Be sure to read the manual. Majesty's control system is unique, and therefore not typical of other real-time strategy games.
Remember that you cannot control your people directly. In this game you are the king, but do not have absolute power. You can only influence your people, not force them to do your bidding.
Be sure to build a Marketplace and a Trade Outpost early on, in order to get more money with which to build, recruit, and reward.
The following is a description of the minimum system requirements for Majesty. If your system does not meet or exceed these requirements, then the game will run incorrectly, or not at all.
IBM PC or 100% compatible computer
Pentium 133 MHz or faster processor
Windows 95 or 98
32 MB RAM
200 MB available hard drive space
4X or faster CD-ROM drive
2 MB SVGA-compatible video card*
Windows 95/98/ME compatible sound card*
28.8k Modem for Internet play
For best performance, you'll want to ensure your system meets the above requirements, plus the following:
Pentium 233 MHz or faster processor
64 MB RAM or higher
4MB or more 3D-accelerator video card*
56k Modem for Internet play
*Compatible with DirectX version 7.0 or higher
If you want to be able to host or connect to multiplayer games, you'll also want at least a 56K modem, and a connection to the Internet.
This game supports the Windows AutoPlay feature. Simply insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the installation screen to appear. Then, simply follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
If the AutoPlay program does not start automatically:
Double click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop
This game requires that Microsoft's DirectX version 7.0 be installed on your computer prior to playing the game. Normally, if this is necessary, it will happen at the end of the installation process automatically.
If you need to re-install DirectX 7.0 for any reason, just follow these steps:
Insert the game CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Double click on the "My Computer" icon.
RIGHT click on the game icon.
LEFT click on "Open".
Double click the "DirectX" folder
Double click the Dxsetup icon.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Ignore any warnings you may receive by clicking on YES.
Restart Windows to complete the installation.
WARNING: While DirectX 7.0 should be able to determine what version of DirectX currently resides on a system and halt the installation if it deems it to be harmful or unnecessary, you should not attempt to install DirectX 7.0 on a Windows system running a more recent version of DirectX.
How to determine what version of DirectX you have installed on your Windows 95 or 98 system:
Click Start, then Run.
In the Open box, type "DXDIAG"
If the DirectX Diagnostic Tool launches, you are at least running DirectX 5.0. To see what version, note the bottom line in the System Information box on the first page, "DirectX Version". Click Exit in the lower right hand corner of the window when you are finished.
If you receive an error that starts with "Cannot find the file 'DXDIAG'…", then click OK, which should return you to Step 2. Type "DXINFO"
If this launches a DXINFO program, the left-hand pane contains information about what version of DirectX is installed, with the version number in the hundredths slot of the "DirectX Version (Registry)" entry. (For example, 4.05 is DirectX 5.)
If you receive the error in Step 4 again, you do not have DirectX installed on your system. Follow the directions above to install it.
"I'm having problems connecting to or hosting a multiplayer game."
Setting up and connecting to multiplayer games is covered starting on page 42 of your user manual. Also, the game's README.TXT file has useful information pertaining to most major multiplayer issues. It is located on the game CD, in the game's install folder on your hard drive, or can be viewed by selecting Start > Programs > Hasbro Interactive > Majesty > Read Me. You can play on the MSN Gaming Zone, or, with the Majesty Patch, you can play on other multiplayer servers as well.
"Nothing happens when I insert the game CD into my CD-ROM drive."
The AutoPlay feature may be turned off on your computer.
If you wish to install the game without enabling AutoPlay, you can start the setup process manually by double clicking on the "My Computer" icon on your Windows desktop, then on your CD-ROM drive icon, then on "SETUP.EXE".
If a CD-ROM icon does not appear when you open the "My Computer" icon, or if clicking on SETUP.EXE doesn't start your game either, then your CD-ROM drive may be in "MS-DOS compatibility mode".
To learn how to enable AutoPlay on your system, or to learn how to see if your CD-ROM drive is in MS-DOS compatibility mode, please refer to our Windows 95/98/ME General Troubleshooting FAQ.
"The Installer starts to copy files, but then just quits to the desktop."
Make sure that you have enough hard drive space available on your system before installing. If you don't have at least 300 Megabytes free, the game can't install.
