Difference between revisions of "Might and Magic IX"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} [[#TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)|TELP's 1.3a Patch]] fixes game-breaking bugs (digital distribution versions already include this patch). | {{++}} [[#TELP's 1.3a Patch (retail)|TELP's 1.3a Patch]] fixes game-breaking bugs (digital distribution versions already include this patch). | ||
| − | {{ii}} For Windows 8 apply the [ | + | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen-fixes/ fullscreen fixes] and [[#Run in 32-bit color|run in 32-bit color]]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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===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 | + | {{++}} 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. | ||
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|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |high frame rate = | + | |high frame rate = true |
| − | |high frame rate notes = | + | |high frame rate notes = For Windows 8 and later apply the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen-fixes/ fullscreen fixes]. |
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Window border visible in fullscreen mode=== |
{{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|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|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>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|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>}} | ||
| − | # Download the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen- | + | # Download the [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/6-might-and-magic-ix-fullscreen-fixes/ Might and Magic IX fullscreen fixes]. |
# Extract it anywhere and run <code>install.bat</code>. | # Extract it anywhere and run <code>install.bat</code>. | ||
# Might and Magic IX will now enter fullscreen mode correctly (you do not need to restart your computer). | # Might and Magic IX will now enter fullscreen mode correctly (you do not need to restart your computer). | ||
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| − | ===Game freezes in menus | + | ===Game freezes in menus=== |
| − | {{ii}} Menus freeze on Windows 8 if the game is running in 16-bit color (the default mode). | + | {{ii}} Menus freeze on Windows 8 and later if the game is running in 16-bit color (the default mode). |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
Revision as of 00:46, 24 February 2015
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| Developers | |
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| New World Computing | |
| Publishers | |
| 3DO | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| LithTech | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 29, 2002 |
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Key points
- TELP's 1.3a Patch fixes game-breaking bugs (digital distribution versions already include this patch).
- For Windows 8 and later apply the fullscreen fixes and run in 32-bit color.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- TELP subforum
- Celestial Heavens' subforum
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOG.com | |
Pre-patched with TELP's 1.3a Patch. | |
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| GamersGate | |
Pre-patched with TELP's 1.3a Patch. | |
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| Retail | |
CD key. SafeDisc copy protection. | |
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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.
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.
| Instructions |
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Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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Skip launcher
| Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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<path-to-game>\autoexec.lithcontains special settings that can't be changed in-game.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
Windowed
| Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Polish | Retail only. |
Issues fixed
Window border visible in fullscreen mode
- A window border is visible in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
| Instructions |
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- Menus freeze on Windows 8 and later if the game is running in 16-bit color (the default mode).
| Instructions |
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"The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022)" error on launch
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 | |
References
Categories:
- Windows
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- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Invalid template usage (DRM)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Game data/done)
- Missing section (Save game cloud syncing)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (API)