Sword of Xeen is just a fan-built mission disc for World of Xeen, which
I think was officially endorsed, but not part of the MM storyline, and
really only made for hardcore MM players.

/Robert

Kyle wrote:
> There is a Might and Magic ultimate pack that was released a few years
> ago.. it contained M&M 1-5, which obviously includes the World of Xeen
> (4-5 mix) ... it also contains an extra called "Swords of Xeen". No
> clue on what that really is. I've tried playing them but haven't
> really gotten into them just yet. BUT I mention it because someone
> asked about the hint books. The CD does include .pdf files of all the
> manuals and hint books for MM1-5. If you buy it, the package also
> comes with paper fold-up maps for all the games.
>
> It really was a nicely developed "shovelware" .... they actually did
> pay attention to compatibility issues by including MOSLO and setting
> up .pif files so that you wouldn't need to tinker with batch files
> yourself, and the .pdf files are the highest quality.
>
> I can't see it on ebay, in part because I don't remember the exact
> name of the package... and I doubt you can buy any more since 3DO went
> bankrupt, but if anyone would like more info, post to the list.. I do
> have a copy at home (not for sale!) but since 3DO is gone and to the
> best of my knowledge this is now "orphanware" I would not feel too
> badly about assisting anyone in getting a copy. If anyone knows of a
> legitimate copyright holder tho then I must rescind that offer (please
> post to the list).
>
> Also does anyone know what Swords of Xeen is? I kind of got the
> impression it was a new game developed in the MM4/5 engine, but like I
> said.. have not really gotten into it, definately not the expert.
>
>
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