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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Cyberlore Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Cyberlore Studios}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/porter| | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Linux Game Publishing|Linux}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse|2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse|2000}} | ||
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|lutris = majesty-gold-hd | |lutris = majesty-gold-hd | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 1277 |
|wikipedia = Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim | |wikipedia = Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim | ||
|winehq = 6522 | |winehq = 6522 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was expanded with '''''The Northern Expansion''''' in March 2001, and received several patches and downloadable missions for both the base game and expansion pack. The '''''Gold Edition''''' began distribution in 2002, containing both, and was ported to Linux. In 2009, the Gold Edition started being sold on Steam. | ||
+ | |||
+ | On March 21, 2012, the '''''Gold HD Edition''''' was released, with native widescreen support and bug fixes. From 2015 to 2018, the HD Edition received a series of patches which fixed compatibility issues with Windows 7 (mostly slow performance), new multiplayer infrastructure on Steamworks and GOG Galaxy with a [[DirectPlay]]-based LAN remaining as a fallback in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]], DirectX 9 rendering instead of DirectDraw, modding tools and the unique demo mission being brought to the core game for the first time. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = As of 2023, the fully updated HD Edition remains the definitive way of playing the game due to the absence of outstanding compatibility issues, while the retail version requiring [[#Majesty on modern systems (pre-HD)|command line arguments]] to properly run. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows, Mac OS, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows, Mac OS, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/majesty-gold-hd/buy | Steam | Gold HD Edition | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | majesty-gold-hd | Steam | Gold HD Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | majesty-gold-hd | Steam | Gold HD Edition | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | majesty_gold_hd | DRM-free | Gold HD Edition | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | majesty_gold_hd | DRM-free | Gold HD Edition | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\MajestyHD\MajXPrefs}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\MajestyHD\MajXPrefs}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Linux| | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.lgp/majx/majxprefs}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.moddb.com/mods/spolszczenie-majesty-gold-hd/downloads/majesty-hd-pl-v01 download for HD release (partial fan-made re-implementation)]. | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.moddb.com/mods/spolszczenie-majesty-gold-hd/downloads/majesty-hd-pl-v01 download for HD release (partial fan-made re-implementation)]. [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Majesty:_Symulacja_kr%C3%B3lestwa_fantasy Details] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Change ScrollSpeed in registry (Windows)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change ScrollSpeed in registry (Windows)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Cyberlore\Majesty}} (base game) or {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Cyberlore\Majesty Expansion}} (The Northern Expansion). |
− | + | # Open {{Registry|ScrollSpeed}} and change it appropriately. | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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The original versions of Majesty will run on modern operating systems, however the game will be unstable and might crash frequently. | The original versions of Majesty will run on modern operating systems, however the game will be unstable and might crash frequently. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Command lines|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Command lines|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | ||
− | * Run | + | * Run {{file|majesty.exe}} or {{file|majx.exe}} with the following command lines: <code>-nothreadedcursor -useglblit</code> |
}} | }} | ||
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On some systems (particularly those with Intel graphics), Majesty Gold HD may not work properly. On loading the game there may be a blank screen, or after the opening movie, the menu appears unresponsive (although it is actually working, but the screen is updating). | On some systems (particularly those with Intel graphics), Majesty Gold HD may not work properly. On loading the game there may be a blank screen, or after the opening movie, the menu appears unresponsive (although it is actually working, but the screen is updating). | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Command lines|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Command lines|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | ||
− | * Run | + | * Run {{file|majesty.exe}} or {{file|majx.exe}} with the following command lines: <code>-useddblit -blitmovietobackground</code> |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Supported in the HD edition. A later update added a "DirectX 9" toggle option in the settings.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2022-12-07|comment=The option seems to be switching between D3D9 and DDraw modes.}}</ref> |
− | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = true |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|linux 64-bit executable= false | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
|linux arm app = unknown | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = PowerPC support is on the first release only. | |linux executable notes = PowerPC support is on the first release only. | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:36, 28 July 2023
Developers | |
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Cyberlore Studios | |
Linux | Linux Game Publishing |
Publishers | |
2000 | MicroProse |
2000 | Hasbro Interactive |
2001-2003 | Infogrames |
2003 | Atari |
2008-present | Paradox Interactive |
Mac OS (Classic) | MacPlay |
Linux | Linux Game Publishing |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 21, 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | December 13, 2000 |
Linux | April 25, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim |
Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim | |
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Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim | 2000 |
Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim | 2009 |
Defenders of Ardania | 2012 |
Majesty: Gold HD | 2012 |
Warnings
Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building game in the Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim series.
The game was expanded with The Northern Expansion in March 2001, and received several patches and downloadable missions for both the base game and expansion pack. The Gold Edition began distribution in 2002, containing both, and was ported to Linux. In 2009, the Gold Edition started being sold on Steam.
On March 21, 2012, the Gold HD Edition was released, with native widescreen support and bug fixes. From 2015 to 2018, the HD Edition received a series of patches which fixed compatibility issues with Windows 7 (mostly slow performance), new multiplayer infrastructure on Steamworks and GOG Galaxy with a DirectPlay-based LAN remaining as a fallback in the configuration file, DirectX 9 rendering instead of DirectDraw, modding tools and the unique demo mission being brought to the core game for the first time.
