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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Siege of Avalon cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Digital Tome}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Digital Tome}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|General Arcade|Updated digital version}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Global Star Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Global Star Software}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|SNEG|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 19, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 19, 2000}} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |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 | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy}} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 1558990 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 2085372274 |
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
− | |hltb = 22512 | + | |official site= http://soaos.sourceforge.net/ |
+ | |hltb = 22512 | ||
+ | |igdb = siege-of-avalon | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Siege of Avalon | |wikipedia = Siege of Avalon | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 5206 |
|winehq = 4423 | |winehq = 4423 | ||
+ | |lutris = siege-of-avalon | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game's engine was made open-source in 2003. The code of the updated Anthology release has also been published. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://github.com/SNEG-DEV/siege-of-avalon Source code of updated release by SNEG] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|2085372274|siege_of_avalon_anthology}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1558990/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| retail | | unknown | Anthology CD release from Global Star Software. | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | unknown | Anthology CD release from Global Star Software. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | siege_of_avalon_anthology | DRM-free | Anthology.| | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1558990 | Steam | Anthology. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{ii}} This game was originally released in an episodic manner as chapters. | |
− | {{ii}} This game was originally released in an episodic manner as | + | {{ii}} The Anthology CD release from Global Star Software contains all 6 chapters. |
− | {{ii}} Anthology CD release from Global Star Software contains all 6 chapters. | + | {{ii}} The first chapter of the game was released for free. The German demo version can still be downloaded [https://www.pcgames.de/Siege-of-Avalon-Spiel-16379/Downloads/Siege-of-Avalon-Kapitel-1-d-7107/ here]. |
− | {{ii}} The first chapter of the game was released for free. German demo version can still be downloaded [https://www.pcgames.de/Siege-of-Avalon-Spiel-16379/Downloads/Siege-of-Avalon-Kapitel-1-d-7107/ here]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
{{Image|Siege of Avalon Options.png|Options menu.}} | {{Image|Siege of Avalon Options.png|Options menu.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= GOG and Steam version. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = unknown | |key remap = unknown | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | {{ii}} Press the {{key|F1}} key in-game to bring up a help menu with all keybindings. |
− | {{Audio | + | |
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sliders for sound and music. | |separate volume notes = Sliders for sound and music. | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = The game has no voice acting. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = true | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===No sound or music=== | ===No sound or music=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Place audio files in main game directory||fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Place audio files in main game directory|ref={{cn|March 2024}}|fix= |
− | #Navigate to the | + | #Navigate to the {{folder|{{p|game}}\ArtLib\Resources}} directory |
− | #Move or copy the | + | #Move or copy the {{folder|Audio}} folder to the main {{folder|{{p|game}}}} directory}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = FMOD |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98/Me/XP |
|minCPU = Pentium II 500 MHz or better | |minCPU = Pentium II 500 MHz or better | ||
|minRAM = 69 MB (128 MB for XP) | |minRAM = 69 MB (128 MB for XP) |
Latest revision as of 16:10, 13 March 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Digital Tome | |
Updated digital version | General Arcade |
Publishers | |
Global Star Software | |
Take-Two Interactive | |
Digital | SNEG |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 19, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Isometric |
Genres | RPG |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy |
Siege of Avalon is a singleplayer isometric RPG game.
The game's engine was made open-source in 2003. The code of the updated Anthology release has also been published.
General information
- Source code of updated release by SNEG
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Anthology CD release from Global Star Software. | |||
GOG.com | Anthology. | |||
Steam | Anthology. |
- This game was originally released in an episodic manner as chapters.
- The Anthology CD release from Global Star Software contains all 6 chapters.
- The first chapter of the game was released for free. The German demo version can still be downloaded here.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches for the digital episodic releases are not compatible with the Anthology CD release.
- Unofficial patch 1.4 by Blackfly Studios fixes some bugs and adds Windowed mode.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1558990/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\games\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1558990/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | GOG and Steam version. | ||
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 |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
- Press the F1 key in-game to bring up a help menu with all keybindings.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sliders for sound and music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | The game has no voice acting. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
No sound or music
Place audio files in main game directory[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98/Me/XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium II 500 MHz or better | |
System memory (RAM) | 69 MB (128 MB for XP) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 750 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1558990/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1558990) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.