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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Might and Magic IX | + | |cover = Might and Magic IX (PC Cover).png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{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|2002-2003}} |
− | {{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|LithTech|name=LithTech Talon}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|LithTech|name=LithTech Talon}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|might-and-magic-ix|55}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|might-and-magic-ix|55}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{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 | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time, Turn-based }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} |
{{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 | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Might and Magic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Might and Magic }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658978 | |gogcom id = 1207658978 | ||
+ | |hltb = 6028 | ||
|igdb = might-and-magic-ix | |igdb = might-and-magic-ix | ||
− | |strategywiki = | + | |lutris = might-and-magic-9 |
− | |mobygames = | + | |strategywiki = Might and Magic IX |
+ | |mobygames = 6136 | ||
|wikipedia = Might and Magic IX | |wikipedia = Might and Magic IX | ||
|winehq = 3582 | |winehq = 3582 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game suffers from multiple game-breaking bugs as a result of its troubled development. Most of these issues are resolved by [[#TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)|TELP's 1.3a Patch]], which is already included in digital releases. For compatibility on Windows 8 and newer, the [[#Fullscreen fixes|fullscreen fixes package]] and [[#Run in 32-bit color|32-bit color mode]] need to be applied. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2}} internationally, {{DRM|StarForce}} in Russian release. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00KIY83E8 | Ubisoft Connect | | | 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| 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| | + | {{Availability/row| Ubisoft Store | 56c4948788a7e300458b47b6 | Ubisoft Connect | 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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===TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)=== | ===TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)=== | ||
[http://telp.org/mm9/patches/ptch13dnld.html TELP's 1.3a Patch] fixes many game-breaking bugs. Digital distribution versions already include this patch. | [http://telp.org/mm9/patches/ptch13dnld.html TELP's 1.3a Patch] fixes many game-breaking bugs. Digital distribution versions already include this patch. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Fullscreen fixes=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen-fixes/ This package] contains fixes for window border being visible in fullscreen mode, as well as low frame rate problems in fullscreen mode. | ||
===Run in 32-bit color=== | ===Run in 32-bit color=== | ||
{{++}} 32-bit color mode slightly enhances visual quality and also fixes a [[#Game freezes in menus|freezing issue]] on Windows 8. | {{++}} 32-bit color mode slightly enhances visual quality and also fixes a [[#Game freezes in menus|freezing issue]] on Windows 8. | ||
{{ii}} The GOG.com version already includes this fix. | {{ii}} The GOG.com version already includes this fix. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This change could potentially prevent some users from launching the game such as [http://telp.org/mm9/tavern/anyboard/posts/42806.html this Windows 7 user]. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set 32-bit color in autoexec.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set 32-bit color in autoexec.cfg|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\autoexec.cfg}}. |
− | + | # Change <code>"screendepth" "16"</code> to <code>"screendepth" "32"</code>. | |
− | # Change <code>"screendepth" "16"</code> to <code>"screendepth" "32"</code> | + | # Change <code>"BitDepth" "16"</code> to <code>"BitDepth" "32"</code>. |
− | # Change <code>"BitDepth" "16"</code> to <code>"BitDepth" "32"</code> | + | # Save the changes. |
− | # Save | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Rename/delete video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Movies\}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|3DOLogo.bik}}, {{file|Intro.bik}} and {{file|New World Logo.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Change shortcut target|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change shortcut target|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the shortcut properties. | # Go to the shortcut properties. | ||
− | # Replace | + | # Replace {{file|mm9.exe}} with {{file|lithtech.exe}}. |
# The game will now launch immediately from that shortcut. | # The game will now launch immediately from that shortcut. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\autoexec.cfg}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\autoexec.cfg}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|{{p|game}}\autoexec.lith}} contains special settings that can not be changed in-game. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = false |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/cloud-save-support-for-games-available-on-ubisoft/000064409|title=Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+|date=2021-09-04}}</ref> |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= 800x600 only; changing in | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 800x600 only; changing in {{file|autoexec.cfg}} breaks menus. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = See the '''Instructions for other aspect ratios''' of the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2939-might-and-magic-ix-fov-fix/ FOV fix] to change the horizontal FOV. |
|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 | + | |borderless windowed notes = 800x600 only; changing resolution in {{file|autoexec.cfg}} breaks menus. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |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]. | + | |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 = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>+windowed 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{--}} The window cannot be moved and may cause NPCs or even the whole game to run at inhuman speeds (try to change in autoexec.cfg "MaxFPS | + | {{--}} The window cannot be moved and may cause NPCs or even the whole game to run at inhuman speeds (try to change in {{file|autoexec.cfg}}: <code>"MaxFPS "0"</code> to <code>"MaxFPS" "75"</code> and it might fix this and mouse problem). |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = EAX 2. Disabled by default. | |eax support notes = EAX 2. Disabled by default. | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation, [ | + | |notes = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'' (author: L@Zar0), [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCLSvT9Ne8DIFAmU-S2V6c11lhN0NNNv/view?usp=drive_link download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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|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) | + | {{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 [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen-fixes/ Might and Magic IX fullscreen fixes]. | ||
− | # Extract it anywhere and run | + | # Extract it anywhere and run {{file|install.bat}}. |
− | # | + | # The game will now enter fullscreen mode correctly. |
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Applying this fix will cause the [[#Windowed|Windowed]] mode border to disappear (use <code>uninstall.bat</code> to remove the fix). | {{ii}} Applying this fix will cause the [[#Windowed|Windowed]] mode border to disappear (use <code>uninstall.bat</code> to remove the fix). | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-05}}</ref>}} | ||
===Game freezes in menus=== | ===Game freezes in menus=== | ||
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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|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable [[DirectPlay]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=2015-02-24|comment=}}</ref>}} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Menu freezing=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This issue occurs when menus like the inventory take a long time to load (upwards of 12 seconds). | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace cshell.dll|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://telp.org/mm9/tavern/anyboard/posts/39804.html|title=cshell patched by TELP user frognik|date=2021-12-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\}}. | ||
