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* There is a rare problem in newer Windows machines where the game plays extremely slowly. This appears to be cause by an interaction between Avernum 4 and a driver or other piece of software we haven't identified. | * There is a rare problem in newer Windows machines where the game plays extremely slowly. This appears to be cause by an interaction between Avernum 4 and a driver or other piece of software we haven't identified. | ||
Revision as of 22:16, 24 July 2016
Developers | |
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Spiderweb Software | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | 2005 |
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 |
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Official forum
- Useful links
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | Purchase via Humble Widget. | |||
GOG.com | Part of "Avernum: The Complete Saga". | |||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/206020/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/206020/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save game data folders:
Save0
,Save1
, etc.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Installing from CD on Vista and later
- If you have problems, follow these steps:
Instructions |
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Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs
Instructions |
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Screen Freeze Bug On OS X
Instructions |
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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
Instructions |
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Unable to open sound channels
Instructions |
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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.[1] 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) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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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 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 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
Categories:
- Windows
- OS X
- Invalid template usage (Infobox game)
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
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- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
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- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (Localizations)
- Missing section (API)