Difference between revisions of "Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer"
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# Install the [[#GrayFace MM8 Patch|GrayFace MM8 Patch]]. | # Install the [[#GrayFace MM8 Patch|GrayFace MM8 Patch]]. | ||
# Run the game to generate <code>mm8.ini</code>. | # Run the game to generate <code>mm8.ini</code>. | ||
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# Open <code>mm8.ini</code> | # Open <code>mm8.ini</code> | ||
# Change <code>NoIntro=0</code> to <code>NoIntro=1</code> | # Change <code>NoIntro=0</code> to <code>NoIntro=1</code> | ||
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# Install the [[#GrayFace MM8 Patch|GrayFace MM8 Patch]]. | # Install the [[#GrayFace MM8 Patch|GrayFace MM8 Patch]]. | ||
# Run the game to generate <code>mm8.ini</code>. | # Run the game to generate <code>mm8.ini</code>. | ||
| + | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Open <code>mm8.ini</code> and ensure <code>NoCD=</code> is set to <code>NoCD=1</code>. | # Open <code>mm8.ini</code> and ensure <code>NoCD=</code> is set to <code>NoCD=1</code>. | ||
# This disables CD music; to use MP3 music instead see [[#No music (GrayFace MM8 Patch)|No music (GrayFace MM8 Patch)]]. | # This disables CD music; to use MP3 music instead see [[#No music (GrayFace MM8 Patch)|No music (GrayFace MM8 Patch)]]. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable MP3 playback (digital distribution versions)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Enable MP3 playback (digital distribution versions)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
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# Edit <code>mm8.ini</code> | # Edit <code>mm8.ini</code> | ||
# Change <code>PlayMP3=0</code> to <code>PlayMP3=1</code> | # Change <code>PlayMP3=0</code> to <code>PlayMP3=1</code> | ||
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# Rename them to <code>2.mp3</code> through <code>15.mp3</code>. | # Rename them to <code>2.mp3</code> through <code>15.mp3</code>. | ||
# Make a new folder in the installation folder called <code>Music</code> and put the MP3s there. | # Make a new folder in the installation folder called <code>Music</code> and put the MP3s there. | ||
| + | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Edit <code>mm8.ini</code> | # Edit <code>mm8.ini</code> | ||
# Change <code>PlayMP3=0</code> to <code>PlayMP3=1</code> | # Change <code>PlayMP3=0</code> to <code>PlayMP3=1</code> | ||
Revision as of 09:18, 6 December 2016
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| Developers | |
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| New World Computing | |
| Publishers | |
| 3DO | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| Outdoor environments | Horizon |
| Indoor environments | Labyrinth |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 7, 2000 |
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General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- TELP subforum
- Extensive guide
- Celestial Heavens' subforum
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
Requires the disc; see Play without the CD for a workaround. | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | |
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Essential improvements
GrayFace MM8 Patch
The GrayFace MM8 Patch fixes many gameplay bugs, while adding optional new features.
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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Play without the CD
| Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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- GrayFace configuration settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\mm8.ini
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
General settings.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Polish | Retail only. | |||
| Russian | Retail only. |
Issues fixed
No music (GrayFace MM8 Patch)
- Using the GrayFace MM8 Patch with the
NoCDoption stops music playing so you will need to use MP3s instead.
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, NT 4.0 SP4 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 166 | Pentium 200 |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 375 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA DirectX-compatible 1 MB of VRAM | 8 MB PCI or 4 MB AGP video card |
References
Categories:
- Windows
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- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Game data/done)
- Invalid template usage (Localizations)
- Missing section (Save game cloud syncing)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (API)