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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Spore | + | |cover = Spore Cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Maxis}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Maxis}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming Inc.|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/ea-reveals-spore-for-the-mac-tsx-venture-tng-811853.htm|title=EA Reveals SPORE(TM) for the Mac - Market Wired|date=2017-12-31}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 7, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 7, 2008}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 7, 2008}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 7, 2008|wrapper=Cider}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|spore|94}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|spore|82}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Life sim, RPG, Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Spore }} | ||
|steam appid = 17390 | |steam appid = 17390 | ||
|steam appid side = 17440,24720 | |steam appid side = 17440,24720 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1948823323 |
+ | |hltb = 8985 | ||
+ | |lutris = spore | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Spore | ||
+ | |mobygames = 36030 | ||
|wikipedia = Spore (2008 video game) | |wikipedia = Spore (2008 video game) | ||
|winehq = 8185 | |winehq = 8185 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = A major game-breaking bug can be triggered during the Tribal stage, rendering a save game corrupt under certain circumstances.<ref name="major glitches">[https://spore.fandom.com/wiki/Glitches/Major_Glitches#Tribal_Stage_Freeze Spore Wiki - Major Glitches]</ref> See [[#Game data|save game data location]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://spore.fandom.com/wiki/Spore Spore Wiki] |
− | + | {{GOG.com links|1948823323|spore}} | |
− | {{ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/17390/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://davoonline.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=5 Davoonline's spore modding forums] | |
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | spore | Origin | }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation, actlimit, key | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}, serial key can be used up to five times. Use [http://www.spore.com/patch/deauthorization this tool] to free an activation slot. | Origin | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | spore-creature-creator | Origin | Spore Creature Creator.}} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spore_collection | DRM-free | Includes all expansion packs. | Origin | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 17390 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | spore/spore | Origin | Full game. Includes all the main gameplay features.<br>Buy this for the full Spore experience.<br/>Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | spore/spore-creature-creator | Origin | Limited version that only includes the [[#Spore Creature Creator|Spore Creature Creator]].<br>Do not buy this if you want the full Spore experience. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 17390 | Steam | Contact EA Support to activate Spore keys on Origin.<br>Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | Origin | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120228085120/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/PC/Games|title=Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace|date=20 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Retail version of Spore can't get the March 2017 update, so online functionality doesn't work. GOG.com, Origin, and Steam versions have this update. Contact EA support to activate retail Spore keys on Origin.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/86147.page|title=Spore Updates - The Sporum|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{--}} Avoid having Spore and its DLC's installed from several sources, as this will cause severe issues with savegames and modding. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[http://www.spore.com/creatureCreator Spore Creature Creator]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A limited free version of the creature creator from the game; can only be used to create creatures; does not include any other gameplay. | ||
+ | {{ii}} All creatures created in this utility can be carried over to the full game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion packs include customization options and missions. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Creepy & Cute Parts Pack | Adds new parts and animations to the creature creator. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Galactic Adventures | Expansion adds new missions to the galactic stage. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Spore Bot Parts Pack | Limited promotion during 2010 with Dr. Pepper (USA) which added mech styled parts to the creature creator. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} Dr. Pepper Bot Parts Pack is notoriously buggy and will cause your game to crash whenever a creature attempts to sing with a bot parts mouth. | ||
+ | {{--}} Dr. Pepper Bot Parts Pack has been reported to mess up game installations to the point of being unable to properly re-install the game after uninstalling. '''It is strongly discouraged to have this DLC installed.''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Galactic Adventures expansion is required to install any mods after the 2017 patch. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Patches can be installed through the launcher or manually | ||
+ | {{ii}} Digital versions of Spore do not require manual installations of any patches. | ||
+ | * Windows (1.05.001, 2009): [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3883/7/50621/download Patches-Scrolls], [http://games.softpedia.com/get/Patch/Spore-Patch.shtml Softpedia]. See also: [http://www.spore.com/patch/ official patch info] | ||
+ | * OS X (1.05.001, 2009): [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/dl.php?file=SPO3-Update-002535.tgz Patches-Scrolls] | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=aaronth07|date=2017-10-27|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\Config\Properties.txt}}. |
