Hi
In 2023, I was exchanging emails with Spiderweb Software bacause I wanted to buy Exile III: Ruined World. I found out that it is now freeware, but it requires a key. It was ported by Boutell.com, which was closed.
www.spiderwebsoftware.com
I had a suggestion, but they decided to solve this problem differently. They created a website that generates keys. You can generate your unique key for this game. This part of the game gets official support after 23 years, which is amazing, and they did it initially for Linux users.
www.spiderwebsoftware.com
Unfortunately, Exile III doesn't work on the modern operating system because it requires the old version of glibc. I use an old computer with Mandrake 7.2 to play it, but you can use virtualization software.
Onthim told me it should work with 86Box, but I didn't try it yet.
Exile III was the first commercial RPG game for Linux. I know that Tux Games was selling the box version of this game with the CD.
Warning: Make a backup copy of the file ex3misc.dat located it in .exile3 if you want to play it in the future. Exile III and the editor for this game always ask about the different keys if you remove the hidden folder for this game from your home directory. The same issue is happening when you re-install your system.
I thought about building a package for Linux x86-64 with the built-in emulator and the unactivated version of this game, but I don't know how to do it.
I hope that you can run it on Pyra/OpenPandora.
In 2023, I was exchanging emails with Spiderweb Software bacause I wanted to buy Exile III: Ruined World. I found out that it is now freeware, but it requires a key. It was ported by Boutell.com, which was closed.
Exile III: Ruined World for Linux
Spiderweb Software creates epic indie fantasy adventures for Windows, Macintosh, and the iPad, including the hit Avernum and Avadon series.
Boutell.Com, Inc. and Spiderweb Software are pleased to announce theavailability of Exile III for Linux, a high-quality fantasy game in thetradition of Ultima and Wizardry.
Boutell.Com, Inc. now offers Windows-to-Linux porting services, taking advantage of theWillows TWIN libraries tobring Windows applications to Linux while maintaining a singlesource tree. Exile III is our first such adaptation. For moreinformation, contact boutell@boutell.com.
I had a suggestion, but they decided to solve this problem differently. They created a website that generates keys. You can generate your unique key for this game. This part of the game gets official support after 23 years, which is amazing, and they did it initially for Linux users.
Official Exile Trilogy Key Maker Page
Spiderweb Software creates epic indie fantasy adventures for Windows, Macintosh, and the iPad, including the hit Avernum and Avadon series.
Unfortunately, Exile III doesn't work on the modern operating system because it requires the old version of glibc. I use an old computer with Mandrake 7.2 to play it, but you can use virtualization software.
Onthim told me it should work with 86Box, but I didn't try it yet.
Exile III was the first commercial RPG game for Linux. I know that Tux Games was selling the box version of this game with the CD.
Warning: Make a backup copy of the file ex3misc.dat located it in .exile3 if you want to play it in the future. Exile III and the editor for this game always ask about the different keys if you remove the hidden folder for this game from your home directory. The same issue is happening when you re-install your system.
I thought about building a package for Linux x86-64 with the built-in emulator and the unactivated version of this game, but I don't know how to do it.
I hope that you can run it on Pyra/OpenPandora.
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