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{{cleanup|we lack gamefront patch (and extensive instructions to use it) and everything here just refers to GOG.com version (retail is also a thing) }}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Blood II The Chosen cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Blood II The Chosen cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Monolith Productions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Monolith Productions}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|GT Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|GT Interactive|1998-1999}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|1999-2003}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2003-present}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|LithTech|name=LithTech 1.0}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|LithTech|name=LithTech 1.0}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 25, 1998}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 25, 1998}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|blood-ii-the-chosen|72}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|blood-ii-the-chosen|rating}}
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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/modes            | Singleplayer}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy, Horror }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Blood }}
 
|steam appid  = 299050
 
|steam appid  = 299050
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658857
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658857
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|hltb        = 1181
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|lutris      = blood-ii-the-chosen-expansion
 
|strategywiki = Blood II: The Chosen
 
|strategywiki = Blood II: The Chosen
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|mobygames    = 1150
 
|wikipedia    = Blood II: The Chosen
 
|wikipedia    = Blood II: The Chosen
 
|winehq      = 5111
 
|winehq      = 5111
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Blood}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{--}} Poor performance on modern systems
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|introduction      =
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{{--}} Crashes on certain resolutions
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{{ii}} The game was designed to work at a locked 60 FPS; see [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|frame rate capping]] to cap the frame rate.
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|release history  = The game is well-known for its troubled development and subsequent stability issues in the released version. '''''The Nightmare Levels''''' expansion was released in August 1999, but most issues were left unresolved by the developers.
 +
 
 +
|current state    = On modern systems, the game requires testing one of [[#Running Blood II on modern systems|multiple methods]] to set up correctly.
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} |  |  Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} |  |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-B2CES | Steam |  |  |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | blood-ii-the-chosen-expansion | Steam |  |  |  Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | blood_2_the_chosen_expansion | DRM-free | Includes "The Nightmare Levels" expansion. |  |  Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | blood_2_the_chosen_expansion | DRM-free | Includes "The Nightmare Levels" expansion. |  |  Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | blood-ii-the-chosen-expansion | Steam |  |  |  Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | blood-ii-the-chosen-expansion | Steam |  |  |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 299050 | Steam | Includes "The Nightmare Levels" expansion. |  |  Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 299050 | DRM-free | Includes "The Nightmare Levels" expansion. |  |  Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/B2demo Archive.org].
  
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==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| The Nightmare Levels |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The Nightmare Levels |  | Windows }}
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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{{ii}} [http://www.moddb.com/games/blood-2-the-chosen/downloads/blood-2-patch-v21 Blood II v2.1] fixes various issues (requires [http://www.moddb.com/games/blood-2-the-chosen/downloads/blood-2-patch-v20 Patch v2.0]).
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* [https://www.moddb.com/games/blood-2-the-chosen/downloads/blood-2-patch-v21 Blood II v2.1] fixes various issues (requires [https://www.moddb.com/games/blood-2-the-chosen/downloads/blood-2-patch-v20 Patch v2.0]).
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{{ii}} Both the Steam and GOG.com versions already come pre-patched.
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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}}
 
}}
  
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===Run Blood II on modern systems===
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===Running Blood II on modern systems===
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{{ii}} [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo] stabilizes performance and is essential for getting Blood II to run on modern systems.
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{{--}} Note that any method will fail to result in the game launching if a wireless headset is plugged in. The USB dongle needs to be plugged out when launching the game, but can be plugged back in once the game starts. <ref name="Blood2SteamGuide">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2670176996|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: How to properly run Blood II on Windows 10 at modern resolutions and at 60 fps|date=2022-07-31}}</ref> <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-07-31|comment=Confirmed with the Logitech G533 wireless headset.}}</ref>
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 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]|ref={{cn}}|fix=
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* Fixes bad performance and initialization problems on Windows 10.
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* '''Forced resolution''' allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\menus and [[SSAA]].
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* Gets the installer running on 64-bit Windows.
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}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Setup dgVoodoo|ref=<ref name="VOGONS">[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42292 VOGONS • View topic - Blood 2: The Chosen On Windows 8, 8.1]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=dgVoodoo 2 alternative|ref=<ref name="VOGONS">[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=42292 VOGONS • View topic - Blood 2: The Chosen On Windows 8, 8.1]</ref>|fix=
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# Download and extract [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo].
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# Download [[dgVoodoo 2]].
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# Run {{file|dgVoodooSetup.exe}} and click on DirectX tab.
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# Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, as well as the {{file|D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|DDraw.dll}} files from the {{folder|MS\x86}} subfolder to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
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# Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and click on DirectX tab.
 