− | # Go to | ||
# Add <code>property playOpeningMovie (hash(playOpeningMovie)) bool</code> at the end of the file and save. | # Add <code>property playOpeningMovie (hash(playOpeningMovie)) bool</code> at the end of the file and save. | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\Config\ConfigManager.txt}}. |
# Add <code>boolProp playOpeningMovie false</code> at the end of the file and save. | # Add <code>boolProp playOpeningMovie false</code> at the end of the file and save. | ||
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− | + | {{ii}} Repeat all steps in the {{folder|dataEP1}} folder if Galactic Adventures is installed. | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\SPORE\Preferences\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
− | |||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Spore\Games|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Spore Creations\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} A backup should be made before reaching the Tribal stage. Avoid saving the game, or evolving, while befriending any creatures, or the main save game will corrupt.<ref name="major glitches"/> | ||
===[[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 launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = false |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Spore Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/spore |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = silver |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = Position affects gameplay. | |multimonitor notes = Position affects gameplay. | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. Buttons have improperly aligned hitboxes. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Only enabled when texture quality set to '''High.''' Unknown amount. |
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = hackable |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = Locked at 30 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
+ | |120 fps = hackable | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Locked at 30 FPS. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |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]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
# See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | # See [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]. | ||
− | # Use <code>-r: | + | # Use <code>-r:'''YourWidth'''x'''YourHeight'''</code> |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change the frame rate limiter<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://davoonline.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&p=22668#p22666|title=DavoOnline.com - How to play Spore at 60 fps!!! - Remove 30 fps limit|date=2018-02-15}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\Config}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|Properties.txt}}. | ||
+ | # Add the following line to the end of the file: <code>property frameLimitMS 44 int</code> | ||
+ | # Save and close the file. | ||
+ | # Now open the file {{file|ConfigManager.txt}}. | ||
+ | # Add the following line to the end of the file: <code>intProp frameLimitMS 16</code> | ||
+ | # Save and close the file. | ||
+ | # The game will now run at 62 FPS instead. Change the integer value in {{file|ConfigManager.txt}} accordingly if you want an even higher FPS limit, based on the following formula: 1000ms / '''frameLimitMS''' = Max frames per second. | ||
+ | # For a more precise limit, set <code>frameLimitMS</code> to a value that allows the desired FPS (so if 120 FPS is desired, set the property to 8 to cap the frame rate to 125 FPS) and then use an [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|additional frame rate limiter]] to force the desired limit. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The default value of <code>frameLimitMS</code> is '''33''', for 30 frames per second. | ||
+ | {{--}} No decimal support. To compensate, use an [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|additional frame rate limiter]] to force the desired limit. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Repeat all in <code>dataEP1</code> folder if you installed Galactic Adventures expansion. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = In its second stage (the 'tribal' stage), you cannot adjust the y-axis inversion of the camera control. | |invert mouse y-axis notes = In its second stage (the 'tribal' stage), you cannot adjust the y-axis inversion of the camera control. | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= See invert mouse y-axis notes | |invert controller y-axis notes= See invert mouse y-axis notes | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | + | {{Image|Spore Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/5844.page#56319 How do I change language?] | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:en-gb</code> or the <code>-locale:en-us</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:cs-cz</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Danish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:da-dk</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Dutch | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:nl-nl</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Finnish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:fi-fi</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:fr-fr</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:de-de</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Greek | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:hu-hu</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:it-it</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Norwegian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:no-no</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:pl-pl</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:pt-pt</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:pt-br</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:ru-ru</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:es-es</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Swedish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Use the <code>-locale:sv-se</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Thai | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Runtime Error R6025=== | ===Runtime Error R6025=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
