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Revision as of 23:21, 6 October 2015

Avernum
Avernum cover
Developers
Spiderweb Software
Release dates
Windows 2000
Mac OS (Classic) 2000
macOS (OS X) January 15, 2013
Avernum on Wikipedia

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
⤏ Go to series page
Subseries of Exile / Avernum
Avernum 2000
Avernum II 2000
Avernum III 2002
Blades of Avernum 2004
Avernum IV 2005
Avernum V 2007
Avernum VI 2009
Avernum: Escape from the Pit 2011
Avernum 2: Crystal Souls 2014
Avernum 3: Ruined World 2018

Key points

The game has been remade as Avernum: Escape from the Pit.
Original Mac OS version is not compatible with OS X 10.7 (Lion) and later; use the Wineskin port.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Official website
Official forum
Useful links

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Part of "Avernum: The Complete Saga".
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location

Save game data location

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System Location
Save games can be created in any location.

Video settings

Game settings
Game settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Movement handling

In Avernum, characters can be moved with a mouse, arrow keys or numeric keypad. However mouse movement is too sensitive for some people and arrow keys only move in directions perpendicular to the cardinal (N, E, W, S) which can be a problem, especially since doors and pathways are set alongside the cardinal directions. To be able to move diagonally:
  1. Use the numeric keypad or
  2. Download ToArrows utility (registration required).

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Issues unresolved

You can work around many glitches by using game's character editor.
  • Incompatibility with newest MacBooks with the GMA X3100 graphics chip (not present in GOG.com version).
  • Inability to dismount from a horse or move after climbing ladder while on horseback.[1]

Issues fixed

Black screen with only sprites visible

When transferring old save games, this can happen because the game acts as a demo and a registration key is required (this does not happen on GOG.com version of the game).

Installing from CD on Vista and later

Instructions

Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs

Instructions

Game crash

Instructions

Reactivating Character Editor

Instructions

"Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac

Instructions

Mac OS version on OS X Lion or newer

Use the Wineskin port instead.

General information

Backing up the registration key

If you want to play the game with the same key, transfer the "avernum.dat" file (Windows) in Data folder or "Avernum Prefs" (Mac OS) in Preferences folder (inside the Systems folder on your hard drive) to a safe place.

Requesting a new key

If you have lost a registration key, go to this page or e-mail the developer to get one.[3] Be sure to add:
  • The game title
  • The complete mailing address you ordered the game under (NOT an E-mail address)
  • The new game and/or editor registration number the game is giving you now
  • Windows or Macintosh version

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP or newer
Processor (CPU) 1.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 7 compatible DirectX 9 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.7
Processor (CPU) 1.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 MB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB
Recommended two-button mouse, or Apple mouse with Secondary Button / Secondary Click enabled.
These are GOG.com system requirements; retail requirements are much lower.

References