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#51

Mage's Initiation Forum / Re: Biclops weapon

Last post by mademoiselle_meena - March 17, 2019, 01:34:23 PM

I did try to search him. D'Arc just keeps saying he has nothing he wants.

[Q) How can I change the save-game folder on MacOs or Linux?]

#52

Mage's Initiation Forum / Changing Savegame folders on M...

Last post by Jet - March 16, 2019, 12:33:55 PM

Had this buried in another thread and decided to break it out for anyone else seeking the information:

What command allows me to change savegame folder?

I found some great save game info for macs (and linux) in the game FAQs thread on Steam:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/270610/discussions/0/1836811737983629901/

From the FAQ:

Q) How can I change the save-game folder on MacOs or Linux?

A) In Windows, you can do this directly from the winsetupexe program. But on MacOs and Linux, you'll need to take a few precautions and follow these steps:

1) First, manually create the new savegame folder you want and name it something appropriate, like "MagesSaves".

2) Go to your current (default) savegame folder and open acsetup.cfg in a text editor. At the bottom of the [misc] section, add the following line containing the absolute path to your new savegame folder. For example, in Windows it would look like this:

user_data_dir=C:\MagesSaves

Tip: On MacOs, you can easily copy long pathnames by selecting the desired file or folder (in this case the Save Game folder that you created), and using Cmd+Opt+C to copy the full pathname. Paste this (using Cmd+V) into the the game's acsetup.cfg file as indicated above.

Note: For MacOS Steam installations, the Mage's Initiation acsetup.cfg file is typically found here: ~/Library/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/Mages Initiation/Mage's Initiation.app/Contents/Resources/acsetup.cfg

Save the acsetup.cfg file and close it.

3) While still in the current (default) savegame folder, copy and paste all files ending in .dat into your new savegames folder (don't move or cut them - just copy and paste). This is important if you want to retain your achievements and in-game settings.

4) Now when you run the game, it should start up and look in the new savegames folder you created (which should be empty, so your in-game savegames list will also appear empty).

5) Repeat the above process for every new savegames folder you wish to create.

6) If you ever want to switch back to an older savegame folder, you'll need to open acsetup.cfg in your original (default) savegames folder and edit the user_data_dir= line to point to the folder where your desired savegames are stored. Then save the acsetup.cfg file and close it. This needs to be done prior to running the game.

(Note: at this point you should copy & paste (overwrite) all .dat files from your most recent savegames folder into the savegames folder you're switching over to, if you want to retain your most up-to date achievements.)

To go back to using the default savegames folder, simply delete the user_data_dir= line from acsetup.cfg all together and save it.

It's a bit fiddly, but there's currently no GUI set-up program for non-Windows AGS games.

So the line to enter in the config file (acsetup.cfg) is user_data_dir=savegamefilepathname

where "savegamefilepathname" is the exact path for the save games folder that we create

Since I'm not using Steam, I found my "acsetup.cfg" file in this folder:

Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Mage's Initiation/

#53

Mage's Initiation Forum / Re: Biclops weapon

Last post by Jet - March 16, 2019, 12:31:07 PM

Did you [spoiler]search him? It doesn't drop on its own. [/spoiler]

I've forgotten to do that and had to wait for him to show up again. 

#54

Mage's Initiation Forum / Biclops weapon

Last post by mademoiselle_meena - March 16, 2019, 12:09:03 PM

I just defeated the biclops in Bloodbark Forest. I've done this twice on different occasions and his weapon disappears. Is this a bug or am I missing something? I'm a water mage, and I've just finished the Green goblin quest. Thanks. ~meena

#55

Mage's Initiation Forum / Mage's Initiation v1.1 update

Last post by Jet - March 16, 2019, 12:02:33 PM

I downloaded the DRM-free version through Humble, and it's v1.0-RC3

Is the v1.1 update available for this install? and if so, where do we get it?

If not, when can we expect it? 

Thanks!


Edit: Never mind (in her best Roseanne Roseannadanna voice). I found my Humble distribution email with the link to the download site. Turns out the v1.1 update is already there. Yay! 

#56

Mage's Initiation Forum / Re: Starting screen resolution

Last post by Jet - March 16, 2019, 11:51:30 AM

To answer my own question:

Any resolution help for those of us on Mac?

I've got the game in windowed mode, and I can change the size of the window, but the resolution is bit-map looking (like basic resolution stretched to fit the window size, so low resolution). How can I get the game in a higher resolution?

I finally figured out that the resolution is what it is because native game resolution is 640 x 480 and a bigger window only stretches it. So I simply reduce the size of the window to get a more appealing resolution for my own viewing. The pixelization does add a nostalgic touch from "the old days". 

#57

Mage's Initiation Forum / Re: Help with Brashem proof *s...

Last post by mademoiselle_meena - March 15, 2019, 06:22:32 PM

So I went back and replayed. You do need to have the severed circle conductor in order to get out of the scene. You have to go before the Goblin quest... somehow I lost the severed circle conductor after all of that. So I wouldn't have been able to get out of that scene. I'll just leave this up in case someone else encounters the same circumstances.

#58

Mage's Initiation Forum / Help with Brashem proof *spoil...

Last post by mademoiselle_meena - March 15, 2019, 12:52:11 PM

I have just finished the Green Cap Goblin quest and when I was wandering around I found the clearing and used the disillusion potion. I spoke with Brashem but I can't seem to do anything else. I can't leave until my investigation is complete, and I can't look at or touch anything. I tried looking at Brashem's hands but it says the same comment as every where else. I am completely stumped and have been for quite awhile. Please help. Thanks!~meena

P.S. I am beginning to think I need the severed circle conductor to show Brashem. Am I right? It means I'll have to go to a way back save... which I'd rather not do. I couldn't find Brashem before the Redcap quest.

#59

Technical & Bugs forum / Re: GOG Version of Mage's Init...

Last post by MusicallyInspired - March 15, 2019, 07:47:20 AM

Have you tried running the setup and changing some settings? Like OpenGL/Direct3D, windowed mode, etc.

#60

Technical & Bugs forum / GOG Version of Mage's Initiati...

Last post by jdawg - March 12, 2019, 12:45:34 PM

I'm running Windows 7, which is supposed to be supported and I'm running the GOG version.  When I attempt to start the game, music starts, but the game will not open.  I have tried a "Verify and Repair" through GOG, but this has not helped.  Any ideas on how to fix this?