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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen-fixes/ Might and Magic IX fullscreen fixes]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen-fixes/ Might and Magic IX fullscreen fixes]. | ||
# Extract it anywhere and run <code>install.bat</code>. | # Extract it anywhere and run <code>install.bat</code>. | ||
− | # | + | # The game will now enter fullscreen mode correctly. |
{{ii}} Applying this fix will cause the [[#Windowed|Windowed]] mode border to disappear (use <code>uninstall.bat</code> to remove the fix). | {{ii}} Applying this fix will cause the [[#Windowed|Windowed]] mode border to disappear (use <code>uninstall.bat</code> to remove the fix). | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace cshell|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://telp.org/mm9/tavern/anyboard/posts/39804.html|title=cshell patched by TELP user frognik|date=2021-12-14}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Replace cshell|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://telp.org/mm9/tavern/anyboard/posts/39804.html|title=cshell patched by TELP user frognik|date=2021-12-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data</code> |
− | # Make a backup of cshell.dll | + | # Make a backup of <code>cshell.dll</code> |
− | # Download [https://www.dropbox.com/s/ee28lncubevktqv/Cshell.dll%20file.rar?dl=0 cshell.dll]. | + | # Download the replacement [https://www.dropbox.com/s/ee28lncubevktqv/Cshell.dll%20file.rar?dl=0 cshell.dll] and place it where the original file was. |
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# Opening menus should now be almost instant. | # Opening menus should now be almost instant. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This issue occurs when you can hear the sound of the game but the image freezes on the loading screen. | {{ii}} This issue occurs when you can hear the sound of the game but the image freezes on the loading screen. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Replace ART.REZ and LOCALART.REZ|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKvizNWI-PQ&t=26s|title=ART.REZ and LOCALART.REZ fix by youtuber Strategy House|date=2021-12-14}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Replace ART.REZ and LOCALART.REZ|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKvizNWI-PQ&t=26s|title=ART.REZ and LOCALART.REZ fix by youtuber Strategy House|date=2021-12-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data</code> |
− | # Make backups of ART.REZ and LOCALART.REZ | + | # Make backups of <code>ART.REZ</code> and <code>LOCALART.REZ</code> |
− | # Download these two [https://www.dropbox.com/s/wfnmuyjhad5wrv1/.REZ%20files.rar?dl=0 .rez] files | + | # Download these two [https://www.dropbox.com/s/wfnmuyjhad5wrv1/.REZ%20files.rar?dl=0 .rez] files and replace the original versions. |
− | |||
# The game will now launch immediately from that shortcut. | # The game will now launch immediately from that shortcut. | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Black night/water fix== | + | ===Black night/water fix=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Install dgVoodoo|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install dgVoodoo|fix= | ||
− | # Download the latest stable version of [ | + | # Download the latest stable version of [[dgVoodoo 2]] |
− | # Extract | + | # Extract the following files to {{p|game}}: <code>dgVoodoo.conf</code>, <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>, <code>D3D8.dll</code>, <code>D3D9.dll</code>, <code>D3DImm.dll</code>, and <code>DDraw.dll</code> |
− | + | # Run <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>, go to "DirectX", then uncheck "dgVoodoo Watermark". Further configuration settings can be found [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/DgVoodoo_2#Configuring_DirectX here]. | |
− | # Run | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Mouse | + | ===Mouse jittering fix=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Change polling rate|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change polling rate|fix= | ||
# Try opening autoexec.cfg and changing "MaxFPS" "0" to "MaxFPS" "75" | # Try opening autoexec.cfg and changing "MaxFPS" "0" to "MaxFPS" "75" | ||
# If that doesn't work find out how to change polling rate for mouse. It's different depending on the brand, but it's typically done through the company's software. | # If that doesn't work find out how to change polling rate for mouse. It's different depending on the brand, but it's typically done through the company's software. | ||
− | # Set the polling rate to | + | # Set the polling rate to 125 Hz |
− | {{ii}} If | + | {{ii}} If the mouse does not have software to check what the polling rate is, use [https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Mouse-Rate-Checker.shtml Mouse Rate Checker]. If the polling rate is not 125 or 250, use [https://github.com/LordOfMice/hidusbf hidusbf] to change it to 125 Hz. |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 8 | + | |direct3d versions = 8.0 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
Revision as of 16:32, 22 November 2022
Developers | |
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New World Computing | |
Publishers | |
Retail | 3DO |
Retail re-releases, digital | Ubisoft |
Engines | |
LithTech Talon | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 29, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 55 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Might and Magic |
Key points
- TELP's 1.3a Patch fixes game-breaking bugs (digital distribution versions already include this patch).
- For Windows 8 and later apply the fullscreen fixes and run in 32-bit color.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- TELP subforum
- Celestial Heavens' subforum
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc 2 DRM[Note 1] internationally, StarForce DRM in Russian release. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | Pre-patched with TELP's 1.3a Patch. | |||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)
TELP's 1.3a Patch fixes many game-breaking bugs. Digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Run in 32-bit color
- 32-bit color mode slightly enhances visual quality and also fixes a freezing issue on Windows 8.
- The GOG.com version already includes this fix.
- This change could potentially prevent some users from launching the game such as this Windows 7 user.
Set 32-bit color in autoexec.cfg[citation needed] |
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Skip intro videos
Rename/delete video files[citation needed] |
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Skip launcher
Change shortcut target[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\autoexec.cfg[Note 2] |
-
<path-to-game>\autoexec.lith
contains special settings that can't be changed in-game.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveGames[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 800x600 only; changing in autoexec.cfg breaks menus. |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Fixed FOV (Vert-). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | 800x600 only; changing resolution in autoexec.cfg breaks menus. |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Force in the graphics card control panel (may cause lines on the interface). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | For Windows 8 and later apply the fullscreen fixes. |
Windowed
Add +windowed 1 to shortcut[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Set in Game Options. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Sound Effects and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All conversation dialogue is subtitled; FMV cutscenes have no subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2. Disabled by default. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Simplified Chinese | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Issues fixed
Window border visible in fullscreen mode
- A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Apply the fix[4] |
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- Menus freeze on Windows 8 and later if the game is running in 16-bit color (the default mode).
Run in 32-bit color[citation needed] |
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"The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022)" error on launch
Install DirectPlay[5] |
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Menu freezing fix
- This issue occurs when menus like the inventory take a long time to load (upwards of 12 seconds).
Replace cshell[6] |
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Loading screen freezing fix
- This issue occurs when you can hear the sound of the game but the image freezes on the loading screen.
Replace ART.REZ and LOCALART.REZ[7] |
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Black night/water fix
Install dgVoodoo |
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Mouse jittering fix
Change polling rate |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-04
- ↑ This works by applying the ForceSimpleWindow compatibility fix to this game's version of
lithtech.exe
(other LithTech games are unaffected). - ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on 2015-02-24
- ↑ cshell patched by TELP user frognik - last accessed on 2021-12-14
- ↑ ART.REZ and LOCALART.REZ fix by youtuber Strategy House - last accessed on 2021-12-14