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===Poor performance (OS X)=== | ===Poor performance (OS X)=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change around settings|ref=<ref name="MacIssues">[https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/avadon/techsupp.html#MacIssues Avadon: The Black Fortress Issues For Mac - Updates and Support]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change around settings|ref=<ref name="MacIssues">[https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/avadon/techsupp.html#MacIssues Avadon: The Black Fortress Issues For Mac - Updates and Support]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} Press Shift and D, enter <code>fps</code>, and check if your FPS is unsatisfactory. If so, do the following: | + | {{ii}} Press {{Key|Shift}} and D, enter <code>fps</code>, and check if your FPS is unsatisfactory. If so, do the following: |
# Run as few other programs as possible in the background. | # Run as few other programs as possible in the background. | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown |
Latest revision as of 14:16, 18 May 2023
Developers | |
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Spiderweb Software | |
Linux | Ryan C. Gordon |
Publishers | |
Spiderweb Software | |
Release dates | |
macOS (OS X) | February 28, 2011 |
Windows | May 2, 2011 |
Linux | August 17, 2011 |
Taxonomy | |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Avadon |
Avadon | |
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Avadon: The Black Fortress | 2011 |
Avadon 2: The Corruption | 2013 |
Avadon 3: The Warborn | 2016 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | SecuROM PA DRM. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- For the DRM-free version see the Updates and Support section of the website.
Using DirectX Graphics
Download and Install the DirectX version[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Spiderweb Software\Avadon Saved Games\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Spiderweb Software/Avadon Saved Games ~/Library/Application Support/Spiderweb Software/Avadon Saved Games/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Avadon/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Spiderweb Software\Avadon Saved Games\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/Spiderweb Software/Avadon Saved Games ~/Library/Application Support/Spiderweb Software/Avadon Saved Games/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Avadon/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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 |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Choose between Slow, Medium and Fast in in-game settings | |
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 | Master and background only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team» |
Issues fixed
- Spiderweb Software has put together an Updates and Support Page on their website
Problems with Graphics/Game Running Slowly (Windows)
Uninstall and Reinstall the game, your saves may be corrupted[1] |
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In the settings set Game Area Size to Small and Graphics Extra Details to Don't Draw[citation needed] |
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Install the latest graphics drivers[citation needed] |
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Close all other programs before running Avadon[citation needed] |
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Run the DirectX version of the game[citation needed] |
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See Using DirectX Graphics for more information. |
In Settings use Fast Graphics[citation needed] |
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Poor performance (OS X)
Change around settings[2] |
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GUI Outside Screen
If GUI elements are truncated by the edge of the screen, or disappear altogether, this could be because your PC is configured to display text at a larger setting (125% or upwards).
Disable this setting for Avadon only[3] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compliant |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compliant |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2.6 kernel+ | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL compliant |