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|cover = Crusaders of Might and Magic cover.jpg | |cover = Crusaders of Might and Magic cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|3DO}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|3DO}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|3DO|Retail}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | + | {{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}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Might and Magic }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658956 | |gogcom id = 1207658956 | ||
− | | | + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20030414162353fw/http://www.3do.com/products/pc/crusaders/welcome.html |
− | | | + | |hltb = 2062 |
+ | |igdb = crusaders-of-might-and-magic | ||
+ | |lutris = crusaders-of-might-and-magic | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Crusaders of Might and Magic | ||
+ | |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 = The game is entirely different from the PlayStation 1 version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658956|crusaders_of_might_and_magic}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658956|crusaders_of_might_and_magic}} | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | crusaders_of_might_and_magic | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | crusaders_of_might_and_magic | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo/free trial=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available on [https://archive.org/details/cmm_full Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===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 | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Media\Movies\}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|3do.bik}} and {{file|CMMIntro.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Crusaders of Might and Magic settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Crusaders of Might and Magic settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/crusaders-might-and-magic/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/crusaders-might-and-magic/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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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. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2999-crusaders-of-might-and-magic-fov-fix/ FOV fix] for an uncropped {{term|Hor+}} image. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Vert-}}. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2999-crusaders-of-might-and-magic-fov-fix/ FOV fix] for an uncropped {{term|Hor+}} image. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Vert-}}. Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2999-crusaders-of-might-and-magic-fov-fix/ FOV fix] for an uncropped {{term|Hor+}} image. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = {{term|Vert-}}; Use [https://github.com/UCyborg/LegacyD3DResolutionHack/releases LegacyD3DResolutionHack] and the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2999-crusaders-of-might-and-magic-fov-fix/ FOV fix] for an uncropped {{term|Hor+}} image. |
|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 = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |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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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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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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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Crusaders of Might and Magic audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Crusaders of Might and Magic audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound, Dialog and Music. | |separate volume notes = Sound, Dialog and Music. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = Change 3D Audio Support to CL EAX. | |eax support notes = Change 3D Audio Support to CL EAX. | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = 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 displays=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use a wrapper to force the refresh rate|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a wrapper to force the refresh rate|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Kenji Kusanagi|date=2017-11-27}}</ref>|fix= |
− | When using [ | + | # When using [[dgVoodoo 2]], make sure to move the DLL files from {{file|MS/x86/}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and select {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
+ | # In the '''General''' tab, check the box '''Enumerate refresh rates'''. | ||
+ | # Set the desired resolution in the '''DirectX''' tab. | ||
+ | # For 60 Hz refresh rate, pick the resolution with '''@59Hz''' or '''@60Hz''' at the end. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game's main menu might suffer from some lag when using dgVoodoo2. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game doesn't hook ddraw.dll from its own directory=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} There is a chance that dgVoodoo2 won't get hooked by the game because of some Windows registry values being hard-coded to a single {{file|ddraw.dll}} location. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use narzoul's DDrawCOMRedirection fix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218143819/https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=83019|title=Crusaders of Might and Magic \ VOGONS (Saved)|date=2024-05-16}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | * Download [https://web.archive.org/web/20210722053451/https://raw.githubusercontent.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/master/Tools/InstallDDrawCOMRedirection.reg InstallDDrawCOMRedirection.reg] 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} 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 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 | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = Version 0.8i, used for intro videos. | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 17:14, 24 May 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
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.
The game is entirely different from the PlayStation 1 version.
General information
Availability
Demo/free trial
- A free demo version is available on 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 |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Gamers\latest.cfg[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Gamers\*.sav[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Vert-; 2D elements stretch from 4:3. Use the FOV fix for an uncropped Hor+ image. | ||
Multi-monitor | Vert-. Use the FOV fix for an uncropped Hor+ image. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert-. Use the FOV fix for an uncropped Hor+ image. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Vert-; Use LegacyD3DResolutionHack and the FOV fix for an uncropped Hor+ image. | ||
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 | ||
---|---|---|
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 displays
Use a wrapper to force the refresh rate[3] |
---|
Notes
|
Game doesn't hook ddraw.dll from its own directory
- There is a chance that dgVoodoo2 won't get hooked by the game because of some Windows registry values being hard-coded to a single
ddraw.dll
location.
Use narzoul's DDrawCOMRedirection fix[4] |
---|
Notes
|
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
- ↑ Verified by User:Kenji Kusanagi on 2017-11-27
- ↑ Crusaders of Might and Magic \ VOGONS (Saved) - last accessed on 2024-05-16
- ↑ 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