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Revision as of 02:49, 21 May 2017

Avernum II
Avernum II cover
Developers
Spiderweb Software
Release dates
Windows 2000
Mac OS (Classic) 2000
macOS (OS X) January 15, 2013
Avernum II on Wikipedia

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.
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
Developer website
CD key
OS X 10.7 and later not supported.[1]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
Part of "Avernum: The Complete Saga".
Windows
macOS (OS X)
A demo is available for both Windows and OS X.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Save game data location

Save games can be created in any location.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video settings

Game settings
Game settings

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template: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:
  1. Use the numeric keypad or
  2. Download ToArrows utility (registration required).

Audio settings

Template: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).

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).

Installing from CD on Vista and later

If you have problems, follow these steps:
Instructions

Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs

Instructions

Game crash

If your game crashes in any way, try these steps, one at a time:
Instructions

Reactivating Character Editor

Instructions

"Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac

Instructions

Mac OS version on OS X Lion or newer

Use the Wineskin port instead.

Other information

Backing up the registration key

If you want to play the game with the same key, transfer the "Avernum2.dat" file (Windows) in Data folder or "Avernum 2 Prefs" (Mac OS) 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

Other information

API

ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac OS (Classic)

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP or newer
Processor (CPU) 1.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 7 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.7 and prior
Processor (CPU) 1.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 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.

References