Here you can find a variety of downloads related to Quest for Glory. You should be able to simply download the file in question by clicking on its icon on the left. Note that due to space limitations, these files do not reside on my web server, but instead are located on various ftp servers and other QFG sites throughout the net. If certain files are unavailable, it maybe because that particular server is unavailable or the file location has changed. If you experience continued problems trying to access a file, please let me know.

All zipped and executable files are PC versions unless otherwise specified. MIDI files and other QFG related music is available on the Music page.

 

Demos

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Quest for Glory 1 (VGA) Demo: A non-playable preview of the remake of the first Quest for Glory game.
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Wages of War Demo: A non-playable preview of Quest for Glory 3: Wages of War.
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Shadows of Darkness Demo: A non-playable preview of the fourth episode in the Quest for Glory saga.

 

Patches

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QFG1 VGA Patch (qgepat.exe): This set of patch files addresses several problems reported about Quest for Glory 1 VGA (FLOPPY DISKETTE version only). These patches will fix random lockups, palette problems, memory fragmentation errors, and others. Applying this patch will make all current saved games obsolete. You will need to start the game over from the beginning.
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QFG1 VGA SCI Fixes (qfg1vga.zip): Provided by Belzorash, these SCI script fixes most of the known game speedup and timing issues on the fast computers of today. Specifically, it corrects:
  • Bird outside Healer's Hut
  • Weapon Master combat
  • Erasmus conversation
  • Door in Yorick's Maze
  • Archers on cliff by Brigand Hideout entrance
Extract the contents of the .zip file directly into the game directory on your hard disk and you should be all set. Saved games prior to installing the patch work most of the time; however you may need to exit and re-enter a room if its script was changed before the fix takes effect.
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QFG2 Import Patch (qg2imprt.exe): Corrects problems importing characters from QFG1, especially character type changing to Fighter. Use with FLOPPY DISKETTE version of the game only.
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QFG2 Restore Patch (qg2fix.exe): Replaces the SCIV.EXE file to correct any difficulties saving or restoring saved games in Quest For Glory II: Trial by Fire (FLOPPY DISKETTE version only). USE ONLY IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SAVE/RESTORE PROBLEMS.
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QFG3 Update Patch (qg3pat.exe): Updates Quest of Glory 3 (FLOPPY DISKETTE version only) to version 1.1 of the game correcting all known problems, including looping, and Shaman endlessly waving arms.
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QFG3 SCI Fixes (qfg3.zip): Provided by Belzorash, these SCI script fixes most of the known game speedup and timing issues on the fast computers of today. Specifically, it corrects:
  • Lots of animations
  • Laibon conversation
  • Thief conversation
  • Simbani Initiation
Extract the contents of the .zip file directly into the game directory on your hard disk and you should be all set. You MUST restart the game after installing this patch as previous saved games will most likely cause problems.
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QFG4 Update Patch (qg4pat.exe): Upgrades earlier game versions (1.0, 1.0a, or 1.1) to 1.1a and fixes a lot of bugs in the FLOPPY DISKETTE version of Shadows of Darkness. Do NOT use this patch on the CD version of the game.
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QFG4 Import Patch (qg4imp.exe): Quest For Glory 4 (FLOPPY DISKETTE version only) character import patch. Solves problem loading saved characters from previous episodes of Quest For Glory.
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QFG4 Note Patch (qg4note.exe): Fixes a problem that occurs in Shadows of Darkness (FLOPPY DISKETTE version only) where the player will not recieve the fake note from Katrina. This patch is compatible with all saved games EXCEPT games saved in the Hero's bedroom at the Inn.
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QFG4 CD SCI Fixes (qfg4cd.zip): Provided by Belzorash, these SCI script fixes most of the known game speedup and timing issues on the fast computers of today. Specifically, it corrects:
  • Antwerp maze is no longer linked to the "Speed" slider setting
  • "Error 47" at slime slope
  • Ad Avis respawning after being killed
  • Stamina use while crossing chasm hand-to-hand
  • "Error 52" in swamp with "Chernovy"
  • Wraith draining health
  • Combat timing
  • Missing mouse pointer when exporting character (endgame)
  • Death screen animation
  • Freezing in rm250 (Monastery with Igor) when using the Windows version
  • Wisp animation
Extract the contents of the .zip file directly into the game directory on your hard disk and you should be all set. It is recommended that you restart the game after installing this patch.
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QFG5Win2k.zip: Fixes QFG5 to be launchable on Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Extract the QFG5Win2k.exe and run it from your QFG5 installed directory (typically C:\SIERRA\QFG5). Do this after you've applied the 1.2 patch. Please note that this patch was written by C.P.Groenveld, not Sierra On-line, and has not been extensively tested. In addition to this patch, you will need to update to the latest version of Quicktime from Apple's website, as the version included on the Dragonfire CD is not Windows 2000 compatible.
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Quest For Glory 5 Update 1.2: Updates PC (qfg5up12.exe) version of Dragon Fire 1.0 or 1.1 to Dragon Fire 1.2, fixing the following ADDITIONAL problem caused by the 1.1 patch. It can also be downloaded using Sierra's AutoUpdate utility (To do this, connect to the Internet, select Sierra Utilites from the Windows 95/98 Start menu, and select AutoUpdate).

