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{{mm}} [http://aow.heavengames.com/ Age of Wonders Heaven] fansite | {{mm}} [http://aow.heavengames.com/ Age of Wonders Heaven] fansite | ||
| − | == Availability == | + | ==Availability== |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | }} | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The demo is available at [http://www.fileplanet.com/29156/20000/fileinfo/Age-of-Wonders-Demo FilePlanet]. | {{ii}} The demo is available at [http://www.fileplanet.com/29156/20000/fileinfo/Age-of-Wonders-Demo FilePlanet]. | ||
| − | == Essential improvements == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
:The latest official patch is v1.36. It can be found in the [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=850 Age of Wonders Heaven] fansite (only needed for retail versions). | :The latest official patch is v1.36. It can be found in the [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=850 Age of Wonders Heaven] fansite (only needed for retail versions). | ||
===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
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{{ii}} <b>For 64-bit systems</b>: download this [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=1115 mod fix] if you want it to work on your configurations (works with GOG.com, doesn't work with Steam). | {{ii}} <b>For 64-bit systems</b>: download this [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=1115 mod fix] if you want it to work on your configurations (works with GOG.com, doesn't work with Steam). | ||
| − | === Skip | + | ===Skip intro videos=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Skip Intro}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Skip Intro}} | ||
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[[File:AoW menu.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game menu can be found by clicking the dragon icon in the lower-left corner.]] | [[File:AoW menu.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game menu can be found by clicking the dragon icon in the lower-left corner.]] | ||
| − | ===Configuration file location=== | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Triumph Studios}} | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Triumph Studios}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Video settings == | + | ==Video settings== |
[[File:age of wonders settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]] | [[File:age of wonders settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]] | ||
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
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| − | == Input settings == | + | ==Input settings== |
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Audio settings == | + | ==Audio settings== |
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume =true | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes =Music & SFX | + | |separate volume notes = Music & SFX |
| − | |surround sound =false | + | |surround sound = false |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = |
| − | |subtitles =false | + | |subtitles = false |
| − | |subtitles notes =No audio dialogue present. | + | |subtitles notes = No audio dialogue present. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
| − | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = |
| − | |mute on focus lost =false | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
| − | |eax support =false | + | |eax support = false |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | == Multiplayer == | + | ==Multiplayer== |
:* Age of Wonders uses a couple of multiplayer types. It uses Hot Seat (Single Computer), TCP Internet and Play-By-Email and these differ in the style of gameplay. | :* Age of Wonders uses a couple of multiplayer types. It uses Hot Seat (Single Computer), TCP Internet and Play-By-Email and these differ in the style of gameplay. | ||
===TCP Internet=== | ===TCP Internet=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | == Other information == | + | ==Other information== |
===Maps=== | ===Maps=== | ||
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{{ii}} Archive: [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/index.php AoW Heaven Downloads Central] | {{ii}} Archive: [http://aow.heavengames.com/downloads/index.php AoW Heaven Downloads Central] | ||
| − | == System requirements == | + | ==System requirements== |
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
|minOS = XP or newer | |minOS = XP or newer | ||
| − | |minCPU = 1 GHz | + | |minCPU = 1 GHz |
|minmem = 256 MB | |minmem = 256 MB | ||
|minGPU = 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 | |minGPU = 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 | ||
|minHD = 350 MB | |minHD = 350 MB | ||
| − | |recCPU = 1.4 GHz | + | |recCPU = 1.4 GHz |
|recmem = 512 MB | |recmem = 512 MB | ||
|recGPU = 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9 | |recGPU = 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9 | ||
Revision as of 09:58, 10 January 2014
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| Developers | |
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| Triumph Studios | |
| Epic Games | |
| Publishers | |
| North America | Gathering of Developers |
| Europe | Take-Two Interactive |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 31, 1999 |
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| Age of Wonders | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
General information
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Age of Wonders Heaven fansite
Availability
- The demo is available at FilePlanet.
Essential improvements
- The latest official patch is v1.36. It can be found in the Age of Wonders Heaven fansite (only needed for retail versions).
Mods
- Most mods are found in the AoW Heaven fansite.
- DevEdit, the tool for customizing the game, is available also at the AoW Heaven fansite, and also make sure to read the beginner's guide if you want to start modding.
Warlock's Rule-Set
- The most popular rule-set in Age of Wonders which is a basis to many other rule-sets.
- For 64-bit systems: download this mod fix if you want it to work on your configurations (works with GOG.com, doesn't work with Steam).
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
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| Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/61500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/61500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Multiplayer
- Age of Wonders uses a couple of multiplayer types. It uses Hot Seat (Single Computer), TCP Internet and Play-By-Email and these differ in the style of gameplay.
TCP Internet
- TCP Internet play is a direct online or LAN play. The advantage to this is that the games play out and the turns change quickly while the disadvantages to it are that it is time-consuming and harder to set up.
- This is a recommended way to play in LAN and the IPX LAN doesn't seem to work.
- If you want to play with someone online, you could check out Hamachi (an account required).
Play-by-Email
- Play-by-Email is an another form of online play which basically works by e-mailing the turns. The advantage to it is that you can post turns at any time while the disadvantage is the slowness of the games.
- Age of Wonders Email Wrapper is almost a required way to play the game by E-mail. It automates the sending and receiving process so the mistakes made by the manual e-mail sending are eliminated.
- If you don't want to play through the wrapper, be sure to check this guide on AoW Heaven forums.
Issues fixed
- If you haven't found an issue, even if you haven't downloaded from GOG.com, read GOG.com Support Page for more information.
Enabling cheats
| Instructions |
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Garbled text
| Instructions |
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Retail doesn't work on Windows 7
| Instructions |
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Other information
Maps
- The game also supports external singleplayer and multiplayer maps. Map editor is included in the game.
- Archive: AoW Heaven Downloads Central
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP or newer | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 350 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 | 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (61500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.