I definitely have records of two different versions of som_db.exe...

case 'rt#2': //574cc-57000/rdata=4cc (595f4-59000/data=5f4)
case 'db#2': //5835c-58000/rdata=35c
case 'db#1': //5735c/574ec-57000/rdata=35c/4ec (59688-59000/data=688)
case 'rt#1': //5633c/564cc-56000/rdata=33c (585f4-58000/data=5f4)

I remember taking these numbers out of individual .exe files I had on hand.

Right now all my som_db.exe files seem to go to db#1 which is according to my notes not patched.

I've been suspecting for a while my som_db.exe was funny. But anyway, I downloaded all the patches on the patch website (https://www.fromsoftware.jp/main/soft/som_dl.html) and I can't find any som_db.exe files in them.

I'm assuming the extra som_db.exe came from the one available for download on the main site here; update: yes just tested that and it's true. But Ex can't use that one because it's not in Japanese...

I'm pretty sure that's the one I want. But I need the original (untouched) and I can't find that anywhere...

So I'm wondering where you guys found it / where it came from

PS: This is pretty important.

PPS: Ex recognizes which exe is in play based upon the size of the memory sections in the EXE image. They are slightly different in each one. I don't think anything John could've done while messing with the files could have changed these numbers.

I am uploading/submitting the final Ex 0.9 makeover for Trismegistus download for testing/approval purposes here (https://www.swordofmoonlight.net/holy/Tr...0Ex_0_9.7z) eta a little less than an hour (now 30mins) if a re-upload is not in order.

Because my main machine is in the tank I've lost all my convenient access codes and such, including the ones for this website's FTP, so that's why the odd address. I chose also to go ahead and use the 7z compression format which I hope everyone is familiar with (the filesize was 20% or better smaller)

I'm assuming if this version is able to make its way to the Trismegistus homepage Todd will probably wanna rifle thru it to make it more acceptable website wise. A little readme might not hurt either. Let's see if we can collect any questions first.

As an added bonus... a final detectable bug I'd not made any inroads with seems to have mysteriously gone away last time I fired up the game. I don't recall changing a damn thing though, so it might come back. Basically under XP with the Windows Classic theme (maybe the XP theme as well) after the intro screens or upon loading the first map the window title in the caption bar would appear to be missing, even though it's still really there, just drawn over with the background colour for no reason. If you would do anything to make it refresh either fully or partially it would. The bug would only happen with Trismegistus. Anyway, if you see anything like that please let me know. Otherwise any obvious problems are new to me and I'd appreciate hearing about whatever you might find.

I've really been pushing myself to my limits to wrap this up. This release is for gaming rigs only more or less. That is I can only recommend playing it if you've Shader Model 2.0 support or better. Also can only endorse flawless behavior in D3D9 mode. I hope to release some patches over the next couple months targeting lower profile configurations. And also intend to setup a patch which should be identical to the current download only with basic amenities like window and mouse support and all possible bug fixes (all except for the lighting fix hopefully)

I also plan on improving the translation file and correcting some stuff to do with the translation hosting webpages. When that is ready you can just download the translation file and drop it into the lang folder where it belongs if you want.

I think if your computer plays Som games well enough this version should probably play well for you also. If not I'd like to hear about your experiences. It may be playing outside of exclusive fullscreen mode (ie. in window mode) might be intrinsically slower. You don't have that option with Som. I think fullscreen mode should work with Ex though I did not test it one last time before rolling this release. I will explain how to put it into true fullscreen mode (by editing the Ex.ini file) at a later time if necessary.

PS: Tomorrow I wanna add a screenshot of the fonts which you can use to let me know if the fonts are working correctly for you or not. I'd like to know anyway. Please try to try the download out asap, thanks

Alright, I seem to be stuck here. I opened the light chamber, then went to that area beyond Kal Fargus's arena where you get the Circle of Twelve, but I can't seem to figure out where to use it. So, where exactly do you have to be to use it?

https://download.cnet.com/King-s-Field-D...24117.html

From the main page my DL was going to take 6 hours...

This ones 1 hour 30 min.

Just for anyone who is looking for a quicker download.

I know this board has been pretty slow in recent times, but that won't stop me from trying. By the way, if you happen to read this, Tom, I just wanted to say that you did an excellent job on both this and Diadem of Maunstraut.

