GAMES:Master of Magic - Revision history

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2012-12-27T14:47:54Z

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2012-12-13T07:26:20Z

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2012-11-28T07:29:33Z

83.252.192.31: /* Sound */ -- added information on SoundFonts [r4]

2010-01-30T22:24:03Z

Sound: -- added information on SoundFonts [r4]

82.177.55.130: Updated link to the compatibility list

2009-11-06T08:23:34Z

Updated link to the compatibility list

82.177.55.130: Added infobox, minor corrections

2009-10-23T09:42:49Z

Added infobox, minor corrections

82.177.55.130: added information on unofficial 2.0 patch

2009-09-24T11:37:21Z

added information on unofficial 2.0 patch

82.177.55.130 at 11:09, 8 May 2009

2009-05-08T11:09:26Z

82.177.55.130 at 11:00, 8 May 2009

2009-05-08T11:00:46Z

64.81.136.68: New page: Works fine.

2008-04-16T05:18:07Z

New page: Works fine.

New page

Works fine.

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 {{Infobox Game
 |title=Master of Magic
 |developer=Simtex
 |publisher=Microprose

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	There is also an unofficial, community-driven patch, pushing the game version to 2.0. It's solely game-balancing and therefore is recommended for experienced players. You can find it here: http://www.dragonsword.com/magic.php		There is also an unofficial, community-driven patch, pushing the game version to 2.0. It's solely game-balancing and therefore is recommended for experienced players. You can find it here: http://www.dragonsword.com/magic.php
		+
		+	== External links ==
		+
		+	*[http://www.gog.com/gamecard/master_of_magic Master of Magic] at Good Old Games (GOG)

	[[Category:Strategy games]]		[[Category:Strategy games]]

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	There is also an unofficial, community-driven patch, pushing the game version to 2.0. It's solely game-balancing and therefore is recommended for experienced players. You can find it here: http://www.dragonsword.com/magic.php		There is also an unofficial, community-driven patch, pushing the game version to 2.0. It's solely game-balancing and therefore is recommended for experienced players. You can find it here: http://www.dragonsword.com/magic.php
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		+	[[Category:Strategy games]]

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 Tip: the soundtrack of this game can be easily obtained from the Internet in the MIDI format. Try playing it in the background using your favourite music player. This solution has a few advantages over listening to the music in game:
-*better quality <br />
+*better quality (e.g. using Soundfonts as MIDI instruments)<br />
 *no slowdowns <br />
 The in-game music management is rather poor -- not every track is being used and it quickly becomes repetitive. Playing it separately, you will be able to listen to the music you normally would never hear! <br />

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 |released=1994
 |gversion=1.31
 |version=[[Version0.73|0.73]]
 |status=Perfect

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 == Sound ==
 Works fine, however you might consider disabling the music to improve performance. Choose ''Game'' -> ''Settings'' and uncheck ''Background music'' and ''Event music''. If that doesn't help, try running installation program and choosing ''No Sound'' for music playback device.
 Tip: the soundtrack of this game can be easily obtained from the Internet in the MIDI format. Try playing it in the background using your favourite music player. This solution has a few advantages over listening to the music in game:
+*better quality <br />
-better quality <br />
+*no slowdowns <br />
-no slowdowns <br />
+The in-game music management is rather poor -- not every track is being used and it quickly becomes repetitive. Playing it separately, you will be able to listen to the music you normally would never hear! <br />
 == Video ==
 The game runs at standard VGA resolution and being a turn-based strategy, doesn't really require lots of horsepower. However, you may want to speed up its execution by trying out the following:
-enable frameskip -- values of 1 or 2 should be perfectly acceptable <br />
+*enable frameskip -- values of 1 or 2 should be perfectly acceptable <br />
-disable ''Expanding Help'' option under ''Game'' -> ''Settings'' <br />
+*disable ''Expanding Help'' option under ''Game'' -> ''Settings'' <br />
-disable ''Movement Animations'' option under ''Game'' -> ''Settings''
+*disable ''Movement Animations'' option under ''Game'' -> ''Settings''
 == Network ==
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 Furthermore, the game may slow all by itself if there are many units on the map. This may lead to the game being unstable, so if you encounter such condition try killing enemy units (massively) and saving often. The game saves your progress by itself every turn, upon pressing the ''Next turn'' button. However, you can force it to save anytime by pushing the '''F10''' button.
-There is also an unofficial, community-driven patch, pushing the game version to 2.0. It's solely game-balancing and because of this is recommended for experienced players. You can find it here: http://www.dragonsword.com/magic.php
+There is also an unofficial, community-driven patch, pushing the game version to 2.0. It's solely game-balancing and therefore is recommended for experienced players. You can find it here: http://www.dragonsword.com/magic.php

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 == General ==
-Remember that the game is poorly written. Even with the latest patch (1.31) it may unexpectedly crash.
+Remember that the game is rather poorly written. Even with the latest patch (1.31) it may unexpectedly crash.
 Furthermore, the game may slow all by itself if there are many units on the map. This may lead to the game being unstable, so if you encounter such condition try killing enemy units (massively) and saving often. The game saves your progress by itself every turn, upon pressing the ''Next turn'' button. However, you can force it to save anytime by pushing the '''F10''' button.

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−	Works fine.	+	== Sound ==
		+	Works fine, however you might consider disabling the music to improve performance. Choose ''Game'' -> ''Settings'' and uncheck ''Background music'' and ''Event music''. If that doesn't help, try running installation program and choosing ''No Sound'' for music playback device.
		+
		+	== Video ==
		+	The game runs at standard VGA resolution and being a turn-based strategy, doesn't really require lots of horsepower. However, you may want to speed up its execution by trying out the following:
		+
		+	enable frameskip -- values of 1 or 2 should be perfectly acceptable. <br />
		+	disable ''Expanding Help'' option under ''Game'' -> ''Settings'' <br />
		+	disable ''Movement Animations'' option under ''Game'' -> ''Settings''
		+
		+	== Network ==
		+	There is no multiplayer support built into the game (if there was some, I would never look at anything else in my life ;).
		+
		+	There is a standalone tool called Multiplayer Shell (shareware), but this remains untested.
		+
		+	== General ==
		+	Remember that the game is poorly written. Even with the latest patch (1.31) it may unexpectedly crash.
		+
		+	Furthermore, the game may slow all by itself if there are many units on the map. This may lead to the game being unstable, so if you encounter such condition try killing enemy units (massively) and saving often. the game saves your progress by itself every turn, upon pressing the ''Next turn'' button. You can force it to save anytime however by pushing the '''F10''' button.