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− | {{Infobox | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = Avernum Logo.png |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Spiderweb Software}} |
− | | | + | |publishers = |
− | | | + | |engines = |
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2000}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|2000}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 15, 2013|wrapper=Wineskin}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-Time Game Purchase}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-Eye View, Isometric}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and Select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Pre-Rendered Graphics}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Avernum}} | ||
+ | |steam appid = | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207663333 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207659156 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = avernum | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Avernum (series)#Avernum | ||
+ | |winehq = 5542 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.avernum.com/avernumold/index.html | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} The game has been remade as [[Avernum: Escape from the Pit]]. | {{ii}} The game has been remade as [[Avernum: Escape from the Pit]]. | ||
− | {{ii}} Mac version | + | {{ii}} Original Mac OS version is not compatible with OS X 10.7 (Lion) and later; use the [http://avernum.nethergate.net/intel/ Wineskin port]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207663333|avernum_series|for game series}} |
− | |||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/forum/16-first-avernum-trilogy/ Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/forum/16-first-avernum-trilogy/ Official forum] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/otherpg.html#avernum Useful links] |
− | |||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| developer | https://spiderwebsoftware.com/form.html | key | OS X 10.7 and later not supported.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/misc/compatibilityguide.html|title=Spiderweb Software Compatibility Guide|date=2015-12-29}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | avernum_the_complete_saga | DRM-free | Part of "Avernum: The Complete Saga". | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Game | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\irunin.ini}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|*.sav}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Save games can be created in any location. | {{ii}} Save games can be created in any location. | ||
− | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | {{Save | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | | | + | |discord = |
− | | | + | |discord notes = |
− | | | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | | | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | | | + | |steam cloud = |
− | | | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | | | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | | | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Avernum-settings.png|Game settings}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | | | + | |wsgf link = |
− | | | + | |widescreen wsgf award = |
− | | | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = |
− | | | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = |
− | |multimonitor =false | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
− | | | + | |widescreen resolution notes= |
− | |fov = | + | |multimonitor = false |
− | | | + | |multimonitor notes = |
− | |windowed =true | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
− | | | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
− | | | + | |4k ultra hd notes = |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |fov = n/a |
− | | | + | |fov notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |windowed = true |
− | | | + | |windowed notes = |
− | |vsync =false | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | | | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
+ | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | | | + | |key remap = false |
− | | | + | |key remap notes = |
− | | | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | | | + | |acceleration option notes = |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
− | | | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Movement handling=== | ===Movement handling=== | ||
{{ii}} In Avernum, characters can be moved with a mouse, arrow keys or numeric keypad. However mouse movement is too sensitive for some people and arrow keys only move in directions perpendicular to the cardinal (N, E, W, S) which can be a problem, especially since doors and pathways are set alongside the cardinal directions. To be able to move diagonally: | {{ii}} In Avernum, characters can be moved with a mouse, arrow keys or numeric keypad. However mouse movement is too sensitive for some people and arrow keys only move in directions perpendicular to the cardinal (N, E, W, S) which can be a problem, especially since doors and pathways are set alongside the cardinal directions. To be able to move diagonally: | ||
− | + | # Use the numeric keypad or | |
− | + | # Download [http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/17799-avernum-12-movement-handling-windows/ ToArrows utility] (registration required). | |
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = false | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = false | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = No voicework present. | ||
+ | |closed captions = true | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = false | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
{{ii}} You can work around many glitches by using game's character editor. | {{ii}} You can work around many glitches by using game's character editor. | ||
:* Incompatibility with newest MacBooks with the GMA X3100 graphics chip (not present in GOG.com version). | :* Incompatibility with newest MacBooks with the GMA X3100 graphics chip (not present in GOG.com version). | ||
− | :* | + | :* Inability to dismount from a horse or move after climbing ladder while on horseback.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/17283-serious-1st-trilogy-engine-glitch/|title=Spiderweb Forums - Serious 1st trilogy engine glitch|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Black screen with only sprites visible=== | ===Black screen with only sprites visible=== | ||
