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− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Might and Magic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Might and Magic }} | ||
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# Install the [[#GrayFace MM8 Patch|GrayFace MM8 Patch]]. | # Install the [[#GrayFace MM8 Patch|GrayFace MM8 Patch]]. | ||
# Run the game to generate {{file|mm8.ini}}. | # Run the game to generate {{file|mm8.ini}}. | ||
− | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\mm8.ini}}. | |
− | # Open {{file|mm8.ini}} | + | # Change <code>NoIntro=0</code> to <code>NoIntro=1</code>. |
− | # Change <code>NoIntro=0</code> to <code>NoIntro=1</code> | ||
# Save your changes. The game will now go directly to the main menu. | # Save your changes. The game will now go directly to the main menu. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Install the [[#GrayFace MM8 Patch|GrayFace MM8 Patch]]. | # Install the [[#GrayFace MM8 Patch|GrayFace MM8 Patch]]. | ||
# Run the game to generate {{file|mm8.ini}}. | # Run the game to generate {{file|mm8.ini}}. | ||
− | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\mm8.ini}} and ensure <code>NoCD=</code> is set to <code>NoCD=1</code>. | |
− | # Open {{file|mm8.ini}} and ensure <code>NoCD=</code> is set to <code>NoCD=1</code>. | ||
# This disables CD music; to use MP3 music instead see [[#No music (GrayFace MM8 Patch)|No music (GrayFace MM8 Patch)]]. | # This disables CD music; to use MP3 music instead see [[#No music (GrayFace MM8 Patch)|No music (GrayFace MM8 Patch)]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Fix audio stuttering=== | ===Fix audio stuttering=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Allow the game to use more threads for audio | + | {{Fixbox|description=Allow the game to use more threads for audio|ref=|fix= |
# Install the [[#GrayFace MM8 Patch|GrayFace MM8 Patch]]. | # Install the [[#GrayFace MM8 Patch|GrayFace MM8 Patch]]. | ||
# Set {{file|MM8.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 7. | # Set {{file|MM8.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 7. | ||
− | '''Notes''' | + | |
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{++}} This fixes audio stuttering during load screens when music is playing/dialog is playing, and fixes the audio lag during Arcomage. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\New World Computing\Might and Magic Day of the Destroyer\1.0\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\New World Computing\Might and Magic Day of the Destroyer\1.0\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} GrayFace configuration settings are stored in | + | {{ii}} GrayFace configuration settings are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\mm8.ini}}. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 6 | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-04-06|comment=According to System Informer, the game loads d3dim.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 6 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice3" and "DirectDrawSurface4").}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
− | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = {{file|mss32.dll}} is version 3.0.0. | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video, Smacker Video Technology | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:28, 12 April 2024
Developers | |
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New World Computing | |
Publishers | |
2000-2003 | 3DO |
2003-present | Ubisoft |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Outdoor environments | Horizon |
Indoor environments | Labyrinth |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 7, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Might and Magic |
Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer is a singleplayer first-person RPG game in the Might and Magic series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- TELP subforum
- Extensive guide
- Celestial Heavens' subforum
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]; see Play without the CD for a workaround. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
GrayFace MM8 Patch
The GrayFace MM8 Patch fixes many gameplay bugs, while adding optional new features.
Skip intro videos
Enable NoIntro setting[citation needed] |
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Play without the CD
Enable NoCD setting[citation needed] |
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Fix audio stuttering
Allow the game to use more threads for audio |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\New World Computing\Might and Magic Day of the Destroyer\1.0\[Note 2] |
- GrayFace configuration settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\mm8.ini
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves\[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Toggle with F4; needs 16-bit color unless using the GrayFace MM8 Patch. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | 640x480 only. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
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 | Sound, Music and Voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Most dialogue is text-only; voiced dialogue has no subtitles. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Retail only. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Retail only. | |||
Czech | Czech localization for the M&M merge mod. | |||
French | Available in the GOG.com version or use French translation. | |||
French | [French localization for the M&M merge mod. https://www.celestialheavens.com/forum/10/16657] | |||
German | Available in the GOG.com version or use Might & Magic 8 (GOG) - Deutscher Sprachpatch. | |||
German | German localization for the M&M merge mod. | |||
Polish | Polish localization for the M&M merge mod. | |||
Russian | Russian localization for the M&M merge mod. There are two different options for the Russian localization, the version by Alexeevdenis and the version by Maslyonok. | |||
Spanish | Spanish localization for the M&M merge mod. Fan translation by Clan Dlan (author: L@Zar0), download. |
Issues fixed
No music (GrayFace MM8 Patch)
- Using the GrayFace MM8 Patch with the
NoCD
option stops music playing so you will need to use MP3s instead.
Enable MP3 playback (digital distribution versions)[citation needed] |
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Rip the CD tracks (retail)[citation needed] |
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Other information
OpenMM8
- OpenMM8 is an open source reimplementation using the Unity engine. This project is incomplete.
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | [4] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | mss32.dll is version 3.0.0. |
Cutscenes | Bink Video, Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, NT 4.0 SP4 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 | Intel Pentium 200 |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 375 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA DirectX-compatible 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0 compatible | PCI or 4 MB AGP video card 8 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-04
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-04-06
- According to System Informer, the game loads d3dim.dll. dgVoodoo2's traces point to Direct3D 6 (e.g: "Direct3DDevice3" and "DirectDrawSurface4").