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Expected Ship Date: Winter 2001

HIGH CONCEPT
One of the most highly acclaimed Fantasy RPG franchise is about to get even better. Might and Magic IX - Writ of Fate will immerse the RPG player in a fully interactive 3D fantasy world. For the first time the player will be able to decide on either being the savior bringing peace to the world or an evil doer that extends chaos to the rest of the realm. As in keeping with Jon Van Caneghem's rich storytelling, there is more than meets the eye in this latest edition. Might and Magic IX: Writ of Fate will utilize the LithTech version 2.5 engine from Monolith. In this first person RPG, New World Computing is expanding the Might and Magic brand to another new world while staying true to the traditions of the Might and Magic universe.

RPG gamers will enjoy over 60 hours of in depth 3D game play. Create a party of 4 PCs and hire up to 3 NPCs that actually join in your battle for the unification of the land of Cheh'dian.

STORY
The adventure begins with a player's adventure party voyages from Cheh'dian to Mendossus to gather fresh supplies. The boat they are traveling on crashes into the Isle of Ashes in the middle of the Verhoffin Sea. You and the rest of the survivors are scattered amongst the wreckage. Once you have re-assembled what is left of your team your fate soon unravels and you must reunite the 6 clans of the Cheh'dian against invading hordes from the west.

Highlights Key Features
All New Game Engine:
- The first fully 3D interactive RPG Might and Magic game
- All new Spell Combat system to insure maximum effect.
- Eight character classes, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
- Tool Tips for identifying screen objects
- Streamlined intuitive interface
- 10 continents epic proportion to explore with over 40 hand tuned dungeons
- 23 Skills to customize your characters abilities

Over 60 Challenging Quests:
- 26 Promotion Quests
- 21 Secondary Quests
- 20 Mainline Quests

Vier feste Charaktere und 3 freie Slots für NPCs, das klingt für mich sehr danach, dass man den Wünschen vieler Fans Rechnung getragen hat. Dagegen zeigt die geplante Spieldauer von 60 Stunden, dass man keine Epos plant. Aber mit Blick auf die meisten anderen Spiele, die auf dem Markt sind, ist das immer noch eine sehr lange Spieldauer...