If you have enough space, check the shiny underside of the CD for fingerprints, smudges, scratches, or anything else that may cause your drive to have trouble reading it.
If the CD looks clean and undamaged, then your CD-ROM drive may be running in "MS-DOS Compatibility Mode".
"I receive an error message stating that I do not have enough memory to run the game."
This will occur if the system does not have the required amount of RAM in order to run the game. Majesty requires a system with at least 32MB of RAM in order to run. You should ensure that all background applications are closed when you install, and check the rest of the system components such as the video card to make sure they also meet the minimum requirements for the game.
"I receive an error message: 'Error Move Data Process 115'."
This error comes up during the installation process when you a) have selected the root directory of a drive as the install point, b) have a critical file on the CD open in another application, thereby locking it down and making it impossible to copy, or c) do not have enough free drive space to run the game.
To fix this, make sure you are installing the program to an actual folder on your hard drive (or go with the suggested defaults), ensure that all background applications are closed when you install, and make sure you have the necessary available hard drive space that the program requires for installation.
"The game randomly freezes, crashes, or locks up the computer."
First, shut down all other applications that may be running on your computer. Other applications can interfere with the game's operation. For instructions on how to do this, please see our Windows 95/98/ME General Troubleshooting FAQ.
If this doesn't help, then the software drivers that Windows uses to communicate with your hardware may be out of date, or incompatible with the game. Install the latest DirectX compatible drivers available for your video and sound card from the card's manufacturer. If you have already updated to the latest driver version from the manufacturer and the problem persists, you may want to see if reference drivers are available from the video chip manufacturer. Reference drivers are usually more standardized than the manufacturer's versions and may work better with a wider variety of games.
For more information on this topic and contact information on a wide variety of hardware vendors, please see our How to Update Your Drivers FAQ.
First, check your speakers to make sure that they are turned on, connected properly to the rest of the system, and that the volume controls are turned up. If they are, then check your windows volume controls by clicking on the small yellow speaker icon on your taskbar.
If you have already tried the solutions above and still can't hear sound, then you'll need to update your sound card drivers to the latest versions available.
This game uses Microsoft's DirectX for all graphics and sound effects. It cannot run properly unless DirectX version 7.0 or higher is installed on your computer. It may also exhibit problems if the video card and/or sound card in your computer are not 100% DirectX compliant. (Most contemporary video cards less than two years old meet this requirement.) You always want to make sure you have the most recent drivers installed for your video and sound cards.
Re-install DirectX from the installation CD, then reboot your computer and try playing the game again. For instructions, see the section near the top of this document labeled "DirectX Installation".
If the problem still occurs, then you'll need to update your video and/or sound card drivers with the latest versions available from the manufacturer. For more information on this topic and contact information on a wide variety of hardware vendors, please see our How to Update Your Drivers FAQ.
"I've encountered a problem that was not mentioned in this document."
REBOOT your computer after installation, especially if you needed to install or update DirectX. Several updated system files are copied to your hard drive during installation, which can't take effect until you reboot.
Make sure that your system meets the minimum system requirements as listed on the box and at the top of this document. If your system does not meet or exceed the minimum requirements, it will run poorly, or not at all.
Shut down all other programs that you may have running on your system before playing. Other programs can interfere with the operation of the game. For detailed instructions on shutting down all of your other applications, please see our Windows 95/98/ME General Troubleshooting FAQ.
Make sure you have plenty of room left on your hard drive, or Windows may not have enough room for a swap file. This can cause some very strange problems. (As a general rule, make sure you have at least 100 MB free on your C: drive for your swap file.)
Make sure that the CD itself is not dirty or damaged in any way. If the CD is dirty, it can be cleaned. Most computer stores carry inexpensive CD-ROM cleaning kits that will safely restore your CD. If you want to try cleaning the CD without a kit, you can wash the CD using lukewarm water, MILD NON-ABRASIVE dish soap, and a very soft and clean COTTON cloth. Do NOT use any kind of paper product or abrasive soap to clean the CD, as these WILL scratch! Once the CD is clean, be sure to let the CD dry completely before inserting it into your CD-ROM, or damage may result.
If the CD is scratched or physically damaged in any way, you may need to send it in for replacement. For our mailing address and other important information regarding replacements, please see our Consumer Service Policies and Information.
Try uninstalling, and then re-installing the game.
