Might and Magic The Might and Magic Discussion Thread

[solemgar]

I noticed 6-8 models were kind of close (making me think of claymation a little). 9 looked like they were trying to do something a little different but obviously it was also rushed. Was 6-9 all rushed to a degree? It seems like it. If you were playing heroes alongside the RPG series you might like the crossover lore. I found it interesting enough but the Heroes sucked me in away from the main games after Xeen (this never finishing 6-9… well, I only got 9 via GOG.)

Damn, don't mention Heroes. I am playing HoMM3 again with this Horn of the Abyss mod
No life

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

Hahaha! Oh the heroes community site. Bah! They deleted my old profile. Now I’m just Keighn the newb there. Bah!

 

[TheDeveloperDude]

Have you tried the Might and Magic 6,7,8 Merge Redone mod?
M6-7-8 Merge Redone

 

[Storyfag]

The new textures and plants help, especially with M&M7. Not a fan of random roofs added over sections of road or worse, over already roofed buildings/tents.

Still, good enough reason to replay the MMMerge mod.

 

[Lacrymas]

I'm horrified with what I imagine has happened with the balance of an already unbalanced series of games.

 

[Robber Baron]

Have you tried the Might and Magic 6,7,8 Merge Redone mod?
M6-7-8 Merge Redone

impressive
very nice
the main menu art looks very bad though, why not use AI to generate some high fantasy goodness

 

[TheDeveloperDude]

I began on Emerald Island (MM7). Where is the Platinum Ring? I was able to buy the Pearl Ring. I hope I do not have to check every tree, weed, flower and rock.

 

[TheDeveloperDude]

I'm horrified with what I imagine has happened with the balance of an already unbalanced series of games.

In M&M games you can always go (almost) anywhere anytime. Of course it is unbalanced.

 

[TheDeveloperDude]

I love the paper dolls of M&M6-7-8. It is looking great.
I have been playing the (pure) Merge mod.
I did not like the Merge Redone's additional flowers/trees/rebuildings. It was confusing. And the minimap showed the original layout.

 

[Storyfag]

I did not like the Merge Redone's additional flowers/trees/rebuildings. It was confusing. And the minimap showed the original layout.

I appreciate the additional flowers and trees*, but the rebuildings are terribad.

*MM7 needs them the most. It is so barren otherwise...

 

[solemgar]

Is the merge mod recommended?

 

[Grunker]

Is the merge mod recommended?

No way. Play the games one by one

 

[JarlFrank]

Is the merge mod recommended?

Yes because it makes most female character paperdolls are barefoot when not equipping boots.

 

[Storyfag]

Is the merge mod recommended?

No way. Play the games one by one

Hard disagree. The MMMerge is terrific, well thought-out and fun.

 

[Alex]

Is the merge mod recommended?

No way. Play the games one by one

Hard disagree. The MMMerge is terrific, well thought-out and fun.

Even so, it would probably be best if you play the games individually first, wouldn't it? I mean, a very high level party from one game is just going to stomp anything on its way in the other games...

 

[Baron Dupek]

Have you tried the Might and Magic 6,7,8 Merge Redone mod?
M6-7-8 Merge Redone

That roof(?) on the left, at the very start, reminds me Chaos Chronicles mod for M&M VI

 

[solemgar]

Is the merge mod recommended?

No way. Play the games one by one

Hard disagree. The MMMerge is terrific, well thought-out and fun.

Even so, it would probably be best if you play the games individually first, wouldn't it? I mean, a very high level party from one game is just going to stomp anything on its way in the other games...

I played 6 and 7 so will give it a go

 

[TheDeveloperDude]

I mean, a very high level party from one game is just going to stomp anything on its way in the other games...

I dunno it is the Merge or I am so great, but my Level11 party (Druid-Druid-Cleric-Sorcerer-Sorcerer) is killing everything easily in Deyja Moors. My sorcerers are using wimpy Fire Bolt spells.
Btw does the Meditation skill add SP regeneration in vanilla?

 

[Mauman]

I mean, a very high level party from one game is just going to stomp anything on its way in the other games...

I dunno it is the Merge or I am so great, but my Level11 party (Druid-Druid-Cleric-Sorcerer-Sorcerer) is killing everything easily in Deyja Moors. My sorcerers are using wimpy Fire Bolt spells.
Btw does the Meditation skill add SP regeneration in vanilla?

That's just the power of spellcasters. Once you get over the initial difficulty hump, spell casters just fuck things up in the trilogy.

That being said, I find the occasional more physical party to be fun as well.

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

KNIGHTS ALL AROUND!!!

Wait…. Deja vu…

 

[Storyfag]

I mean, a very high level party from one game is just going to stomp anything on its way in the other games...

I dunno it is the Merge or I am so great, but my Level11 party (Druid-Druid-Cleric-Sorcerer-Sorcerer) is killing everything easily in Deyja Moors. My sorcerers are using wimpy Fire Bolt spells.
Btw does the Meditation skill add SP regeneration in vanilla?

I don't think the harpies are meant to be a particularly challenging opponent.

 

[zapotec]

Also mm7/6 were balanced on 4 party size eh, for mm6/7 classes promotions, what quest are used?

 

[Storyfag]

Also mm7/6 were balanced on 4 party size eh, for mm6/7 classes promotions, what quest are used?

A mm6 or a mm7 sorcerer must become a wizard through either mm6 or mm7 promotion quest, then he can become an achmage through the mm6 or mm7 promotion quest or a lich through the mm7 or mm8 promotion quest, if I recall correctly.

The process is analogous for other classes.

 

[TheDeveloperDude]

Merge. I began MM7. Now I have to choose between Dark and Light Path (judge quest).
If I choose path of dark for my 1 cleric and 2 sorcerers, could I learn/use Light Magic? Or only Dark Magic?

 

[Mauman]

Merge. I began MM7. Now I have to choose between Dark and Light Path (judge quest).
If I choose path of dark for my 1 cleric and 2 sorcerers, could I learn/use Light Magic? Or only Dark Magic?

In the context of MM7, you're locked to dark or light depending on the path you take as the opposing trainers will tell you to pound sand.

That being said, you can change a character to a different path in MM6 (not sure about mm8). There are npcs that will "retrain" you essentially. Be warned though, I haven't tried using them before. I'm not 100% how they work. Only that I know they exist.