Difference between revisions of "Call of Duty: Black Ops"
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===Black Ops Advanced Config Tool=== | ===Black Ops Advanced Config Tool=== | ||
{{++}} Allows more control over graphics options and settings. Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1101-black-ops-advanced-config-tool/ here]. | {{++}} Allows more control over graphics options and settings. Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1101-black-ops-advanced-config-tool/ here]. | ||
+ | **Provides script error, please add a fix** | ||
===Raising frame rate cap=== | ===Raising frame rate cap=== | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.geforce.com/Optimize/Guides/blackops-tweak-guide#1 here]. | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.geforce.com/Optimize/Guides/blackops-tweak-guide#1 here]. | ||
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===Stuttering=== | ===Stuttering=== | ||
{{ii}} The game has some compatibility issues with older operating systems such as Windows 7 due to the outdated graphics stack (WDDM). | {{ii}} The game has some compatibility issues with older operating systems such as Windows 7 due to the outdated graphics stack (WDDM). | ||
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# Unpack on folder with game from MS/x86 folder, only d3d9.dll | # Unpack on folder with game from MS/x86 folder, only d3d9.dll | ||
{{ii}}In addition, this will eliminate the performance drop after switching windows through the alt tab key combination. | {{ii}}In addition, this will eliminate the performance drop after switching windows through the alt tab key combination. | ||
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+ | ===Dark Characters=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} On the level '''Victor Charlie''' NPC's would turn dark when flashlight are shone on them. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=The solution|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=945115074]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to your game folder, on steam it should be %your steam folder%\steamapps\common\Call of Duty Black Ops\players | ||
+ | # Find config.cfg | ||
+ | # Open the config file with a Notepad editor. | ||
+ | # Find the line <code>seta r_allow_intz "1", r_allow_null_rt "1"</code> and change the "1" to "0" like so <code>seta r_allow_intz "0", seta r_allow_null_rt "0"</code> | ||
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|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
|macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref>[https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186 MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support]</ref> | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref>[https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186 MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support]</ref> | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown |
Revision as of 03:35, 17 January 2020
Developers | |
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Treyarch | |
Multiplayer | Certain Affinity |
Nerve Software | |
Pi Studios | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
IW 3.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 9, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | September 27, 2012 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops | |
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Subseries of Call of Duty | |
Call of Duty: World at War | 2008 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops | 2010 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops II | 2012 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops III | 2015 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII | 2018 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War | 2020 |
Key points
- Windows and OS X versions cannot play online with each other and are sold separately on Steam.
General information
- Official Call of Duty series site
- Call of Duty Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made.
- Steam Community Discussions for Windows version
- Steam Community Discussions for OS X version
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Mac App Store | Includes the First Strike DLC. | |||
Steam |
- All Windows versions require Steam DRM.
- Windows and OS X versions are sold separately and cannot play online together.[1]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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First Strike | Included with the macOS version of the game. | |
Escalation | Windows only. | |
Annihilation | Windows only. | |
Rezurrection | Windows only. | |
Rezurrection Mac Edition | OS X version of Rezurrection. | |
Annihilation & Escalation Bundle - Mac Edition | OS X versions of Escalation and Annihilation. |
Essential improvements
Black Ops Advanced Config Tool
- Allows more control over graphics options and settings. Download here.
- Provides script error, please add a fix**
Raising frame rate cap
Enter the config for single or multiplayer and change the 'seta com_maxfps' from the default 85 to raise the fps cap in the game.
Skip intro videos
Go to <path-to-game>\main\video then delete default.bik and treyarch.bik
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\players[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42700/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\players\save[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42700/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Modify FOV using the config[citation needed] |
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Notes |
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Only available in Japanese retail release.
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Polish | Only available in Polish retail release.
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Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish |
- To enhance sound quality download DSOAL and put into the game folder.
Network
- Windows and macOS players cannot play with each other.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Local play is only available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS. | |||
LAN play | Versus, Co-op Supported but requires an internet connection for Steam authentication.[4] Co-op is Zombies mode. |
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Online play | 18 | Versus, Co-op Co-op is Zombies mode. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Servers must be rented from GameServers.[5] | |
Direct IP | Open the console (~) and use /connect followed by the IP.[6] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3074, 27014-27050 |
UDP | 3074, 3478-4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Native 3D | ||||
Nvidia 3D Vision | See also Helix Mod: Call of Duty: Black Ops. | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Stuttering
- The game has some compatibility issues with older operating systems such as Windows 7 due to the outdated graphics stack (WDDM).
Change operating system[citation needed] |
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- You can also disable the function of HPET which is a technology of high-precision timer in the motherboard.
- This can sometimes cause performance problems.
Disable HPET[7] |
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Method 1:
Method 2:
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- Also, you can try using wrapper from directx 9 to directx 11.
Use dgVoodoo2 wrapping |
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Dark Characters
- On the level Victor Charlie NPC's would turn dark when flashlight are shone on them.
The solution[8] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[9] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 AMD Phenom X3 8750 |
Intel Pentium Dual Core E6500 2.93 GHz AMD Phenom II X2 560 |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon X1950 Pro 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTS 240 ATI Radeon HD 4850 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum[10] | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.8.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | Intel Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 640M ATI Radeon HD 3870 Intel HD Graphics 5000 512 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon HD 5750 1 GB of VRAM |
- PowerPC Processors (G4 and G5) are not supported.
- The following chipsets are not supported: Nvidia GeForce 7, 8 and 9 series, 100 series, 300M series, ATI Radeon X1000 series, HD 2000 series, HD 4670, HD 6490, HD 6630, Intel GMA (950/X3100), HD Graphics 3000 and 4000.
- This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive).
Notes
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/42700/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (42700) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Aspyr Mac FAQs: Call of Duty: Black Ops,
- ↑ SteamDB: Every depot associated with Japanese Retail Product Key
- ↑ SteamDB: Every depot associated with Polish Retail Product Key
- ↑ Twitter / pcdev: To clarify: you can play MP ...
- ↑ Call of Duty : Black Ops Announcement!
- ↑ pc - Is there a way to play Call of Duty: Black Ops on LAN without an internet connection? - Arqade
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ [2]
- ↑ MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support
- ↑ Call of Duty: Black Ops - Aspyr