− | # Go to the [[# | + | # Delete {{file|Login.prop}} and {{file|Preferences.prop}}. |
− | # Delete | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Launch Error [2000] and [1004]=== | ===Launch Error [2000] and [1004]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix broken registry keys|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\SPORE}}. | |
− | + | # Make sure {{code|DataDir}} is set to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Data\}}. | |
− | # Go to | + | # Make sure {{code|InstallLoc}} is set to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Make sure | + | # Create a 32 bit word named {{code|ReIndexYesOrNo}} with a value of {{code|0}} |
− | # Make sure | + | # Create a 32 bit word named {{code|InstallCompleted}} with a value of {{code|1}} |
− | # Create a 32 bit word named | ||
− | # Create a 32 bit word named | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===No | + | ===No trees visible on planet from Creature Stage onwards=== |
After completion of the initial cell stage, the player is prompted to modify their creature for life on land. Immediately after the editor is exited, a cut-scene will show depicting the species migrating onto land. The player may skip this cutscene, but doing so may trigger a semi game-breaking bug where no trees are rendered on that save-game's planet, even after reloading the game. The only fix is to start a new save-game and to let the cut-scene play through. The fact that the game can be started from any stage and all previously created creatures are available for selection at the creation screen means this should cause little disruption. | After completion of the initial cell stage, the player is prompted to modify their creature for life on land. Immediately after the editor is exited, a cut-scene will show depicting the species migrating onto land. The player may skip this cutscene, but doing so may trigger a semi game-breaking bug where no trees are rendered on that save-game's planet, even after reloading the game. The only fix is to start a new save-game and to let the cut-scene play through. The fact that the game can be started from any stage and all previously created creatures are available for selection at the creation screen means this should cause little disruption. | ||
==="BAD_DATA" Names=== | ==="BAD_DATA" Names=== | ||
− | This bug can appear after installing | + | This bug can appear after installing patch 1.04 or the Galactic Adventures expansion. The fixes only affects all future names; any previous objects named BAD_DATA must be changed manually.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/31841.page|title=Bad_Data name for planets and star systems after Patch 1.04 - The Sporum|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with -locale:en-us [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
− | |||
− | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Missing NameGeneration File|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go into the folder {{folder|{{p|game}}\DATA\LOCALE\EN-US}}. |
− | # Go into the folder | + | # Copy the file {{file|NameGeneration.package}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\DATA\LOCALE\EN-GB}}. |
− | # | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=SporeMaster 2.0|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | This fix is useful for languages other than English and the original Name Generator will be used, or if custom random names are desired. | |
− | This fix is useful for languages other than English and | + | # Download [https://github.com/Blackinator101/sporemaster/releases SporeMaster 2.0]. |
− | # Download [https:// | + | # If not installed on the computer, download and install [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=22 .NET Framework 3.5]. |
− | # If | + | # Insert the Spore disc into your disc drive. |
− | # Insert | + | # Go to {{folder|X:\Spore\Data\Locale}}, with {{code|X}} being the letter of the disc drive. |
− | # Go to | + | # Copy the folder of the desired language and paste to an easily accessible location, followed by a folder of any other language. |
− | # Copy the folder of | + | # Go into the copied folder of the selected language. |
− | # Go into the copied folder of | + | # Rename {{file|NameGeneration.package}} to a different name. |
− | # Rename | + | # Open two instances of SporeMaster. |
− | # Open | + | # In the first, go to the Mod tab, open the '''NameGenerator''' of the other language, press Unpack, go to the Files tab, expand the folder named {{folder|#0461227D}} and click on {{file|#0FD9C1E3.prop.xml}}. |
− | # In the first, go to the Mod tab, | + | # In the second, do the same with the renamed '''NameGenerator'''. |
− | # In the second, do the same with | + | # Within {{file|#0FD9C1E3.prop.xml}} is the information of the different names. Copy all the names in the file and replace the others. Custom names can also be added. |
− | # Within | + | # When finished, go to the Mod tab, press Pack on the second language '''NameGenerator''' and replace the {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\Locale\yourlanguage\NameGeneration.package}} with the new one. |
− | # When finished, go to the Mod tab, | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change Planet and Star Names Manually|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
This fix doesn't invoke the Joker Badge. | This fix doesn't invoke the Joker Badge. | ||
# In the Space Stage, go to another Solar System that isn't yours (or another save game). | # In the Space Stage, go to another Solar System that isn't yours (or another save game). | ||
− | # Press | + | # Press {{key|CTRL|C|SHIFT}}. |
# Enter these codes to change names: | # Enter these codes to change names: | ||
* <code>rename star X</code> - Where "X" is the desired name | * <code>rename star X</code> - Where "X" is the desired name | ||
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{{ii}} You can rename everything in your own system EXCEPT your home world. | {{ii}} You can rename everything in your own system EXCEPT your home world. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Rogues change to babies after evolving/evolve with wrong size=== | ||
