Difference between revisions of "Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic"
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|lutris = age-of-wonders-shadow-magic | |lutris = age-of-wonders-shadow-magic | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 9919 |
|wikipedia = Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic | |wikipedia = Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic | ||
|winehq = 2190 | |winehq = 2190 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
|official site= http://www.triumphstudios.com/ageofwonders/ | |official site= http://www.triumphstudios.com/ageofwonders/ | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{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-classics.1021/ Official Paradox Plaza forums] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658885|age_of_wonders_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658885|age_of_wonders_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/61520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/61520/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://aow2.heavengames.com/ Age of Wonders 2 Heaven] with Shadow Magic as well. | + | {{mm}} [http://aow2.heavengames.com/ Age of Wonders 2 Heaven] with Shadow Magic support as well. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www. | + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-shadow-magic/buy | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3453-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3453-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | age_of_wonders_shadow_magic | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | age_of_wonders_shadow_magic | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-11-27}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-11-27}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Open the game's setup executable ( | + | # Open the game's setup executable ({{file|AoWSMSetup.exe}}). |
# Uncheck the box labelled "Show Intro". | # Uncheck the box labelled "Show Intro". | ||
# Press OK. | # Press OK. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Improve performance=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} On modern systems, the game's input is sluggish if not modified. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The following methods may also fix the issue related to the error message <code>Runtime error 217 at 4000C2DE</code>. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Use dxwrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-04-15}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/elishacloud/dxwrapper dxwrapper] | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dxwrapper.asi}}, {{file|dxwrapper.dll}}, {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} and {{file|Stub\d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|dxwrapper.ini}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # In the {{code|[Compatibility]}} section, set {{code|D3d8to9}} and {{code|DDrawCompat}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
+ | # Save the file and close it. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|AoWSMSetup.exe}} and enable Direct3D. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Use dgVoodoo 2|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Open the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} folder inside the archive and extract the 3 DLLs to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = Using {{key|Alt|Tab}} from a fullscreen (non- | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Using {{key|Alt|Tab}} from a fullscreen (non-Direct3D) setting will render a black screen, forcing a hard exit from the game. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
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|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Does not have a native online lobby; used [[GameSpy|GameSpy Arcade]] for matchmaking. |
|asynchronous = true | |asynchronous = true | ||
|asynchronous notes = Play by Email | |asynchronous notes = Play by Email | ||
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===Can not run game in fullscreen on later versions of Windows=== | ===Can not run game in fullscreen on later versions of Windows=== | ||
{{ii}} This problem shows up as '''Window''' being the only display option available. | {{ii}} This problem shows up as '''Window''' being the only display option available. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set {{file|AoWSMSetup.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3 or 16-bit (65536) color mode.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2023-01-04}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[#Improve performance|Install dgVoodoo 2]].|ref=|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | ===Gibberish text=== |
+ | {{ii}} This occurs when using very high resolution, likely breaking the character mapping in the fonts. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use a lower resolution (e.g. 1920x1080)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/age_of_wonders_series/strange_text/post7|Age of Wonders Shadow Magic: Strange text, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2023-01-13}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Shaders | + | ===Shaders do not work in windowed mode=== |
{{--}} This problem has numerous effects, such as: | {{--}} This problem has numerous effects, such as: | ||
* Red overlay that indicates areas pioneers can't build an outpost doesn't appear. | * Red overlay that indicates areas pioneers can't build an outpost doesn't appear. | ||
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* Zoom level is stuck at 100% and can't be changed. | * Zoom level is stuck at 100% and can't be changed. | ||
* Bloom effect around lights is not present. | * Bloom effect around lights is not present. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Configure dgVoodoo 2|ref=|fix= |
− | # [[# | + | # [[#Improve performance|Install dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and edit the following lines to say the following: <code>FullScreenMode = false</code>,<code>ScalingMode = centered</code>,<code>WindowedAttributes = Borderless</code> and <code>AppControlledScreenMode = false</code>. |
− | # Open the game's setup executable ( | + | # Open the game's setup executable ({{file|AoWSMSetup.exe}}) and change the <code>Display Mode</code> option to the monitor's resolution. Also make sure that <code>Use Direct3D</code> is enabled. |
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}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
− | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 7 |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
Revision as of 19:42, 28 July 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Triumph Studios | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Gathering of Developers |
Digital, original | Triumph Studios |
Digital, current | Paradox Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 25, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | 4X, Strategy, TBS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Age of Wonders |
Age of Wonders | |
---|---|
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 |
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric 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
- Age of Wonders 2 Heaven with Shadow Magic support as well.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 4 DRM. | |||
Publisher website | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v1.30.0.2616.
Skip intro videos
Change settings[1] |
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|
Improve performance
- On modern systems, the game's input is sluggish if not modified.
- The following methods may also fix the issue related to the error message
Runtime error 217 at 4000C2DE
.
Method 1: Use dxwrapper[2] |
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Method 2: Use dgVoodoo 2 |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Triumph Studios\Age of Wonders Shadow Magic\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/61520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/61520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | HUD stretches from 4:3. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound effects, music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Using Alt+Tab ↹ from a fullscreen (non-Direct3D) setting will render a black screen, forcing a hard exit from the game. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | Hot seat |
|||
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Does not have a native online lobby; used GameSpy Arcade for matchmaking. | ||
Asynchronous multiplayer | Play by Email |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Can not run game in fullscreen on later versions of Windows
- This problem shows up as Window being the only display option available.
Set AoWSMSetup.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 or 16-bit (65536) color mode.[3]
|
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Install dgVoodoo 2. |
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Gibberish text
- This occurs when using very high resolution, likely breaking the character mapping in the fonts.
Use a lower resolution (e.g. 1920x1080)[4] |
---|
Shaders do not work in windowed mode
- This problem has numerous effects, such as:
- Red overlay that indicates areas pioneers can't build an outpost doesn't appear.
- Red overlay that indicates targets that are out of range doesn't appear.
- Zoom level is stuck at 100% and can't be changed.
- Bloom effect around lights is not present.
Configure dgVoodoo 2 |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | |
DirectDraw | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 450 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 192 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 900 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 8.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (61520) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).