# Uncheck "Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state".
 
# Uncheck "Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state".
 
# Uncheck "dgVoodoo Watermark".
 
# Uncheck "dgVoodoo Watermark".
 
# Set "Antialiasing (MSAA)" to the desired samples.
 
# Set "Antialiasing (MSAA)" to the desired samples.
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# Click Apply. Go to the MS folder and copy {{file|D3DImm.dll}} and {{file|DDraw.dll}} to the installation folder.
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# Click Apply.
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{{ii}} If you are having issues getting DgVoodoo working you could alternatively try [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Blood-II-The-Chosen this wrapper]. Note that it automatically limits resolutions to prevent the [[#Crashes on certain resolutions|high res crash]], though this can be disabled in the settings.
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{{ii}} If you are having issues with both fixes above, [http://www.mediafire.com/file/a4hkfrntkrrqf1t/ddraw+win8-10+fix.rar this ddraw.dll] will fix performance in Lithtech games under Win8/Win10. Place it in the game main folder.
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 +
{{ii}} To fix white textures error, in the General tab set Output API to '''Direct3D 11 MS WARP (software)'''.
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{{ii}} If dgVoodoo 2 does not fix the game, try [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Blood-II-The-Chosen elishacloud's wrapper]. Note that it automatically limits resolutions to prevent the [[#Crashes on certain resolutions|high resolution crash]], though this can be disabled in the settings.
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{{ii}} If neither method resolves the issues, this [https://www.mediafire.com/file/a4hkfrntkrrqf1t/ddraw+win8-10+fix.rar/ ddraw.dll] will fix performance in Lithtech games under Windows 8 and newer. Place it in the game main folder.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
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|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Blood II The Chosen External Video.png|External video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Blood II The Chosen External Video.png|External video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Blood II The Chosen Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Blood II The Chosen Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blood-ii-chosen
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blood-ii-chosen
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Widescreen patch only supports up to 1440p.
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|4k ultra hd notes          = Widescreen patch only supports up to 1440p. See [[#4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|fov notes                  = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
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|windowed notes            = Setup [[#Run Blood II on modern systems|dgVoodoo]] to enable {{key|Alt|Enter}} shortcut.
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|windowed notes            = Set up [[#Running Blood II on modern systems|dgVoodoo]] to enable {{key|Alt|Enter}} shortcut.
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|antialiasing              = hackable
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|antialiasing              = false
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|antialiasing notes        = Setup [[#Run Blood II on modern systems|dgVoodoo]] to enable [[MSAA]].
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|vsync                      = hackable
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|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Can be forced off.
 
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. Can be forced off.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              = Setup [[#Run Blood II on modern systems|dgVoodoo]] for stable performance.
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|60 fps notes              = Set up [[#Running Blood II on modern systems|dgVoodoo]] for stable performance.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
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|120 fps notes              = Cutscenes are too fast, cutting off characters voice lines. Mouse is also jerky.
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|120 fps notes              = Game logic is tied to frame rate. At over 60 FPS, mouse is jerky and cutscenes are too fast, cutting off characters' voice lines. At extremely high frame rates, game runs inhumanly fast. See [[#Cutscenes_play_too_fast|Cutscenes play too fast]].
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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{{ii}} The game crashes when the vertical resolution exceeds 1000 pixels, and resolutions wider than 4:3 are simply a stretched image. Fixes can be installed to correct both issues.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix crashes and stretching|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blood-ii-chosen Blood II: The Chosen | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix crashes and stretching|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/blood-ii-chosen Blood II: The Chosen | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
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# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/Patches/Patches.html Blood II - high resolution fix].
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# Download the [http://dege.freeweb.hu/Patches/patches/ high resolution fix].
 
