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|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = Heroes Chronicles | |wikipedia = Heroes Chronicles | ||
|winehq = 8130 | |winehq = 8130 | ||
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− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = '''''Heroes Chronicles''''' is a series of eight singleplayer-only variants of the 1999 [[Glossary:TBS|turn-based strategy game]] ''[[Heroes of Might and Magic III]]'', sharing the entirety of the gameplay with that title, but containing unique campaigns. | |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = There are eight chapters (episodes) in total, released during 2000 and 2001. The fifth and sixth chapters were released for free for owners of prior chapters, but the installer could only check for North American versions. The seventh and eighth chapters were bundled together as ''The Final Chapters'' package. | ||
+ | |||
+ | On June 23, 2011, all chapters were released in a single bundle on GOG.com, making all chapters available internationally for the first time. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = All versions require the [[#GL Wrapper by Verok|GL wrapper by Verok]] to resolve compatibility issues. The HD mod for ''Heroes of Might & Magic III'' is not compatible with any of the ''Heroes Chronicles'' executables. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | heroes_chronicles_all_chapters | DRM-free | All chapters in one pack. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | heroes_chronicles_all_chapters | DRM-free | All chapters in one pack. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = All chapters (episodes) except The World Tree and The Fiery Moon require an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | + | ===[https://web.archive.org/web/20211009233054/https://verokster.blogspot.com/2018/10/heroes-of-might-and-magic-i-iv-gl.html GL Wrapper by Verok]=== | |
− | |||
{{++}} Changes the graphics renderer, fixes performance on newer systems. | {{++}} Changes the graphics renderer, fixes performance on newer systems. | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Use Verok's GL Wrapper. | |vsync notes = Use Verok's GL Wrapper. | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Official localization by | + | |notes = Official localization by [[Company:Buka Entertainment|Buka Entertaiment]]. Local retail version only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
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|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl 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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Smacker Video, Bink Video | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology, Bink Video |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = |
Latest revision as of 23:03, 8 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
New World Computing | |
Publishers | |
Retail | 3DO |
Digital | Ubisoft |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 27, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select |
Genres | TBS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Heroes of Might and Magic |
Heroes Chronicles is a series of eight singleplayer-only variants of the 1999 turn-based strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic III, sharing the entirety of the gameplay with that title, but containing unique campaigns.
There are eight chapters (episodes) in total, released during 2000 and 2001. The fifth and sixth chapters were released for free for owners of prior chapters, but the installer could only check for North American versions. The seventh and eighth chapters were bundled together as The Final Chapters package.
On June 23, 2011, all chapters were released in a single bundle on GOG.com, making all chapters available internationally for the first time.
All versions require the GL wrapper by Verok to resolve compatibility issues. The HD mod for Heroes of Might & Magic III is not compatible with any of the Heroes Chronicles executables.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | All chapters (episodes) except The World Tree and The Fiery Moon require an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Warlords of the Wasteland | ||
Conquest of the Underworld | ||
Revolt of the Beastmasters | ||
Masters of the Elements | ||
The World Tree | Distributed as downloadable chapter on 3DO's official site, but only works on US releases | |
The Fiery Moon | Distributed as downloadable chapter on 3DO's official site, but only works on US releases | |
Clash of the Dragons | Distributed in The Final Chapters package. | |
The Sword of Frost | Distributed in The Final Chapters package. |
Essential improvements
GL Wrapper by Verok
- Changes the graphics renderer, fixes performance on newer systems.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Wow6432Node\New World Computing\Heroes Chronicles[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\GAMES[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 800x600 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Desktop must be in 16-bit colour mode (press F4). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use Verok's GL Wrapper. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Effects | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Russian | Official localization by Buka Entertaiment. Local retail version only. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology, Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 425 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7.0a 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]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 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