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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Legends of Might and Magic cover.jpg | |cover = Legends of Might and Magic cover.jpg | ||
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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|2001-2003}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft|2003-present}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Lithtech 2.0}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|LithTech|name=Lithtech 2.0}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 20, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 20, 2001}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} |
{{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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|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20030813024134/http://www.3do.com/mightandmagic/legends/index.html | ||
|hltb = 5240 | |hltb = 5240 | ||
|igdb = legends-of-might-and-magic | |igdb = legends-of-might-and-magic | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 4291 |
|wikipedia = Legends of Might and Magic | |wikipedia = Legends of Might and Magic | ||
|winehq = 6805 | |winehq = 6805 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/legendsfirstlook Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename Movies folder|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett">{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=April 13, 2017|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename Movies folder|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett">{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=April 13, 2017|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Delete or rename the | + | # Delete or rename the {{file|Movies|folder}} folder. |
}} | }} | ||
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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= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Gameplay is {{term|Vert-}}; Menus and HUD are {{term|pixel-based}}.<br>For an uncropped {{term|Hor+}} image, use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2937-legends-of-might-and-magic-fov-fix/ FOV Fix].<br>For resolutions greater than 2048x2048, use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Gameplay is {{term|Vert-}}; Menus and HUD are {{term|pixel-based}}.<br>For an uncropped {{term|Hor+}} image, use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2937-legends-of-might-and-magic-fov-fix/ FOV Fix]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Gameplay is {{term|Vert-}}; Menus and HUD are {{term|pixel-based}}.<br>For an uncropped {{term|Hor+}} image, use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2937-legends-of-might-and-magic-fov-fix/ FOV Fix]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Gameplay is {{term|Vert-}}; Menus and HUD are {{term|pixel-based}}.<br>For an uncropped {{term|Hor+}} image, use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2937-legends-of-might-and-magic-fov-fix/ FOV Fix]. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2937-legends-of-might-and-magic-fov-fix/ FOV fix]. |
|windowed = unknown | |windowed = unknown | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = unknown | |controller support = unknown | ||
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|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 = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
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|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
− | |dedicated notes = Use | + | |dedicated notes = Use {{file|{{p|game}}\LegendServ.exe}}. |
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
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===Low frame rate=== | ===Low frame rate=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo 2|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/>|fix= | ||
− | # Download [ | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # | + | # Copy the {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}} and the files in the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} subfolder into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game starts in windowed mode=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-02-13}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mouse movement jittery/skipping pixels=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Wrap the old DirectInput calls into DirectInput 8|ref=<ref name="AlphaYellow">{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-04}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8/releases DirectInput 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 intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = Miles Sound System |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
− | |input = | + | |input = DirectInput |
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = |
Revision as of 13:47, 16 May 2024
Developers | |
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New World Computing | |
Publishers | |
2001-2003 | 3DO |
2003-present | Ubisoft |
Engines | |
Lithtech 2.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 20, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 53 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Might and Magic |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Legends of Might and Magic is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Might and Magic series.
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/rename Movies folder[3] |
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|
Patches
- Patch 1.1 updates the game to the latest version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\autoexec.cfg[Note 2] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\New World Computing\Legends of Might and Magic\1.0[Note 3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Gameplay is Vert-; Menus and HUD are pixel-based. For an uncropped Hor+ image, use the FOV Fix. For resolutions greater than 2048x2048, use dgVoodoo 2. |
||
Multi-monitor | Gameplay is Vert-; Menus and HUD are pixel-based. For an uncropped Hor+ image, use the FOV Fix. |
||
Ultra-widescreen | Gameplay is Vert-; Menus and HUD are pixel-based. For an uncropped Hor+ image, use the FOV Fix. |
||
4K Ultra HD | Gameplay is Vert-; Menus and HUD are pixel-based. For an uncropped Hor+ image, use the FOV Fix. |
||
Field of view (FOV) | Use the FOV fix. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
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 and 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 |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Slider for Sound (Music is on/off only). | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 16 | Versus |
||
Online play | 16 | Versus GameSpy services have been shut down;[4] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Use <path-to-game>\LegendServ.exe . |
|
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Low frame rate
Use dgVoodoo 2[3] |
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|
Game starts in windowed mode
Use dgVoodoo 2[5] |
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Mouse movement jittery/skipping pixels
Wrap the old DirectInput calls into DirectInput 8[6] |
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|
Game crashes at startup
Use this custom dinput.dll[7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | [8] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Input | DirectInput | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, 2000 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 550 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D accelerator card 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible |
|
Other | 4X CD-ROM Drive |
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]
- ↑ 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). - ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for 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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Garrett on April 13, 2017
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-02-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-04
- ↑ 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").