Marcus Aurelius

Ok, here is something that seems to improve the situation for anyone else having these issues, it's not perfect, but a noticible improvement. First, play with the Direct X version. If you bought the game from GOG (or elsewhere) as I did, try the demo version of this from the Spiderware version. Then set your Compatability mode to Windows XP (I also run as administrator and "check" disable display scaling for what it is worth). There are still some jerky movements, but combat always runs more smoothly. If this fix works you can always explain your situation (and verify your purchase) to Jeff and request a key, he seems willing to send you one to enable this mode. Hope this helps. If anyone finds a better solution let me know please.

Hi, tried that. Maybe helps a little, though battle animations are initially still a little "jerky". Thanks for the suggestion though!

I have a similiar issue. On my Windows 7 AMD 1.6 Dual core- Integrated graphics, the frame rate is good- usually in the 40's, 50's or even 60's. However, combat approaches and animations are jerky, especially at first. Sometimes they even out later. This does not happen on my older (though faster) XP computer. I don't know if there is much that can be done about it. Maybe someone else does. I'm sure the problem is somewhat common.

Please excuse this question if it has been answered half a dozen times before. But is there any point in playing Avernum 1 after Avernum:Escape from the Pit? ( I just recently bought the whole Avernum set on GOG).

Thanks all for your help.

No, I have tried it on two different machines (XP and Windows 7). It definitely appears to be a persistant bug. Most items I have tried -particularly Intelligence enhancing items- seem to have absolutely no effect(in spellpoints etc) other than cosmetic. Maybe this only happens on Windows versions of the game. I know they were originally designed for Mac.

Hi, I am new to these forums. I have played a number of newer Spiderweb games (and the newer Nethergate) and they all work fine. However, in Avernum 3 many (maybe most) of the items used such as a Robe of Magery (supposedly +1 Intelligence), Lucky Charm(sp?) (Supposedly +1 Luck) really do absolutely nothing. And no, I don't mean they don't just show up on the Character's skill page. I mean they don't seem to change a thing! For example with the Robe of Magery increasing Intelligence shouldn't the spell points increase? Yet there is nothing. Anyone else notice this? Thanks for the help.