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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2005}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2005}} | ||
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+ | {{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 = 206020 | |steam appid = 206020 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207663403 | |gogcom id = 1207663403 | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207663403|avernum_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207663403|avernum_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/forum/22-second-avernum-trilogy/ Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/forum/22-second-avernum-trilogy/ Official forum] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/otherpg.html#avernum4 Useful links] |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/206020/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/206020/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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===Screen Freeze Bug On OS X=== | ===Screen Freeze Bug On OS X=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Shift-R|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Shift-R|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.avernum.com/blades/techsupp.html|title=Blades of Avernum Tech Support|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} In recent versions of OS X, game's graphics might occasionally freeze for a small number of users. The game is playing in the background and sound effects are still happening, but the graphics are no longer refreshed on the screen. | {{ii}} In recent versions of OS X, game's graphics might occasionally freeze for a small number of users. The game is playing in the background and sound effects are still happening, but the graphics are no longer refreshed on the screen. | ||
:* Solution: | :* Solution: | ||
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===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) | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = unknown | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = unknown | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |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> | |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= | |linux 32-bit executable= |
Latest revision as of 18:45, 8 January 2024
Developers | |
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Spiderweb Software | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | 2005 |
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.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Official forum
- Useful links
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Developer website | Purchase via Humble Widget. | |||
GOG.com | Part of "Avernum: The Complete Saga". | |||
Steam |
- A demo is available for both Windows and OS X.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\irunin.ini[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/206020/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Data[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/206020/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Save game data folders are named
Save0
,Save1
, etc.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
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 |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No voicework present. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Issues fixed
Installing from CD on Vista and later
- If you have problems, follow these steps:
CD on Vista and later[citation needed] |
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Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs
Renaming to .app[citation needed] |
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Screen Freeze Bug On OS X
Shift-R[1] |
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Crash on Steam version
- You can ask for a copy of Avernum IV if you have bought the game to the developer.
Slowdown on Windows
Slowdown[citation needed] |
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Unable to open sound channels
Audio MIDI Setup[citation needed] |
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Other information
Backing up the registration key
- If you want to play the game with the same key, transfer the "avernum.dat" file (Windows) or "Avernum Prefs" (OS X) located in the 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.[2] 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 | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | [3] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
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 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
- Recommended two-button mouse, or Apple mouse with Secondary Button / Secondary Click enabled.
- These are GOG.com system requirements; retail requirements are much lower.
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (206020) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Blades of Avernum Tech Support - 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."