Downloads
This download page includes Wallpapers created by Razin Orden, the Official patch released by NWC, and the Unofficial Patch from KKC. All are in zip file format and you may need a utility like Win Zip to unpack the files once they have been downloaded.
This download page includes Wallpapers created by Razin Orden and the Unofficial Patch from KKC. All are in zip file format and you may need a utility like Win Zip to unpack the files once they have been downloaded.



Official Patch - released by New World Computing just before 3DO "laid them off".

Desktop Wallpapers

These path specific wallpaper images were created by Razin Orden. These thumbnails hardly do them justice. The full size images are fantastic! My daughter caught a glimpse of me switching them around on my computer to get a good view of them and exclaimed. "SWEET!"  Coming from a 16 year old need I say more. Available in 1024x768 and 800x600 resolutions. Select the link for the resolution of your choice.


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Unofficial Patch
KKC has fixed a number of scripting errors with the quests in the game. Since the list of changes contains spoiler information, it is listed at the bottom of this page. All changes are made to the RUDE.REZ file. Note: this patch is for the English (US) version only!
Installation Instructions (The game can not be running while you update the RUDE.REZ file.)
1)
 Locate the RUDE.REZ file on your computer. Default installation path is:
C | Program Files | Might and Magic 9 | Data
2)
 Rename the existing RUDE.REZ to RUDE.BAK, or RUDE.OLD, or RUDE.ORG, however it is easiest to remember for you.
3)
 Unzip the downloaded RUDE.REZ file directly to the Data folder. If you choose to unzip to another location move it to the data folder.
If for any reason you are not satisfied with the results simply delete this RUDE.REZ file and rename your backup copy to RUDE.REZ.


Unofficial Patch Version U3


Disclaimer: This patch is in no way related to 3DO or New World Computing, and installing it is at your own risk. However I believe the patch was made with the best of intentions by an individual that is very experienced in the software industry. As a personal note I really enjoy being able to get quests that I previously could not obtain due to my character choices. The game has truly become ultimately more enjoyable and I have experienced no ill effects from using this Unofficial Patch.


Contains spoiler information

List of things resolved by this patch:


Version U1

  1. Heal Nutty Nurtigan - the quest will now leave your log when you get promoted no matter what.
  2. Slay Dragon - It's now OK to find the missing relic before talking to the Abbot.
  3. Hanndl's Spear - You can be a Priest and still get the quest. Now, you can talk to Hanndl after he let's you into Arslegard and take the dialogue option "You don't like us very much".
  4. Bathhouse - Quest clears after talking to Jokul the Ugly.
  5. Bikki - You'll get the Bikki quest no matter what you do after the council. (Except maybe Town Portal out of there before Yrsa arrives. That was not tested.)
Version U2: Additional changes

  1. Dialogue of the new Priest. He just says "finish your other jobs" instead of "I'll see you there."
  2. The text after you place the capstone. It says "Pick up the Writ. It is on the table behind the alter. Then go to Arslegard". This should remove the confusion caused by "you have the Writ".
Version U3: Additional changes

  1. Fixed a bug in the 'Slay dragon' patch of version u1: the artifact was given to the abbot Jeffrey before the party really found it.
  2. Abbot Jeffrey will no longer have the dialogue line "We've returned for the Priest" once you have talked to the new Priest.