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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Heroes Chronicles cover. | + | |cover = Heroes Chronicles cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|New World Computing}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|New World Computing}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|3DO}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|3DO|Retail}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 27, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 27, 2000}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy= | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | TBS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Heroes of Might and Magic }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658942 |
| + | |gogcom id side = 1207661743, 1207661753, 1207661763, 1207661773, 1207661783, 1207661793, 1207661803, 1207661813 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 51935 | ||
|wikipedia = Heroes Chronicles | |wikipedia = Heroes Chronicles | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 8130 |
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{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. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207661743|heroes_of_might_and_magic_series|for game series}} |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | 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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{{DLC/row| Revolt of the Beastmasters | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Revolt of the Beastmasters | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Masters of the Elements | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Masters of the Elements | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| The World Tree | | + | {{DLC/row| The World Tree | Distributed as downloadable chapter on 3DO's official site, but only works on US releases | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| The Fiery Moon | | + | {{DLC/row| The Fiery Moon | Distributed as downloadable chapter on 3DO's official site, but only works on US releases | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Clash of the Dragons | | + | {{DLC/row| Clash of the Dragons | Distributed in '''The Final Chapters''' package. | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| The Sword of Frost | | + | {{DLC/row| The Sword of Frost | Distributed in '''The Final Chapters''' package. | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==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. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hklm}}\{{P|wow64}}\New World Computing\Heroes Chronicles}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\GAMES}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
| + | |discord = | ||
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = false | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Heroes of Might and Magic III settings.png|In-game settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = hackable | ||
| + | |vsync notes = Use Verok's GL Wrapper. | ||
|60 fps = unknown | |60 fps = unknown | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Effects | |separate volume notes = Music, Effects | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Official localization by [[Company:Buka Entertainment|Buka Entertaiment]]. Local retail version only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 1 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology, Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 95 | |minOS = 95 | ||
| − | |minCPU = 133 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minHD = 425 MB | |minHD = 425 MB | ||
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| 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 |
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|
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
In-game settings.
| 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 |
|---|
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\SOFTWAREwill 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%\VirtualStoreon 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