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|steam appid = 32670 | |steam appid = 32670 | ||
|steam appid side = 32680 | |steam appid side = 32680 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1502840468 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = delta-force-black-hawk-down | ||
|wikipedia = Delta Force: Black Hawk Down | |wikipedia = Delta Force: Black Hawk Down | ||
|winehq = 3578 | |winehq = 3578 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Delta Force}} | {{Series|Delta Force}} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Master servers were shut down. Playing multiplayer is now only possible using GOG.com version, GameRanger or Novaworld.cc. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1502840468|delta_force_series|for game series}} |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/32670/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}. | | 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.com | 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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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [http://www.novalogic.com/updatedetail.asp?GameKey=DFBHD Delta Force - Black Hawk Down - General Update] updates the game to the latest version. Team Sabre already includes this patch. | + | * [http://www.novalogic.com/updatedetail.asp?GameKey=DFBHD Delta Force - Black Hawk Down - General Update] updates the game to the latest version. Team Sabre already includes this patch. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\dfv.cfg}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\dfvplr.sav}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games store = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |gog galaxy = unknown |
− | |uplay notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|Delta force black hawk down settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Delta force black hawk down settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/delta-force-black-hawk-down/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Use [ | + | |fov notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/397-delta-force-black-hawk-down-fov-cheat-engine-table/ this] CheatEngine table. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Launch the game with <code>/w</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. Resolution of 640x480 and Windowed mode can make the game unplayable.<ref> | + | |windowed notes = Launch the game with <code>/w</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. Resolution of 640x480 and Windowed mode can make the game unplayable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Stealthradon|date=8 June 2014|comment=The world spins around the player at very high speeds}}</ref> |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Can be forced via graphics control panel (Nvidia). |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Setting might be [[#Anti-aliasing option is disabled|disabled]] (force in the graphics card control panel). | |antialiasing notes = Setting might be [[#Anti-aliasing option is disabled|disabled]] (force in the graphics card control panel). | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Can be forced via graphics control panel (Nvidia). |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Main menu capped 65 fps |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|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. | + | {{ii}} 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. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify and use UniWS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/dr/delta-force-black-hawk-down/en|title=Delta Force: Black Hawk Down {{!}} WSGF|date=2017-04-10}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>Launch the game and let it test your display.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Quit the game.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Download and extract [https://www.wsgf.org/article/universal-widescreen-uniws-patcher UniWS].</li> | ||
+ | <li>Edit {{file|patches.ini}}.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Replace its content with:</li> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
<pre>THE INI IS BELOW | <pre>THE INI IS BELOW | ||
[Apps] | [Apps] | ||
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occur=1</pre> | occur=1</pre> | ||
− | + | <li>Save changes and run <code>uniws.exe</code>.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Go to the installation folder or use the '''Find it for me...''' button.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Type in your desired resolution and click '''Patch'''.</li> | |
− | + | <li>Launch the game and choose 1024x768 resolution.</li> | |
+ | </ol> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 5.1 |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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.com version or GameRanger, because of NovaLogic shutting down their database. Novalogic servers are still running |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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In 2008, Novalogic updated their website. Sadly however, this caused few minor glitches on DFBHD websites that in-game browser is using. | In 2008, Novalogic updated their website. Sadly however, this caused few minor glitches on DFBHD websites that in-game browser is using. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Novaworld Community Beta website|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to [http://www.novaworld2.com/index.php?do=/public/forgotpass/ Lost Your Password]. | # Go to [http://www.novaworld2.com/index.php?do=/public/forgotpass/ Lost Your Password]. | ||
# Enter email address of your Novaworld account. | # Enter email address of your Novaworld account. | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 1.1, 1.3 | |shader model versions = 1.1, 1.3 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98 | + | |minOS = 98 |
− | |minCPU = Pentium III | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 733 MHz |
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 860 MB | |minHD = 860 MB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia TNT2 | |minGPU = Nvidia TNT2 | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP |
− | |recCPU = Pentium 4 | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz |
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
− | |recGPU = GeForce | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 5 series |
|recGPU2 = | |recGPU2 = | ||
|recGPU3 = | |recGPU3 = | ||
|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recDX = 9.0 | |recDX = 9.0 | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} The Team Sabre expansion pack increases the HDD requirements to 1.4 GB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |minOS = 10.2.6 | ||
+ | |minCPU = PowerPC 74xx | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = PowerPC G4 | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 800 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = 3D accelerator | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minother = 2x DVD-ROM drive | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 22:23, 17 June 2020
Developers | |
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NovaLogic | |
Expansion | Ritual Entertainment |
Engines | |
Black Hawk Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 24, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | July 2004 |
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.com version, GameRanger or Novaworld.cc.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 4 DRM. | |||
Developer website | ||||
GOG.com | Bundled with Team Sabre expansion, allows for playing multiplayer. | |||
Steam |
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
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\dfv.cfg[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\dfvplr.sav[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32670/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video 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.
Modify and use UniWS[1] |
---|
THE INI IS BELOW [Apps] version=1.03 a0=Delta Force Black Hawk Down / Delta Force Black Hawk Down - Team Sabre [Delta Force Black Hawk Down / Delta Force Black Hawk Down - Team Sabre] details=Requires 1.5.0.5 version. checkfile=dfbhd.exe modfile=dfbhd.exe undofile=dfbhd.backup sig=EB42BF00040000BE00030000EB36BF sigwild=0000000000000 xoffset=3 yoffset=8 occur=1 Notes
|
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 50 | Versus, Co-op For co-op use Anaconda's Server Manager. |
||
Online play | 64 | Versus, Co-op Only possible using GOG.com version or GameRanger, because of NovaLogic shutting down their database. Novalogic servers are still running |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Run the game with the /serveonly parameter.[2] |
|
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.
Use Novaworld Community Beta website[citation needed] |
---|
|
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 | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | NovaWorld |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 733 MHz | Intel 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 |
- The Team Sabre expansion pack increases the HDD requirements to 1.4 GB
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.2.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 74xx PowerPC G4 |
|
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D accelerator 32 MB of VRAM |
|
Other | 2x DVD-ROM drive |
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>/32670/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (32670) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Delta Force: Black Hawk Down | WSGF - last accessed on 2017-04-10
- ↑ Novahq.net Forum - View Single Post - bhd dedicated server