# Extract to the installation folder and overwrite.
 
# Extract to the installation folder and overwrite.
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# Download [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=27171 Blood II - widescreen patch].
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# Download [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=27171 widescreen patch].
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# Extract the ".REZ" files to a "Custom" folder in the installation folder. If the Custom folder doesn't exist, create it manually first.
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# Extract the {{file|.REZ}} files to the {{folder|Custom}} subfolder in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. If the {{folder|Custom}} folder does not exist, create it manually.
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# Run Blood II launcher, click on "Customize", select either "WidescreenPatch.rez" for Blood II or "WidescreenPatchNm.rez" for the Nightmare Levels and click on "Add". Whenever you enable and disable the Nightmare Levels you have to add the right patch and remove the other one. Make sure that "Always load these rez files" is checked and click "OK".
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# Run the Blood II launcher, click on "Customize", select either {{file|WidescreenPatch.rez}} for Blood II or {{file|WidescreenPatchNm.rez}} for the Nightmare Levels and click on "Add". Whenever you enable and disable the Nightmare Levels you have to add the right patch and remove the other one. Make sure that "Always load these rez files" is checked and click "OK".
 
# Click on "Advanced" and paste <code>+ScreenWidth 1920 +ScreenHeight 1080 +FovX 100</code> in the Command-Line field.
 
# Click on "Advanced" and paste <code>+ScreenWidth 1920 +ScreenHeight 1080 +FovX 100</code> in the Command-Line field.
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# Adjust the values according to the resolution and horizontal FOV you want to play with (FOV parameter is optional).
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# Adjust the values according to the desired resolution and horizontal FOV values (FOV parameter is optional).
 
# Make sure that "Always specify these command-line parameters" is checked and click "OK".
 
# Make sure that "Always specify these command-line parameters" is checked and click "OK".
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Force 4K resolution with [[dgVoodoo 2]].|<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dgrdsv|date=2024-02-25|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix=
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# Setup the game with dgVoodoo 2 as per [[#Running_Blood_II_on_modern_systems|Running Blood II on modern systems]] section.
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# Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} in {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and click on DirectX tab.
 +
# Set <code>Resolution</code> option to <code>3840x2160</code> and click <code>OK</code>.
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{{ii}} Make sure that you've chosen a resolution lower than 1080 pixels (or not higher than 1440 pixels if you are using [http://dege.freeweb.hu/Patches/patches/ Blood 2 - high resolution fix]) in the game's launcher or the game will always crash at launch and reset display settings to software renderer and <code>640x480</code> resolution.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 
{{Image|Blood II The Chosen Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Blood II The Chosen Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Blood II The Chosen Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Blood II The Chosen Mouse.png|In-game mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Blood II The Chosen Joystick.png|In-game joystick settings.}}
 
{{Image|Blood II The Chosen Joystick.png|In-game joystick settings.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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|controller support notes  = The GOG.com version has trouble detecting any joysticks.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/blood_series/using_a_joystick_with_blood_ii Using a joystick with Blood II - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>
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|controller support notes  = The GOG.com version has trouble detecting any joysticks.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/blood_series/using_a_joystick_with_blood_ii|title=Using a joystick with Blood II - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Blood II The Chosen Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Blood II The Chosen Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound_card#DirectSound_hardware_path|DirectSound3D restoration software.]]
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]].
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes        = A3D 1.0, EAX (2.0 update required)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000517144504/http://www.vortexofsound.com/techhelp/gm_b2.htm Games Tech Help: Blood 2: The Chosen - Vortex of Sound (retrieved)]</ref>
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|eax support notes        = A3D 1.0, EAX (2.0 update required)<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000517144504/http://www.vortexofsound.com/techhelp/gm_b2.htm|title=Games Tech Help: Blood 2: The Chosen - Vortex of Sound (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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|royalty free audio      = always on
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|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|lan play players    = 32
 
