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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 17, 2004}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 9, 2004}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-Time Game Purchase}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-Eye View, Isometric}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and Select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Pre-Rendered Graphics}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Avernum}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207663383 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207659156 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = blades-of-avernum | ||
|wikipedia = Avernum (series)#Blades of Avernum | |wikipedia = Avernum (series)#Blades of Avernum | ||
+ | |winehq = 2665 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.avernum.com/blades/index.html | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207663383|avernum_series|for game series}} |
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/forum/15-blades-of-avernum/ Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/forum/15-blades-of-avernum/ Official forum] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/otherpg.html#BOA Useful links] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| developer | http://www.avernum.com/blades/index.html | unknown | | + | {{Availability/row| developer | http://www.avernum.com/blades/index.html | unknown | Only a demo. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | avernum_the_complete_saga | DRM-free | Part of "Avernum: The Complete Saga". }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | avernum_the_complete_saga | DRM-free | Part of "Avernum: The Complete Saga". | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\irunin.ini}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|*.sav}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Save games can be created in any location. | {{ii}} Save games can be created in any location. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
{{Image|BladesAvernum-settings.png|Game settings}} | {{Image|BladesAvernum-settings.png|Game settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = |
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = unknown |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = unknown |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = unknown |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = No voicework present. | |subtitles notes = No voicework present. | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Black screen with only sprites visible=== | ===Black screen with only sprites visible=== | ||
{{ii}} 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). | {{ii}} 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|Requesting a new key]] <ref> | + | ::* Solution: [[#Requesting a new key|Requesting a new key]]<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/index.php?/topic/16278-avernum-1-black-screen-freeze-on-main-map/|title=Spiderweb Forums - Avernum 1 - Black screen freeze on main map.|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
===Installing from CD on Vista and later=== | ===Installing from CD on Vista and later=== | ||
− | |||
− | |||
{{ii}} If you have problems, follow these steps: | {{ii}} If you have problems, follow these steps: | ||
− | + | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=CD on Vista and later|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
+ | # 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). | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs=== | ===Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Renaming to .app|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
{{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=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Screen Freeze|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.avernum.com/blades/techsupp.html|title=Blades of Avernum Tech Support|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
{{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. | ||
:* Solution: | :* Solution: | ||
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===Reactivating Character Editor=== | ===Reactivating Character Editor=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Character editor|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
* Macintosh: Throw away the "Blades of Avernum Prefs" file in the Preferences folder. | * Macintosh: Throw away the "Blades of Avernum Prefs" file in the Preferences folder. | ||
* Windows: Delete the "BladesOfAvernumData.dat" file in the Avernum Data folder. | * Windows: Delete the "BladesOfAvernumData.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=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Admin privileges|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
* 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: | ||
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===Requesting a new key=== | ===Requesting a new key=== | ||
− | {{ii}} If you have lost a registration key, go to [ | + | {{ii}} If you have lost a registration key, go to [https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/support/newkey.html this page] or [mailto:spidweb@spiderwebsoftware.com e-mail] the developer to get one.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.spiderwebsoftware.com/faqs/trouble.html#Gen_MAC|title=General Games Troubleshooting FAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref> Be sure to add: |
:* The game title | :* The game title | ||
:* The complete mailing address you ordered the game under (NOT an E-mail address) | :* 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 | :* The new game and/or editor registration number the game is giving you now | ||
:* Windows or Macintosh version | :* Windows or Macintosh version | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.gog.com/game/avernum_the_complete_saga|title=Avernum: The Complete Saga on GOG.com|date=2020-01-10|snippet=Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://macintoshgarden.org/games/blades-of-avernum|title=https://macintoshgarden.org/games/blades-of-avernum|date=2021-01-24}}</ref> | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP or newer | + | |minOS = XP or newer |
|minCPU = 1.6 GHz | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
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|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = 9 | |recDX = 9 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10.6.8 | + | |minOS = 10.6.8 |
|minCPU = 1.6 GHz | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 30 MB | |minHD = 30 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = 64 MB | + | |minGPU = |
+ | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Recommended two-button mouse, or Apple mouse with Secondary Button / Secondary Click enabled. | ||
+ | {{ii}} These are GOG.com system requirements; retail requirements are much lower. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
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{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 18:45, 8 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Spiderweb Software | |
Release dates | |
macOS (OS X) | March 17, 2004 |
Windows | June 9, 2004 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | RPG |
Art styles | Pre-rendered graphics |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Avernum |
⤏ 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 |
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.
Key points
- Supports external maps.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Official forum
- Useful links
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Developer website | Only a demo. | |||
GOG.com | Part of "Avernum: The Complete Saga". |
Essential improvements
Maps
- Unlike other games in the first Avernum trilogy, Blades of Avernum supports scenarios to be created and added into the game.
- Scenario list - List of websites that contain Blades of Avernum scenarios and instructions on how to add them.
- Spiderwebs Forum - Scenario reviews
- Spiderweb forums - Blades of Avernum Editor
Scenario editors
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\irunin.ini[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows |
|
macOS (OS X) |
- Save games can be created in any location.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No voicework present. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Issues fixed
- You can work around many glitches by using game's character editor.
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[1]
Installing from CD on Vista and later
- If you have problems, follow these steps:
CD on Vista and later[citation needed] |
---|
|
Installer/game not launching correctly on newer Macs
Renaming to .app[citation needed] |
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|
Screen Freeze Bug On OS X
Screen Freeze[2] |
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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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|
Other information
Backing up the registration key
- If you want to play the game with the same key, transfer the Blades of Avernum.dat file (Windows) or "Blades of 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.[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
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
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) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
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.
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Spiderweb Forums - Avernum 1 - Black screen freeze on main map. - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Blades of Avernum Tech Support - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ General Games Troubleshooting FAQ - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Avernum: The Complete Saga on GOG.com - last accessed on 2020-01-10
- "Mac notice: The game is 32-bit only and will not work on macOS 10.15 and up."
- ↑ https://macintoshgarden.org/games/blades-of-avernum - last accessed on 2021-01-24