+ | Evolve again. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Launch Error "SporeApp.exe - Entry Point Not Found"=== | ||
+ | This error occurs when you install SweetFX incorrectly. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete dxgi.fx and dxgi.dll|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\SporeBin}} | ||
+ | # Delete {{file|dxgi.dll}} and {{file|dxgi.fx}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Repeat all steps in the {{folder|SporebinEP1}} folder if Galactic Adventure is installed. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 2.0, 3.0 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | ====Installing mods==== | ||
+ | {{--}} Mods created after the 2017 patch will not work on the base game; Galactic Adventures expansion will be required. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Base game method (not recommended)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | * Drop any mod packages to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Spore\Data}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Galactic Adventures method (not recommended)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | GALACTIC ADVENTURES MANUAL METHOD (Not recommended) | ||
+ | * Drop any mod packages to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Spore\DataEP1}} | ||
+ | {{--}} Mods that end with the {{file|.sporemod}} extension can not be installed in this manner. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Galactic Adventures method with Spore Modding API (recommended)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | * Download and install the [https://davoonline.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=108&t=6300 Spore Modding API] | ||
+ | * Download desired mods and install them using the Spore Modding API's Easy Installer. | ||
+ | {{++}} Allows installation of mods ending with the {{file|.sporemod}} extension. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://emd4600.github.io/SporeModder-FX/ Sporemodder FX]==== | ||
+ | One of the main modding tools for Spore. Includes easier coding formats, UI editor, texture viewer and model viewer. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://emd4600.github.io/Spore-ModAPI/ Spore ModAPI SDK]==== | ||
+ | The Spore ModAPI SDK allows the creation of C++ mods for Spore. These mods are compiled into {{file|.dll}} files, that can then be used by the ModAPI Launcher Kit to inject them into Spore. | ||
+ | {{++}} Many tutorials are available. | ||
+ | {{++}} Goes hand in hand with other mod development tools. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://github.com/emd4600/SporeModder-Blender-Addons#features SporeModder Blender Addons]==== | ||
+ | Blender add-ons that include tools for modding Spore. | ||
+ | {{++}} RW4 Exporter: Used to export models into Spore to use them for your mods, with support for textures, materials, animations... | ||
+ | {{++}} ANIMATION Exporter: Used to export animations that can be played by creatures in Spore. | ||
+ | {{++}} GMDL Importer: Used to import Spore creations into Blender (.gmdl files). | ||
+ | {{++}} RW4 Importer: Used to import most models in the game into Blender, so you can see how they are made. | ||
+ | {{++}} Many tutorials are available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/285-spore-450-mods/ Spore 450 mods archive]==== | ||
+ | A collection of mods for Spore. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Contains a wide array of mods, which have been stored for archival purposes. | ||
+ | {{--}} The modding community heavily discourages installing these mods. Many are likely to not work and may break your game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://davoonline.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=5 Davoonline Spore Modding Forums]==== | ||
+ | The most used community hub for Spore modding. Contains a huge array of mods. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = XP SP1, Vista | |minOS = XP SP1, Vista | ||
− | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
|minRAM = 512 MB (XP)<br/>768 MB (Vista) | |minRAM = 512 MB (XP)<br/>768 MB (Vista) | ||
|minHD = 5 GB | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minSM = 2.0 | |minSM = 2.0 | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Supported ATI Radeon chipsets: 9500, 9600, 9800, X300, X600, X700, X800, X850, X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950, 2400, 2600, 2900, 3450, 3650, 3850, 3870, 4850 | ||
+ | {{ii}} Supported Nvidia chipsets: FX 5900, FX 5950, 6200, 6500, 6600, 6800, 7200, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950, 8400, 8500, 8600, 8800, 9600, 9800, GTX 260, GTX 280 | ||
+ | {{ii}} Supported Intel integrated graphics chipsets: GMA 950, GMA 3x00 series | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10.5.3 | + | |minOS = 10.5.3 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Core Duo | + | |minCPU = Intel Core Duo |
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minHD = 5 GB | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = ATI X1600 | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon X1600 |
− | |minGPU2 = Nvidia 7300 GT | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT |
|minGPU3 = Intel Integrated GMA X3100 | |minGPU3 = Intel Integrated GMA X3100 | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |notes = {{--}} Does not support PowerPC based Macs or the GMA 950 class of integrated video cards. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 01:57, 6 January 2024
Developers | |
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Maxis | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc.[1] |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 7, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | September 7, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 94 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person, Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Life sim, RPG, Strategy |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Spore |
Spore | |
---|---|
Spore | 2008 |
Darkspore | 2011 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Spore is a singleplayer third-person and bird's-eye view life sim, RPG and strategy game in the Spore series.
