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{{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 newer; use the [http://avernum.nethergate.net/intel/ Wineskin port]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{ii}} Save games can be created in any location. | {{ii}} Save games can be created in any location. | ||
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{{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). | ||
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:* Inability to dismount from a horse or move after climbing ladder while on horseback.<ref>[http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/17283-serious-1st-trilogy-engine-glitch/ Spiderweb Forums - Serious 1st trilogy engine glitch]</ref>. | :* Inability to dismount from a horse or move after climbing ladder while on horseback.<ref>[http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/17283-serious-1st-trilogy-engine-glitch/ Spiderweb Forums - Serious 1st trilogy engine glitch]</ref>. | ||
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:* Save and quit. The installer should now work. | :* Save and quit. The installer should now work. | ||
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+ | {{ii}} Use the [http://avernum.nethergate.net/intel/ Wineskin port] instead. | ||
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Revision as of 00:36, 23 January 2014
Developers | |
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Spiderweb Software | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 2000 |
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.
⤏ 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 |
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 newer; use the Wineskin port.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions - The Complete Saga
- GOG.com Support Page - The Complete Saga
- Official website
- Official forum
- Useful links
Availability
Game data
Configuration file location
Save game data location
- Save games can be created in any location.
Video settings
Input settings
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 settings
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.[1].
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 [2]
Installing from CD on Vista or newer
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Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs
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Game crash
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Reactivating Character Editor
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"Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac
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Mac OS version on OS X Lion or newer
- Use the Wineskin port instead.
General 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) 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.[3] 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
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP or newer | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB |
- Recommended two-button mouse, or Apple mouse with Secondary Button / Secondary Click enabled.
- These are GOG.com system requirements; retail requirements are much lower.
References
Categories:
- Windows
- Mac OS
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