Difference between revisions of "Dark Messiah of Might and Magic"
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# Open the console ({{key|~}}) during gameplay. | # Open the console ({{key|~}}) during gameplay. | ||
# Enter <code>sv_cheats 1</code> | # Enter <code>sv_cheats 1</code> | ||
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===No image tilting when strafing=== | ===No image tilting when strafing=== | ||
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# Start a game and open the console ({{key|~}}); enable under Settings, Keyboard options, Advanced. | # Start a game and open the console ({{key|~}}); enable under Settings, Keyboard options, Advanced. | ||
# Enter <code>sv_rollangle 0</code> to disable tilting completely, a different number to change tilting strength (default is 3). Try out the changes. | # Enter <code>sv_rollangle 0</code> to disable tilting completely, a different number to change tilting strength (default is 3). Try out the changes. | ||
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* If you're using an antivirus, disable it and try starting the game. | * If you're using an antivirus, disable it and try starting the game. | ||
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# In Steam right click on '''Dark Messiah Might and Magic Single Player'''. | # In Steam right click on '''Dark Messiah Might and Magic Single Player'''. | ||
# Click on '''Properties'''. | # Click on '''Properties'''. | ||
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* It's recommended to update CPU/graphics/sound drivers if such error pops up. | * It's recommended to update CPU/graphics/sound drivers if such error pops up. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Use automatic settings}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Use automatic settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} |
# Go to a Steam Library and right click on '''Dark Messiah of Might and Magic Singleplayer'''. | # Go to a Steam Library and right click on '''Dark Messiah of Might and Magic Singleplayer'''. | ||
# Choose '''Properties'''. | # Choose '''Properties'''. | ||
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# If a previous solution won't help, go to launch options (steps 1-3 of [[#Use automatic setting|Use automatic setting]]). | # If a previous solution won't help, go to launch options (steps 1-3 of [[#Use automatic setting|Use automatic setting]]). | ||
# Remove <code>-autoconfig</code> and type in <code>-w XXX -h YYY</code>, instead (where XXX and YYY is a native resolution for you screen, e.g. for 1440x900 screen it's: <code>-w 1400 -h 900</code>) | # Remove <code>-autoconfig</code> and type in <code>-w XXX -h YYY</code>, instead (where XXX and YYY is a native resolution for you screen, e.g. for 1440x900 screen it's: <code>-w 1400 -h 900</code>) | ||
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# Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/96-dark-messiah-of-might-and-magic-heap-emulation/ compatibility fix] and extract it. | # Download [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/96-dark-messiah-of-might-and-magic-heap-emulation/ compatibility fix] and extract it. | ||
# Launch '''PatchInstall.bat''' to add a fix to compatibility database. | # Launch '''PatchInstall.bat''' to add a fix to compatibility database. | ||
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# In Steam right click on '''Dark Messiah Might and Magic Single Player'''. | # In Steam right click on '''Dark Messiah Might and Magic Single Player'''. | ||
# Click on '''Properties'''. | # Click on '''Properties'''. | ||
Revision as of 07:26, 27 July 2016
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| Developers | |
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| Singleplayer | Arkane Studios |
| Singleplayer | Floodgate Entertainment |
| Multiplayer | Kuju Entertainment |
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| Ubisoft | |
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| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 24, 2006 |
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Key points
- Runs well on low-end hardware.
- Uses an older engine version so it doesn't support some newer settings, like borderless fullscreen windowed mode.
General information
- Official game site
- Official game series site
- Might and Magic Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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DRM: SecuROM 7. Multiplayer requires Steam. | |
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- All versions require Steam 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
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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.
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| 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
Template:Game data/row
| 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
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
Field of view (FOV)
- FOV resets back to 85° when your character gains skill point(s).
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Windowed
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No image tilting when strafing
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Input settings
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Russian | Xana speaks German now after a mistake in the Steampipe update. |
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 unresolved
Xana speaks German in a Russian version of the game
This is not a bug, but a mistake made when updating the game - voice files for Xana in Russian folder are indeed German.[1]
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Game fails to start
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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
There may be multiple reasons that can be causing this error. Below are few possible solutions of this problem.
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Crash when exiting the game
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Graphical issues
Re-install all drivers, if this does not work re-install the game, reformatting or playing on a different computer has been known to fix these issues. A possible last resort: buy a new graphics card, the Nvidia 6xxx series and lower video cards have been know to not work well with the game, lower tier Nvidia 7xxx, 8xxx and 9xxx series GPUs do not work well with the game. Cards that do work are the 7800 and 7900 7 series cards. the following are 8 series cards that run the game well; the 8800gt, gts, gtx and Ultra variants. the following 9 series cards will run the game fine the 9800GT, GTX, GTX+ and GX2 variants.
Audio: Most issues have been taken care of as of the latest patches, which the Steam version will deliver automatically. View patches for information on updating manually.
Gameplay: all bugs can be fixed by starting from last save (before entering the area where you are having trouble), restarting the level or restarting the game.
Autoexec.cfg does not automatically execute
When playing the singleplayer portion of the game, the game itself does not automatically execute the autoexec.cfg file (a file that holds console commands), but it does for the multiplayer part.
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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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Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Physics | Havok | Heavily modified variant. |
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
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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.
References
- ↑ Tested by Suicide machine. Unpacking done using the newest GCFScape.