Difference between revisions of "Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/241/7/19161 v1.30.0.2616]. | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-11-27}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Open the | + | # Open the game's setup executable (<code>AoWSMSetup.exe</code>). |
# Uncheck the box labelled "Show Intro". | # Uncheck the box labelled "Show Intro". | ||
# Press OK. | # Press OK. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Triumph Studios\Age of Wonders Shadow Magic\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| − | {{Image|age of wonders shadow magic settings.jpg|General settings.}} | + | {{Image|age of wonders shadow magic settings.jpg|General settings (external application)}} |
| + | {{Image|Age of Wonders Shadow Magic gameplay settings.png|Gameplay settings (in-game)}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= HUD stretches from 4:3. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{Image|Age of Wonders Shadow Magic sound settings.png|Sound settings (in-game)}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Sound effects, music |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Using {{key|Alt|Tab}} from a fullscreen (non-DirectDraw) setting will render a black screen, forcing a hard exit from the game. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|asynchronous notes = Play by Email | |asynchronous notes = Play by Email | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | ===Can | + | ===Can not run game in fullscreen on later versions of Windows=== |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} This problem shows up as '''Window''' being the only display option available. |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set <code>AoWSMSetup.exe</code> to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|16-bit (65536) color mode]].|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-11-27}}</ref>|fix= | |
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[#Install dgVoodoo 2|Install dgVoodoo 2]].|ref=|fix= | |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | }} |
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| − | # [[ | + | ===Shaders don't work in windowed mode=== |
| + | {{--}} This problem has numerous effects, such as: | ||
| + | * Red overlay that indicates areas pioneers can't build an outpost doesn't appear. | ||
| + | * Red overlay that indicates targets that are out of range doesn't appear. | ||
| + | * Zoom level is stuck at 100% and can't be changed. | ||
| + | * Bloom effect around lights is not present. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | # [[#Install dgVoodoo 2|Install dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
# Open <code>dgVoodoo.conf</code> and edit the following lines to say the following: <code>FullScreenMode = false</code>,<code>ScalingMode = centered</code>,<code>WindowedAttributes = Borderless</code> and <code>AppControlledScreenMode = false</code>. | # Open <code>dgVoodoo.conf</code> and edit the following lines to say the following: <code>FullScreenMode = false</code>,<code>ScalingMode = centered</code>,<code>WindowedAttributes = Borderless</code> and <code>AppControlledScreenMode = false</code>. | ||
| − | # Open <code> | + | # Open the game's setup executable (<code>AoWSMSetup.exe</code>) and change the <code>Display Mode</code> option to the monitor's resolution. Also make sure that <code>Use Direct3D</code> is enabled. |
}} | }} | ||
===Install dgVoodoo 2=== | ===Install dgVoodoo 2=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installation instructions|fix= |
{{ii}} The above fixes were tested with version 2.55.4.1 | {{ii}} The above fixes were tested with version 2.55.4.1 | ||
| − | # Download dgVoodoo 2 | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
| − | # | + | # Extract <code>dgVoodoo.conf</code> and <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> to the game's installation directory. |
| − | # Open the <code>MS</code> folder inside the archive and extract the 3 DLLs to the game's installation directory. | + | # Open the <code>MS\x86</code> folder inside the archive and extract the 3 DLLs to the game's installation directory. |
}} | }} | ||
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|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 10:00, 27 November 2022
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| Developers | |
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| Triumph Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Gathering of Developers |
| Digital, original | Triumph Studios |
| Digital, current | Paradox Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 25, 2003 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 82 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | 4X, Strategy, TBS |
| Themes | Fantasy |
| Series | Age of Wonders |
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| Age of Wonders | |
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| Age of Wonders | 1999 |
| Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne | 2002 |
| Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic | 2003 |
| Age of Wonders III | 2014 |
| Age of Wonders: Planetfall | 2019 |
| Age of Wonders 4 | 2023 |
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Age of Wonders 2 Heaven with Shadow Magic as well.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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SecuROM 4 DRM. | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v1.30.0.2616.
Skip intro videos
| Change settings[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Triumph Studios\Age of Wonders Shadow Magic\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/61520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/61520/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings (external application)
Gameplay settings (in-game)
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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| Widescreen resolution | HUD stretches from 4:3. | ||
| 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 | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| 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
Sound settings (in-game)
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | Sound effects, music | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Using Alt+Tab ↹ from a fullscreen (non-DirectDraw) setting will render a black screen, forcing a hard exit from the game. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | Retail only. | |||
| German | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| Local play | Hot seat |
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| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. | ||
| Asynchronous multiplayer | Play by Email | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Can not run game in fullscreen on later versions of Windows
- This problem shows up as Window being the only display option available.
Set AoWSMSetup.exe to run in 16-bit (65536) color mode.[2]
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| Install dgVoodoo 2. |
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Shaders don't work in windowed mode
- This problem has numerous effects, such as:
- Red overlay that indicates areas pioneers can't build an outpost doesn't appear.
- Red overlay that indicates targets that are out of range doesn't appear.
- Zoom level is stuck at 100% and can't be changed.
- Bloom effect around lights is not present.
| Instructions |
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Install dgVoodoo 2
| Installation instructions |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 8.1 | |
| DirectDraw | 8.1 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 450 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 192 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 900 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 8.1 compatible | |
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 (61520) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).