Getting Help

Always ensure the following is ran as an Administrator.

• Age of Ymir.exe, Setup.exe, OpenSetup.exe or the Age of Ymir Launcher.exe.
• Set the Graphics API to DirectX 9 in Setup.exe.
• Right-click Age of Ymir.exe → Properties → Compatibility → set to Windows 7 or Windows XP SP3.
• Enable Run as Administrator for both Age of Ymir.exe and Age of Ymir Launcher.exe.
• Avoid installing in Program Files. Preferred directory: C:\Games\Age of Ymir or C:\Age of Ymir.
• Keep updated with the latest patches via the Age of Ymir Launcher.exe.

Insecure Software Detected

• Anti-cheat systems might be falsely flagged by antivirus.
• Add the game folder, Age of Ymir.exe, and Age of Ymir Launcher.exe to antivirus exceptions.
• Optionally, submit these files for Microsoft Malware Analysis.

Gepard Shield Issues (init d3d or GRF)

1. Open Age of Ymir Launcher.exe
   • Set Graphics API to DirectX 9.
   • Choose proper resolution and graphic device.
   • Uncheck Full Screen.
   • Adjust or disable Sound Mode.
   • Select "Delete all RO-related settings (Factory Reset)".
2. Install the game outside Program Files.

Illegal Software Warning

• Some mouse/keyboard software may trigger false positives.
• Close such programs before launching the game.

Gepard Cannot Validate License

• Check your internet connection.
• Add exceptions in your antivirus/firewall for game files.

Low FPS / Freezing on Windows 10/11 with NVIDIA

• In NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings (for Age of Ymir.exe):
  • Set Max Frame Rate: 60 FPS
  • Monitor Tech: Fixed Refresh
  • Preferred Refresh Rate: Application-controlled
  • V-Sync: Use the 3D application setting

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For high-resolution monitors, use dgVoodoo to improve compatibility and scaling.

Installation

1. Download dgVoodoo 2.79.3 from the Downloads Page.
2. Extract into your Age of Ymir directory (e.g. C:\Age of Ymir).
3. Copy these files from the extracted folder to your Age of Ymir directory: D3D8.dll, D3D9.dll, D3Dlmm.dll, DDraw.dll, dgVoodooCpl.exe, dgVoodoo.conf.

Configuration

Forcing Dedicated GPU on Laptops

If you're using a laptop with both integrated and dedicated graphics (e.g., Intel + NVIDIA), follow these steps to ensure the game uses your dedicated GPU:

1. Configure NVIDIA Control Panel (for NVIDIA GPUs):
   • Open NVIDIA Control Panel → Manage 3D settings → Program Settings.
   • Click Add and select Age of Ymir.exe (or browse to your game folder). Also add Setup.exe or OpenSetup.exe if present.
   
   • For each program, set Preferred graphics processor to High-performance NVIDIA processor.
   
   • Click Apply and close the control panel.

   Note: For AMD GPUs, use AMD Radeon Settings → System → Switchable Graphics and set the game to High Performance.

2. Configure dgVoodoo Control Panel:
   • Close the game if it's running. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe from your Age of Ymir directory.
   • In the General Tab: Set Adapter(s) to use / enable to your dedicated GPU. Set Scaling mode to Stretched, keep Aspect Ratio. Ensure Windowed is selected if you prefer windowed mode.
   
   • In the DirectX Tab: If you want to use real DirectX instead of dgVoodoo's wrapper, enable Disable and passthru to real DirectX. Set resolution to your monitor's native resolution. Disable dgVoodoo Watermark. Enable Force VSync if needed. Click OK to save.
   
3. Verify GPU Selection in Game Setup: Run Setup.exe or OpenSetup.exe. In the Graphics tab, select your dedicated GPU (e.g. "NVIDIA GeForce GTX... [dgVoodoo TnL HAL]") and click OK.

Launch the game and verify GPU usage in Task Manager or your GPU monitoring software.

Fix Small UI on 4K

Right-click Age of Ymir.exe → Properties → Compatibility → Change High DPI Settings:

• ✔️ Override high DPI scaling behavior
• Select: System (Enhanced)

If you want to override the RO window size or position, create or edit dinput.ini in your game folder:

; Override RO window position and size.
; Ignored if WindowWidth = 0 or WindowHeight = 0.
; Command line switch: -wX,Y,Width,Height
WindowPosX =0
WindowPosY =0
WindowWidth =1920
WindowHeight =1080

Ensure WindowWidth and WindowHeight are set to match your desired resolution.

To display non-English characters:

1. Copy dinput.dll and dinput.ini into your game folder.

Note: Skip this step if the files already exist.

2. Edit dinput.ini and set:

CodePage = 65001

• 51932 = Japanese · 51949 = Korean · 51950 or 51936 = Chinese · 1251 = Russian · 65001 = Unicode / All Languages

3. Save and launch the game.

If your PC has limited performance:

1. Download graymap.grf from the Downloads Page.
2. Move graymap.grf to your Age of Ymir directory.
3. Launch the game.

Simplifies all maps to grayscale, improving rendering speed and performance.

Failed Patch

• Close and restart the patcher.
• If still failing after a few tries, wait a bit — server issues may resolve on their own.
• Open a Support Ticket on our Discord if the problem persists.
• If Age of Ymir Launcher.exe hangs, end the process via Task Manager.

LUA Errors: Homunculus or Mercenary AI

• Delete the AI folder from your Age of Ymir directory.
• Download the latest AzzyAI 1.56 (Age of Ymir Edition).
• Extract it to your game folder under AI/.