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{{Distinguish|MYTH}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Myth The Fallen Lords Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Myth The Fallen Lords Cover.jpg
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|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 31, 1997}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 1997}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 31, 1997}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|November 1997}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 27, 2003}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 27, 2003}}
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|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Medieval, Supernatural }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Myth }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|hltb        = 6334
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|lutris      = myth-the-fallen-lords
 +
|igdb        = myth-the-fallen-lords
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
−
|mobygames    = myth-the-fallen-lords
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|mobygames    = 113
 
|wikipedia    = Myth: The Fallen Lords
 
|wikipedia    = Myth: The Fallen Lords
 
|winehq      = 71
 
|winehq      = 71
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Myth}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
−
{{++}} Small but dedicated community
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|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    = The game is no longer being updated by Project Magma, see [[#Myth: The Fallen Levels|Myth: The Fallen Levels]] for modern play.
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://www.bungie.net/ Bungie.net] - The original developer's site.
 
{{mm}} [http://www.bungie.net/ Bungie.net] - The original developer's site.
 
{{mm}} [http://projectmagma.net/ Project Magma] - The current developers for the Myth series.
 
{{mm}} [http://projectmagma.net/ Project Magma] - The current developers for the Myth series.
−
{{mm}} [http://bungie.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Bungiepedia] - A wiki for everything Bungie related.
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{{mm}} [https://bungie.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Bungiepedia] - A wiki for everything Bungie related.
−
{{mm}} [http://mythipedia.wikia.com/wiki/The_Myth:_The_Fallen_Lords_Wiki Wyrdipedia] - A small wiki for everything Myth related.
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{{mm}} [https://mythipedia.fandom.com/wiki/The_Myth:_The_Fallen_Lords_Wiki Wyrdipedia] - A small wiki for everything Myth related.
 
{{mm}} [http://myth.bungie.org/ Myth.Bungie.org] - One of the biggest Myth fan sites around.
 
{{mm}} [http://myth.bungie.org/ Myth.Bungie.org] - One of the biggest Myth fan sites around.
 
{{mm}} [http://tain.totalcodex.net/ The Tain] - A huge mod database for the Myth series.
 
{{mm}} [http://tain.totalcodex.net/ The Tain] - A huge mod database for the Myth series.
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | Serial key is only used for online multiplayer access. |  | Windows, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | Serial key is only used for online multiplayer access.<br>Disc is required to play (unless using the Project Magma 1.5 unoffical patch). |  | Windows, Mac OS }}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} '''Myth: The Total Codex''' is a compilation pack that includes Myth: The Fallen Lords, [[Myth II: Soulblighter]], the Chimera DLC by Badlands, strategy guides for both Myth games, and a variety of plugins created by fans within the community.
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{{ii}} '''Myth: Antologia''' is a re-release of Myth: The Total Codex but with [[Myth III: The Wolf Age]] and it's own strategy guide also included and sold exclusively for the Polish market.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Official patch===
 +
{{ii}} The latest official patch is version 1.3, available from [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2811/7/28199 Patches-Scrolls].
 +
 
===Project Magma patch===
 
===Project Magma patch===
−
Adds OpenGL rendering and improves compatibility. Can be downloaded [http://projectmagma.net/downloads/tfl/ here].
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{{ii}} Adds OpenGL rendering and improves compatibility as well as add OS X support for Mac. Can be downloaded [http://projectmagma.net/downloads/tfl/ here].
 +
{{++}} This patch also removes the game's DRM; copy {{file|cutscenes.gor}} off the disk into the {{folder|tags}} folder in the game's install directory to have cutscenes play without the disc inserted.
 +
 
 +
===Melekor's TFL Launcher===
 +
A workaround for the game's memory bug, necessary for running on systems with more than 1 GB RAM. Can be downloaded [http://projectmagma.net/~melekor/tfllauncher/ here]. Only needed if using official patch 1.3.
 +
 
