Difference between revisions of "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down"
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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}} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1502840468|delta_force_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1502840468|delta_force_series|for game series}} | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{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| GOG.com | delta_force_black_hawk_down_platinum_pack | DRM-free | Bundled with Team Sabre expansion, allows for playing multiplayer. | | Windows }} | ||
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===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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games store = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = unknown |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |uplay | + | |origin = |
| − | |uplay notes | + | |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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|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>{{Refcheck|user=Stealthradon|date=8 June 2014|comment=The world spins around the player at very high speeds}}</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 | ||
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|vsync notes = Can be forced via graphics control panel (Nvidia). | |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 = | ||
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{{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. | {{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= | + | {{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> | <ol> | ||
<li>Launch the game and let it test your display.</li> | <li>Launch the game and let it test your display.</li> | ||
<li>Quit the game.</li> | <li>Quit the game.</li> | ||
| − | <li>Download and extract [ | + | <li>Download and extract [https://www.wsgf.org/article/universal-widescreen-uniws-patcher UniWS].</li> |
<li>Edit {{file|patches.ini}}.</li> | <li>Edit {{file|patches.ini}}.</li> | ||
<li>Replace its content with:</li> | <li>Replace its content with:</li> | ||
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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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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|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 GOG.com version or 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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|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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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
| − | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|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
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 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
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.
| 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%\VirtualStoreon 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