+ | # Make a backup of {{file|cshell.dll}}. | ||
+ | # Download the replacement [https://www.dropbox.com/s/ee28lncubevktqv/Cshell.dll%20file.rar?dl=0 cshell.dll] and place it where the original file was. | ||
+ | # Opening menus should now be almost instant. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Loading screen freezing=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This issue occurs when you can hear the sound of the game but the image freezes on the loading screen. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace ART.REZ and LOCALART.REZ|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKvizNWI-PQ&t=26s|title=ART.REZ and LOCALART.REZ fix by youtuber Strategy House|date=2021-12-14}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\}}. | ||
+ | # Make backups of {{file|ART.REZ}} and {{file|LOCALART.REZ}}. | ||
+ | # Download these two [https://www.dropbox.com/s/wfnmuyjhad5wrv1/.REZ%20files.rar?dl=0 .rez] files and replace the original versions. | ||
+ | # The game will now launch immediately from that shortcut. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black night/water=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-12}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest stable version of [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | # Extract the following files to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}: {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}}, {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, and the contents of the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} subfolder. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, go to "DirectX", then uncheck "dgVoodoo Watermark". Further configuration settings can be found [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/DgVoodoo_2#Configuring_DirectX here]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mouse movement jittery/skipping pixels=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Wrap the old DirectInput calls into DirectInput 8|ref=<ref name="AlphaYellow">{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-12}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8/releases DirectInput 1-7 to 8 wrapper]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dinput.dll}} from the downloaded {{file|dinput.zip}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Add the line <code>InputRate=60.00000</code> in {{file|{{p|game}}\autoexec.cfg}} and decrease the mouse sensitivity in-game. | ||
+ | # Increase sensitivity through the mouse's DPI on the mouse driver's control panel. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crashes at startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use this [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8/releases custom dinput.dll]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-12}}</ref>}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-05|comment=According to System Informer, the game loads d3dim700.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 7 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice7").}}</ref> |
|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 exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit 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 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 400 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 1 GB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minVRAM = 16 MB |
+ | |minDX = 8.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 11:27, 22 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
New World Computing | |
Publishers | |
2002-2003 | 3DO |
2003-present | Ubisoft |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
LithTech Talon | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 29, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 55 |
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 |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Might and Magic |
Might and Magic IX is a singleplayer first-person RPG game in the Might and Magic series.
The game suffers from multiple game-breaking bugs as a result of its troubled development. Most of these issues are resolved by TELP's 1.3a Patch, which is already included in digital releases. For compatibility on Windows 8 and newer, the fullscreen fixes package and 32-bit color mode need to be applied.
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 2 DRM[Note 1] internationally, StarForce DRM in Russian release. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | Pre-patched with TELP's 1.3a Patch. | |||
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
TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)
TELP's 1.3a Patch fixes many game-breaking bugs. Digital distribution versions already include this patch.
Fullscreen fixes
- This package contains fixes for window border being visible in fullscreen mode, as well as low frame rate problems in fullscreen mode.
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.
- This change could potentially prevent some users from launching the game such as this Windows 7 user.
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 |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\autoexec.cfg[Note 2] |
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<path-to-game>\autoexec.lith
contains special settings that can not 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 | [3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 800x600 only; changing in autoexec.cfg breaks menus. |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See the Instructions for other aspect ratios of the FOV fix to change the horizontal FOV. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | 800x600 only; changing resolution in autoexec.cfg breaks menus. |
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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) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | For Windows 8 and later, apply the fullscreen fixes. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Windowed
Run the game with the +windowed 1 command line argument[citation needed]
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Set in Game Options. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Sound Effects and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All conversation dialogue is subtitled; FMV cutscenes have no subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2. Disabled by default. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
Simplified Chinese | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan (author: L@Zar0), download. |
Issues fixed
Window border visible in fullscreen mode
- A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Apply the fix[4] |
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Notes
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Use dgVoodoo 2[5] |
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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
Enable DirectPlay[6] |
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Menu freezing
- This issue occurs when menus like the inventory take a long time to load (upwards of 12 seconds).
Replace cshell.dll[7] |
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Loading screen freezing
- This issue occurs when you can hear the sound of the game but the image freezes on the loading screen.
Replace ART.REZ and LOCALART.REZ[8] |
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Black night/water
Install dgVoodoo 2[9] |
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Mouse movement jittery/skipping pixels
Wrap the old DirectInput calls into DirectInput 8[10] |
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Game crashes at startup
Use this custom dinput.dll[11] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | [12] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video, Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 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
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-04
- ↑ This works by applying the ForceSimpleWindow compatibility fix to this game's version of
lithtech.exe
(other LithTech games are unaffected) - ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-05
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on 2015-02-24
- ↑ cshell patched by TELP user frognik - last accessed on 2021-12-14
- ↑ ART.REZ and LOCALART.REZ fix by youtuber Strategy House - last accessed on 2021-12-14
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-12
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-12
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-12
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-05
- According to System Informer, the game loads d3dim700.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 7 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice7").