 
===Myth: The Fallen Levels===
 
===Myth: The Fallen Levels===
−
Myth: The Fallen Levels is a project to port Myth: The Fallen Lords' content to the Myth 2 engine. Single player levels available [http://projectmagma.net/downloads/TFL_Solo/ here] and multi [http://projectmagma.net/downloads/TFL_Multi/ here]. '''Requires Myth II: Soulblighter!''' Hi-res cutscenes can also be found [http://tain.totalcodex.net/items/show/myth-tfl-quicktime-cutscenes here]. Hi-res world texture could be obtained [https://www.moddb.com/games/myth2/addons/myth-ii-soulblighter-esrgan-upscale-pack here].
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{{ii}} Brings ''Myth: The Fallen Lords'' content to ''[[Myth II: Soulblighter]]''. The ''TFL Gameplay'' option in the new game menu needs to be set or the game will use Myth II's regular game balancing.  
 +
{{ii}} Singleplayer levels are available [http://projectmagma.net/downloads/TFL_Solo/ here] and multiplayer [http://projectmagma.net/downloads/TFL_Multi/ here].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Myth The Fallen Lords Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
 
{{Image|Myth The Fallen Lords Options.png|In-game options menu.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = hackable
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|upscaling                  = unknown
−
|vsync notes                = Use [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide].
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = false
 +
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = unknown
 
|60 fps                    = unknown
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Myth The Fallen Lords Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Myth The Fallen Lords Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
−
|eax support              = true
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|eax support              = false
−
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
−
  |language  = German
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  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = ''Myth: Les seigneurs damnés''
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
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|subtitles = true
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|notes    = ''Myth: Kreuzzug ins Ungewisse''
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
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|interface = true
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|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = ''Myth: Upadli Władcy''
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = GreenLeaf.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
−
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = The official multiplayer service has been shut down.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
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{{ii}} Also supported the now antiquated RRedline graphics API for Rendition Redline cards.
 
{{API
 
{{API
 
|direct3d versions      =  
 
|direct3d versions      =  
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|opengl versions        = hackable
 
|opengl versions        = hackable
 
|opengl notes          = The [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] is required.
 
|opengl notes          = The [[#Project Magma patch|Project Magma patch]] is required.
−
|glide versions        = 2.4.3
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|glide versions        = 2.43
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|software mode          = true
 
|software mode          = true
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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 exe notes      =  
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|windows arm app        = unknown
−
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
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|windows exe notes      = {{file|Myth_TFL.exe}}, international versions can have different names (e.g. German executable is named {{file|Kreuzzug.exe}}).
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
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|mac os x powerpc app  = true
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|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 32-bit app = false
−
|macos app notes        =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app = false
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|macos arm app          = false
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|macos app notes        = OS X support requires the Project Magma patch.
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux powerpc app      =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = true
 +
|mac os 68k app        = unknown
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|mac os executable notes=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        = Smacker
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|cutscenes        = Smacker Video Technology
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|multiplayer      = Bungie.net, TEN
 
|multiplayer      = Bungie.net, TEN
−
|multiplayer notes= Both services are no longer available.
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|multiplayer notes= Both services are no longer available. Replaced by several alternatives in Project Magma patch, such as Playmyth.net (no longer available), Mariusnet (no longer available) and Gate of Storms.net.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = 95, NT 4.0
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|minOS    = 95
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 90 MHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 90 MHz
−
|minRAM  = 16 MB
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|minRAM  = 16 MB<br>20 MB for 3dfx
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|minHD    = 51 MB
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|minHD    = 32 MB
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minDX    = 5.0
 
|minDX    = 5.0
  
−
|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP
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|recOS    = 98, ME
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|recRAM  =  
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 133 MHz
 +
|recRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|recHD    = 345 MB
 
}}
 
}}
  

Latest revision as of 23:40, 8 April 2024

Not to be confused with MYTH.

