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# Open the Age of Wonders Launcher. | # Open the Age of Wonders Launcher. | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Triumph Studios </code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Triumph Studios </code> | ||
# Open "Age of Wonders" and then click on "General". | # Open "Age of Wonders" and then click on "General". | ||
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{{ii}} If you haven't found an issue, even if you haven't downloaded from GOG.com, read [https://www.gog.com/support/age_of_wonders GOG.com Support Page] for more information. | {{ii}} If you haven't found an issue, even if you haven't downloaded from GOG.com, read [https://www.gog.com/support/age_of_wonders GOG.com Support Page] for more information. | ||
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# Make a shortcut to <code>AoW.exe</code> instead of <code>Launcher.exe</code>. | # Make a shortcut to <code>AoW.exe</code> instead of <code>Launcher.exe</code>. | ||
# Replace the <code>AoWCompat</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line parameter]] with <code>beatrix</code> | # Replace the <code>AoWCompat</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line parameter]] with <code>beatrix</code> | ||
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{{ii}} Sometimes, the retail game won't work on Windows 7. To fix this, run the game in windowed and if you want to play fullscreen, you can get it to run on [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | {{ii}} Sometimes, the retail game won't work on Windows 7. To fix this, run the game in windowed and if you want to play fullscreen, you can get it to run on [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | ||
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Revision as of 22:52, 19 November 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Triumph Studios | |
| Epic Games | |
| Publishers | |
| North America | Gathering of Developers |
| Europe | Take-Two Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 31, 1999 |
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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 |
Key points
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
General information
- 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 | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
Soundtrack and HD wallpaper included. | |
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| Steam | |
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- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v1.36. It can be found in the Age of Wonders Heaven fansite (only needed for retail versions).
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
- The most popular rule-set in Age of Wonders which is a basis to many other rule-sets.
- For 64-bit systems: download this mod fix if you want it to work on your configurations (works with GOG.com, doesn't work with Steam).
Age of Wonders - Community Content Pack
- Includes a lot of popular mods and maps, including Warlock and various full campaigns.
Skip intro videos
| Enable from launcher[citation needed] |
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Game data
In-game menu can be found by clicking the dragon icon in the lower-left corner.
Configuration file(s) location
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| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/61500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| 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 settings
General settings.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English |
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 | Direct TCP protocol. | ||
| Asynchronous multiplayer | Play-by-Mail; see Asynchronous multiplayer. | ||
Asynchronous multiplayer
- Play-by-Email is an another form of online play which basically works by e-mailing the turns. The advantage to it is that you can post turns at any time while the disadvantage is the slowness of the games.
- Age of Wonders Email Wrapper is almost a required way to play the game by E-mail. It automates the sending and receiving process to eliminate mistakes made by manual e-mail sending.
- If you don't want to play through the wrapper, be sure to check this guide on AoW Heaven forums.
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
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| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
- If you haven't found an issue, even if you haven't downloaded from GOG.com, read GOG.com Support Page for more information.
Enabling cheats
| Use beatrix parameter[citation needed] |
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Game crashing/mapview error/error during draw
| Game crashing[citation needed] |
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Play the game in a full screen resolution |
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Retail doesn't work on Windows 7
| Retail W7[1] |
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Maps
- The game also supports external singleplayer and multiplayer maps. Map editor is included in the game.
- Archive: AoW Heaven Downloads Central
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, NT |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 | Intel Pentium II 266 |
| 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.
References
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