A major game-breaking bug can be triggered during the Tribal stage, rendering a save game corrupt under certain circumstances.[2] See save game data location.
General information
- Spore Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Davoonline's spore modding forums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM PA DRM, serial key can be used up to five times. Use this tool to free an activation slot. | |||
GOG.com | Includes all expansion packs. | |||
Microsoft Store | Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Full game. Includes all the main gameplay features. Buy this for the full Spore experience. Included with EA Play. |
|||
Origin | Limited version that only includes the Spore Creature Creator. Do not buy this if you want the full Spore experience. |
|||
Steam | Contact EA Support to activate Spore keys on Origin. Included with EA Play (Steam). |
|||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [3] |
- Retail version of Spore can't get the March 2017 update, so online functionality doesn't work. GOG.com, Origin, and Steam versions have this update. Contact EA support to activate retail Spore keys on Origin.[4]
- Avoid having Spore and its DLC's installed from several sources, as this will cause severe issues with savegames and modding.
Spore Creature Creator
- A limited free version of the creature creator from the game; can only be used to create creatures; does not include any other gameplay.
- All creatures created in this utility can be carried over to the full game.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion packs include customization options and missions. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Creepy & Cute Parts Pack | Adds new parts and animations to the creature creator. | |
Galactic Adventures | Expansion adds new missions to the galactic stage. | |
Spore Bot Parts Pack | Limited promotion during 2010 with Dr. Pepper (USA) which added mech styled parts to the creature creator. |
- Dr. Pepper Bot Parts Pack is notoriously buggy and will cause your game to crash whenever a creature attempts to sing with a bot parts mouth.
- Dr. Pepper Bot Parts Pack has been reported to mess up game installations to the point of being unable to properly re-install the game after uninstalling. It is strongly discouraged to have this DLC installed.
- Galactic Adventures expansion is required to install any mods after the 2017 patch.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches can be installed through the launcher or manually
- Digital versions of Spore do not require manual installations of any patches.
- Windows (1.05.001, 2009): Patches-Scrolls, Softpedia. See also: official patch info
- OS X (1.05.001, 2009): Patches-Scrolls
Skip intro videos
Edit files[5] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\SPORE\Preferences\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17390/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Spore\Games %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Spore Creations\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17390/pfx/[Note 1] |
- A backup should be made before reaching the Tribal stage. Avoid saving the game, or evolving, while befriending any creatures, or the main save game will corrupt.[2]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Position affects gameplay. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. Buttons have improperly aligned hitboxes. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Only enabled when texture quality set to High. Unknown amount. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Locked at 30 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
120+ FPS | Locked at 30 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen resolution[citation needed] |
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|
High frame rate
Change the frame rate limiter[6] |
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Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | In its second stage (the 'tribal' stage), you cannot adjust the y-axis inversion of the camera control. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | On by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Use the -locale:en-gb or the -locale:en-us parameter. |
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Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Use the -locale:cs-cz parameter. |
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Danish | Use the -locale:da-dk parameter. |
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Dutch | Use the -locale:nl-nl parameter. |
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Finnish | Use the -locale:fi-fi parameter. |
|||
French | Use the -locale:fr-fr parameter. |
|||
German | Use the -locale:de-de parameter. |
|||
Greek | ||||
Hungarian | Use the -locale:hu-hu parameter. |
|||
Italian | Use the -locale:it-it parameter. |
|||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | Use the -locale:no-no parameter. |
|||
Polish | Use the -locale:pl-pl parameter. |
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Portuguese | Use the -locale:pt-pt parameter. |
|||
Brazilian Portuguese | Use the -locale:pt-br parameter. |
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Russian | Use the -locale:ru-ru parameter. |
|||
Spanish | Use the -locale:es-es parameter. |
|||
Swedish | Use the -locale:sv-se parameter. |
|||
Thai |
Issues fixed
Runtime Error R6025
Instructions[citation needed] |
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|
Launch Error [2000] and [1004]
Fix broken registry keys[citation needed] |
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|
No trees visible on planet from Creature Stage onwards
After completion of the initial cell stage, the player is prompted to modify their creature for life on land. Immediately after the editor is exited, a cut-scene will show depicting the species migrating onto land. The player may skip this cutscene, but doing so may trigger a semi game-breaking bug where no trees are rendered on that save-game's planet, even after reloading the game. The only fix is to start a new save-game and to let the cut-scene play through. The fact that the game can be started from any stage and all previously created creatures are available for selection at the creation screen means this should cause little disruption.