|lan play players    = 32
 
|lan play modes      = Versus, Co-op
 
|lan play modes      = Versus, Co-op
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|lan play notes      = For co-op use the [http://www.moddb.com/games/blood-2-the-chosen/addons/blood-ii-co-op Co-op addon].
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|lan play notes      = For co-op, use the [https://www.moddb.com/games/blood-2-the-chosen/addons/blood-ii-co-op Co-op addon].
−
|online play          = unknown
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 32
 
|online play players  = 32
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
 
|online play modes    = Versus, Co-op
−
|online play notes    = For co-op use the [http://www.moddb.com/games/blood-2-the-chosen/addons/blood-ii-co-op Co-op addon].
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|online play notes    =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
−
|matchmaking        =  
+
|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
−
|p2p                =  
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|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
−
|dedicated          =  
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|dedicated          = unknown
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
−
|self-hosting      =  
+
|self-hosting      = unknown
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
−
|direct ip          =  
+
|direct ip          = unknown
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Crashes on focus lost===
 
===Crashes on focus lost===
−
{{--}} Whenever using {{key|Alt|Tab}}, the game crashes with the error message: "Client MFC Application has stopped working".
+
{{--}} When using {{key|Alt|Tab}}, the game crashes with the error message: "Client MFC Application has stopped working".
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Poor performance on modern systems===
 
===Poor performance on modern systems===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Setup dgVoodoo|ref=<ref name="VOGONS"/>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Running Blood II on modern systems|Running Blood II on modern systems]].|ref=<ref name="VOGONS"/>}}
−
See [[#Run Blood II on modern systems|Run Blood II on modern systems]].
+
 
 +
=== Broken mouselook behavior when mouse polling rate exceeds 125Hz===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Wrapping the old DirectInput calls into DInput8 seems to fix the issue|ref={{cn|date=September 2023}}. 60 FPS Limit is still required|fix=
 +
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2435-directinput-1-7-to-8-wrapper/ DirectInput wrapper].
 +
# Extract to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Crashes on certain resolutions===
 
===Crashes on certain resolutions===
 
{{ii}} Crashes with 1000+ pixel height resolutions by default.
 
{{ii}} Crashes with 1000+ pixel height resolutions by default.
−
 
+
{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].|ref=<ref name="VOGONS"/>}}
−
{{Fixbox|description=Fix resolution crash|ref=<ref name="VOGONS"/>|fix=
 
−
# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/Patches/Patches.html Blood II - high resolution fix].
 
−
# Extract to the installation folder and overwrite.
 
−
}}
 
  
 
==="ERROR - Unable to set the video mode. (6929314)" error===
 
==="ERROR - Unable to set the video mode. (6929314)" error===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Use Windows 10 patch|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Blood-II-The-Chosen Blood II The Chosen · elishacloud/dxwrapper Wiki]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Blood-II-The-Chosen|title=Blood II The Chosen · elishacloud/dxwrapper Wiki|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
−
# Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/Patches/Patches.html Blood II - high resolution fix].
 
−
# Unzip to the installation folder and overwrite.
 
−
# Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper/wiki/Blood-II-The-Chosen Blood II The Chosen Windows 10 patch].
 
−
# Unzip the files to the installation folder.
 
−
}}
 
  
 
===Music doesn't play in game===
 
===Music doesn't play in game===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix missing music|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix missing music|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
−
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/633-blood-2-music-patch/ Blood 2 Music Patch].
+
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/633-blood-2-music-patch/ Music Patch].
−
# Extract to the installation folder and overwrite.
+
# Extract its contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and overwrite.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Cutscenes play too fast===
 
===Cutscenes play too fast===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Limit frame rate to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
+
{{ii}} The game logic is tied to the framerate. At framerates over 60 FPS, the mouse is jerky and cutscenes are too fast, cutting off characters' voice lines. At extremely high frame rates, game runs inhumanly fast.
−
See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].
+
{{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}}
−
}}
 
  
 
===Always starts on second monitor===
 
===Always starts on second monitor===
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} If the line doesn't already exist, add it manually.
+
{{ii}} If the line does not already exist, add it manually.
 
