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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Spiderweb Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Spiderweb Software}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Ryan C. Gordon|Linux}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Spiderweb Software}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 28, 2011}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 2, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 2, 2011}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 17, 2011}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | |taxonomy = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Avadon }} | ||
|steam appid = 112100 | |steam appid = 112100 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659166 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = avadon-the-black-fortress | ||
|wikipedia = Avadon: The Black Fortress | |wikipedia = Avadon: The Black Fortress | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659166|avadon_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/112100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Developer | | + | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/products.html | key | | | Windows, OS X}} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | avadon_the_black_fortress | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X}} | |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | avadon_the_black_fortress | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id426522865 | MacApp | | | OS X}} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id426522865 | MacApp | | | OS X}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 112100 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 112100 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DDB-ABF | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} For the DRM-free version see the [ | + | {{ii}} For the DRM-free version see the [https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/avadon/techsupp.html Updates and Support] section of the website. |
===Using DirectX Graphics=== | ===Using DirectX Graphics=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Download and Install the DirectX version|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Install [https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/ftp/win/AvadonDX.zip the DirectX version] of Avadon | |
− | # Install [ | ||
# Move file to <code>{{p|game}}</code> and run it | # Move file to <code>{{p|game}}</code> and run it | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | ===Configuration file(s) | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Spiderweb Software\Avadon Saved Games\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Spiderweb Software/Avadon Saved Games|~/Library/Application Support/Spiderweb Software/Avadon Saved Games/}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Avadon/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|true}} | {{XDG|true}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Spiderweb Software\Avadon Saved Games\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/Spiderweb Software/Avadon Saved Games|~/Library/Application Support/Spiderweb Software/Avadon Saved Games/}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Avadon/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|AvadonSettings1.png|Start-up settings.}} | {{Image|AvadonSettings1.png|Start-up settings.}} | ||
{{Image|AvadonSettings2.jpg|In-game settings.}} | {{Image|AvadonSettings2.jpg|In-game settings.}} | ||
{{Image|AvadonSettings3.jpg|Key rebind settings.}} | {{Image|AvadonSettings3.jpg|Key rebind settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/avadon-black-fortress/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
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|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Master and background only. | |separate volume notes = Master and background only. | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/avadon_the_black_fortress/files/5821.html Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team»] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | {{ii}} Spiderweb Software has put together an [ | + | {{ii}} Spiderweb Software has put together an [https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/avadon/techsupp.html Updates and Support Page] on their website |
===Problems with Graphics/Game Running Slowly (Windows)=== | ===Problems with Graphics/Game Running Slowly (Windows)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Uninstall and Reinstall the game, your saves may be corrupted|ref=<ref name="WinIssues">[https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/avadon/techsupp.html#WinIssues Avadon: The Black Fortress Issues For Windows - Updates and Support]</ref>}} |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=In the settings set Game Area Size to Small and Graphics Extra Details to Don't Draw|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | |
− | }} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the latest graphics drivers|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Close all other programs before running Avadon|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the DirectX version of the game|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | |
− | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | ||
− | |||
− | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | ||
− | |||
− | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | ||
− | |||
See [[#Using DirectX Graphics|Using DirectX Graphics]] for more information. | See [[#Using DirectX Graphics|Using DirectX Graphics]] for more information. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=In Settings use Fast Graphics|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
− | |||
− | }} | ||
===Poor performance (OS X)=== | ===Poor performance (OS X)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change around settings|ref=<ref name="MacIssues">[https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/avadon/techsupp.html#MacIssues Avadon: The Black Fortress Issues For Mac - Updates and Support]</ref>|fix= |
− | + | {{ii}} Press {{Key|Shift}} and D, enter <code>fps</code>, and check if your FPS is unsatisfactory. If so, do the following: | |
− | {{ii}} Press Shift and D, enter <code>fps</code>, and check if your FPS is unsatisfactory. If so, do the following: | ||
# Run as few other programs as possible in the background. | # Run as few other programs as possible in the background. | ||
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If GUI elements are truncated by the edge of the screen, or disappear altogether, this could be because your PC is configured to display text at a larger setting (125% or upwards). | If GUI elements are truncated by the edge of the screen, or disappear altogether, this could be because your PC is configured to display text at a larger setting (125% or upwards). | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable this setting for Avadon only|ref=<ref>http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/22330-avadon-game-stretches-outside-screen/</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
#Right-click on the game's executable; for example, ''C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Avadon The Black Fortress\Avadon.exe''. | #Right-click on the game's executable; for example, ''C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Avadon The Black Fortress\Avadon.exe''. | ||
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#Turn on ''Disable display scaling on high DPI settings''. | #Turn on ''Disable display scaling on high DPI settings''. | ||
#Click OK. | #Click OK. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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 = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 300 MB | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = OpenGL | + | |minGPU = OpenGL compliant |
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 300 MB | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = OpenGL | + | |minGPU = OpenGL compliant |
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 300 MB | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = OpenGL | + | |minGPU = OpenGL compliant |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 14:16, 18 May 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Spiderweb Software | |
Linux | Ryan C. Gordon |
Publishers | |
Spiderweb Software | |
Release dates | |
macOS (OS X) | February 28, 2011 |
Windows | May 2, 2011 |
Linux | August 17, 2011 |
Taxonomy | |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Avadon |
Avadon | |
---|---|
Avadon: The Black Fortress | 2011 |
Avadon 2: The Corruption | 2013 |
Avadon 3: The Warborn | 2016 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Developer website | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | SecuROM PA DRM. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- For the DRM-free version see the Updates and Support section of the website.
Using DirectX Graphics
Download and Install the DirectX version[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Spiderweb Software\Avadon Saved Games\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Spiderweb Software/Avadon Saved Games ~/Library/Application Support/Spiderweb Software/Avadon Saved Games/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Avadon/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Spiderweb Software\Avadon Saved Games\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Spiderweb Software/Avadon Saved Games ~/Library/Application Support/Spiderweb Software/Avadon Saved Games/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Avadon/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | 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) | 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 | Choose between Slow, Medium and Fast in in-game settings | |
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 | Master and background only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team» |
Issues fixed
- Spiderweb Software has put together an Updates and Support Page on their website
Problems with Graphics/Game Running Slowly (Windows)
Uninstall and Reinstall the game, your saves may be corrupted[1] |
---|
In the settings set Game Area Size to Small and Graphics Extra Details to Don't Draw[citation needed] |
---|
Install the latest graphics drivers[citation needed] |
---|
Close all other programs before running Avadon[citation needed] |
---|
Run the DirectX version of the game[citation needed] |
---|
See Using DirectX Graphics for more information. |
In Settings use Fast Graphics[citation needed] |
---|
Poor performance (OS X)
Change around settings[2] |
---|
|
GUI Outside Screen
If GUI elements are truncated by the edge of the screen, or disappear altogether, this could be because your PC is configured to display text at a larger setting (125% or upwards).
Disable this setting for Avadon only[3] |
---|
|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compliant |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compliant |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2.6 kernel+ | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compliant |