Difference between revisions of "Avernum"
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{{ii}} The game has been remade as [[Avernum: Escape from the Pit]]. | {{ii}} The game has been remade as [[Avernum: Escape from the Pit]]. | ||
− | {{ii}} 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 [http://avernum.nethergate.net/intel/ here]. | + | {{ii}} 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 [http://avernum.nethergate.net/intel/ here]. You will also need to install [http://support.apple.com/kb/ph6531 Rosetta] if you have an Intel-based Macintosh. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/forum/16-first-avernum-trilogy/ Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/forum/16-first-avernum-trilogy/ Official forum] | ||
{{mm}} [http://avernum.wikia.com/wiki/Avernum_Series_Wiki Avernum Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://avernum.wikia.com/wiki/Avernum_Series_Wiki Avernum Wiki] | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/ | + | {{mm}} [http://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/otherpg.html#avernum Useful links] |
{{mm}} [http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=8672 Wine AppDB page] | {{mm}} [http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=8672 Wine AppDB page] | ||
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:# Use the numeric keypad or | :# Use the numeric keypad or | ||
:# Download [http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/17799-avernum-12-movement-handling-windows/ ToArrows utility] (registration required). | :# Download [http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/17799-avernum-12-movement-handling-windows/ ToArrows utility] (registration required). | ||
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+ | ==Audio settings== | ||
+ | {{Audio settings | ||
+ | |separate volume = false | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = false | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = false | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
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===Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs=== | ===Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Renaming to .app}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Renaming to .app|ref=<ref>[http://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/faqs/trouble.html#Gen_MAC General Troubleshooting FAQ]</ref>}} |
{{ii}} Avernum might not run properly on newer Macintoshes and trying to run the game/installer will give an error. This problem is caused by the name of the program not ending in .app. | {{ii}} Avernum might not run properly on newer Macintoshes and trying to run the game/installer will give an error. This problem is caused by the name of the program not ending in .app. | ||
:* To fix the problem, change the name of the program so it ends in .app. If you are trying to run an installer from a CD, copy it to your machine, change the name so that it ends in .app, and run it. | :* To fix the problem, change the name of the program so it ends in .app. If you are trying to run an installer from a CD, copy it to your machine, change the name so that it ends in .app, and run it. | ||
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==="Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac=== | ==="Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Admin privileges}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Admin privileges|ref=<ref>[http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/12973-installing-macintosh-games-from-cd-requires-admin-privileges-to-run/ Spiderweb Forums - Installing Macintosh Games From CD: "Requires admin privileges to run.]</ref>}} |
* 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: |
Revision as of 13:47, 17 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
- The game has been remade as Avernum: Escape from the Pit.
- 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. You will also need to install Rosetta if you have an Intel-based Macintosh.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions - The Complete Saga
- GOG.com Support Page - The Complete Saga
- Official website
- Official forum
- Avernum Wiki
- Useful links
- 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, 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.
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 [3]
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.
Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs
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Reactivating Character Editor
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"Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac
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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.[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
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.