{{ii}} Can be set in the launcher, but may revert back to default.
 
{{ii}} Can be set in the launcher, but may revert back to default.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Error 0xc0000022 on launch===
 
===Error 0xc0000022 on launch===
−
{{ii}} See [[Microsoft Windows#Older games refuse to start on Windows 8 and later|Older games refuse to start on Windows 8 and later]]
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable [[DirectPlay]]}}
  
−
==Other information==
+
===Starts in a small black window when using dgVoodoo 2 (GOG.com version)===
−
===Run Blood II without the launcher===
+
{{Fixbox|description=Uninstall compatibility setting|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=825338#p825338|title=Blood II black screen (Win 10 / dgVoodoo 2.63.1)|date=2024-02-21|snippet=It's the compatibility mode GOG installs apparently (ForceSimpleWindow). Go to add/remove programs and uninstall the entry "GOG.com Blood 2".}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-02-21}}</ref>|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|description=Start with batch file|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/299050/discussions/0/405692758722194702/ Ultimate Fix Blood 2 :: Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
+
# Go to Control Panel.
−
<ol>
+
# Go to '''Uninstall programs'''.
−
<li>Open a text editor and add the following:
+
# Uninstall the entry that says '''GOG.com Blood 2''', the game should run in fullscreen and fully visible with dgVoodoo 2.
−
<pre>
 
−
@echo off
 
−
cd "path-to-game"
 
−
start /affinity 1 client.exe -rez BLOOD2.REZ -rez SOUND.REZ -rez Custom/WidescreenPatch.REZ exit
 
−
</pre></li>
 
−
<ul>
 
−
<li>Replace {{code|path-to-game}} with the actual installation folder for the game.</li>
 
−
<li>If you want to start the Nightmare expansion just replace "BLOOD2.REZ" with "BLOOD2NM.REZ" and "Custom/WidescreenPatch.REZ" with "Custom/WidescreenPatchNM.REZ".</li>
 
−
<li>Any additional command-line arguments you wish to use can be added before the word "exit".</li>
 
−
</ul>
 
−
<li>Save as a new file with the .bat file extension.</li>
 
−
<li>Start the game by double-clicking the .bat file you created.</li>
 
−
</ol>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 6.0
+
|direct3d versions      = 6
−
|direct3d notes        =  
+
|direct3d notes        = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-07|comment=According to System Informer, the game loads d3dim.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 6 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice3").}}</ref>
−
|directdraw versions    =  
+
|directdraw versions    = 6
−
|directdraw notes      =  
+
|directdraw notes      = Software renderer mode.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-07|comment=According to System Informer, the game loads ddraw.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to DirectDraw 6 (e.g: "DirectDrawSurface4::SetColorKey" and "DirectDraw4::CreateSurface").}}</ref>
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
−
|software mode          =  
+
|software mode          = true
 