{{ii}} When transferring old save games, this can happen because the game acts as a demo and a registration key is required (this does not happen on GOG.com version of the game). | {{ii}} When transferring old save games, this can happen because the game acts as a demo and a registration key is required (this does not happen on GOG.com version of the game). | ||
− | ::* Solution: [[#Requesting a new key|Requesting a new key]] <ref> | + | ::* Solution: [[#Requesting a new key|Requesting a new key]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/16278-avernum-1-black-screen-freeze-on-main-map/|title=Spiderweb Forums - Avernum 1 - Black screen freeze on main map.|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |||
+ | ===Installing from CD on Vista and later=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you have problems, follow these steps: | ||
− | = | + | {{Fixbox|description=CD on Vista and later|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Open "Computer" in the Start menu, right-click on the CD and select Explore. |
+ | # Run the installer program (the application that has Install at the beginning of the name). | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs=== | ===Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Renaming to .app|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/faqs/trouble.html#Gen_MAC|title=General Troubleshooting FAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
{{ii}} Avernum might not run properly on newer Macintoshes and trying to run the game/installer will give an error. This problem is caused by the name of the program not ending in .app. | {{ii}} Avernum might not run properly on newer Macintoshes and trying to run the game/installer will give an error. This problem is caused by the name of the program not ending in .app. | ||
:* To fix the problem, change the name of the program so it ends in .app. If you are trying to run an installer from a CD, copy it to your machine, change the name so that it ends in .app, and run it. | :* To fix the problem, change the name of the program so it ends in .app. If you are trying to run an installer from a CD, copy it to your machine, change the name so that it ends in .app, and run it. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crash=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} If your game crashes in any way, try these steps, one at a time: | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Crash|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Restart the computer. | ||
+ | # Close other programs before running. | ||
+ | # Reinstall the [[drivers]]. | ||
+ | # Turn off Sounds in the Preferences window. | ||
+ | # Reinstall the game. | ||
+ | # (Windows) Turn on [[Windows Compatibility Mode|XP compatibility mode]]. | ||
+ | # (Mac OS) Give the game more memory. To do this, in the Finder, click on the game and press {{key|Command}}+{{key|I}}. | ||
+ | # (Mac OS) Play the game with a minimal set of extensions. To do this, Restart your Mac, and hold down {{key|Shift}} while it boots up. You will need to also use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off all extensions but DrawSprocketLib. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Reactivating Character Editor=== | ===Reactivating Character Editor=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Character editor|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
* Macintosh: Throw away the "Avernum Prefs" file in the Preferences folder. | * Macintosh: Throw away the "Avernum Prefs" file in the Preferences folder. | ||
* Windows: Delete the "Avernum.dat" file in the Avernum Data folder. | * Windows: Delete the "Avernum.dat" file in the Avernum Data folder. | ||
Line 121: | Line 267: | ||
==="Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac=== | ==="Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Admin privileges|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/12973-installing-macintosh-games-from-cd-requires-admin-privileges-to-run/|title=Spiderweb Forums - Installing Macintosh Games From CD: "Requires admin privileges to run.|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
* First solution: Install the [[#Availability|demo]] and [[#Requesting a new key|request]] a new key. | * First solution: Install the [[#Availability|demo]] and [[#Requesting a new key|request]] a new key. | ||
* Second solution: | * Second solution: | ||
− | # Open the Install file. A window will open with the game art and an installer with the game icon | + | # Open the Install file. A window will open with the game art and an installer with the game icon. Drag this installer onto your desktop. |
# Hold down the Control key and click on the installer and select "Show Package Contents." | # Hold down the Control key and click on the installer and select "Show Package Contents." | ||
# Open the Contents folder and then the Resources folder. | # Open the Contents folder and then the Resources folder. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Mac OS version on OS X Lion or newer=== |
+ | {{ii}} Use the [http://avernum.nethergate.net/intel/ Wineskin port] instead. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
===Backing up the registration key=== | ===Backing up the registration key=== | ||
− | {{ii}} If you want to play the game with the same key, transfer the [[#Game data|"avernum.dat"]] file (Windows) or "Avernum Prefs" (Mac) | + | {{ii}} If you want to play the game with the same key, transfer the [[#Game data|"avernum.dat"]] file (Windows) in Data folder or "Avernum Prefs" (Mac OS) in Preferences folder (inside the Systems folder on your hard drive) to a safe place. |
===Requesting a new key=== | ===Requesting a new key=== | ||
− | {{ii}} If you have lost a registration key, go to [ | + | {{ii}} If you have lost a registration key, go to [https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/support/newkey.html this page] or [mailto:spidweb@spiderwebsoftware.com e-mail] the developer to get one.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/faqs/trouble.html#Gen_MAC|title=General Games Troubleshooting FAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref> Be sure to add: |
:* The game title | :* The game title | ||
:* The complete mailing address you ordered the game under (NOT an E-mail address) | :* The complete mailing address you ordered the game under (NOT an E-mail address) | ||
:* The new game and/or editor registration number the game is giving you now | :* The new game and/or editor registration number the game is giving you now | ||
