Difference between revisions of "Avernum III"
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===Black screen with only sprites visible=== | ===Black screen with only sprites visible=== | ||
{{ii}} 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). | {{ii}} 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). | ||
− | + | ::* Solution: [[#Requesting a new key|Requesting a new key]].<ref>[http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/16278-avernum-1-black-screen-freeze-on-main-map/ Spiderweb Forums - Avernum 1 - Black screen freeze on main map.]</ref> | |
===Performance issue on Intel OS X Tiger=== | ===Performance issue on Intel OS X Tiger=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Character editor|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Character editor|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
* Macintosh: Throw away the "Avernum 3 Prefs" file in the Preferences folder. | * Macintosh: Throw away the "Avernum 3 Prefs" file in the Preferences folder. | ||
− | * Windows: Delete the "Avernum3.dat" file in the Avernum | + | * Windows: Delete the "Avernum3.dat" file in the Avernum Data folder. |
{{ii}} If you have registered the game, this might unregister it. If your game suddenly becomes unregistered, see [[#Requesting a new key|Requesting a new key]]. | {{ii}} If you have registered the game, this might unregister it. If your game suddenly becomes unregistered, see [[#Requesting a new key|Requesting a new key]]. | ||
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# Hold down the Control key and click on the installer and select "Show Package Contents." | # Hold down the Control key and click on the installer and select "Show Package Contents." | ||
# Open the Contents folder and then the Resources folder. | # Open the Contents folder and then the Resources folder. | ||
− | # Open "installscript" If it asks you what program to open it with, choose TextEdit. | + | # Open the file "installscript" If it asks you what program to open it with, choose TextEdit. |
# Scroll down until you find these lines and change it to FALSE: | # Scroll down until you find these lines and change it to FALSE: | ||
<code>Require Authentication</code> | <code>Require Authentication</code> | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===Backing up the registration key=== | ===Backing up the registration key=== | ||
− | {{ii}} If you want to play the game with the same key, transfer the [[#Game data|"Avernum3.dat"]] file (Windows) in | + | {{ii}} If you want to play the game with the same key, transfer the [[#Game data|"Avernum3.dat"]] file (Windows) in Data folder or "Avernum 3 Prefs" (OS X) located in the Preferences folder (inside the Systems folder on your hard drive) to a safe place. |
===Requesting a new key=== | ===Requesting a new key=== |
Revision as of 06:16, 7 April 2018
Developers | |
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Spiderweb Software | |
Release dates | |
Mac OS (Classic) | 2002 |
Windows | 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | January 15, 2013 |
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
- 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 |
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Developer website | OS X 10.7 and later not supported.[1] | |||
GOG.com | Part of "Avernum: The Complete Saga". |
- A demo is available for both Windows and OS X.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\irunin.ini[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows |
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Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) |
- Save games can be created in any location.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Issues unresolved
- You can work around many glitches by using game's character editor.
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).
- Solution: Requesting a new key.[2]
Performance issue on Intel OS X Tiger
- This shouldn't be a problem on OS X Leopard. Upgrading to the new operating system will solve the problem, as long as your machine can run in Thousands of Colors mode.
No CarbonLib error
- If you get an error that you don't have CarbonLib installed, your machine is missing the software that let's you run OS X compatible application. Fortunately, you can download this software here.
Installing from CD on Vista and later
- If you have problems, follow these steps:
CD on Vista and later[citation needed] |
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Screen Freeze Bug On OS X
Screen Freeze[3] |
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Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs
Renaming to .app[citation needed] |
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Reactivating Character Editor
Character editor[citation needed] |
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"Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac
Admin privileges[citation needed] |
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Other information
Backing up the registration key
- If you want to play the game with the same key, transfer the "Avernum3.dat" file (Windows) in Data folder or "Avernum 3 Prefs" (OS X) located in the 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.[4] 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
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
- Recommended two-button mouse, or Apple mouse with Secondary Button / Secondary Click enabled.
- These are GOG.com system requirements; retail requirements are much lower.
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
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