|software mode notes    =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        =
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          =
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 
|audio            = Miles Sound System
−
|audio notes      =  
+
|audio notes      = Version 5.0f, only in The Nightmare Levels expansion.
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
−
|input            =  
+
|input            = DirectInput
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        =  
+
|cutscenes        = Smacker
−
|cutscenes notes  =  
+
|cutscenes notes  = Version 3.0j, used for intro videos.
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Running without the launcher===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Start with batch file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/299050/discussions/0/405692758722194702/|title=Ultimate Fix Blood 2 :: Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
{{List|content=
 +
{{List/row|row=Open a text editor and add the following.}}
 +
* For the main game:
 +
<pre>
 +
@echo off
 +
cd "path-to-game"
 +
start /affinity 1 client.exe -rez BLOOD2.REZ -rez SOUND.REZ -rez Custom/WidescreenPatch.REZ exit
 +
</pre>
 +
* For the expansion:
 +
<pre>
 +
@echo off
 +
cd "path-to-game"
 +
start /affinity 1 client.exe -rez BLOOD2.REZ -rez BLOOD2NM.REZ -rez SOUND.REZ -rez Custom/WidescreenPatchNM.REZ exit
 +
</pre>
 +
{{List/row|row=Replace {{code|path-to-game}} with the actual installation folder for the game. Any additional command-line arguments you wish to use can be added before the word <code>exit</code>.}}
 +
{{List/row|row=Save as a new file with the .bat file extension.}}
 +
{{List/row|row=Start the game by double-clicking the .bat file you created.}}
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Mods===
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/blood-ii-the-chosen-upscale-pack Blood II: The Chosen Upscale Pack] - AI upscaled textures; requires [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/633-blood-2-music-patch Music Patch], [http://dege.freeweb.hu/Patches/patches/ high resolution fix] and [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=27171 widescreen patch] to work
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/redux-cruo REDUX CRUO] - overhauls the gameplay entirerly
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/blood-2-the-chosen-extra-crispy/downloads/blood-2-extra-crispy-version-61 Blood 2 - Extra Crispy] - alternative gameplay overhaul mod
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/blood-2-the-chosen/downloads/fx-enhancer-mod-all-available-versions FX Enhancer Mod] - alternate version of the Extra Crispy mod
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minOS    = 95
 
|minOS    = 95
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 166 MHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 166 MHz
−
|minRAM  = 32 MB
+
|minRAM  = 64 MB
−
|minHD    = 700 MB
+
|minHD    = 175 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minDX    = 6
 
|minDX    = 6
 +
|minother = 4X CD-ROM drive
  
 
|recOS    = 98
 
|recOS    = 98
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium II
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium II
−
|recRAM  = 64 MB
+
|recRAM  =  
−
|notes    = {{ii}} An Intel Pentium II 233&nbsp;MHz or equivalent is required for software rendering
+
|recHD    = 450 MB
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} An Intel Pentium II 233 MHz or equivalent is required for software rendering
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 15:25, 11 April 2024

Blood II: The Chosen
Blood II: The Chosen cover
Developers
Monolith Productions
Publishers
1998-1999 GT Interactive
1999-2003 Infogrames
2003-present Atari
Engines
LithTech 1.0
Release dates
Windows November 25, 1998
Reception
Metacritic 72
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Fantasy, Horror
Series Blood
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Blood II: The Chosen on HowLongToBeat
Blood II: The Chosen on IGDB
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Blood II: The Chosen guide on StrategyWiki
Blood II: The Chosen on MobyGames
Blood II: The Chosen on Wikipedia
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Blood
Blood 1997
Blood II: The Chosen 1998
Blood: Fresh Supply 2019

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

Blood II: The Chosen is a singleplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Blood series.

The game is well-known for its troubled development and subsequent stability issues in the released version. The Nightmare Levels expansion was released in August 1999, but most issues were left unresolved by the developers.

On modern systems, the game requires testing one of multiple methods to set up correctly.

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
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Includes "The Nightmare Levels" expansion.
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Includes "The Nightmare Levels" expansion.
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
A free demo version is available from Archive.org.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
The Nightmare Levels
Windows

Essential improvements

Patches

Both the Steam and GOG.com versions already come pre-patched.

Skip intro videos

Delete file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Delete/rename Monolith.smk.

Running Blood II on modern systems

Note that any method will fail to result in the game launching if a wireless headset is plugged in. The USB dongle needs to be plugged out when launching the game, but can be plugged back in once the game starts. [3] [4]
Use Peixoto's patch[citation needed]
  • Fixes bad performance and initialization problems on Windows 10.
  • Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\menus and SSAA.
  • Gets the installer running on 64-bit Windows.
dgVoodoo 2 alternative[5]
  1. Download dgVoodoo 2.
  2. Extract dgVoodooCpl.exe, as well as the D3DImm.dll and DDraw.dll files from the MS\x86 subfolder to <path-to-game>.
  3. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe and click on DirectX tab.
  4. Uncheck "Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state".
  5. Uncheck "dgVoodoo Watermark".
  6. Set "Antialiasing (MSAA)" to the desired samples.
  7. Click Apply.


