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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Epic Games}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers|North America}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers|Retail (North America)}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive|Europe}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive|Retail (Europe)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Triumph Studios|Digital, original}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive|Digital, current}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 1999}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, Strategy, TBS }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Age of Wonders }} | ||
|steam appid = 61500 | |steam appid = 61500 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658883 |
+ | |hltb = 281 | ||
+ | |igdb = age-of-wonders | ||
+ | |lutris = age-of-wonders | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Age of Wonders | ||
+ | |mobygames = 634 | ||
|wikipedia = Age of Wonders | |wikipedia = Age of Wonders | ||
+ | |winehq = 3147 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/SmbeaYnRGD Official Discord for game series] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/age-of-wonders-classics.1021/ Official Paradox Plaza forums] |
− | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658883|age_of_wonders_series|for game series}} | |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/61500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} [http://aow.heavengames.com Age of Wonders Heaven] fansite | {{mm}} [http://aow.heavengames.com Age of Wonders Heaven] fansite | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows}} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | age_of_wonders | DRM-free |Soundtrack and HD wallpaper included. }} | + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders/buy | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3451-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | age_of_wonders | DRM-free | Soundtrack and HD wallpaper included. | | Windows}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | age-of-wonders | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-wonders | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 61500 | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A [https://archive.org/details/AgeofWonders_1020 demo] is available. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Official patches=== | ||
{{ii}} The latest official patch is v1.36. It can be found in the [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=850 Age of Wonders Heaven] fansite (only needed for retail versions). | {{ii}} The latest official patch is v1.36. It can be found in the [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=850 Age of Wonders Heaven] fansite (only needed for retail versions). | ||
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− | === | + | ===Unofficial patch=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Players running Windows 8 or newer, or using [[Wine]] to run the game on [[Linux]], need to download [https://github.com/int19h/aow-patch this unofficial patch] to fix the <code>Exception during MapViewer.ShowScene</code> error which may appear on those systems. |
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable from launcher|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
# Open the Age of Wonders Launcher. | # Open the Age of Wonders Launcher. | ||
# Open the Settings. | # Open the Settings. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable from registry|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to {{Registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Triumph Studios}}. |
− | # Go to | ||
# Open "Age of Wonders" and then click on "General". | # Open "Age of Wonders" and then click on "General". | ||
# Right-click on "Skip Intro" and choose "Modify". | # Right-click on "Skip Intro" and choose "Modify". | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Triumph Studios\Age of Wonders}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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|AoW menu.png|The in-game menu can be accessed by clicking the dragon icon in the lower-left corner}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|age of wonders settings.png|General settings (external application)}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-wonders/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Unscalable UI. Small icons at higher resolutions. |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Fully supported in | + | |multimonitor notes = Fully supported in windowed mode. |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|windowed notes = Resolution is changed by dragging window borders or maximizing. | |windowed notes = Resolution is changed by dragging window borders or maximizing. | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use Borderless Gaming software |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = false |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. |
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==Input== | |
− | + | {{Input | |
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− | ==Input | ||
− | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|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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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|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 = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |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 notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music | + | |separate volume notes = Music and sound effects |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = true |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = Hot seat | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = Direct TCP protocol. | |lan play notes = Direct TCP protocol. | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
− | |online play | + | |online play modes = |
− | | | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
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|asynchronous = true | |asynchronous = true | ||
− | |asynchronous notes = Play-by- | + | |asynchronous notes = Play-by-Email (PBEM); refer to [http://aow.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/display.cgi?action=ct&f=4,183 this guide] or use the [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=1122 Email Wrapper] automates the sending and receiving process to eliminate mistakes made by manual e-mail sending. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = false | |matchmaking = false | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = false | |dedicated = false | ||
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
|direct ip = unknown | |direct ip = unknown | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | + | ===Crash at startup on Windows 10=== | |
− | === | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable DirectSound|fix= |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | # Run the setup executable ({{file|AoWSetup.exe}} found in {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}) |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the settings tab. |
− | # | + | # Untick '''Use Direct Sound'''. |
− | + | {{ii}} In case of issues, run the executable as administrator and [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] set to Windows XP Service Pack 2. | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Retail version does not work on Windows 7=== |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed or [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|borderless fullscreen windowed]] mode.|ref=<ref>http://aow.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/display.cgi?action=ct&f=13,5427,,60</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Game stuttering on start, runtime error on exit=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref={{cn|September 2023}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | ===Game crashing / mapview error / error during draw=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Play the game in fullscreen mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only).|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/age_of_wonders_series/aow_1_crashes_on_startup_win7x64_desktop/post1|title=gog.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
