Tutorial:Populous Versions
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Game Version Comparison Table
The following table shows the main differences between the existing Populous versions: 1.03, 1.5 (also known as "beta" or "enhanced"), and MV (multiverse). Note that the official patch by Bullfrog is 1.01, but 1.03 will be shown here instead - the differences being:
| Expandv 1.03 (collective patch) |
|---|
| Feature / Field | Version 1.03[1] | Version 1.5 | Multiverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Bullfrog | PopRE | Toxicity |
| Associated Program | - | Matchmaker (mp) | Multiverse Launcher (sp) |
| Single-player | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-player | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hardware Mode | Yes | No | No[2] |
| FPS | 30 | 60 | 60 |
| Tribes | 4 | 8 | 4[3] |
| Population Cap | 199 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Buildings Cap | 80 | Unlimited | 80 |
| Higher Resolutions | 800x600 | up to 1080p[4] | up to 1080p |
| Patching | - | Actively patching | Less frequently patching: most important populous bugs fixed, core game unchanged |
| Key Features | - | 4 new tribes ; improved path-find ; smart wood search ; no spell loss | auto-save ; modding support ; mods ; campaign manager |
| Supported Scripting Languages | PopScript | PopScript, LUA | PopScript, LUA |
| Hotkeys | shortcuts | Esc->Options->Key Mappings | Shift+F1->Key Remapping |
| Specific Campaigns[5] | Strange Journey | The Seasons: Spring - War of the Gods (co-op) | Multiverse (using launcher's version 2.1-) - Ascension - The Witching Hour |
| Integration | No | Discord, Steam | Discord, Steam |
| Windows | w95 - w11 | w7+ | w7+ |
| Linux Support | No | Yes (Wine, Lutris, ...) | No |
| Typical Requirements | - | Disabling DEP | Populous Installation, Disabling DEP, Installing outside Program Files |
| Support / FAQ | EA | Dev team - Discord Support | FAQ - Discord Support |
References
- ↑ 1.03 is basically the official Bullfrog's 1.01, but improved by PopRE, with bug fixes, including the network 'hosting bug', making the game run without CD, and others.
- ↑ Does no support HW mode, but has some elements, such as moving skies and lava.
- ↑ Supports playing as/ against the other 4 tribes with a mod, and also supports 'skinning' when modding (still only 4 tribes).
- ↑ resolutions above 1080 might cause artifacts/crashes
- ↑ Campaigns that only work correctly (or at all) on this version
| Tutorials | |
|---|---|
| Matchmaker: | Matchmaker • Enabling Beta • Coop vs AI • Submitting Maps • Ultimate Populous Guide |
| Map Making: | Creating a SP Level • Creating a MP Level • Making a Map |
| AI Scripting: | AI Scripting • Creating a SP Level |
| Mod Making: | Sprite Editing • Texture Editor • Tox Sprite Editor |
| Misc: | Installing a Campaign • Support • Populous Versions |