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{{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|1999-2003}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|2003-present}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Horizon|Outdoor environments}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Horizon|Outdoor environments}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 8, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 8, 1999}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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|lutris = might-and-magic-vii-for-blood-and-honor | |lutris = might-and-magic-vii-for-blood-and-honor | ||
|strategywiki = Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor | |strategywiki = Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 645 |
|wikipedia = Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor | |wikipedia = Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor | ||
|winehq = 3838 | |winehq = 3838 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | might_and_magic_7_for_blood_and_honor | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | might_and_magic_7_for_blood_and_honor | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948788a7e300458b47ba | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948788a7e300458b47ba | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable intro in mm7.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable intro in mm7.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Install the [[#GrayFace MM7 Patch|GrayFace MM7 Patch]]. | # Install the [[#GrayFace MM7 Patch|GrayFace MM7 Patch]]. | ||
− | # Run the game to generate | + | # Run the game to generate {{file|mm7.ini}}. |
− | # Go to the installation folder and edit | + | # Go to the installation folder and edit {{file|mm7.ini}}. |
# Change <code>NoIntro=0</code> to <code>NoIntro=1</code>. | # Change <code>NoIntro=0</code> to <code>NoIntro=1</code>. | ||
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
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===Skip intro videos (without patching)=== | ===Skip intro videos (without patching)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable intro in | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable intro in mm7.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2020}}|fix= |
− | # Create | + | # Create {{file|mm7.ini}} in the game's folder |
− | # Add the following lines to | + | # Add the following lines to {{file|mm7.ini}}: |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
[settings] | [settings] | ||
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===Play without the CD=== | ===Play without the CD=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable CD check in mm7.ini{{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable CD check in mm7.ini{{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Create {{ | + | # Create {{file|mm7.ini}}. |
# Type {{Code|1=use_cd=0}} into it. | # Type {{Code|1=use_cd=0}} into it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable CD check in mm7.ini using the GrayFace patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable CD check in mm7.ini using the GrayFace patch|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Install the [[#GrayFace MM7 Patch|GrayFace MM7 Patch]]. | # Install the [[#GrayFace MM7 Patch|GrayFace MM7 Patch]]. | ||
− | # Run the game to generate | + | # Run the game to generate {{file|mm7.ini}}. |
− | # Go to the installation folder and edit | + | # Go to the installation folder and edit {{file|mm7.ini}}. |
# Check that <code>NoCD=</code> is set to <code>1</code>. | # Check that <code>NoCD=</code> is set to <code>1</code>. | ||
# This disables CD music; to use MP3 music instead see [[#No music (GrayFace MM7 Patch)|No music (GrayFace MM7 Patch)]]. | # This disables CD music; to use MP3 music instead see [[#No music (GrayFace MM7 Patch)|No music (GrayFace MM7 Patch)]]. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Allow the game to use more threads for audio.|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Allow the game to use more threads for audio.|fix= | ||
# Install the [[#GrayFace MM7 Patch|GrayFace MM7 Patch]]. | # Install the [[#GrayFace MM7 Patch|GrayFace MM7 Patch]]. | ||
− | # | + | # Set {{file|MM7.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 7. |
− | + | '''Notes''': This fixes audio stuttering during load screens when music is playing/dialog is playing, and fixes the audio lag during Arcomage. | |
− | |||
− | '''Notes''': This fixes audio stuttering during load screens when music is playing/dialog is playing, and | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\New World Computing\Might and Magic VII\1.0\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\New World Computing\Might and Magic VII\1.0\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} GrayFace configuration settings are stored in | + | {{ii}} GrayFace configuration settings are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\mm7.ini}}. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#GrayFace MM7 Patch|GrayFace MM7 Patch]]<ref>{{Refcheck|user=KainXVIII|date=2019-07-19|)}}</ref> | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#GrayFace MM7 Patch|GrayFace MM7 Patch]]<ref>{{Refcheck|user=KainXVIII|date=2019-07-19|)}}</ref> | ||
# Install the [[#GrayFace MM7 Patch|GrayFace MM7 Patch]]. | # Install the [[#GrayFace MM7 Patch|GrayFace MM7 Patch]]. | ||
− | # Go to the installation folder and edit | + | # Go to the installation folder and edit {{file|mm7.ini}}. |
