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# Open "Computer" in the Start menu, right-click on the CD and select Explore. | # Open "Computer" in the Start menu, right-click on the CD and select Explore. | ||
# Run the installer program (the application that has Install at the beginning of the name). | # Run the installer program (the application that has Install at the beginning of the name). | ||
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===Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs=== | ===Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs=== | ||
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{{ii}} Avernum 2 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 2 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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{{ii}} If your game crashes in any way, try these steps, one at a time: | {{ii}} If your game crashes in any way, try these steps, one at a time: | ||
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# Restart the computer. | # Restart the computer. | ||
# Close other programs before running. | # Close other programs before running. | ||
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===Reactivating Character Editor=== | ===Reactivating Character Editor=== | ||
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* Macintosh: Throw away the "Avernum 2 Prefs" file in the Preferences folder. | * Macintosh: Throw away the "Avernum 2 Prefs" file in the Preferences folder. | ||
* Windows: Delete the "Avernum2.dat" file in the Avernum Data folder. | * Windows: Delete the "Avernum2.dat" file in the Avernum Data folder. | ||
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==="Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac=== | ==="Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac=== | ||
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* 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 23:02, 19 November 2017
Developers | |
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Spiderweb Software | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 2000 |
macOS (OS X) | January 15, 2013 |
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.
⤏ 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
- 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 |
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Developer website | OS X 10.7 and later not supported.[1] | |||
GOG.com | Part of "Avernum: The Complete Saga". |
- 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 |
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GOG Galaxy |
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).
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]
Installing from CD on Vista and later
- If you have problems, follow these steps:
CD on Vista and later[citation needed] |
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Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs
Renaming to .app[citation needed] |
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Game crash
- If your game crashes in any way, try these steps, one at a time:
Crash[citation needed] |
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Reactivating Character Editor
Character editor[citation needed] |
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"Requires admin privileges to run" when installing CD on Mac
Admin privileges[citation needed] |
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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
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP or newer | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 and prior | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 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
- ↑ Spiderweb Software Compatibility Guide - last accessed on 2015-12-29
- ↑ Spiderweb Forums - Avernum 1 - Black screen freeze on main map.
- ↑ General Games Troubleshooting FAQ
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