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The latest version of Aurora can be found on the [http://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?board=276.0 forums]. There are two stages to installing Aurora: download the base game, and download any patches.
 
The latest version of Aurora can be found on the [http://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?board=276.0 forums]. There are two stages to installing Aurora: download the base game, and download any patches.
  
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==Base Game==
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==Installation==
  
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Download the latest full installation from the [http://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?board=276.0 forums]. The forum topic containing it should be labelled "C# Full Installation" or similar. Download this file and unzip the contents into a folder where you want Aurora to reside on your computer.
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Aurora versions are labelled vX.Y.Z, where vX.Y.0 represents the latest database patch (for example, v1.9.0) and vX.Y.Z represents the latest executable patch (for example, v1.9.5).
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One should be aware that database patches are not save game compatible.
  
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==Patching==
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1) Download the v1.5.1 Full Installation from [http://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=10635.0 this forum thread].
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:a) Unzip it into the folder of your choice (we will call this the Aurora folder)
  
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Patching the game is a simple matter of downloading the latest database patch and the latest executable patch, deleting your old "AuroraDB.db" and "Aurora.exe" files, and extracting the new files into your Aurora folder.
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2) Download the latest database patch (as described above)
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:a) Delete the file named "AuroraDB.db" in your Aurora folder and replace it with the "AuroraDB.db" from this patch.
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:b) If there is no following patch, delete the file named "Aurora.exe" and replace it with the matching one from this patch.
  
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Aurora versions are labelled vX.Y.Z. You want to find the latest vX.Y.0 for the database patch, and the latest vX.Y.Z for the executable patch. For example, as of May 14th, 2020, the latest database patch is v1.9.0 and the latest executable patch is v1.9.5. The database patch will also include an "Aurora.exe" file, but we will ignore it in favor of the one from the latest executable patch. It may be the case that there is no executable patch currently released. If so, use the "Aurora.exe" file from the database patch instead.
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3) If there is an executable patch (as described above), download the latest one.
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:a) Delete the file named "Aurora.exe" and replace it with the matching one from this patch.
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Make sure to delete your old "AuroraDB.db" and "Aurora.exe" files to avoid any issues with your operating system not fully overwriting them. After doing so, copy the newly downloaded "AuroraDB.db" file from your database patch and the "Aurora.exe" file from your executable patch. You now have the latest version of the game.
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==System Requirements==
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'''Operating system''': Microsoft Windows, however, people have manged to run it under Wine on Linux.
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'''Number format''': Aurora is a hobby project coded for use on a UK computer. Therefore, you will need to change your decimal separator to a period, rather than a comma, for optimum performance. Otherwise you will suffer invalid string errors.
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'''Minimum resolution''': The minimum resolution required is 1440x900. A higher resolution or multiple monitors will allow you to see more windows at once. There exist some utilities and approved mods that allow you to play the game with a smaller screen.

Revision as of 02:46, 15 May 2020

The latest version of Aurora can be found on the forums. There are two stages to installing Aurora: download the base game, and download any patches.

Installation

Aurora versions are labelled vX.Y.Z, where vX.Y.0 represents the latest database patch (for example, v1.9.0) and vX.Y.Z represents the latest executable patch (for example, v1.9.5). One should be aware that database patches are not save game compatible.

Installation for C# Aurora

1) Download the v1.5.1 Full Installation from this forum thread.

a) Unzip it into the folder of your choice (we will call this the Aurora folder)

2) Download the latest database patch (as described above)

a) Delete the file named "AuroraDB.db" in your Aurora folder and replace it with the "AuroraDB.db" from this patch.
b) If there is no following patch, delete the file named "Aurora.exe" and replace it with the matching one from this patch.

3) If there is an executable patch (as described above), download the latest one.

a) Delete the file named "Aurora.exe" and replace it with the matching one from this patch.

System Requirements

Operating system: Microsoft Windows, however, people have manged to run it under Wine on Linux.

Number format: Aurora is a hobby project coded for use on a UK computer. Therefore, you will need to change your decimal separator to a period, rather than a comma, for optimum performance. Otherwise you will suffer invalid string errors.

Minimum resolution: The minimum resolution required is 1440x900. A higher resolution or multiple monitors will allow you to see more windows at once. There exist some utilities and approved mods that allow you to play the game with a smaller screen.

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