Difference between revisions of "Age of Wonders III"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | | | + | |cover = Age of Wonders III - cover.jpg |
− | |||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Triumph Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Triumph Studios}} | ||
+ | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Triumph Studios|Original}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Paradox Interactive|Current}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Creator}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 31, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 31, 2014}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 14, 2015}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 14, 2015}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|age-of-wonders-iii|80}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1297/age-of-wonders-iii|82}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|age-of-wonders-iii|80}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Unlock }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, Strategy, TBS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Age of Wonders }} | ||
|steam appid = 226840 | |steam appid = 226840 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207660893 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207660903, 1207660883, 1207665893, 1428937263 | ||
+ | |hltb = 17567 | ||
+ | |lutris = age-of-wonders-iii | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 65265 | ||
|wikipedia = Age of Wonders III | |wikipedia = Age of Wonders III | ||
+ | |winehq = 15988 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= http://aow.triumph.net/about-ageofwonders-iii/ | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/SmbeaYnRGD Official Discord for game series] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/age-of-wonders-iii.1020/ Official Paradox Plaza forums] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1207660893|age_of_wonders_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/226840/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-iii/buy | Steam | Deluxe and Collection Editions also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3454-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3454-2|Deluxe}} and {{store link|Gamesplanet|3454-5|Collection}} Editions also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | age_of_wonders_3 | DRM-free, key | {{store link|GOG.com|age_of_wonders_3_deluxe_edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. Serial key for multiplayer shown in game's library entry. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | age-of-wonders-iii | Steam | {{store link|GMG|age-of-wonders-iii-deluxe-edition|Deluxe}} and {{store link|GMG|age-of-wonders-iii-collection-pc|Collection}} Editions also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | age-of-wonders-iii | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 226840 | Steam | Deluxe and Collection Editions also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''' includes the base game, a bonus "Dragon's Throne" scenario, and the digital soundtrack. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Collection''' release includes the base game, the Deluxe Edition content, and all DLC. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion packs include new races, units, and campaigns. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = The only in-game content of the Deluxe Edition Upgrade DLC is a scenario map. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Deluxe Edition Upgrade | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Golden Realms | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Eternal Lords | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\AoW3\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/AoW3/}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/AoW3/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|true}} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\AoW3\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\SAVES\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/AoW3/}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/AoW3/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Age of Wonders 3 graphics options.png|In-game video settings.}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/age-wonders-iii/en |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver |
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = gold |
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = UI might not be scaled enough with "automatic UI scaling" option; see [[#UI is too small on higher resolution|UI is too small on higher resolution]] |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], toggle only. Can [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|force through Nvidia Inspector]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | |color blind = | + | |120 fps = true |
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Nvidia Inspector Force AA and AO|ref=<ref>https://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?p=4793045#post4793045</ref>|fix= |
− | |key remap = | + | # Set Antialiasing compatibility to <code>0x084112C5</code> |
− | |key remap notes = | + | # Set the anti-aliasing quality and sampling in the Antialiasing section. |
− | |acceleration option = | + | # Set AO settings. |
+ | # Apply | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = 2 keys per action. | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Age of Wonders 3 sound options.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
− | |separate volume = | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |surround sound = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Effects, Ambiance, Speech, Units, Events, Interface. |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1. |
+ | |subtitles = always on | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|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 = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/age-of-wonders-3.225/ #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
+ | |notes = [https://paradoxmagyarorszag.hu/download/age-of-wonders-iii-magyar-nyelv/ Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=705473456 download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = true | ||
+ | |local play players = 8 | ||
+ | |local play modes = Hot seat, Co-op | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = limited | ||
+ | |lan play players = 8 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
+ | |lan play notes = Requires a Triumph Account (managed from the launcher) to access the multiplayer menu.<ref>[http://ageofwonders.com/forums/topic/aow-3-over-lan/ Topic: AOW 3 over LAN | Age of Wonders III]</ref> | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 8 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = Requires a Triumph Account (managed from the launcher). | ||
+ | |asynchronous = true | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = Both simultaneous turns and PBEM supported. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = true | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = 14800 | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game does not launch=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete configuration files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\AoW3\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\|folder}} | ||
