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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|LithTech | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|LithTech|name=LithTech Talon}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 29, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 29, 2002}} | ||
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|wikipedia = Might and Magic IX | |wikipedia = Might and Magic IX | ||
|winehq = 3582 | |winehq = 3582 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Might and Magic}} | {{Series|Might and Magic}} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} [[#TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)|TELP's 1.3a Patch]] fixes game-breaking bugs (digital distribution versions already include this patch). | {{++}} [[#TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)|TELP's 1.3a Patch]] fixes game-breaking bugs (digital distribution versions already include this patch). | ||
− | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [ | + | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen-fixes/ fullscreen fixes] and [[#Run in 32-bit color|run in 32-bit color]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658978|might_and_magic_series|for game series}} |
{{mm}} [http://telp.org/mm9/tavern/mm9tavern.html TELP subforum] | {{mm}} [http://telp.org/mm9/tavern/mm9tavern.html TELP subforum] | ||
{{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| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | CD key. SafeDisc | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | CD key. {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | might_and_magic_9 | DRM-free | Pre-patched with [[#TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)|TELP's 1.3a Patch]]. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | might_and_magic_9 | DRM-free | Pre-patched with [[#TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)|TELP's 1.3a Patch]]. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MM9 | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MM9 | DRM-free | Pre-patched with [[#TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)|TELP's 1.3a Patch]]. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Uplay | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948788a7e300458b47b6 | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The GOG.com version already includes this fix. | {{ii}} The GOG.com version already includes this fix. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set 32-bit color in autoexec.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to the installation folder. | |
# Edit <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. | # Edit <code>autoexec.cfg</code>. | ||
# Change <code>"screendepth" "16"</code> to <code>"screendepth" "32"</code> | # Change <code>"screendepth" "16"</code> to <code>"screendepth" "32"</code> | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Movies\</code> | |
− | # Go to | ||
# Delete or rename <code>3DOLogo.bik</code>, <code>Intro.bik</code> and <code>New World Logo.bik</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>3DOLogo.bik</code>, <code>Intro.bik</code> and <code>New World Logo.bik</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Skip launcher=== | ===Skip launcher=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change shortcut target|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the shortcut properties. | # Go to the shortcut properties. | ||
# Replace <code>mm9.exe</code> with <code>lithtech.exe</code> | # Replace <code>mm9.exe</code> with <code>lithtech.exe</code> | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\autoexec.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} <code>{{p|game}}\autoexec.lith</code> contains special settings that can't be changed in-game. | {{ii}} <code>{{p|game}}\autoexec.lith</code> contains special settings that can't be changed in-game. | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SaveGames}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = unknown | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
− | |fov notes = Fixed FOV (Vert-). | + | |fov notes = Fixed FOV ({{term|Vert-}}). |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = 800x600 only; changing resolution in <code>autoexec.cfg</code> breaks menus. | |borderless windowed notes = 800x600 only; changing resolution in <code>autoexec.cfg</code> breaks menus. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Force in the [[Glossary:Graphics card|graphics card]] control panel (may cause lines on the interface). | |antialiasing notes = Force in the [[Glossary:Graphics card|graphics card]] control panel (may cause lines on the interface). | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = For Windows 8 and later apply the [ | + | |60 fps notes = For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen-fixes/ fullscreen fixes]. |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add +windowed 1 to shortcut|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the shortcut's properties. | # Go to the shortcut's properties. | ||
# Add <code>+windowed 1</code> to the target. | # Add <code>+windowed 1</code> to the target. | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Set in Game Options. | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Set in Game Options. | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = yes | ||
+ | |audio = yes | ||
+ | |subtitles = yes | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
|interface = yes | |interface = yes | ||
|audio = yes | |audio = yes | ||
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{{ii}} A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | {{ii}} A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the fix|ref=<ref>This works by applying the ForceSimpleWindow compatibility fix to this game's version of <code>lithtech.exe</code> (other LithTech games are unaffected).</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen-fixes/ Might and Magic IX fullscreen fixes]. | |
− | # Download the [ | ||
# Extract it anywhere and run <code>install.bat</code>. | # Extract it anywhere and run <code>install.bat</code>. | ||
# Might and Magic IX will now enter fullscreen mode correctly (you do not need to restart your computer). | # Might and Magic IX will now enter fullscreen mode correctly (you do not need to restart your computer). | ||
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{{ii}} Menus freeze on Windows 8 and later if the game is running in 16-bit color (the default mode). | {{ii}} Menus freeze on Windows 8 and later if the game is running in 16-bit color (the default mode). | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run in 32-bit color|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Set the game to [[#Run in 32-bit color|run in 32-bit color]]. | # Set the game to [[#Run in 32-bit color|run in 32-bit color]]. | ||
# Menus will now work correctly. | # Menus will now work correctly. | ||
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==="The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022)" error on launch=== | ==="The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022)" error on launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[Microsoft Windows#Older games refuse to start on Windows 8 and later|DirectPlay]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=2015-02-24|comment=}}</ref>}} |
− | + | ||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = false | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
+ | |minDX = 7 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 00:54, 14 September 2018
Developers | |
---|---|
New World Computing | |
Publishers | |
3DO | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
LithTech Talon | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 29, 2002 |
Key points
- TELP's 1.3a Patch fixes game-breaking bugs (digital distribution versions already include this patch).
- For Windows 8 and later apply the fullscreen fixes and run in 32-bit color.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- TELP subforum
- Celestial Heavens' subforum
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | CD key. SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. | |||
GOG.com | Pre-patched with TELP's 1.3a Patch. | |||
GamersGate | Pre-patched with TELP's 1.3a Patch. | |||
Ubisoft Store |
Essential improvements
TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)
TELP's 1.3a Patch fixes many game-breaking bugs. Digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Run in 32-bit color
- 32-bit color mode slightly enhances visual quality and also fixes a freezing issue on Windows 8.
- The GOG.com version already includes this fix.
Set 32-bit color in autoexec.cfg[citation needed] |
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|
Skip intro videos
Rename/delete video files[citation needed] |
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|
Skip launcher
Change shortcut target[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\autoexec.cfg[Note 2] |
-
<path-to-game>\autoexec.lith
contains special settings that can't be changed in-game.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveGames[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Windowed
Add +windowed 1 to shortcut[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
French | Retail only. |
Issues fixed
Window border visible in fullscreen mode
- A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Apply the fix[3] |
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|
- Menus freeze on Windows 8 and later if the game is running in 16-bit color (the default mode).
Run in 32-bit color[citation needed] |
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"The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022)" error on launch
Install DirectPlay[4] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 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 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
- ↑ This works by applying the ForceSimpleWindow compatibility fix to this game's version of
lithtech.exe
(other LithTech games are unaffected). - ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on 2015-02-24
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