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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Lords of Magic Special Edition cover.jpg | |cover = Lords of Magic Special Edition cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 1997}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time, Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{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 | }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/19991012114946/http://www.lordsofmagic.com/ | ||
|steam appid = 404040 | |steam appid = 404040 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658778 | |gogcom id = 1207658778 | ||
+ | |hltb = 5379 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 2082 |
|wikipedia = Lords of Magic | |wikipedia = Lords of Magic | ||
|winehq = 924 | |winehq = 924 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was expanded with the '''''Legends of Urak''''' expansion in 1998, with the '''''Special Edition''''' containing both. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Special Edition has a disc check. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Special Edition has a disc check. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamersgate | lords-of-magic-special-edition | Steam | Special Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | lords_of_magic_special_eddition | DRM-free | Special Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | lords_of_magic_special_eddition | DRM-free | Special Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | lords-of-magic-special-edition | Steam | Special Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | lords-of-magic-special-edition | Steam | Special Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 404040 | Steam | Special Edition. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 404040 | Steam | Special Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | lords-of-magic-special-edition | DRM-free | Special Edition. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | lords-of-magic-special-edition | DRM-free | Special Edition. Pre-packaged with [[Glossary:Display wrapper|DDrawCompat]]. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/LordsofMagic_1020 Archive.org] and [http://sierrahelp.com/Misc/Demos.html#L SierraHelp]. |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Special Edition''' release includes the base game, the Legends of Urak expansion, new units, buildings, campaigns and the lord editor. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Legends of Urak | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===Official | + | ===Official patches=== |
{{ii}} The last official for Lords of Magic is 3.01 for the Special Edition and 2.0a for the non-SE release. Both may be found [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/LordsOfTheRealmUpdates.html here]. | {{ii}} The last official for Lords of Magic is 3.01 for the Special Edition and 2.0a for the non-SE release. Both may be found [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/LordsOfTheRealmUpdates.html here]. | ||
− | {{++}} The Steam and GOG versions | + | {{++}} The Steam and GOG versions come with the 3.01 patch already installed. |
{{--}} The last patch for SE has a bug that causes some low level dungeons and marauder parties to spawn with Pegasus Riders, a high level unit. | {{--}} The last patch for SE has a bug that causes some low level dungeons and marauder parties to spawn with Pegasus Riders, a high level unit. | ||
− | ===Unofficial | + | ===Unofficial patch=== |
{{ii}} Only works with the SE release patched to version 3.01 | {{ii}} Only works with the SE release patched to version 3.01 | ||
{{++}} Fixes the Pegasus Rider bug mentioned above. | {{++}} Fixes the Pegasus Rider bug mentioned above. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install the unofficial patch| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the unofficial patch|ref=|fix= |
− | ref= | | ||
− | fix= | ||
# Download the latest build from [http://members.iinet.net.au/~peterykwong/lomse.htm here] or [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/LordsOfTheRealmUpdates.html here]. | # Download the latest build from [http://members.iinet.net.au/~peterykwong/lomse.htm here] or [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/LordsOfTheRealmUpdates.html here]. | ||
− | # Extract the contents of the archive downloaded into the | + | # Extract the contents of the archive downloaded into the {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} folder. |
}} | }} | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename/move video files|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename/move video files|ref=|fix= | ||
− | # Open the | + | # Open the {{file|{{p|game}}\smk|folder}} folder. |
− | # Delete, rename or move | + | # Delete, rename or move {{file|Intro.smk}} and {{file|IMPTITLE.smk}}. |
− | # Do the same for | + | # Do the same for {{file|Credits.smk}} to skip the credits video shown when exiting the game. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\settings.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= Only resolution available is 640x480. | |widescreen resolution notes= Only resolution available is 640x480. | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
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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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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=|fix= | ||
− | # Follow the installation instructions for [[ | + | # Follow the installation instructions for [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|installing for a DX2-8 game]]. |
− | # | + | # Copy the files {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} from the archive into {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, then run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}. |
− | }} | ||
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
# Under the '''General''' tab, change the '''Appearance''' setting to ''Windowed''. Also tick the '''Centre app window''' box. | # Under the '''General''' tab, change the '''Appearance''' setting to ''Windowed''. Also tick the '''Centre app window''' box. | ||
# Under the '''DirectX''' tab, untick '''Application controlled fullscreen/windowed state''', '''Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state''' and '''dgVoodoo watermark'''. | # Under the '''DirectX''' tab, untick '''Application controlled fullscreen/windowed state''', '''Disable Alt-Enter to toggle screen state''' and '''dgVoodoo watermark'''. | ||
# Click on '''Ok'''. | # Click on '''Ok'''. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Lords of Magic sound settings.png|Sound settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, sound effects, speech, ambience |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |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 = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = English | + | |language = English |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = true | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/960-lords-of-magic-special-edition-german-patch/ download for digital versions]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official WON multiplayer service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|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 = 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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = World Opponent Network | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 75 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 16 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 135 MB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = SVGA |
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 23:07, 8 April 2024
Developers | |
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Impressions Games | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sierra On-Line |
Digital | Rebellion Developments |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Strategy |
Themes | Fantasy |
Lords of Magic is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric strategy game.
The game was expanded with the Legends of Urak expansion in 1998, with the Special Edition containing both.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Special Edition has a disc check. | |||
GamersGate | Special Edition. | |||
GOG.com | Special Edition. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Special Edition. | |||
Steam | Special Edition. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Special Edition. Pre-packaged with DDrawCompat. |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org and SierraHelp.
Version differences
- The Special Edition release includes the base game, the Legends of Urak expansion, new units, buildings, campaigns and the lord editor.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Legends of Urak |
Essential improvements
Official patches
- The last official for Lords of Magic is 3.01 for the Special Edition and 2.0a for the non-SE release. Both may be found here.
- The Steam and GOG versions come with the 3.01 patch already installed.
- The last patch for SE has a bug that causes some low level dungeons and marauder parties to spawn with Pegasus Riders, a high level unit.
Unofficial patch
- Only works with the SE release patched to version 3.01
- Fixes the Pegasus Rider bug mentioned above.
Install the unofficial patch |
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Skip intro videos
Delete/rename/move video files |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\settings.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/404040/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/404040/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Only resolution available is 640x480. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Windowed
Install dgVoodoo 2 |
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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 | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects, speech, ambience | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital versions. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | 4 | The official WON multiplayer service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | |
Multiplayer | World Opponent Network |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 75 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 135 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (404040) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.