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posted by Spazmo on Tue 25 January 2005, 16:54:18
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Jeff Vogel's Spiderweb Software has released a new patch for their RPG toolset game Blades of Avernum. This brings the game to 1.0.3 for both Mac and PC and makes the following fixes: Changes in v1.0.1 Update:
1. The scroll bars will now be positioned properly when playing in a window.
2. Selecting Restart from the death window works correctly now.
3. A few other tiny tweaks.
Changes in v1.0.2 Update:
1. Item info screen now works properly and doesn't cause crashes.
2. Forcecaged creature no longer move around in town mode.
3. Friendly creatures now properly regain health.
4. Many other small fixes.
Changes in v1.0.3 Update:
1. You can now read signs outdoors (fixing a bug introdouced in 1.0.2). Earth shattering stuff! Go and grab it to enhance your BoA experience.
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Blades of Avernum patch ( Development info )
posted by Saint_Proverbius on Sat 23 October 2004, 00:53:37
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The tech support page for Blades of Avernum has updated with a new patch. The patch fixes problems with the riposte and a few scenario glitches/niggles. The Windows version of the patch weighs in at 3.3MB and does work with the demo and full versions of the game.
So, either get the patch, or be extra nice to Lord Maynard. Your choice.
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Blades of Avernum bumped up to 1.02 ( Game news )
posted by Vault Dweller on Wed 13 October 2004, 14:59:32
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Spiderweb Software reports that Blades of Avernum has been successfully upgraded to 1.02. Click here to get the access to the latest cutting edge shareware technology. There are 0 comments on this article. Click here to comment.
BoA sucks, says PC Gamer ( Review )
posted by Vault Dweller on Sat 21 August 2004, 18:40:38
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I got PC Gamer to see that BG3 info and noticed a short Blades of Avernum review, trashing "rehashed gameplay, leveling mechanics, and inventory management". The final verdict is 50%. Here is a snipet:
The one potentially cool feature is the ability to alter the plot by the choices you make. For instance, you may be sent out to vanquish some rebels, but after hearing their plight, you can choose to join them. Still, without an engaging, cohesive take backing it up, ita ll feels flat and lifeless
Potentially? POTENTIALLY cool feature?!!! Fucking morons!
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Jeff Vogel on Blades of Avernum ( Interview )
posted by Vault Dweller on Wed 07 July 2004, 20:49:50
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RPG Vault has posted Blades of Avernum 3-page wrap report. Tons of intersting info. Here are some snipets:
The Team
We're a charming little company in a basement in lovely Seattle, Washington. It's me and two employees. I handle the bulk of the design and coding. My employees handle the business and web end, and help me with doing the design.
Technology
Well, we're a little company, with a low budget. In addition, we're download only, so our game has to be small enough to be downloaded reasonably by a 56k modem. These two constraints provide a lot of limits in terms of what we can do with graphics and sound. I would really like to make games with elaborate and lovely graphics and sound,
Best Decisions
The first good decision was moving to a full scripting language. Every good thing about the project came from this. You simply can't beat scripting for getting good, interesting character and special encounter behavior.
Personal Thoughts
It's simple and dated, but it's fun. The game system, after years of polishing, just works. It plays fast and easy, and it's really addictive. And because the design system is so versatile, people will be able to do new, funky stuff with it for years.
That's a really good way to describe Spiderweb games: simple and dated, but fun.
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Spiderweb's Blades of Avernum scenario contest ( Game news )
posted by Saint_Proverbius on Thu 01 July 2004, 16:08:16
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Spiderweb Software is holding a Scenario Contest for those who have picked up a copy of Blades of Avernum. Basically, you make a scenario with the editor for the game, then you submit it to them by June 1st of 2005, and well, here's the details:
Blades of Avernum is an adventure that never ends. Anyone with time and energy can create new adventures and share them with Avernum fans all over the world. All you need is the Scenario Editor, which can be downloaded from the Scenario Workshop.
Spiderweb Software wants to reward these creators for their hard work. That's why we're announcing the Blades of Avernum Scenario Design Contest! Design a scenario and submit to Spiderweb Software by June 1, 2005, and you can win big prizes:
1st Prize - $500
2nd Prize - $300
3rd Prize - $200
4th-10th Prize - Free copy of a Spiderweb Software game.
Not bad prizes for an independent gaming company.
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Blades of Avernum is out ! ( Game news )
posted by Vault Dweller on Thu 03 June 2004, 01:40:32
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Our sources (ok, it was Psilon) have confirmed that critically acclaimed and highly anticipated Blades of Avernum is finally available for download.
In A Small Rebellion, you are sent to infiltrate and destroy a band of rebels against the Empire. The question: will you fight them, or join them? In The Valley of Dying Things, you delve deep into an enormous, abandoned school of magic, looking for the secret to a deadly plague.
In The Za-Khazi Run, you rocket down a subterranean river, racing against time to reinforce a besieged fort. First, though, you must outwit the many powerful, bizarre creatures living along the route. And in Diplomacy With the Dead, you have to help a remote city deal with the powerful vampire who lives just outside town. This turns out to be much more complicated than it sounds. I was actually browsing my vast games collection thinking what long forgotten game I should replay, when I saw this.
Psilon, thanks a lot!
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AppleLinks reviews Blades of Avernum ( Review )
posted by Vault Dweller on Mon 10 May 2004, 15:35:49
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Apple Links posted a short review of Blades of Avernum giving it 4/5.
In my opinion, far too many game developers don't know what role-playing means. They release games with "role-playing elements," when what they really mean is "the ability to spend skill points and/or use different armor and weapons." The Exile trilogy and the updated Avernum trilogy remain a shining example of what role-playing is really about...with just one tiny problem: the games end. When they do, you leave behind fascinating worlds with histories and people that can be found nowhere else. Blades of Avernum changes that by giving you the ability to play in adventures others have created, as well as the ability to make your own adventures for others to play Can't argue with "far too many game developers don't know what role-playing means" part
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Blades of Avernum - testers needed ( Development info )
posted by Ausir on Wed 28 April 2004, 15:18:20
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Jeff Vogel of Spiderweb Software is looking for testers for the Windows version of Blades of Avernum. Priority will be given to Blades of Exile scenario designers who'd like to port their old BoE scenarios to the new game.
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Blades of Avernum now playing at a Mac near you ( Game news )
posted by Spazmo on Fri 19 March 2004, 16:21:52
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Our pal Jeff Vogel of Spiderweb Games today released the latest in the Avernum series of dungeon crawl CRPGs, Blades of Avernum, which includes four adventures built in as well as a toolset to make your own stuff. It's currently Mac only, but a PC version is expected within months.
In A Small Rebellion, you are sent to infiltrate and destroy a band of rebels against the Empire. The question: will you fight them, or join them? In The Valley of Dying Things, you delve deep into an enormous, abandoned school of magic, looking for the secret to a deadly plague.
In The Za-Khazi Run, you rocket down a subterranean river, racing against time to reinforce a besieged fort. First, though, you must outwit the many powerful, bizarre creatures living along the route. And in Diplomacy With the Dead, you have to help a remote city deal with the powerful vampire who lives just outside town. This turns out to be much more complicated than it sounds.
Sounds thrilling and chilling. Grab your Blades goodness here, if you're one of those filthy communist Mac users.
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