Difference between revisions of "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} Master servers were shut down. Playing multiplayer is now only possible using GOG version, GameRanger or Novaworld.cc. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/32670/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/32670/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=627 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=627 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row|1= developer |2= https://www.novaworld2.com/index.php?idtag=4d3a39bf2ef88&do=/public/store/catalog/ |3= unknown |4= |5= |6= Windows }} | {{Availability/row|1= developer |2= https://www.novaworld2.com/index.php?idtag=4d3a39bf2ef88&do=/public/store/catalog/ |3= unknown |4= |5= |6= Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG | delta_force_black_hawk_down_platinum_pack | DRM-Free| Bundled with Team Sabre expansion, allows for playing multiplayer. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 32670 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 32670 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
|lan play notes = For co-op use [http://www.novahq.net/?show=utilities&cmd=get_file&id=282 Anaconda's Server Manager]. | |lan play notes = For co-op use [http://www.novahq.net/?show=utilities&cmd=get_file&id=282 Anaconda's Server Manager]. | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = true |
|online play players = 64 | |online play players = 64 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
| − | |online play notes = Only possible using GameRanger, because of NovaLogic shutting down their database. | + | |online play notes = Only possible using GOG version or GameRanger, because of NovaLogic shutting down their database. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
Revision as of 19:46, 23 March 2017
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| Developers | |
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| NovaLogic | |
| Expansion | Ritual Entertainment |
| Engines | |
| Black Hawk Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 24, 2003 |
| macOS (OS X) | July 2004 |
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| Delta Force | |
|---|---|
| Delta Force | 1998 |
| Delta Force 2 | 1999 |
| Delta Force: Land Warrior | 2000 |
| Delta Force: Task Force Dagger | 2002 |
| Delta Force: Black Hawk Down | 2004 |
| Delta Force: Xtreme | 2005 |
| Delta Force: Xtreme 2 | 2009 |
Key points
- Master servers were shut down. Playing multiplayer is now only possible using GOG version, GameRanger or Novaworld.cc.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Developer website | |
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| GOG.com | |
Bundled with Team Sabre expansion, allows for playing multiplayer. | |
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| Steam | |
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DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Team Sabre | |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Delta Force - Black Hawk Down - General Update updates the game to the latest version. Team Sabre already includes this patch.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32670/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32670/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
General settings.
Widescreen resolution
The game natively supports only 4:3 resolutions. It's possible to get the game running in widescreen mode by editing bytes directly in exe file.
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 50 | Versus, Co-op For co-op use Anaconda's Server Manager. |
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| Online play | 64 | Versus, Co-op Only possible using GOG version or GameRanger, because of NovaLogic shutting down their database. |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | Run the game with the /serveonly parameter.[1] |
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| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Can't recover password/account details (bug: emails not being sent)
In 2008, Novalogic updated their website. Sadly however, this caused few minor glitches on DFBHD websites that in-game browser is using.
| Instructions |
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Anti-aliasing option is disabled
On some configurations, option for full screen anti-aliasing is disabled. There isn't a known fix for it. Only alternative is forcing different AA settings from graphics card control panel.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8 | |
| Shader Model support | 1.1, 1.3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | NovaWorld |
System requirements
- The Team Sabre expansion pack increases the HDD requirements to 1.4 GB
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium III 733 MHz | Pentium 4 1.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 860 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia TNT2 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 5 series 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (32670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Windows
- OS X
- Invalid template usage (Infobox game)
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
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- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid section order
- Self-hosting
- Invalid template usage (API)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)