Alternate Download Location: The Adrenaline Vault

[From the patch README] (in addition to the 1.1 changes)

  • Fixes the dead bodies laying around in the arena. If you saved a game with dead bodies, the patch can't remove those. This only keeps it from happening again.
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Quest For Glory 5 Update 1.1: Updates PC (qfg5up11.exe) and Mac (qfg5up11.hqx) versions of Dragon Fire 1.0 to Dragon Fire 1.1, fixing the following problems with the game. The PC version can also be downloaded using Sierra's AutoUpdate utility (To do this, connect to the Internet, select Sierra Utilites from the Windows 95/98 Start menu, and select AutoUpdate).

Note: [For PC version] This patch is available for reference only. You only need to download the latest patch (see link above). [For Mac version] There is no 1.2 patch for the game, you only need to download this one.

[From the patch README] (CAUTION: GAME SPOILERS)
The following changes have been made to this version of Quest for Glory 5:

  • You can enter the Dragon Blood Pool multiple times.
  • We allow for larger import saves to be imported to the game.
  • You can cut and burn the Hydra by yourself.
  • We display a warning of the importance of installing QuickTime to prevent movie playback errors due to incomplete Quicktime installation.
  • You can throw forcebolts in the Pegasus Nest.
  • You are able to knock on the door inside the Adventurer's Guild without the snoring sound being persistent.
  • You are able to drop inventory items only once.
  • You can exit the West Gate Entrance using the Open Spell.
  • If you have a balloon and you choose to restart the game, the balloon will not remain on the map.
  • You are able to ask Erana to heal anyone at the Dragon Blood Pool.
  • You are able to enter the water from coastal combat rooms.
  • You are now able to load AutoSave multiple times without save game corruption.
  • Improved save/restore functionality.
  • You cannot exit the Famous Adventurer's Correspondence School while FA is talking.
  • You are unable to manually load/launch the game with AutoPlay up thereby improving game start functionality.
  • You are able to click on the magic statue or use the sheet on the magic statue on the ledge in Minos' Treasure room.
  • Improved logic and memory handling considerably reduces chance of random errors due to unexpected system configurations.
  • Room transition improved when exiting the West Gate to the Map to prevent timing issues in this area.
  • You are able to make the ring of truth and use it to incriminate Minos in the Hall of Kings.
  • You are able to exit the Cloud Entrance using the arrow keys.
  • Abdull now attacks Hero in Ferrari's House.
  • You are able to get a grapnel from the thieves' guild if you do not get it from Rakeesh in Nob Hill.
  • When you see Ugarte hit by the assassin and tell the guards in Town Square, you will be taken to the Hall of Kings.
  • You are able to pick up rocks in the Pegasus Nest to use on the teeterboard.
  • You are able to properly combine items in inventory when there are multiple items.
  • You can use the mystic magnets while on the balloon.
  • You are able to become both King of Silmaria and Chief Thief.
  • You are able to bring up an option box when clicking on the dead guard at Hades Entrance.
  • You are able to throw spells at the dead guard in the Entrance to Hades.
  • Ferrari and Cerberus are now correctly spelled in the credits.
  • The message 'Used Fire Proofing Oil at the Dragon Blood Pool' is added to the "Deeds Done" list when the oil is used in the Dragon Blood Pool.
  • You will get many potions when opening the alcove that Elsa points out.
  • You will be chased and killed by the town guards after killing Nawar with fireballs on the exterior balcony of the Dead Parrot Inn.
  • You will see Elsa fighting Gort, in the Area, on day 17, if Kokeeno is dead.
  • When you click on the bulletin board in the Adventurer's guild it brings up a close up of the bulletin board. If you double click on the bulletin board it will bring up the close up and then bring up the message in the area the double click was done in, 'Wanted Help'.
  • When you get the blackbird, it shows up in the "Deeds Done" list.
  • You are able to purchase only one Hera's ring.
  • You get points when offering to sacrifice himself.
  • You are able to purchase the Dragon Slayer Sword for 10,000 drachmas, the Ice Diamond Sword for 8,000 drachmas and the Wurmbane Spear for 6,000 drachmas.
  • You able to place bets up to 6pm on the day of a fight.
  • When looking at Nawar the game says "her harem dress fits her well".
  • You are able to use the open and trigger spells in Minos' Treasure room.
  • You will get a generic message when looking at the wall where Icarus wings once were.
  • You can read how to use the white hand cursor under the Control Panel, Manual, White Hand cursor.