"BAD_DATA" Names
This bug can appear after installing patch 1.04 or the Galactic Adventures expansion. The fixes only affects all future names; any previous objects named BAD_DATA must be changed manually.[7]
Launch the game with -locale:en-us parameter[citation needed] |
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Missing NameGeneration File[citation needed] |
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SporeMaster 2.0[citation needed] |
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This fix is useful for languages other than English and the original Name Generator will be used, or if custom random names are desired.
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Change Planet and Star Names Manually[citation needed] |
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This fix doesn't invoke the Joker Badge.
|
Rogues change to babies after evolving/evolve with wrong size
Evolve again.
Launch Error "SporeApp.exe - Entry Point Not Found"
This error occurs when you install SweetFX incorrectly.
Delete dxgi.fx and dxgi.dll |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 2.0, 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Modifications
Installing mods
- Mods created after the 2017 patch will not work on the base game; Galactic Adventures expansion will be required.
Base game method (not recommended)[citation needed] |
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|
Galactic Adventures method (not recommended)[citation needed] |
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GALACTIC ADVENTURES MANUAL METHOD (Not recommended)
|
Galactic Adventures method with Spore Modding API (recommended)[citation needed] |
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|
Sporemodder FX
One of the main modding tools for Spore. Includes easier coding formats, UI editor, texture viewer and model viewer.
Spore ModAPI SDK
The Spore ModAPI SDK allows the creation of C++ mods for Spore. These mods are compiled into .dll
files, that can then be used by the ModAPI Launcher Kit to inject them into Spore.
- Many tutorials are available.
- Goes hand in hand with other mod development tools.
SporeModder Blender Addons
Blender add-ons that include tools for modding Spore.
- RW4 Exporter: Used to export models into Spore to use them for your mods, with support for textures, materials, animations...
- ANIMATION Exporter: Used to export animations that can be played by creatures in Spore.
- GMDL Importer: Used to import Spore creations into Blender (.gmdl files).
- RW4 Importer: Used to import most models in the game into Blender, so you can see how they are made.
- Many tutorials are available.
Spore 450 mods archive
A collection of mods for Spore.
- Contains a wide array of mods, which have been stored for archival purposes.
- The modding community heavily discourages installing these mods. Many are likely to not work and may break your game.
Davoonline Spore Modding Forums
The most used community hub for Spore modding. Contains a huge array of mods.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP1, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB (XP) 768 MB (Vista) |
|
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
- Supported ATI Radeon chipsets: 9500, 9600, 9800, X300, X600, X700, X800, X850, X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950, 2400, 2600, 2900, 3450, 3650, 3850, 3870, 4850
- Supported Nvidia chipsets: FX 5900, FX 5950, 6200, 6500, 6600, 6800, 7200, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950, 8400, 8500, 8600, 8800, 9600, 9800, GTX 260, GTX 280
- Supported Intel integrated graphics chipsets: GMA 950, GMA 3x00 series
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT Intel Integrated GMA X3100 128 MB of VRAM |
- Does not support PowerPC based Macs or the GMA 950 class of integrated video cards.
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 (17390) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ EA Reveals SPORE(TM) for the Mac - Market Wired - last accessed on 2017-12-31
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Spore Wiki - Major Glitches
- ↑ Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace - last accessed on 20 August 2022
- ↑ Spore Updates - The Sporum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:aaronth07 on 2017-10-27
- ↑ DavoOnline.com - How to play Spore at 60 fps!!! - Remove 30 fps limit - last accessed on 2018-02-15
- ↑ Bad_Data name for planets and star systems after Patch 1.04 - The Sporum - last accessed on 9 June 2023