} to {{file|NOLFBLIM.COM}}.
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# Run {{file|NOLFBLIM.COM}} before launching Blood.
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{{ii}} Automate these steps by adding <code>NOLFBLIM.COM</code> before the line calling {{file|BLOOD.EXE}} in the DOSBox configuration file's autoexec section.
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}}
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===Damage scaling changes after loading a save===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use a modified executable|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/blood_series/fan_blood_patch_122_fixed_incorrect_damage_scaling_when_loading_a_save</ref>|fix=
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Patch {{file|BLOOD.EXE}} with [http://www.mediafire.com/?i9ww6654i0j6dva this patcher].
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'''Notes'''
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{{--}} Freezes damage scaling to the Still Kicking setting, which makes the game easier on higher difficulties.
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{{ii}} An alternate but complex workaround can be found [https://www.gog.com/forum/blood_series/glitch_damage_scaling_changes_when_loading_fix_inside here].
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{{ii}} This issue is fixed in the [[#Source ports|source ports]] and [[Blood: Fresh Supply]] re-release.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|opengl versions        = 1.0
 
|opengl versions        = 1.0
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|opengl notes          = Use [[#BloodGDX|BloodGDX]].
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|opengl notes          = Only available in [[#Source ports|source ports]].
 
|glide versions        = 1.0
 
|glide versions        = 1.0
 
|glide notes            = Beta patches for 3Dfx support can be found [http://dukertcm.com/knowledge-base/downloads-rtcm/blood-patchs/ here]. Note these patches are largely unstable and never completed.
 
|glide notes            = Beta patches for 3Dfx support can be found [http://dukertcm.com/knowledge-base/downloads-rtcm/blood-patchs/ here]. Note these patches are largely unstable and never completed.
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|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
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===BloodCM===
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{{ii}} [https://blood-wiki.org/index.php/BloodCM BloodCM] is a Blood remake in the form of a mod for EDuke32, a Duke Nukem 3D source port that provides modern features such as widescreen resolutions and dynamic lighting.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 00:15, 5 October 2019

Blood
Blood cover
Developers
Monolith Productions
Cryptic Passage Sunstorm Interactive
Publishers
GT Interactive
Atari
Engines
Build
Release dates
DOS May 31, 1997
Windows (DOSBox) April 22, 2010
Linux (DOSBox) May 18, 2015[1]
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Blood on Wikipedia
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Blood
Blood 1997
Blood II: The Chosen 1998
Blood: Fresh Supply 2019

This page is for the original release. For the enhanced version, see Blood: Fresh Supply.

General information

Blood Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
DOS
Amazon.com
DRM details are not known
Windows
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Packaged with Blood: Fresh Supply. Also includes the "Plasma Pak" and "Cryptic Passage" expansions. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2]
Windows
Linux
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Steam
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 Also includes the "Plasma Pak" and "Cryptic Passage" expansions. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[3]
Windows

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Cryptic Passage
DOS
Windows
Linux
Plasma Pak
DOS
Windows
Linux

Essential improvements

Source ports

Name Description
BuildGDX Reverse-engineered gameplay-accurate port written in Java. Adds high resolutions support, OpenGL renderer, improved mouse controls, and fixes for the original game bugs with an option to revert them.

Can run official addon and custom made campaings straight from the main menu without the need to use installers or replace any original files.

Has custom difficulty option that allows to choose different combinations of enemies count and damage dealing or receiving.

Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
NBlood Reverse-engineered gameplay-accurate port of Blood based on EDuke32.

Features original software renderer, improved OpenGL renderer, and OPL3 emulation.

Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Improve performance in DOSBox

Edit DOSBox configuration file
  • Change output=surface to output=openglnb
  • Change memsize=16 to memsize=64
  • Change core=normal to core=dynamic
  • Change cycles=auto to cycles=max
  • Change aspect=false to aspect=true
  • Change fullresolution=original to fullresolution=0x0

Launchers

Blood Launcher

The One Unit Whole Blood Launcher is recommended for the best experience. It includes a large number of optional modifications and custom maps.

Build Game DOSBox Launcher

The Build Game DOSBox Launcher allows installation from both digital release and retail release. It also includes a large number of optional modifications and custom maps.

Mouse fixes

bMouse

bMouse is a DOS extension which improves mouse looking by removing the mouse filter which causes issues related to both axis not updating properly.

Choose either method to use it:

Declare bMouse as an external device[4]
  1. Unzip bmouse.exe into the folder where BLOOD.EXE is located.
  2. Run setup.exe through DOSBox and go to Controller Setup, then Choose Controller Type and select Keyboard and External.
  3. Go to Setup External and change the program name to BMOUSE.EXE. Save and exit.
Run Blood through bMouse[4]

Open dosboxBlood_single.conf in a text editor and replace the line containing BLOOD.EXE with bmouse.exe launch blood.exe.

The same can be done with Cryptic Passage by opening dosboxBlood_Addon.conf and replacing CRYPTIC.EXE with bmouse.exe launch cryptic.exe.
bMouse will cause the vertical aiming to be inverted. To fix this just go to Setup Advanced Control Options from Control Setup, then in Advanced Mouse Setup change the Mouse Y Scale to negative number.

Buildmfx

Buildmfx is a patch which improves mouse looking.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\BLOOD.CFG
Windows <path-to-game>\BLOOD.CFG[Note 1]<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
Linux <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/299030/pfx/[Note 3]
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\*.SAV
Windows <path-to-game>\*.SAV[Note 1]
<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
Linux <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/299030/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

  • GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png

    Graphics settings (GOG.com version)

Input settings

In-game general control settings.
In-game general control settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Template:Input settings

Use mouse wheel to change weapons

Bind up and down keys to the mouse wheel[5]
  1. Get AutoHotkey.
  2. Use this script when playing.

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

VR support

A driver for the VFX1 headset can be found here.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
8 Versus, Co-op
Co-op supports two players.
Online play

Issues fixed

HUD flashes

Use NOLFBLIM[6]
  1. Download the patch.
  2. Unzip the archive where BLOOD.EXE is.
  3. Rename nolfblim.ren2com to NOLFBLIM.COM.
  4. Run NOLFBLIM.COM before launching Blood.
Automate these steps by adding NOLFBLIM.COM before the line calling BLOOD.EXE in the DOSBox configuration file's autoexec section.

Damage scaling changes after loading a save

Use a modified executable[7]

Patch BLOOD.EXE with this patcher.

Notes

Freezes damage scaling to the Still Kicking setting, which makes the game easier on higher difficulties.
An alternate but complex workaround can be found here.
This issue is fixed in the source ports and Blood: Fresh Supply re-release.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 1.0 Only available in source ports.
Glide 1.0 Beta patches for 3Dfx support can be found here. Note these patches are largely unstable and never completed.
DOS video modes VGA, SVGA Supports extremely high resolutions for a DOS game (over 1600x1200).

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Smacker Video Technology

BloodCM

BloodCM is a Blood remake in the form of a mod for EDuke32, a Duke Nukem 3D source port that provides modern features such as widescreen resolutions and dynamic lighting.

System requirements

DOS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 6.2
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 75 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 75 MB 430 MB
Video card (GPU) VGA 256-colour
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7, 8
Processor (CPU) 1 GHz 1.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 430 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 7 compatible DirectX 9 compatible

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to <path-to-game>/cloud_saves/ even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in the cloud_saves folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings).
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References