Product Information • In New World Computing's Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer, you lead a party of up to five characters in a quest to rid the world of the havoc and mayhem caused by this cataclysmic event by finding the source of the devastation and closing the four gateways. Unlike earlier episodes in the series, you'll only create one character, selecting from seven possible classes: Necromancer, Cleric, Knight, Troll, Minotaur, Dark Elf, and Vampire. As your adventures continue, you'll fill out your party of five by hiring NPCs at various inns throughout the land, or by hiring those who offer to join you as you wander the land. Characters can be promoted to a second level of efficiency, such as Lich from Necromancer or Champion from Knight, with evolving skills (normal, expert, master, and grandmaster levels) and attributes (might, endurance, intellect, personality, accuracy, speed, and luck). There are a dozen secondary skills available in addition to the basic nine magic skills, and 11 combat skills. Resistance levels (defensive) and hit points also vary from class to class.