===Garbled text=== | ===Garbled text=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall the game or lower the resolution.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/age_of_wonders_series/strange_text|title=gog.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | ||
+ | ===Enabling cheats=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use beatrix command line argument|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Make a shortcut to {{file|AoW.exe}} instead of {{file|Launcher.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Replace the <code>AoWCompat</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] with <code>beatrix</code> | ||
+ | # Start playing and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|C}}. A ringing sound will be heard to confirm it. | ||
+ | # Start cheating by typing the words into the game ([http://aow.heavengames.com/strategy/cheats.shtml cheats list]) | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ==Other information== |
− | {{ | + | ===API=== |
− | + | {{API | |
− | + | |direct3d versions = | |
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = 6 | ||
+ | |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 = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} The game also supports external singleplayer and multiplayer maps. Map editor is included in the game. | {{++}} The game also supports external singleplayer and multiplayer maps. Map editor is included in the game. | ||
{{ii}} Archive: [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/index.php AoW Heaven Downloads Central] | {{ii}} Archive: [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/index.php AoW Heaven Downloads Central] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Most mods are found in the [http://aow.heavengames.com/mods/index.shtml AoW Heaven fansite]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} DevEdit, the tool for customizing the game, is available also at the [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=815 AoW Heaven fansite], and also make sure to read the [http://aow.heavengames.com/mods/devedbeginnersguide.shtml beginner's guide] if you want to start modding. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=810 Warlock's Rule-Set] is the most popular rule-set and is a basis to many other rule-sets. For 64-bit systems, download this [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=1115 mod fix]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The [http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/age-of-wonders-community-content-pack.79063/ Community Content Pack] includes a lot of popular mods and maps, including Warlock and various full campaigns. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
− | |minDX = | + | |minGPU = |
− | |minHD = | + | |minDX = 6 |
+ | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
+ | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | ||
− | | | + | |recOS = 98, NT |
− | | | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
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}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 08:22, 17 September 2023
Developers | |
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Triumph Studios | |
Epic Games | |
Publishers | |
Retail (North America) | Gathering of Developers |
Retail (Europe) | Take-Two Interactive |
Digital, original | Triumph Studios |
Digital, current | Paradox Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 11, 1999 |
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 |
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 |
Age of Wonders is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric 4X, strategy and TBS game in the Age of Wonders series.
General information
- Official Discord for game series
- Official Paradox Plaza forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Age of Wonders Heaven fansite
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Publisher website | ||||
GOG.com | Soundtrack and HD wallpaper included. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Official patches
- The latest official patch is v1.36. It can be found in the Age of Wonders Heaven fansite (only needed for retail versions).
Unofficial patch
- Players running Windows 8 or newer, or using Wine to run the game on Linux, need to download this unofficial patch to fix the
Exception during MapViewer.ShowScene
error which may appear on those systems.
Skip intro videos
Enable from launcher[citation needed] |
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Enable from registry[citation needed] |
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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 |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/61500/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/61500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Unscalable UI. Small icons at higher resolutions. | ||
Multi-monitor | Fully supported in windowed mode. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Resolution is changed by dragging window borders or maximizing. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming software | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 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
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music and sound effects | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | Hot seat |
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LAN play | Direct TCP protocol. | ||
Online play | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. | ||
Asynchronous multiplayer | Play-by-Email (PBEM); refer to this guide or use the Email Wrapper automates the sending and receiving process to eliminate mistakes made by manual e-mail sending. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Crash at startup on Windows 10
Disable DirectSound |
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Retail version does not work on Windows 7
Run the game in windowed or borderless fullscreen windowed mode.[1] |
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Game stuttering on start, runtime error on exit
Use dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
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Game crashing / mapview error / error during draw
Play the game in fullscreen mode[citation needed] |
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Ensure Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is set to the default (Windows programs and services only).[2] |
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Garbled text
Reinstall the game or lower the resolution.[3] |
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Enabling cheats
Use beatrix command line argument[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Maps
- The game also supports external singleplayer and multiplayer maps. Map editor is included in the game.
- Archive: AoW Heaven Downloads Central
Mods
- Most mods are found in the AoW Heaven fansite.
- DevEdit, the tool for customizing the game, is available also at the AoW Heaven fansite, and also make sure to read the beginner's guide if you want to start modding.
- Warlock's Rule-Set is the most popular rule-set and is a basis to many other rule-sets. For 64-bit systems, download this mod fix.
- The Community Content Pack includes a lot of popular mods and maps, including Warlock and various full campaigns.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, NT |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 6 compatible | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive |
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 (61500) 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).