Difference between revisions of "Age of Wonders"
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{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=991 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=991 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | ||
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/61500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/61500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{ii}} The demo is available at [http://www.fileplanet.com/29156/20000/fileinfo/Age-of-Wonders-Demo FilePlanet]. | {{ii}} The demo is available at [http://www.fileplanet.com/29156/20000/fileinfo/Age-of-Wonders-Demo FilePlanet]. | ||
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: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). | :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). | ||
===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
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{{ii}} Most mods are found in the [http://aow.heavengames.com/mods/index.shtml AoW Heaven fansite]. | {{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}} 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. | ||
====[http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=810 Warlock's Rule-Set]==== | ====[http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=810 Warlock's Rule-Set]==== | ||
− | {{ii}} The most popular rule-set in Age of Wonders which is a | + | {{ii}} The most popular rule-set in Age of Wonders which is a basis to many other rule-sets. |
{{ii}} <b>For 64-bit systems</b>: download this [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=1115 mod fix] if you want it to work on your configurations (works with GOG.com, doesn't work with Steam). | {{ii}} <b>For 64-bit systems</b>: download this [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=1115 mod fix] if you want it to work on your configurations (works with GOG.com, doesn't work with Steam). | ||
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=== Skip Intro Video === | === Skip Intro Video === | ||
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|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |120hz = | + | |120hz = false |
|120hz notes = | |120hz notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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== Audio settings == | == Audio settings == | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume =true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes =Music & SFX |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound =false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles =false |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes =No audio dialogue present. |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = |
|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 = | ||
|eax support =false | |eax support =false | ||
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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 [[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 [[Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | ||
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+ | == Other information == | ||
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+ | ===Maps=== | ||
+ | {{++}} 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] | ||
== System requirements == | == System requirements == |
Revision as of 14:00, 17 November 2013
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
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- 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 Video
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game data
- The configuration files are stored inside the registry.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Multiplayer
- 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 so the mistakes made by the manual e-mail sending are eliminated.
- 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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Garbled text
Instructions |
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Retail doesn't work on Windows 7
Instructions |
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Other information
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) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 350 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 | 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9 |