+ | # Delete {{file|{{p|uid}}.APD}} and {{file|{{p|uid}}.APS}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===No music when out of combat=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enter combat and finish the battle|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===UI is too small on higher resolution=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set value in configuration file|ref={{cn|date=November 2022}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\AoW3\Config|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Create the {{file|Game.cfg}} file if absent and open it with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Write <code>InterfaceScale=1.0</code> inside. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} The default value is 0.8. 1.0 looks satisfactory on a 4K screen. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = true | ||
+ | |opengl notes = OS X and Linux only. | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD Ex | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = Iggy, Adobe Flash | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = XP | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 series | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3870 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 3000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9 compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Broadband Internet connection | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Phenom X4 9900 2.6 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} 3 GB of system RAM is required for Intel integrated GPU's. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 10.9.3 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 3 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4870 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 4000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minother = 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Broadband Internet connection | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Phenom X4 9900 2.6 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = Ubuntu 14.10, SteamOS | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 3 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 10 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4870 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 4000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minother = 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Broadband Internet connection | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Core i3-3240 3.4 GHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6850 | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 15:32, 3 July 2024
Developers | |
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Triumph Studios | |
Publishers | |
Original | Triumph Studios |
Current | Paradox Interactive |
Engines | |
Creator | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 31, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | April 14, 2015 |
Linux | April 14, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
OpenCritic | 82 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | Unlock |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | 4X, Strategy, TBS |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Age of Wonders |
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 |
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.
Age of Wonders III is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view 4X, strategy and TBS game in the Age of Wonders series.
General information
- Official Discord for game series
- Official Paradox Plaza forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Publisher website | Deluxe and Collection Editions also available. | |||
Deluxe and Collection Editions also available. | ||||
GOG.com | Deluxe Edition also available. Serial key for multiplayer shown in game's library entry. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe and Collection Editions also available. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Deluxe and Collection Editions also available. |
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, a bonus "Dragon's Throne" scenario, and the digital soundtrack.
- The Collection release includes the base game, the Deluxe Edition content, and all DLC.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion packs include new races, units, and campaigns. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Unlock | The only in-game content of the Deluxe Edition Upgrade DLC is a scenario map. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Deluxe Edition Upgrade | ||
Golden Realms | ||
Eternal Lords |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\AoW3\Profiles\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/AoW3/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/AoW3/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\AoW3\Profiles\<user-id>\SAVES\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/AoW3/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/AoW3/ |
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 | UI might not be scaled enough with "automatic UI scaling" option; see UI is too small on higher resolution | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, toggle only. Can force through Nvidia Inspector. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode |
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Nvidia Inspector Force AA and AO[1] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | 2 keys per action. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
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, Music, Effects, Ambiance, Speech, Units, Events, Interface. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan - #1 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 8 | Hot seat, Co-op |
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LAN play | 8 | Co-op, Versus Requires a Triumph Account (managed from the launcher) to access the multiplayer menu.[2] |
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Online play | 8 | Co-op, Versus Requires a Triumph Account (managed from the launcher). |
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Asynchronous multiplayer | Both simultaneous turns and PBEM supported. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 14800 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game does not launch
Delete configuration files[citation needed] |
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No music when out of combat
Enter combat and finish the battle[citation needed] |
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UI is too small on higher resolution
Set value in configuration file[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
OpenGL | OS X and Linux only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | FMOD Ex | |
Interface | Iggy, Adobe Flash |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz AMD Phenom X4 9900 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 series ATI Radeon HD 3870 Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 1 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible | |
Other | 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Broadband Internet connection |
- 3 GB of system RAM is required for Intel integrated GPU's.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz AMD Phenom X4 9900 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 ATI Radeon HD 4870 Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 1 GB of VRAM |
Other | 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Broadband Internet connection |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.10, SteamOS | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz |
Intel Core i3-3240 3.4 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 ATI Radeon HD 4870 Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 6850 1 GB of VRAM |
Other | 1024 x 768 screen resolution, Broadband Internet connection |