I have a couple of questions. I seem to be stuck at 80 solves, 15 intellect and 47 magic level. I have the second Trismegistus piece, the Hermes Chalice, the Alchemist Bracelet, and 37 spirits captured (if that leads to anything significant). I also have the staves of Earth, Flames, and Wind, and now I am looking for the Drain one, but I can't seem to find it. I have Displace III and have used it on the appropriate nearby pillar, but I need the drain staff to drain the lava, and I don't seem to be fast enough to beat the timed gate. So I was wondering where that thing was, since I've never seen any other staff besides the ones I have. I'm pretty sure I've looked almost everywhere, too, and I can't seem to think of anything that I might have missed.

I have also spoken to the worm-like creature in the fire realm and the mimic chest in the wind realm to get their magic upgrades, and I was wondering if the earth and water realms had creatures like that, too? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hello, all who may still come here. I know this section has been pretty dead lately, but I figured I would post anyway. First of all, congrats and thanks to dmpdesign for making this great game. It's awesome and all, but I seem to have run into a couple of bugs. (And yes, I'm playing the 1.07 version.) I'm not sure if you knew about any of these already, but just in case, I feel like I should point these things out so that you might finally manage to eradicate all of the bugs (I understand that's pretty difficult to do with SoM games, but with me running through the game and discovering some of them, I hope I'll have at least made the search a little easier for you!).

First off, Raffy in South Village will not speak to me at all. I've tried talking to him from every possible angle, but still he refuses to associate with me. He seems to be the only NPC I've encountered so far that won't respond. Also, I'm not sure if this is a glitch or not, but whenever I filled a Crystal Flask with Blue Water and used it, it permanently used up the flask. Was that supposed to happen?

This next one is a strange one. I had two Dragon Crystals in my inventory, and when I loaded up a save one morning, they were gone! I never used or sold them, as I was saving them for later, but I have no idea how long they've been missing. I remembered that I had recently obtained the Gaia Stone on that save file I loaded, but I don't know if that had anything to do with it. Also, when I go to the library, it freezes up for a minute or more, and when I finally regain control, the framerate is extremely slow, and I have to quit and restart to return the framerate to normal (though that's probably the fault of my crappy computer). Also, I can't seem to get the black skeleton with the long sword into the library. I've killed it quite a few times, and it still won't show. A couple of displays have also disappeared on me, though the only one that I'm certain has disappeared is the giant yellow scorpion.

I am not sure what is causing these things to happen, but hopefully I provided something for you to improve in the next version, if there will be one. I will keep on playing, and will mention if I come across anything else odd. You've done excellent work on this game, so I hope you can find the time to eliminate the rest of the problems someday.

Its been a year since release and I still get the periodic email about someone new who has downloaded and is enjoying the game...so I think it was a successful year for the game :)

Well, I haven't had much to talk about untill now. I've been playing KFJ for a few days now and I've notied a sign on the 4th floor that was overlooked in the translation. After KFJ I'm gonna play KFDD then continue with KF1, KF2, and end with KF:TAC. Anyway, screenshots are at bottom if they are of any help.

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Here you guys go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oUH-aTlHlM

I know this seems like plugging, but it was a fun review to make. I am also going to review Kings Field 1 & 2 soon enough. Just gotta work on getting The Ancient City again and I can review that too. Hope you guys enjoy.

I have a deep seated disdain for puzzle games, but dicking around with Trismegistus lately has kind of endeared me to try to further my game a little ways / maybe finish it within the next few decades.

One thing I don't get (and don't want to be spoiled really) is there is the Brann Fire Crystal. The mirror says Magic Ability +1 (a typo maybe??) and to use it on pedestals. There is a fire crystal pedestal on the "other side" map near where you start the game. For some reason when I woke up today I had an idea that maybe I was really daft and there was actually another pedestal on the opposite map where it would work... but I went there and there is no pedestal.

Oh I forgot to mention the fire crystal does not mate with the pedestal. I've even tried it from about 8 angles sampled all the way around the pedestal.

PS: I like the idea of a total puzzle box puzzler but this seems a bit much... I just hope when I finish the game it summons a demon or something