 

Hint Files

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QFG1 UHS: Universal Hint System file for Quest for Glory 1: So You Want to Be a Hero?. Author: Jason Strautman
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QFG2 UHS: Universal Hint System file for Quest for Glory 2: Trial By Fire. Author: Andrew Sheppard
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QFG3 UHS: Universal Hint System file for Quest for Glory 3: Wages of War. Author: Leonardo Drago
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QFG4 UHS: Universal Hint System file for Quest for Glory 4: Shadows of Darkness. Author: Diana Griffiths
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QFG5 UHS: Universal Hint System file for Quest for Glory 5: Dragon Fire. Author: Jeanne Muse

 

FACS Newsletters

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FACS Newsletter #15 (11/03/98) : Dragon fire has gone beta and is really close to shipping. This edition discusses why they've decided to postpone the multiplayer part of the game to after its initial release.
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FACS Newsletter #14 (09/01/98) : Announces that Dragon Fire is in QA and close to shipping (by late October / early November). Also the official web site will be updated with a completely new look in 2 weeks.
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FACS Newsletter #13 (06/09/98) : Talks about beta testing and the upcoming preview of Dragon Fire by fans (for interface usability studies) at Torrance, CA. Lori also describes what's in store for the Fighter in Silmaria.
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FACS Newsletter #12 (04/22/98): Lori Cole outlines magic usage in Dragon Fire and hints at some of new spells that will be available to the Wizard. Also talks about the availability of the sneak peek demo in various gaming magazines.
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FACS Newsletter #11 (03/09/98): Describes some changes to the game, including switching to 16-bit color, pushback of the release date to Sept. 98 and beta testing signup.
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FACS Newsletter #10 (02/04/98): A short newsletter annoucing an official chat with Lori Cole and Chance Thomas.
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FACS Newsletter #9 (01/24/98): This edition announces the release of the Dragon Fire Soundtrack / Sneak Peek CD.
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FACS Newsletter #8 (12/04/97): Corey Cole talks about some programming aspects of the game, and Chance talks about the music and sound effects especially for the demo.
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FACS Newsletter #7 (10/17/97): Another update on the progress of the team.
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FACS Newsletter #6 (09/15/97): Announces the results of the Draw O' Rama and Riddle O' Rama contests, and more information on the planned Soundtrack CD.
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FACS Newsletter #5 (07/25/97): A new set of machine requirements for running Dragon Fire, website contest updates and more.
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FACS Newsletter #4 (05/05/97): Infomation about progress, demo and the game's music.
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FACS Newsletter #3 (03/04/97): This edition features results of votes from Lori's poll, information about web site updates and more.
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FACS Newsletter #2: Lori asks all the Quest for Glory fans as to who their favorite QFG character is, and why.
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FACS Newsletter #1: This first newsletter from the Dragon Fire team asks whether they should sacrifice lightning fast graphics for the ability to run on lower end machines.

 

Themes & Graphics

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Hero meets Katrina (qfg4_HeroKatSketch.jpg): A beautifully done pencil sketch of Katrina meeting the Hero outside the town gates of Mordavia. Original contribution by Pam Thien (Batts).
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Dragon Fire Collage (qfg5_Collage.jpg): A collage of images, screenshots, production sketches & models from the upcoming game. Size is 2000x1000 pixels. Designed by Rahul S. Kumar.
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QFG Cursors (Cursors.zip): A set of animated Quest for Glory cursors that can be used in Windows.

 

Fan Fiction

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Sojourn (fic_Sojourn.zip) by Neutronium Dragon. 63 Text Files (in progress). Join Msaka of the leopardman tribe on his adventures through the lands of Gloriana, in search of three magical artifacts.
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The Warlord Chronicles Book 1 (fic_TheWarlordChronicles1.zip) by Tesanus. MS Word 95 format. An interesting adaption of the QFG1 story. WARNING: This is the uncensored version of the story.

 

Miscellaneous

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Straight From the Leg #1-35 (StraightFromTheLeg1-30.txt) by PegLeg Willie of Lloyd. Text File. 35 editions of that riotously funny column of top ten lists.
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Quest for Glory V Top Ten Lists (QFG5TopTenLists.txt) by Mortuai (David Melanson). Text File. Another set of 30 or so hilarious top ten lists focusing on Dragon Fire.