Running Black & White on Windows 10

[SolarInATeacup]

Did anyone ever come up with a fix for the game files not saving and if we can recover the save? I was playing for hours and I come to load it back up and it goes straight into the tutorial at the beginning. I’m absolutely devastated!

 

[pappde]

If anyone is having issues with the native screen resolution not fitting the screen properly (e.g. trying to use a 1920x1080 screen resolution when that's your native screen resolution, and half the image not appearing on the screen) - on Windows 10/11 there's a 'scaling' option in Display Settings which seems to impact it.
I haven't looked into a way to change this only on the one game, but I'm sure it's possible - for a quick win, use this:
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Edit the exe. properties. There is an override for desktop scaling.

 

[acra]

Did anyone ever come up with a fix for the game files not saving and if we can recover the save? I was playing for hours and I come to load it back up and it goes straight into the tutorial at the beginning. I’m absolutely devastated!

Yeah I found it seems to work if you run the game as admin.
I suspect that means it’s trying to save to a folder it doesn’t have permissions to save to, so there’s probably a better fix if that can be figured out…

 

[pappde]

Did anyone ever come up with a fix for the game files not saving and if we can recover the save? I was playing for hours and I come to load it back up and it goes straight into the tutorial at the beginning. I’m absolutely devastated!

One of the recomendations is not to install into the program files folder. Install it in a folder like GAME, or like it. I installed straight on C: in a folder named Black and white.

 

[pappde]

Also see this:

Black & White Install/Errors FAQ

Black & White Install/Errors FAQ Make sure you've installed using the install guide as a start. Install in a folder outside of Program Files such as “C:\Games\Black & White” to help avoid permissions issues. Install the game using an ISO or CD. Using a rip causes issues with installing the patch...

docs.google.com

 

[Spreece]

Game works brilliantly! thank you
Just wondering however, I really liked using the unlimited food and wood trick but it doesn't seem to be available anymore.
Is is possible to get the game working on windows 10/11 without the patches?

 

[BlacKnightZero]

I want to be sure I install it correctly this time, so I wanted to ask - should I install Creature Isle before applying the patches, or does it matter? I know you didn't mention it, you just said use the Setup.exe but I presume you meant for the base game.

 

[BlacKnightZero]

I want to be sure I install it correctly this time, so I wanted to ask - should I install Creature Isle before applying the patches, or does it matter? I know you didn't mention it, you just said use the Setup.exe but I presume you meant for the base game.

Nevermind! I'm sorry, I found the Creature Isle patch in the Downloads section, sorry I didn't look there first!

 

[Zengobag]

Thanks for this. Have original discs packed away. Not tried installing on Win 10 laptop yet. Downloaded all needed files so wish me luck on my birthday.

Honest as well.. I download illegal software for laptop BUT wait. If I like the games then I will buy them for console. I do own a PS4 Pro and a Xbox One X. Covers all bases when buying the games for systems. Alwa's series is lacking on Xbox tho. Have both games on PS4 but only Alwa's Awakening available on Xbox. Alwa's Legacy is the better game imo.

Thanks again and take care.

OH.. My PS4 Pro does include a VR unit. I can recommend games for PSVR if asked.

UPDATE - Installed BNW with a few issues. Patches don't work on ALL versions of the game. Football could NOT be installed until Patch 1.1 applied.
Playing OK now but NO music even tho Audio folder copied over. Laptop only supports 1920*1280 (and windowed modes) but looks great.
Thanks for the hard work folks - I can be evil again.. lol

P.S. MUST install to C: Drive - Many errors when installed to Q: drive on my system. Fine when installed to Program files folder.