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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Frame rate is capped at 33 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">{{Refurl|url= | + | {{--}} Frame rate is capped at 33 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/297000/discussions/0/604941528481035369/|title=33 fps cap? Seriously? What the -- :: Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition General Discussions|date=2016-07-30}}</ref> Use the [[#HDE mod|HDE mod]] to increase the cap. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/remastered/remastered-heroes-of-might-and-magic-iii-hd-edition-r175 Remastered: Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition] | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/remastered/remastered-heroes-of-might-and-magic-iii-hd-edition-r175 Remastered: Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition] | ||
{{mm}} [http://might-and-magic.ubi.com/universe/en-GB/games/all-games/might-and-magic-heroes-3-hd/index.aspx Official site] | {{mm}} [http://might-and-magic.ubi.com/universe/en-GB/games/all-games/might-and-magic-heroes-3-hd/index.aspx Official site] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/297000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Expansions available for the [[Heroes of Might and Magic III|original release]] are not part of the ''HD Edition''.<ref name="storenote">{{Refsnip|url= | + | {{ii}} Expansions available for the [[Heroes of Might and Magic III|original release]] are not part of the ''HD Edition''.<ref name="storenote">{{Refsnip|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/297000/|title=Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition on Steam|date=2016-08-04|snippet=Important note: Heroes III – HD Edition content is based on the original 1999 game: The Restoration of Erathia.}}</ref> |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===HDE mod=== | ===HDE mod=== | ||
− | {{ii}} An [ | + | {{ii}} An [https://steamcommunity.com/app/297000/discussions/0/604941528472210055 unofficial mod] is available for the game that adds several changes and maps present in expansions available for the original release of the game. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== |
Revision as of 08:43, 17 April 2018
Developers | |
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dotEmu | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 29, 2015 |
Key points
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- Expansions available for the original release are not part of the HD Edition.[2]
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Remove/rename files[3] |
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UBISOFT_HD25_6sec.ogv UBISOFT_HD25_3sec.ogv dotemu.ogv Notes
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HDE mod
- An unofficial mod is available for the game that adds several changes and maps present in expansions available for the original release of the game.
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ubisoft\Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/297000/pfx/[Note 1] |
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homm3.ini
stores launcher settings. -
pref\h3prefs
stores in-game settings.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ubisoft\Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition\pref\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/297000/pfx/[Note 1] |
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games\
stores single and multi player save games. -
maps\
stores campaign save games.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
- To switch to a different language, right click on the game in your Steam library, go to Properties > Language and select the desired language.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | ||||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 8766, 27015, 27016 |
UDP | 8766, 27015, 27016 |
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Vorbis | |
Input | SDL2 | |
Cutscenes | Theora | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1, 8, 8.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800GT AMD Radeon HD2900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible Shader model 4.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 9800GT AMD Radeon HD3870 512 MB of VRAM Shader model 5.0 support |
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 (297000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 33 fps cap? Seriously? What the -- :: Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-07-30
- ↑ Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition on Steam - last accessed on 2016-08-04
- "Important note: Heroes III – HD Edition content is based on the original 1999 game: The Restoration of Erathia."
- ↑ Verified by User:Soeb on 2016-08-04
- Verified as working, created workaround for intro cinematic crash.