:* Windows or Macintosh version | :* Windows or Macintosh version | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.gog.com/game/avernum_the_complete_saga|title=Avernum: The Complete Saga on GOG.com|date=2020-01-10|snippet=Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = XP or newer |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 30 MB |
− | | | + | |minDX = 7 |
− | |recOS | + | |recOS = |
− | | | + | |recCPU = |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 512 MB |
− | |recHD | + | |recHD = |
− | | | + | |recDX = 9 |
+ | |notes = {{ii}} These are GOG.com system requirements; retail requirements are much lower. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
− | |OSfamily = | + | |OSfamily = OS X |
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = 10.7 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 30 MB |
− | |minGPU = 64 MB | + | |minGPU = |
+ | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
− | |recOS | + | |recOS = |
− | | | + | |recCPU = |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 512 MB |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
− | | | + | |recGPU = |
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Recommended two-button mouse, or Apple mouse with Secondary Button / Secondary Click enabled. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:44, 8 January 2024
Developers | |
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Spiderweb Software | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 2000 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | January 15, 2013 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Art styles | Pre-rendered graphics |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Avernum |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Subseries of Exile / Avernum | |
Avernum | 2000 |
Avernum II | 2000 |
Avernum III | 2002 |
Blades of Avernum | 2004 |
Avernum IV | 2005 |
Avernum V | 2007 |
Avernum VI | 2009 |
Avernum: Escape from the Pit | 2011 |
Avernum 2: Crystal Souls | 2014 |
Avernum 3: Ruined World | 2018 |
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.
Key points
- The game has been remade as Avernum: Escape from the Pit.
- Original Mac OS version is not compatible with OS X 10.7 (Lion) and later; use the Wineskin port.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Official forum
- Useful links
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Developer website | OS X 10.7 and later not supported.[1] | |||
GOG.com | Part of "Avernum: The Complete Saga". |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\irunin.ini[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows |
|
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) |
- Save games can be created in any location.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
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 |
---|
Movement handling
- In Avernum, characters can be moved with a mouse, arrow keys or numeric keypad. However mouse movement is too sensitive for some people and arrow keys only move in directions perpendicular to the cardinal (N, E, W, S) which can be a problem, especially since doors and pathways are set alongside the cardinal directions. To be able to move diagonally:
- Use the numeric keypad or
- Download ToArrows utility (registration required).
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No voicework present. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Issues unresolved
- You can work around many glitches by using game's character editor.
- Incompatibility with newest MacBooks with the GMA X3100 graphics chip (not present in GOG.com version).
- Inability to dismount from a horse or move after climbing ladder while on horseback.[2]
Issues fixed
Black screen with only sprites visible
- When transferring old save games, this can happen because the game acts as a demo and a registration key is required (this does not happen on GOG.com version of the game).
- Solution: Requesting a new key.[3]
Installing from CD on Vista and later
- If you have problems, follow these steps:
CD on Vista and later[citation needed] |
---|
|
Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs
Renaming to .app[4] |
---|
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Game crash
- If your game crashes in any way, try these steps, one at a time:
Crash[citation needed] |
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Reactivating Character Editor
Character editor[citation needed] |
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"Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac
Admin privileges[5] |
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Mac OS version on OS X Lion or newer
- Use the Wineskin port instead.
Other information
Backing up the registration key
- If you want to play the game with the same key, transfer the "avernum.dat" file (Windows) in Data folder or "Avernum Prefs" (Mac OS) in Preferences folder (inside the Systems folder on your hard drive) to a safe place.
Requesting a new key
- If you have lost a registration key, go to this page or e-mail the developer to get one.[6] Be sure to add:
- The game title
- The complete mailing address you ordered the game under (NOT an E-mail address)
- The new game and/or editor registration number the game is giving you now
- Windows or Macintosh version
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | [7] | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP or newer | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
- These are GOG.com system requirements; retail requirements are much lower.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
- Recommended two-button mouse, or Apple mouse with Secondary Button / Secondary Click enabled.
Notes
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ Spiderweb Software Compatibility Guide - last accessed on 2015-12-29
- ↑ Spiderweb Forums - Serious 1st trilogy engine glitch - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Spiderweb Forums - Avernum 1 - Black screen freeze on main map. - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ General Troubleshooting FAQ - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Spiderweb Forums - Installing Macintosh Games From CD: "Requires admin privileges to run. - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ General Games Troubleshooting FAQ - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Avernum: The Complete Saga on GOG.com - last accessed on 2020-01-10
- "Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up."