Difference between revisions of "Avernum II"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
Line 114: | Line 114: | ||
{{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> | ::* 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> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
===Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs=== | ===Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs=== | ||
Line 138: | Line 135: | ||
* First solution: Install the [[#Availability|demo]] and [[#Requesting a new key|request]] a new key. | * First solution: Install the [[#Availability|demo]] and [[#Requesting a new key|request]] a new key. | ||
* Second solution: | * Second solution: | ||
− | # Open the Install file. A window will open with the game art and an installer with the game icon | + | # Open the Install file. A window will open with the game art and an installer with the game icon. Drag this installer onto your desktop. |
− | # 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 the file "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. |
Revision as of 09:42, 20 July 2013
⤏ 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
- Mac version of the game bought directly from the developer currently only works on OS X prior to 10.7 (Lion) and on older MacBooks without GMA X3100. If you want to play on the unsupported OS X, purchase the game from GOG.com or download the game from here.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions - The Complete Saga
- GOG.com Support Page - The Complete Saga
- Official website
- Official forum
- Avernum Wiki
- Wine AppDB page
Availability
Game data
- Save games can be created in any location.
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Input settings
Movement handling
- In Avernum 2, 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:
- Use the numeric keypad or
- Download ToArrows utility (registration required).
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).
- Incompatibility with Mac OS X 10.7 and newer (not present in GOG.com version).[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).
- Solution: Requesting a new key [2]
Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs
Instructions |
---|
Reactivating Character Editor
Instructions |
---|
"Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac
Instructions |
---|
General information
Backing up the registration key
- If you want to play the game with the same key, transfer the "avernum.dat" file (Windows) or "Avernum Prefs" (Mac) 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.[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
- Recommended two-button mouse, or Apple mouse with Secondary Button / Secondary Click enabled.
- These are GOG.com system requirements; retail requirements are much lower.