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{{Fixbox/fix|Exclude the game from Window's DEP|ref=<ref>http://www.gog.com/forum/age_of_wonders_series/aow_1_crashes_on_startup_win7x64_desktop/post1</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Exclude the game from Window's DEP|ref=<ref>http://www.gog.com/forum/age_of_wonders_series/aow_1_crashes_on_startup_win7x64_desktop/post1</ref>}} | ||
− | # Open Window's Control Panel | + | # Open Window's Control Panel. |
− | # Search for and open '''System''' | + | # Search for and open '''System'''. |
− | # Open '''Advanced system settings''' | + | # Open '''Advanced system settings'''. |
− | # Go to '''Advanced''' and open '''Settings''' under '''Performance''' | + | # Go to '''Advanced''' and open '''Settings''' under '''Performance'''. |
− | # Go to '''Data Execution Prevention''' and check '''Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select:''' | + | # Go to '''Data Execution Prevention''' and check '''Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select:'''. |
− | # Add <code>{{p|game}}\AoW.exe</code> to the list | + | # Add <code>{{p|game}}\AoW.exe</code> to the list. |
− | # Restart your computer | + | # Restart your computer. |
}} | }} | ||
===Garbled text=== | ===Garbled text=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Garbled text|ref=<ref>http://www.gog.com/forum/age_of_wonders_series/strange_text</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Garbled text|ref=<ref>http://www.gog.com/forum/age_of_wonders_series/strange_text</ref>}}. |
− | Reinstall the game or lower the resolution | + | Reinstall the game or lower the resolution. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 16:55, 10 June 2014
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 |
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
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Age of Wonders Heaven fansite
Availability
- The demo is available at FilePlanet.
Essential improvements
- 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).
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game data
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
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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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Steam Cloud |
Video 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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LAN play | Direct TCP protocol. | ||
Online play | Direct TCP protocol. | ||
Asynchronous multiplayer | Play-by-Mail. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting |
- Age of Wonders uses a couple of multiplayer types. It uses Hot Seat (Single Computer), TCP Internet and Play-By-Email and these differ in the style of gameplay.
TCP Internet
- TCP Internet play is a direct online or LAN play. The advantage to this is that the games play out and the turns change quickly while the disadvantages to it are that it is time-consuming and harder to set up.
- This is a recommended way to play in LAN and the IPX LAN doesn't seem to work.
- If you want to play with someone online, you could check out Hamachi (an account required).
Play-by-Email
- 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.
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
Instructions |
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Game crashing
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Garbled text
Instructions |
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Retail doesn't work on Windows 7
Instructions |
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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
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP or newer | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 350 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 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 (61500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- Windows
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