Scrub

Go to the local files (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Avernum Escape From the Pit) and override high DPI scaling in the executable (Avernum.exe) as per the linked post, then start the game normally in Steam. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1684244168

A second option would be to use DxWnd. It does not modify any registry files, and runs without installation. While it is generally used to run fullscreen games windowed, it can also be used to change the aspect ratio/resolution of games. Simply run dxwnd.exe, drag the executable for Avernum 4 into the program, and in the "main" tab, change the window position/setting to your desired resolution and check "Desktop center." In your case, you have a 4K display and Avernum 4 runs natively in 4:3, so the correct resolution for you would be 2880x2160. For a 1080p display, this would be 1440x1080. Keep in mind that this is going to be blurry no matter what, because Avernum 4 runs natively in 1024x768 and increasing the resolution does not increase the field of view and will only stretch, but this will keep it in the correct aspect ratio. In the "mouse" tab, turn off cursor visibility (since A4 has its own cursor) and turn "Mouse Clipper" on, which locks the invisible windows cursor inside the frame. Then, keeping DxWnd open, you can either start the game from Steam or Windows. Here is what the game looks like on a 1080p screen with the native resolution.

I recall in the original version you needed a certain amount of reputation, not sure if they changed it in the remake

In the great circle, when you destroy the altar while in combat mode, only normal haakai are summoned. When not in combat mode, they are haakai lords. Edit: also the demonslayer says that it has the same effect as wyrmslayer (+50% damage to reptiles) when it doesn't

well the game already autosaved as I was exploring the gray square so it looks like I'll just restart.

I was on the way to the vahnatai lands and the power went out for a second, but luckily, I saved a few seconds before, after launching again, this happened: Save at homescreen: http://i.imgur.com/B5QL7QS.jpg (You can see the map is deep rapids) After loading: http://i.imgur.com/ZUbeI5C.jpg (Script error) Moving around: http://i.imgur.com/v7Q1aU3.jpg After moving around for a really long time: http://imgur.com/wwO8wSt (I cannot pilot the boat or get out of it) I believe the map name of "Long tunnel" appeared at some point and the console even said "You have discovered a new location!" When moving around, the characters' movement is not limited meaning its not a graphic error, while outdoor mobs only traversed in certain locations. I've tried fighting them, and after ending combat, the map is still glitched. The exclamation marks on the map still display the correct names. I imagine the save just got corrupted, but I saved the game before the power outage.

The only thing I remember about it is that at some point, you go to this manor where there's an annoying guard (butler?) standing in front of it who doesn't let you in. Then you can go around to the side and enter through a secret passageway where you encounter the wife and say you're the new guard. Afterwards, you like rob the house and kill the husband or something idk. Does anyone have any idea what scenario I'm talking about?