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{{ii}} If you have problems, follow these steps: | {{ii}} If you have problems, follow these steps: | ||
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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}} Blades of 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}} Blades of 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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===Screen Freeze Bug On OS X=== | ===Screen Freeze Bug On OS X=== | ||
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{{ii}} In recent versions of OS X, game's graphics might occasionally freeze for a small number of users. The game is playing in the background and sound effects are still happening, but the graphics are no longer refreshed on the screen. | {{ii}} In recent versions of OS X, game's graphics might occasionally freeze for a small number of users. The game is playing in the background and sound effects are still happening, but the graphics are no longer refreshed on the screen. | ||
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===Slowdown on Windows=== | ===Slowdown on Windows=== | ||
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* There is a rare problem in newer Windows machines where the game plays extremely slowly. This appears to be cause by an interaction between Avernum 4 and a driver or other piece of software we haven't identified. | * There is a rare problem in newer Windows machines where the game plays extremely slowly. This appears to be cause by an interaction between Avernum 4 and a driver or other piece of software we haven't identified. | ||
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===Unable to open sound channels=== | ===Unable to open sound channels=== | ||
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{{ii}} Carry out these steps to fix the problem: | {{ii}} Carry out these steps to fix the problem: | ||
# Open the Applications folder. | # Open the Applications folder. |
Revision as of 23:03, 19 November 2017
Developers | |
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Spiderweb Software | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | 2005 |
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 |
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Official forum
- Useful links
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Developer website | Purchase via Humble Widget. | |||
GOG.com | Part of "Avernum: The Complete Saga". | |||
Steam |
- A demo is available for both Windows and OS X.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/206020/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/206020/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save game data folders:
Save0
,Save1
, etc.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
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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Screen Freeze Bug On OS X
Shift-R[1] |
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Crash on Steam version
- You can ask for a copy of Avernum IV if you have bought the game to the developer.
Slowdown on Windows
Slowdown[citation needed] |
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Unable to open sound channels
Audio MIDI Setup[citation needed] |
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Other 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" (OS X) 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.[2] 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 | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
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) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 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.
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 (206020) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
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- Windows
- OS X
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