Difference between revisions of "Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Frame rate is capped at 33 FPS | + | {{--}} Frame rate is capped at 33 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">{{Refurl|url=http://steamcommunity.com/app/297000/discussions/0/604941528481035369/|title=33 fps cap? Seriously? What the -- :: Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition General Discussions|date=2016-07-30}}</ref> Use the [[#HDE mod|HDE mod]] to increase the cap. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/remastered/remastered-heroes-of-might-and-magic-iii-hd-edition-r175 Remastered: Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition] | ||
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/297000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/297000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MMH3HDE | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-MMH3HDE | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | mightandmagicheroes3_hd | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | mightandmagicheroes3_hd | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 297000 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 297000 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Uplay-NA | 332105400 | | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay-NA | 332105400 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Uplay-EMEA | 312687400 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay-EMEA | 312687400 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]]. | {{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]]. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Remove/rename files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Remove/rename files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}} | ||
# Go to {{File|{{P|game}}/data/VIDEO/}}. | # Go to {{File|{{P|game}}/data/VIDEO/}}. | ||
− | # Find and remove | + | # Find and remove or rename the following files: |
UBISOFT_HD25_6sec.ogv | UBISOFT_HD25_6sec.ogv | ||
UBISOFT_HD25_3sec.ogv | UBISOFT_HD25_3sec.ogv | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Do not remove {{File|H3Intro.ogv]}} (the intro cinematic), as the game will crash when it's not present. It's possible to skip the video in-game, or you can replace it with za zero-length file of the same format. |
# Download extract the zero-length video replacement from [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/500-heroes-iii-hd-intro-skip/ here]. | # Download extract the zero-length video replacement from [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/500-heroes-iii-hd-intro-skip/ here]. | ||
− | # Replace {{File|{{P|game}}/data/LOC/EN/H3Intro.ogv}} with the file. | + | # Replace {{File|{{P|game}}/data/LOC/EN/H3Intro.ogv}} with the downloaded file. |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===HDE mod=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} An [http://steamcommunity.com/app/297000/discussions/0/604941528472210055 unofficial mod] is available for the game that adds several changes and maps present in expansions available for the original release of the game. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} {{File|homm3.ini}} stores launcher settings. | {{ii}} {{File|homm3.ini}} stores launcher settings. | ||
− | {{ii}} {{File|pref | + | {{ii}} {{File|pref\h3prefs}} stores in-game settings. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\Documents\Ubisoft\Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition\pref\}} | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\Documents\Ubisoft\Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition\pref\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} {{File|games | + | {{ii}} {{File|games\}} stores single and multi player save games. |
− | {{ii}} {{File|maps | + | {{ii}} {{File|maps\}} stores campaign save games. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
|uplay notes = | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Certain screens remain in 4:3, e.g. the town and battle screens.<ref name="soebcheck">{{Refcheck|user=Soeb|date=2016-07-30}}</ref> |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = The UI is not adjusted to stay on the primary screen. The game's UI simply adjusts to cover the entire area.<ref name="soebcheck"/> |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref name="soebcheck"/> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = <ref name="soebcheck"/> |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = hackable | |60 fps = hackable | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 33 FPS | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 33 FPS. <ref name="FPS cap"/> Use the [[#HDE mod|HDE mod]] to increase the cap. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |button prompts = | + | |button prompts = |
|button prompts notes = | |button prompts notes = | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music | + | |separate volume notes = Music and effects. |
|surround sound = n/a | |surround sound = n/a | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2.0 GHz | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2.0 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 2 GB |
|minGPU = nVidia GeForce 8800GT | |minGPU = nVidia GeForce 8800GT | ||
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD2900 | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD2900 |
Revision as of 10:22, 30 July 2016
Developers | |
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dotEmu | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 29, 2015 |
Key points
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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GamersGate | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. |
- All versions require Steam.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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HDE mod
- An unofficial mod is available for the game that adds several changes and maps present in expansions available for the original release of the game.
Game data
Configuration file location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/297000/pfx/[Note 1] |
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homm3.ini
stores launcher settings. -
pref\h3prefs
stores in-game settings.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/297000/pfx/[Note 1] |
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games\
stores single and multi player save games. -
maps\
stores campaign save games.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
- To switch to a different language, right click on the game in your Steam library, go to Properties > Language and select the desired language.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | ||||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 8766, 27015, 27016 |
UDP | 8766, 27015, 27016 |
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Vorbis | |
Input | SDL2 | |
Cutscenes | Theora | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1, 8, 8.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core2 Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 Ghz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | nVidia GeForce 8800GT AMD Radeon HD2900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible Shader model 4.0 support |
nVidia GeForce 9800GT AMD Radeon HD3870 512 MB of VRAM Shader model 5.0 support |
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 (297000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 33 fps cap? Seriously? What the -- :: Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-07-30
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- Self-hosting
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- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)