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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Digital}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Emotive Animation Technology (EAT)}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 20, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 20, 1999}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Might and Magic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Might and Magic }} | ||
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|lutris = crusaders-of-might-and-magic | |lutris = crusaders-of-might-and-magic | ||
|strategywiki = Crusaders of Might and Magic | |strategywiki = Crusaders of Might and Magic | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 2487 |
|wikipedia = Crusaders of Might and Magic | |wikipedia = Crusaders of Might and Magic | ||
|winehq = 5470 | |winehq = 5470 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Media\Movies\}} | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Media\Movies\|folder}} |
# Delete or rename {{file|3do.bik}} and {{file|CMMIntro.bik}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|3do.bik}} and {{file|CMMIntro.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= 2D elements stretch from 4:3. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Vert-}}; 2D elements stretch from 4:3. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Vert-}}. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Vert-}}. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = {{term|Vert-}}; Use [https://github.com/UCyborg/LegacyD3DResolutionHack/releases LegacyD3DResolutionHack]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Use [ | + | |windowed notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = Z3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/crusaders-of-might-and-magic/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Game doesn't start on later versions of Windows 10=== | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Game defaults to | + | ===Game defaults to 24 Hz refresh rate on HDMI display=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Use a wrapper to force the refresh rate|ref=<ref>November 2017</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use a wrapper to force the refresh rate|ref=<ref>November 2017</ref>|fix= | ||
− | When using [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo] make sure to move the DLL files from MS folder into the main game, run dgVoodoo configurator and select the game's directory. After that check in '''Enumerate Refresh Rate''' in '''General''' tab and after that set the resolution in '''DirectX''' tab. For the 60Hz refresh rate you must pick the resolution with '''@59Hz''' at the end. | + | When using [http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo] make sure to move the DLL files from MS folder into the main game, run dgVoodoo configurator and select the game's directory. After that check in '''Enumerate Refresh Rate''' in '''General''' tab and after that set the resolution in '''DirectX''' tab. For the 60Hz refresh rate you must pick the resolution with '''@59Hz''' or '''@60Hz''' at the end. Be wary that the game's main menu might suffer from some lag when using dgVoodoo. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable games to hook ddraw.dll from their own directories|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230218143819/https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=83019 Crusaders of Might and Magic \ VOGONS (Saved)]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | There is a chance that dgVoodoo won't get hooked by the game because of some Windows registry values being hard-coded to a single {{file|ddraw.dll}} location. In this case, download the {{file|InstallDDrawCOMRedirection.reg}} file ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210722053451/https://raw.githubusercontent.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/master/Tools/InstallDDrawCOMRedirection.reg direct link]) from the "Tools" folder in narzoul's DDrawCompat GitHub repository<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218144347/https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat|title=narzoul/DDrawCompat: DirectDraw and Direct3D 1-7 compatibility, performance and visual enhancements for Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 and 11 (Saved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> and run it. | ||
+ | This will add registry entries that enable games to hook {{file|ddraw.dll}} from their own directories, instead of using the system's default. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Minimum required version is 6.0. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|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 = | + | |linux arm app = |
|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 | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = Version 0.8i, used for intro videos. | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 00:11, 11 April 2024
Developers | |
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3DO | |
Publishers | |
Retail | 3DO |
Digital | Ubisoft |
Engines | |
Emotive Animation Technology (EAT) | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 20, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | ARPG |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Might and Magic |
Crusaders of Might and Magic is a singleplayer third-person ARPG game in the Might and Magic series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- The game is entirely different than the PlayStation 1 variation.
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Gamers\latest.cfg[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Gamers\*.sav[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Vert-; 2D elements stretch from 4:3. | ||
Multi-monitor | Vert-. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert-. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Vert-; Use LegacyD3DResolutionHack. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use dgVoodoo 2. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Recognizes multiple axes but Z axis only works in one direction (Z-). | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound, Dialog and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Disabled by default; enable in Graphics Settings, Show Dialogue Text. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Change 3D Audio Support to CL EAX. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Russian | Local retail version only. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | Z3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
Game doesn't start on later versions of Windows 10
Issues fixed
Game defaults to 24 Hz refresh rate on HDMI display
Use a wrapper to force the refresh rate[3] |
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When using dgVoodoo make sure to move the DLL files from MS folder into the main game, run dgVoodoo configurator and select the game's directory. After that check in Enumerate Refresh Rate in General tab and after that set the resolution in DirectX tab. For the 60Hz refresh rate you must pick the resolution with @59Hz or @60Hz at the end. Be wary that the game's main menu might suffer from some lag when using dgVoodoo. |
Enable games to hook ddraw.dll from their own directories[4] |
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There is a chance that dgVoodoo won't get hooked by the game because of some Windows registry values being hard-coded to a single |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | Minimum required version is 6.0. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | Version 0.8i, used for intro videos. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MMX | P233 MMX |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 290 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectDraw-compatible | Direct3D-compatible 3D card 4 MB of VRAM |
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
- ↑ November 2017
- ↑ Crusaders of Might and Magic \ VOGONS (Saved)
- ↑ narzoul/DDrawCompat: DirectDraw and Direct3D 1-7 compatibility, performance and visual enhancements for Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 and 11 (Saved) - last accessed on May 2023