Difference between revisions of "Age of Wonders III"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Triumph Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Triumph Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Triumph Studios|Original}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive|Current}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Creator}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 31, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 31, 2014}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 14, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 14, 2015}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 14, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 14, 2015}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-wonders-iii|80}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1297/age-of-wonders-iii|82}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|age-of-wonders-iii|80}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Unlock }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, Strategy, TBS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Wonders }} | ||
|steam appid = 226840 | |steam appid = 226840 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207660893 | |gogcom id = 1207660893 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1207660903, 1207660883, 1207665893, 1428937263 | |gogcom id side = 1207660903, 1207660883, 1207665893, 1428937263 | ||
+ | |hltb = 17567 | ||
+ | |lutris = age-of-wonders-iii | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 65265 | ||
|wikipedia = Age of Wonders III | |wikipedia = Age of Wonders III | ||
|winehq = 15988 | |winehq = 15988 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= http://aow.triumph.net/about-ageofwonders-iii/ | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/SmbeaYnRGD Official Discord for game series] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/age-of-wonders-iii.1020/ Official Paradox Plaza forums] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207660893|age_of_wonders_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207660893|age_of_wonders_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/226840/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/226840/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www. | + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-iii/buy | Steam | Deluxe and Collection Editions also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | age_of_wonders_3 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3454-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3454-2|Deluxe}} and {{store link|Gamesplanet|3454-5|Collection}} Editions also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | age-of-wonders-iii | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | age_of_wonders_3 | DRM-free, key | {{store link|GOG.com|age_of_wonders_3_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. Serial key for multiplayer shown in game's library entry. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | age-of-wonders-iii | Steam | {{store link|GMG|age-of-wonders-iii-deluxe-edition|Deluxe}} and {{store link|GMG|age-of-wonders-iii-collection-pc|Collection}} Editions also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-wonders-iii | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-wonders-iii | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 226840 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 226840 | Steam | Deluxe and Collection Editions also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' includes the base game, a bonus "Dragon's Throne" scenario, and the digital soundtrack. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Collection''' release includes the base game, the Deluxe Edition content, and all DLC. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion packs include new races, units, and campaigns. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = The only in-game content of the Deluxe Edition Upgrade DLC is a scenario map. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Deluxe Edition | + | {{DLC/row| Deluxe Edition Upgrade | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Golden Realms | + | {{DLC/row| Golden Realms | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Eternal Lords | + | {{DLC/row| Eternal Lords | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\AoW3\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\AoW3\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/AoW3/}} |
− | {{Game data/config|Linux| | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/AoW3/}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{XDG| | + | {{XDG|true}} |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\AoW3\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\SAVES\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\AoW3\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\SAVES\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/AoW3/}} |
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/AoW3/}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Age of Wonders 3 graphics options.png|In-game video settings.}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-wonders-iii/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = UI might not be scaled enough with "automatic UI scaling" option; see [[#UI is too small on higher resolution|UI is too small on higher resolution]] |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], toggle only. Can [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|force through Nvidia Inspector]]. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Nvidia Inspector Force AA and AO|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Nvidia Inspector Force AA and AO|ref=<ref>https://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?p=4793045#post4793045</ref>|fix= |
# Set Antialiasing compatibility to <code>0x084112C5</code> | # Set Antialiasing compatibility to <code>0x084112C5</code> | ||
# Set the anti-aliasing quality and sampling in the Antialiasing section. | # Set the anti-aliasing quality and sampling in the Antialiasing section. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = 2 keys per action. | |key remap notes = 2 keys per action. | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Age of Wonders 3 sound options.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, Music, Effects, Ambiance, Speech, Units, Events, Interface. | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Effects, Ambiance, Speech, Units, Events, Interface. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1. |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
+ | |notes = [https://paradoxmagyarorszag.hu/download/age-of-wonders-iii-magyar-nyelv/ Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
|notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=705473456 download]. | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=705473456 download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
|local play players = 8 | |local play players = 8 | ||
− | |local play modes = Hot seat | + | |local play modes = Hot seat, Co-op |
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = limited |
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus |
− | |lan play notes = Requires a | + | |lan play notes = Requires a Triumph Account (managed from the launcher) to access the multiplayer menu.<ref>[http://ageofwonders.com/forums/topic/aow-3-over-lan/ Topic: AOW 3 over LAN | Age of Wonders III]</ref> |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus |
− | |online play notes = Requires a | + | |online play notes = Requires a Triumph Account (managed from the launcher). |
− | |asynchronous = | + | |asynchronous = true |
− | |asynchronous notes = | + | |asynchronous notes = Both simultaneous turns and PBEM supported. |
− | }}{{Network/Connections | + | }} |
− | |matchmaking = | + | {{Network/Connections |
+ | |matchmaking = true | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
− | }}{{Network/Ports | + | }} |
− | |tcp = | + | {{Network/Ports |
+ | |tcp = 14800 | ||
|udp = | |udp = | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
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===Game does not launch=== | ===Game does not launch=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete configuration files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete configuration files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\AoW3\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\|folder}} |
