Difference between revisions of "Lords of Magic"
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{{++}} Fixes the Pegasus Rider bug mentioned above. | {{++}} Fixes the Pegasus Rider bug mentioned above. | ||
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# 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]. | ||
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===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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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=|fix= | ||
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# 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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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 |
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. |
- 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 | |
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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 | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/404040/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/404040/pfx/[Note 1] |
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 | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Retail only |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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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 | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware | Notes | |
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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 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.