As of 2023, the fully updated HD Edition remains the definitive way of playing the game due to the absence of outstanding compatibility issues, while the retail version requiring command line arguments to properly run.
General information
- Official developer site
- Majesty Gold HD Support Forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. | |||
Publisher website | Gold HD Edition | |||
GamersGate | Gold HD Edition | |||
GOG.com | Gold HD Edition | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Gold HD Edition (includes Gold Edition). |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Free demo versions with a unique mission are available from GameFront: Windows, Mac OS.
Version differences
- Majesty: Gold Edition includes the base game and The Northern Expansion.
- Majesty Gold HD is an enhanced re-release of the Gold Edition, combined in a single executable. It has improved compatibility for newer systems, high resolution support. As of the most recent updates, it also includes the demo mission, all previously downloadable quests and Steamworks/Galaxy multiplayer.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Northern Expansion | Included in Gold and Gold HD editions. Not available separately for Linux. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches are available for Windows and Mac OS. The Gold Edition is already patched.
Use newer SDL version (Linux)
- Will replace OSS with ALSA in terms of sound output and add additional features.
- Requires 32 bit version of recent SDL 1.2 library.
Run the software with LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/lib32
on at the beginning. If using a 32-bit system use /usr/lib
path instead.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\MajestyHD\MajXPrefs |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Linux | $HOME/.lgp/majx/majxprefs |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/25990/pfx/[Note 2] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\MajestyHD\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/25990/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Native in Majesty Gold HD. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Interface elements not scaled properly. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Interface elements not scaled properly. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | With use of the -w command line argument. Native in Majesty Gold HD. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use SRWE. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | VSYNC when in Fullscreen defaults to 60 FPS with no way to change, unless you use Windowed mode, then use SWRE to borderless fullscreen at desktop refresh rate | ||
60 FPS | Default refresh set by DDraw and D3D9. | ||
120+ FPS | See VSYNC above. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
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, sound effects, voice | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Hero chatter not subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only; download for HD release (partial fan-made re-implementation). Details | |||
Russian | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Requires DirectPlay; disabled by default in Majesty Gold HD and requires an edit of the configuration file by adding <EnableDirectPlay>1</EnableDirectPlay> , which will in turn disable Steamworks/Galaxy multiplayer. |
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Online play | 4 | The official GameSpy service has been shut down; the Gold HD Edition can connect to Steamworks or GOG Galaxy service instead. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Requires DirectPlay; disabled by default in Majesty Gold HD and requires an edit of the configuration file by adding <EnableDirectPlay>1</EnableDirectPlay> , which will in turn disable Steamworks/Galaxy multiplayer. |
Issues fixed
General
Fast scrolling
- On older versions of Majesty, faster computers could cause the game to scroll excessively fast.
Change ScrollSpeed in registry (Windows)[citation needed] |
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Edit the configuration file (Linux)[citation needed] |
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Open up the configuration file and add |
Windows
Majesty on modern systems (pre-HD)
The original versions of Majesty will run on modern operating systems, however the game will be unstable and might crash frequently.
Command lines[citation needed] |
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|
Gold HD Edition not responding
On some systems (particularly those with Intel graphics), Majesty Gold HD may not work properly. On loading the game there may be a blank screen, or after the opening movie, the menu appears unresponsive (although it is actually working, but the screen is updating).
Command lines[citation needed] |
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|
Linux
No sound
- SDL library that is included with the game is set to use OSS for sound only.
General[citation needed] |
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Install the osspd package (Some distros like ArchLinux refers the package as ossp) and enable/start the |
If using PulseAudio[citation needed] |
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Run the game with |
If using ALSA[citation needed] |
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Run the game with |
Fullscreen issue with multiple monitors
Run the game in windowed mode using -w
command line. However, due to the fact that the windowed mode is at fixed 800x600 resolution, you may need to use the resolution scaling using xrandr
command, if on 1080p or 4K resolution.
The mouse isn't captured in windowed mode
Compile libjail.so[citation needed] |
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LD_PRELOAD=$HOME/games/majesty/libjail.so $HOME/games/majesty/majx -w |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | Supported in the HD edition. A later update added a "DirectX 9" toggle option in the settings.[3] |
DirectDraw |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
Linux | PowerPC support is on the first release only. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OSS | Linux only. |
Interface | SDL | SDL is Linux only |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy, Steamworks, GOG Galaxy |
System requirements
Majesty (Original Version)
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz (or equivalent) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz (or equivalent) |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 314 MB | 366 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 8.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 233 MHz | PowerPC 350 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 314 MB | 366 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16-bit Display at 800x600 |
Majesty Gold Linux Version
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Linux Kernel 2.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | 166 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 48 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 410 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM |
Majesty Gold HD
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 800 MHz Pentium III or equivalent | 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 or better |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 8 compatible | DirectX 9 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 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 (25990) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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
- ↑ Verified by User:Eddmanx on 2022-12-07
- The option seems to be switching between D3D9 and DDraw modes.