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====What to expect working in VCMI?==== | ====What to expect working in VCMI?==== | ||
| − | + | Almost everything from original game. If something isn't - it's better to report on our [http://bugs.vcmi.eu bugtracker]. | |
====Can I play VCMI on my Android device?==== | ====Can I play VCMI on my Android device?==== | ||
| − | + | Yes. There is an official package at Google Play and here is an [https://wiki.vcmi.eu/Installation_on_Android instruction] for installation. | |
| + | ====Do I need to install WoG to play VCMI?==== | ||
| + | No. VCMI has it's own port of WoG mod available from Launcher. We recommend to install VCMI over fresh SoD / Complete versions. | ||
| − | ==== | + | ==== What does "VCMI" stand for? ==== |
| − | + | VCMI is an acronym of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quenya Quenya] phrase "Vinyar Callor Meletya Ingole", meaning "New Heroes of Might and Magic". ([https://forum.vcmi.eu/t/what-vcmi-stands-for/297/4 Source]) | |
== Game options == | == Game options == | ||
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Start any scenario, open System Options dialog and click "High" button. | Start any scenario, open System Options dialog and click "High" button. | ||
| − | In case only 800x600 is available, close VCMI, download https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fwor43x5xrgzx6q/AABpTFqGK7Q9almbyr3hp9jma/mods/vcmi.zip | + | In case only 800x600 is available, close VCMI, download this [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fwor43x5xrgzx6q/AABpTFqGK7Q9almbyr3hp9jma/mods/vcmi.zip file] which contains the “bonusIcons” and “extraResolutions” repertories. Unzip, and place them in XXX (Windows), YYY (Android), ZZZ (Mac) or ~/.local/share/vcmi/Mods (Linux). Then start any scenario, open System Options dialog and voilà, other resolutions than 800x600 are availables. |
| − | which contains the “bonusIcons” and “extraResolutions” repertories. | ||
Note that you need to restart VCMI for the change to take effect. | Note that you need to restart VCMI for the change to take effect. | ||
====How to turn off creature queue panel in battles?==== | ====How to turn off creature queue panel in battles?==== | ||
| − | Hotkey to switch this panel is "Q" | + | Hotkey to switch this panel is "Q" during battle or in "System options", "Battle" tab. |
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====Can I turn off some WoG features that I don't like?==== | ====Can I turn off some WoG features that I don't like?==== | ||
| − | Yes. | + | Yes. You can enable or disable WoG submods in launcher. |
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== Mods == | == Mods == | ||
Latest revision as of 11:05, 15 January 2024
Contents
General
What to expect working in VCMI?
Almost everything from original game. If something isn't - it's better to report on our bugtracker.
Can I play VCMI on my Android device?
Yes. There is an official package at Google Play and here is an instruction for installation.
Do I need to install WoG to play VCMI?
No. VCMI has it's own port of WoG mod available from Launcher. We recommend to install VCMI over fresh SoD / Complete versions.
What does "VCMI" stand for?
VCMI is an acronym of the Quenya phrase "Vinyar Callor Meletya Ingole", meaning "New Heroes of Might and Magic". (Source)
Game options
How can I change screen resolution?
Start any scenario, open System Options dialog and click "High" button.
In case only 800x600 is available, close VCMI, download this file which contains the “bonusIcons” and “extraResolutions” repertories. Unzip, and place them in XXX (Windows), YYY (Android), ZZZ (Mac) or ~/.local/share/vcmi/Mods (Linux). Then start any scenario, open System Options dialog and voilà, other resolutions than 800x600 are availables.
Note that you need to restart VCMI for the change to take effect.
How to turn off creature queue panel in battles?
Hotkey to switch this panel is "Q" during battle or in "System options", "Battle" tab.
Can I turn off some WoG features that I don't like?
Yes. You can enable or disable WoG submods in launcher.
Mods
Is it possible to add town X to vcmi?
This depends on town authors or anyone else willing to port it to vcmi. Aim of VCMI is to provide support for such features.
Where can I find mods for VCMI?
Check Modding_guidelines#For_players page