# Change <code>RenderMaxWidth</code> and <code>RenderMaxHeight</code> settings if needed and set <code>BorderlessFullscreen</code> to 1. | # Change <code>RenderMaxWidth</code> and <code>RenderMaxHeight</code> settings if needed and set <code>BorderlessFullscreen</code> to 1. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Translation by ''Clan Dlan'' (author: L@Zar0), [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13yhlOVuNW5whFRLlMdfwdoV4fuKkFgKm/view?usp=drive_link download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===No music (GrayFace MM7 Patch)=== | ===No music (GrayFace MM7 Patch)=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Using the [[#GrayFace MM7 Patch|GrayFace MM7 Patch]] with the <code>NoCD</code> option stops music playing so | + | {{ii}} Using the [[#GrayFace MM7 Patch|GrayFace MM7 Patch]] with the <code>NoCD</code> option stops music playing so MP3s need to be used instead. |
{{Fixbox|description=Enable MP3 playback (digital distribution versions)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enable MP3 playback (digital distribution versions)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|mm7.ini}}. |
# Change <code>PlayMP3=0</code> to <code>PlayMP3=1</code> | # Change <code>PlayMP3=0</code> to <code>PlayMP3=1</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. The music will now play in-game. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Rip the CD tracks (retail)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Rip the CD tracks (retail)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Rip the Play disc music tracks in MP3 format. | # Rip the Play disc music tracks in MP3 format. | ||
− | # Rename them to | + | # Rename them to {{file|2.mp3}} through {{file|20.mp3}}. |
− | # Make a new folder in the installation folder called | + | # Make a new folder in the installation folder called {{file|Music|folder}} and put the MP3s there. |
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{file|mm7.ini}}. |
# Change <code>PlayMP3=0</code> to <code>PlayMP3=1</code> | # Change <code>PlayMP3=0</code> to <code>PlayMP3=1</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. The music will now play in-game. |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 6 | + | |direct3d versions = 6.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|linux arm app = unknown | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video, Smacker Video Technology | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:28, 22 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
New World Computing | |
Publishers | |
1999-2003 | 3DO |
2003-present | Ubisoft |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Outdoor environments | Horizon |
Indoor environments | Labyrinth |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 8, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Might and Magic |
Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor is a singleplayer first-person RPG game in the Might and Magic series.
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 | SafeDisc 1 DRM[Note 1]; see Play without the CD for a workaround. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
GrayFace MM7 Patch
The GrayFace MM7 Patch fixes many bugs and adds new features. English and Russian versions need no previous patch.
Skip intro videos
Disable intro in mm7.ini[citation needed] |
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Skip intro videos (without patching)
Disable intro in mm7.ini[citation needed] |
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[settings] nointro=1 nologo=1
|
Play without the CD
Disable CD check in mm7.ini[citation needed] |
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Disable CD check in mm7.ini using the GrayFace patch[citation needed] |
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|
Fix Audio stuttering
Allow the game to use more threads for audio. |
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Notes: This fixes audio stuttering during load screens when music is playing/dialog is playing, and fixes the audio lag during Arcomage. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\New World Computing\Might and Magic VII\1.0\[Note 2] |
- GrayFace configuration settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\mm7.ini
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Fixed FOV (widescreen resolutions are Vert-). | ||
Windowed | Toggle with F4; needs 16-bit color unless using the GrayFace MM7 Patch. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Set resolution (see widescreen resolution), use Borderless Windowed.[4] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Force from the graphics card control panel. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Force from the graphics card control panel. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Force from the graphics card control panel or use borderless windowed mode. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS |
Widescreen resolution
Use GrayFace MM7 Patch[5]
|
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Some bindings are hard-coded and cannot be changed. | |
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 | Sound, Music and Voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Most dialogue is text-only; voiced dialogue has no subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 1.0.[6] EAX 2. | |
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Retail only. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Retail only. | |||
French | In the GOG.com version and retail version. | |||
German | In the GOG.com version. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Translation by Clan Dlan (author: L@Zar0), download. |
Issues fixed
No music (GrayFace MM7 Patch)
- Using the GrayFace MM7 Patch with the
NoCD
option stops music playing so MP3s need to be used instead.
Enable MP3 playback (digital distribution versions)[citation needed] |
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Rip the CD tracks (retail)[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video, Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, NT 4.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 350 MB | 800 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 6.1 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
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-04
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on 1 August 2013
- ↑ Verified by User:KainXVIII on 2019-07-19
- ↑ Might and Magic VII For Blood and Honor Supports Aureal’s A3D - Aureal.com news (retrieved)