To fix white textures error, in the General tab set Output API to Direct3D 11 MS WARP (software).
If dgVoodoo 2 does not fix the game, try elishacloud's wrapper. Note that it automatically limits resolutions to prevent the high resolution crash, though this can be disabled in the settings.
If neither method resolves the issues, this ddraw.dll will fix performance in Lithtech games under Windows 8 and newer. Place it in the game main folder.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/299050/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/299050/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

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

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Widescreen patch only supports up to 1440p. See 4K Ultra HD.
Field of view (FOV)
See Widescreen resolution.
Windowed
Set up dgVoodoo to enable Alt+↵ Enter shortcut.
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.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enabled by default. Can be forced off.
60 FPS
Set up dgVoodoo for stable performance.
120+ FPS
Game logic is tied to frame rate. At over 60 FPS, mouse is jerky and cutscenes are too fast, cutting off characters' voice lines. At extremely high frame rates, game runs inhumanly fast. See Cutscenes play too fast.
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Widescreen resolution

The game crashes when the vertical resolution exceeds 1000 pixels, and resolutions wider than 4:3 are simply a stretched image. Fixes can be installed to correct both issues.
Fix crashes and stretching[6]
  1. Download the high resolution fix.
  2. Extract to the installation folder and overwrite.
  3. Download widescreen patch.
  4. Extract the .REZ files to the Custom subfolder in <path-to-game>. If the Custom folder does not exist, create it manually.
  5. Run the Blood II launcher, click on "Customize", select either WidescreenPatch.rez for Blood II or WidescreenPatchNm.rez for the Nightmare Levels and click on "Add". Whenever you enable and disable the Nightmare Levels you have to add the right patch and remove the other one. Make sure that "Always load these rez files" is checked and click "OK".
  6. Click on "Advanced" and paste +ScreenWidth 1920 +ScreenHeight 1080 +FovX 100 in the Command-Line field.
  7. Adjust the values according to the desired resolution and horizontal FOV values (FOV parameter is optional).
  8. Make sure that "Always specify these command-line parameters" is checked and click "OK".

4K Ultra HD

Force 4K resolution with dgVoodoo 2.
  1. Setup the game with dgVoodoo 2 as per Running Blood II on modern systems section.
  2. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe in <path-to-game> and click on DirectX tab.
  3. Set Resolution option to 3840x2160 and click OK.
Make sure that you've chosen a resolution lower than 1080 pixels (or not higher than 1440 pixels if you are using Blood 2 - high resolution fix) in the game's launcher or the game will always crash at launch and reset display settings to software renderer and 640x480 resolution.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game mouse settings.
In-game joystick settings.
In-game joystick settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
The GOG.com version has trouble detecting any joysticks.[7]
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
A3D 1.0, EAX (2.0 update required)[8]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
32 Versus, Co-op
For co-op, use the Co-op addon.
Online play
32 Versus, Co-op
GameSpy services have been shut down;[9] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues unresolved

Crashes on focus lost

When using Alt+Tab ↹, the game crashes with the error message: "Client MFC Application has stopped working".

Issues fixed

Poor performance on modern systems

See Running Blood II on modern systems.[5]

Broken mouselook behavior when mouse polling rate exceeds 125Hz

Wrapping the old DirectInput calls into DInput8 seems to fix the issue[citation needed]. 60 FPS Limit is still required
  1. Download DirectInput wrapper.
  2. Extract to <path-to-game>.

Crashes on certain resolutions

Crashes with 1000+ pixel height resolutions by default.
See Widescreen resolution.[5]

"ERROR - Unable to set the video mode. (6929314)" error

See Widescreen resolution[10]

Music doesn't play in game

Fix missing music[citation needed]
  1. Download the Music Patch.
  2. Extract its contents to <path-to-game> and overwrite.