− | # Delete | + | # Delete {{file|{{p|uid}}.APD}} and {{file|{{p|uid}}.APS}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===No music when out of combat=== | ===No music when out of combat=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Enter combat and finish the battle|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Enter combat and finish the battle|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===UI is too small on higher resolution=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set value in configuration file|ref={{cn|date=November 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\AoW3\Config|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Create the {{file|Game.cfg}} file if absent and open it with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Write <code>InterfaceScale=1.0</code> inside. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} The default value is 0.8. 1.0 looks satisfactory on a 4K screen. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |wing = |
− | |opengl notes = | + | |wing notes = |
+ | |opengl versions = true | ||
+ | |opengl notes = OS X and Linux only. | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD Ex | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = Iggy, Adobe Flash | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP |
− | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz |
− | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 10 GB | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia 8800 | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 series |
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3870 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 3000 | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Broadband Internet connection | ||
− | |recOS = Vista, 7, 8 | + | |recOS = Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz |
− | |recCPU2 = AMD Phenom X4 9900 | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Phenom X4 9900 2.6 GHz |
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |recHD = 10 GB | + | |recHD = |
− | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 460 | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 |
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} 3 GB of system RAM is required for Intel integrated GPU's. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 10.9.3 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 3 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4870 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 4000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minother = 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Broadband Internet connection | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Phenom X4 9900 2.6 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | ||
|recVRAM = 1 GB | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = Ubuntu 14.10, SteamOS | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 3 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4870 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 4000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minother = 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Broadband Internet connection | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Core i3-3240 3.4 GHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:41, 28 July 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Triumph Studios | |
Publishers | |
Original | Triumph Studios |
Current | Paradox Interactive |
Engines | |
Creator | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 31, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | April 14, 2015 |
Linux | April 14, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
OpenCritic | 82 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | Unlock |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | 4X, Strategy, TBS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Age of Wonders |
Age of Wonders | |
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Age of Wonders | 1999 |
Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne | 2002 |
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic | 2003 |
Age of Wonders III | 2014 |
Age of Wonders: Planetfall | 2019 |
Age of Wonders 4 | 2023 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Age of Wonders III is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view 4X, strategy and TBS game in the Age of Wonders series.
General information
- Official Discord for game series
- Official Paradox Plaza forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Publisher website | Deluxe and Collection Editions also available. | |||
Deluxe and Collection Editions also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Deluxe Edition also available. Serial key for multiplayer shown in game's library entry. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe and Collection Editions also available. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Deluxe and Collection Editions also available. |
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, a bonus "Dragon's Throne" scenario, and the digital soundtrack.
- The Collection release includes the base game, the Deluxe Edition content, and all DLC.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion packs include new races, units, and campaigns. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Unlock | The only in-game content of the Deluxe Edition Upgrade DLC is a scenario map. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Deluxe Edition Upgrade | ||
Golden Realms | ||
Eternal Lords |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\AoW3\Profiles\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/AoW3/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/AoW3/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\AoW3\Profiles\<user-id>\SAVES\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/AoW3/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/AoW3/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | UI might not be scaled enough with "automatic UI scaling" option; see UI is too small on higher resolution | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, toggle only. Can force through Nvidia Inspector. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode |
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Nvidia Inspector Force AA and AO[1] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | 2 keys per action. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Effects, Ambiance, Speech, Units, Events, Interface. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 8 | Hot seat, Co-op |
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LAN play | 8 | Co-op, Versus Requires a Triumph Account (managed from the launcher) to access the multiplayer menu.[2] |
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Online play | 8 | Co-op, Versus Requires a Triumph Account (managed from the launcher). |
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Asynchronous multiplayer | Both simultaneous turns and PBEM supported. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 14800 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game does not launch
Delete configuration files[citation needed] |
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No music when out of combat
Enter combat and finish the battle[citation needed] |
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UI is too small on higher resolution
Set value in configuration file[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | OS X and Linux only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD Ex | |
Interface | Iggy, Adobe Flash |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz AMD Phenom X4 9900 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 series ATI Radeon HD 3870 Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 1 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible | |
Other | 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Broadband Internet connection |
- 3 GB of system RAM is required for Intel integrated GPU's.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz AMD Phenom X4 9900 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 ATI Radeon HD 4870 Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 1 GB of VRAM |
Other | 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Broadband Internet connection |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.10, SteamOS | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240 3.4 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 ATI Radeon HD 4870 Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 1 GB of VRAM |
Other | 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Broadband Internet connection |