Myth: The Fallen Lords
Myth: The Fallen Lords cover
Developers
Bungie
Publishers
North America Bungie
Europe Eidos Interactive
Release dates
Windows November 14, 1997
Mac OS (Classic) November 1997
macOS (OS X) October 27, 2003
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RTS
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Medieval, Supernatural
Series Myth
Myth: The Fallen Lords on HowLongToBeat
Myth: The Fallen Lords on IGDB
Icon overlay.png
Myth: The Fallen Lords on MobyGames
Myth: The Fallen Lords on Wikipedia
Icon overlay.png
Myth
Myth: The Fallen Lords 1997
Myth II: Soulblighter 1998
Myth III: The Wolf Age 2001

Warnings

The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.

Myth: The Fallen Lords is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and free-roaming camera RTS game in the Myth series.

The game is no longer being updated by Project Magma, see Myth: The Fallen Levels for modern play.

General information

Bungie.net - The original developer's site.
Project Magma - The current developers for the Myth series.
Bungiepedia - A wiki for everything Bungie related.
Wyrdipedia - A small wiki for everything Myth related.
Myth.Bungie.org - One of the biggest Myth fan sites around.
The Tain - A huge mod database for the Myth series.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
 Serial key is only used for online multiplayer access.
Disc is required to play (unless using the Project Magma 1.5 unoffical patch).
Windows
Mac OS

Version differences

Myth: The Total Codex is a compilation pack that includes Myth: The Fallen Lords, Myth II: Soulblighter, the Chimera DLC by Badlands, strategy guides for both Myth games, and a variety of plugins created by fans within the community.
Myth: Antologia is a re-release of Myth: The Total Codex but with Myth III: The Wolf Age and it's own strategy guide also included and sold exclusively for the Polish market.

Essential improvements

Official patch

The latest official patch is version 1.3, available from Patches-Scrolls.

Project Magma patch

Adds OpenGL rendering and improves compatibility as well as add OS X support for Mac. Can be downloaded here.
This patch also removes the game's DRM; copy cutscenes.gor off the disk into the tags folder in the game's install directory to have cutscenes play without the disc inserted.

Melekor's TFL Launcher

A workaround for the game's memory bug, necessary for running on systems with more than 1 GB RAM. Can be downloaded here. Only needed if using official patch 1.3.

Myth: The Fallen Levels

Brings Myth: The Fallen Lords content to Myth II: Soulblighter. The TFL Gameplay option in the new game menu needs to be set or the game will use Myth II's regular game balancing.
Singleplayer levels are available here and multiplayer here.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

Video

In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Use the Project Magma patch.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Use the Myth Camera Speed Kit.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Myth: Les seigneurs damnés
German
Myth: Kreuzzug ins Ungewisse
Japanese
Polish
Myth: Upadli Władcy
Brazilian Portuguese
GreenLeaf.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16
Online play
16 The official multiplayer service has been shut down.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 3453
UDP 3453
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
These are the default ports used. They can be modified on game creation

Other information

API

Also supported the now antiquated RRedline graphics API for Rendition Redline cards.
Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL
The Project Magma patch is required.
Glide 2.43
Software renderer
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Myth_TFL.exe, international versions can have different names (e.g. German executable is named Kreuzzug.exe).
macOS (OS X)
OS X support requires the Project Magma patch.
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Smacker Video Technology
Multiplayer Bungie.net, TEN Both services are no longer available. Replaced by several alternatives in Project Magma patch, such as Playmyth.net (no longer available), Mariusnet (no longer available) and Gate of Storms.net.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 98, ME
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 90 MHz Intel Pentium 133 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
20 MB for 3dfx		 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 32 MB 345 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 5.0 compatible
Mac OS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7.5 9.2.2
Processor (CPU) PowerPC 601
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 MB 700 MB
Other 4x CD-ROM drive


References