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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1988}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1988}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1990}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1990}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 3, 2009|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 3, 2009|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/new_release_might_and_magic_6_pack_limited_edition|title=New release: Might and Magic 6-Pack Limited Edition ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
| + | |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 | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
| + | {{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 | Might and Magic }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207661213 | |gogcom id = 1207661213 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1207658788 | |gogcom id side = 1207658788 | ||
| + | |hltb = 6025 | ||
|igdb = might-and-magic-ii-gates-to-another-world | |igdb = might-and-magic-ii-gates-to-another-world | ||
| + | |lutris = might-and-magic-ii-gates-to-another-world | ||
|strategywiki = Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World | |strategywiki = Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 1620 |
|wikipedia = Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World | |wikipedia = Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{++}} Characters can be [[#Import characters|imported]] from [[Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum]] (see [[#Import characters|Import characters]]). | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207661213|might_and_magic_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207661213|might_and_magic_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.celestialheavens.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=10 Celestial Heavens' subforum] | {{mm}} [http://www.celestialheavens.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=10 Celestial Heavens' subforum] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Use [[DOSBox]] for DOS version. | | DOS, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Use [[DOSBox]] for DOS version. | | DOS, Mac OS }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | might_and_magic_6_limited_edition | DRM-free | Bundled with games 1-6. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | might_and_magic_6_limited_edition | DRM-free | Bundled with games 1-6. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} Characters can be imported from [[Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum]]. | {{++}} Characters can be imported from [[Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum]]. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Copy | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy file from original game|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
# Go to the installation folder for the first game. | # Go to the installation folder for the first game. | ||
| − | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|ROSTER.DTA}}. |
# Go to the installation folder for Might and Magic II. | # Go to the installation folder for Might and Magic II. | ||
| − | # Paste | + | # Paste {{file|ROSTER.DTA}} here. |
| − | # In the game choose to Start Game (S), then Transfer Characters (T). | + | # In the game, choose to Start Game (S), then Transfer Characters (T). |
| − | # Wait for the text entry prompt to appear, then type | + | # Wait for the text entry prompt to appear, then type {{file|ROSTER.DTA}} (or any other name if it has been changed). |
# Press Y to confirm saving the imported characters in the roster. | # Press Y to confirm saving the imported characters in the roster. | ||
| − | {{ii}} Imported characters are copied into | + | {{ii}} Imported characters are copied into {{file|ROSTER.DAT}}; the original {{file|ROSTER.DTA}} is no longer needed. |
}} | }} | ||
===Where Are We=== | ===Where Are We=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} [https://www.eskimo.com/~edv/lockscroll/WhereAreWe/ '''Where are we'''] provides an automap for the game, eliminating the need to create a physical map for the game's locations. |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|ROSTER.DAT}} stores all characters; it must be present to play (an empty file with this name will also work). |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|ROSTER.DAT}} also stores the in-game settings. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Traditional Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| − | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/pgc_forums/fo-old-taiwanese-pc-games-t1646.html|title=FO: Old Taiwanese PC games|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| − | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/might_and_magic_series/might_and_magic_games_in_german|title=Might and Magic games in German ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = unknown | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = unknown | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-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 | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| New World Computing | |
| DOS | Inside Out Software, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | New World Computing |
| Digital | Ubisoft |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1988 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1990 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | September 3, 2009[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | RPG |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Might and Magic |
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Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World is a singleplayer first-person RPG game in the Might and Magic series.
General information
- Characters can be imported from Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum (see Import characters).
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Celestial Heavens' subforum
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Use DOSBox for DOS version. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Bundled with games 1-6. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] | |
Essential improvements
Import characters
- Characters can be imported from Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum.
| Copy file from original game[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Where Are We
- Where are we provides an automap for the game, eliminating the need to create a physical map for the game's locations.
Game data
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\ROSTER.DAT |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) |
-
ROSTER.DATstores all characters; it must be present to play (an empty file with this name will also work). -
ROSTER.DATalso stores the in-game settings.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 320x200 only. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | On/off only. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | All dialogue is text-only. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_savesfolder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings).
References
- ↑ New release: Might and Magic 6-Pack Limited Edition ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ FO: Old Taiwanese PC games - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Might and Magic games in German ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023