Cutscenes play too fast

The game logic is tied to the framerate. At framerates over 60 FPS, the mouse is jerky and cutscenes are too fast, cutting off characters' voice lines. At extremely high frame rates, game runs inhumanly fast.
Limit frame rate to 60 FPS[citation needed]

Always starts on second monitor

Set display manually[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder and edit autoexec.cfg.
  2. Locate line "CardDesc" "\\.\DISPLAY2"
  3. Replace with "CardDesc" "\\.\DISPLAY1"

Notes

If the line does not already exist, add it manually.
Can be set in the launcher, but may revert back to default.

Window positioned off-screen

Occurs with dgVoodoo's windowed mode.
Software workaround[citation needed]
  1. Install and run Borderless Gaming.
  2. Press ⊞ Win+F6 to set game window to top left corner.

Error 0xc0000022 on launch

Enable DirectPlay

Starts in a small black window when using dgVoodoo 2 (GOG.com version)

Uninstall compatibility setting[11][12]
  1. Go to Control Panel.
  2. Go to Uninstall programs.
  3. Uninstall the entry that says GOG.com Blood 2, the game should run in fullscreen and fully visible with dgVoodoo 2.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6 [13]
DirectDraw 6 Software renderer mode.[14]
Software renderer
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System Version 5.0f, only in The Nightmare Levels expansion.
Input DirectInput
Cutscenes Smacker Video Technology Version 3.0j, used for intro videos.
Multiplayer GameSpy

Running without the launcher

Start with batch file[15]
  1. Open a text editor and add the following.
    • For the main game:
    @echo off
cd "path-to-game"
start /affinity 1 client.exe -rez BLOOD2.REZ -rez SOUND.REZ -rez Custom/WidescreenPatch.REZ exit
    • For the expansion:
    @echo off
cd "path-to-game"
start /affinity 1 client.exe -rez BLOOD2.REZ -rez BLOOD2NM.REZ -rez SOUND.REZ -rez Custom/WidescreenPatchNM.REZ exit
  2. Replace path-to-game with the actual installation folder for the game. Any additional command-line arguments you wish to use can be added before the word exit.
  3. Save as a new file with the .bat file extension.
  4. Start the game by double-clicking the .bat file you created.

Mods

Blood II: The Chosen Upscale Pack - AI upscaled textures; requires Music Patch, high resolution fix and widescreen patch to work
REDUX CRUO - overhauls the gameplay entirerly
Blood 2 - Extra Crispy - alternative gameplay overhaul mod
FX Enhancer Mod - alternate version of the Extra Crispy mod

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 166 MHz Intel Pentium II
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 175 MB 450 MB
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM
DirectX 6 compatible
Other 4X CD-ROM drive
An Intel Pentium II 233 MHz or equivalent is required for software rendering


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. ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
  2. ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
  3. ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: How to properly run Blood II on Windows 10 at modern resolutions and at 60 fps - last accessed on 2022-07-31
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-07-31
    Confirmed with the Logitech G533 wireless headset.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 VOGONS • View topic - Blood 2: The Chosen On Windows 8, 8.1
  6. ↑ Blood II: The Chosen | WSGF
  7. ↑ Using a joystick with Blood II - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  8. ↑ Games Tech Help: Blood 2: The Chosen - Vortex of Sound (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
  9. ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
  10. ↑ Blood II The Chosen · elishacloud/dxwrapper Wiki - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  11. ↑ Blood II black screen (Win 10 / dgVoodoo 2.63.1) - last accessed on 2024-02-21
    "It's the compatibility mode GOG installs apparently (ForceSimpleWindow). Go to add/remove programs and uninstall the entry "GOG.com Blood 2"."
  12. ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-02-21
  13. ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-07
    According to System Informer, the game loads d3dim.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 6 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice3").
  14. ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-07
    According to System Informer, the game loads ddraw.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to DirectDraw 6 (e.g: "DirectDrawSurface4::SetColorKey" and "DirectDraw4::CreateSurface").
  15. ↑ Ultimate Fix Blood 2 :: Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023