Difference between revisions of "Dark Messiah of Might and Magic"
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{{Fixbox/fix|Upgrade your drivers|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Upgrade your drivers|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} | ||
− | + | Updating your hardware drivers (including non-graphics drivers) may solve this issue. | |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use automatic settings|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use automatic settings|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} | ||
− | # | + | Use the command line parameter <code>-autoconfig</code>. |
− | # Choose '''Properties''' | + | |
− | # In '''General''' tab, click on | + | In Steam: |
− | # In | + | # In your Steam library, right click on '''Dark Messiah of Might and Magic Singleplayer''' |
− | # Click OK | + | # Choose '''Properties''' |
+ | # In the '''General''' tab, click on '''Set launch options...''' | ||
+ | # In the text box that follows, type <code>-autoconfig</code> | ||
+ | # Click '''OK''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If this fails, see next method. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Start | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Start the game in a custom resolution|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} |
− | + | Use the command line parameter <code>-w [desired resolution width] -h [desired resolution height]</code>. As an example, for 1440x900: | |
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− | # Click OK | + | <code>-w 1440 -h 900</code> |
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+ | Make sure <code>-autoconfig</code> is not present in your command line parameters. | ||
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+ | In Steam: | ||
+ | # Enter the game's launch options window. See previous method, steps 1-3. | ||
+ | # Type <code>-w [desired resolution width] -h [desired resolution height]</code>. | ||
+ | # Click '''OK''' | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 21:30, 25 October 2017
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Developers | |
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Singleplayer | Arkane Studios |
Singleplayer | Floodgate Entertainment |
Multiplayer | Kuju Entertainment |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 24, 2006 |
Key points
- Uses an older engine version so it doesn't support some newer settings, like borderless fullscreen windowed mode.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. Multiplayer requires Steam. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
- All versions require Steam DRM for multiplayer.
- Some retail versions allow playing single player without Steam.
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest retail patch is v1.02 (you must install v1.01 first). The German version has a separate v1.02 patch (this includes v1.01).
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Large Address Aware
Improves stability on 64 bit systems with at least 3GB RAM by allowing the application to use more than 2GB RAM. Resolves the "Out of Memory" errors.
Unlimited Edition mod
- Mod features:
- Limited Edition weapons can be found and equipped in the game
- New Game+ mode
- Extra inventory for the New Game+ mode
- Endurance difficulty for the New Game+ mode
- Restored unused NPCs voices and audio interactions
- Fixes for missing sound effects
- Mini-Mods support
- Only the Steam version is currently supported.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2100/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Video settings are stored in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Valve\Source\mm\Settings
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Windowed
Instructions |
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No image tilting when strafing
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | After a mistake in the Steampipe update Xana speaks German. See Xana speaks German for a fix. | |||
Spanish |
Network
- Servers can optionally use Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) protection.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | For dedicated install Dedicated Server under Tools in the Steam client. | |
Direct IP | Open the console (~) and use connect followed by the IP and port. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27014-27050 |
UDP | 4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod for better 3D support. |
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Game fails to start
Instructions |
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Black Screen on startup
Because Steampipe update converted a game to a new format, certain glitches may appear - most common of which is Black Screen on startup.
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Fault Module Name: ntdll.dll
A few issues can cause this error.
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Instructions |
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Crash when exiting the game
Instructions |
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Xana speaks German in a Russian version of the game
Instructions |
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Game installs AZERTY (French) keyboard layout
- Steam and retail versions of the game install the "AZERTY (French)" keyboard layout, which can't be deleted with normal means because it doesn't show in Language options.
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Random crashes on NVIDIA hardware
Instructions |
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autoexec.cfg does not automatically execute
The singleplayer version of the game does not automatically execute the autoexec.cfg
file (a file that holds console commands), while the multiplayer version does.
Instructions |
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Changing language doesn't take effect (Steam version)
Since the game is using an obsolete version of the Source engine, the only way to set its language is by changing the language of Steam itself.
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6, 7, 8, 8.1, 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2, 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | Heavily modified variant. |
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.4 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (2100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.