Age of Wonders Collection

[mausschieber]

Age of Wonders Collection [?xDVD5]

Credits:
--CIU By:Yener90
--InstallerScript: CIU 3.0.0.2
--Contributors:BAMsE; Razor12911; Simorq; KaktoR; Cesar82 CIU 3.0.0.2
--CLS-DiskSpan.dll R3 by Razor12911, modified version by Cesar82
--DiskSpan_GUI V2+ by Cesar82

Graphic found Ingame and Online
Arts by mausschieber

Info:

Conversion is for Steam and GOG so choose Diskspan_gui to change 
wich Version should Compressed [ Default is Steam ] 

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 ----------------------- CONVERSION DATE 24.2.2025 -------------------------
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 14:15:30 - You have chosen the DVD5 type for the media size.
 14:15:30 - ISO images will not be created when conversion is complete.
 14:15:30 - The computer will remain on when the conversion is complete.
 14:15:30 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data1a-01.bin was: xtool:mzlib+srep_new:1+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ultra:64m:bt4:fb273:lc8:mc1000000
 14:15:30 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data2a-01.bin was:
  xtool:mzlib+srep_new:1+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ultra:64m:bt4:fb273:lc8:mc1000000 
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 14:15:31 - Compression initialized in 24.02.2026 at 14:15:31.
 14:15:32 - Starting Data1a-01.bin archive creation.
 14:16:28 - Moving Data1a-01.bin file to media folder.
 15:22:48 - Game 1 conversion time: 00:00:56
 14:16:29 - Starting Data2a-01.bin archive creation.
 14:17:23 - Moving Data2a-01.bin file to media folder.
 15:22:48 - Game 2 conversion time: 00:00:55
 14:17:25 - Starting Data3a-01.bin archive creation.
 14:18:21 - Moving Data3a-01.bin file to media folder.
 15:22:48 - Game 3 conversion time: 00:00:57
 14:18:24 - Starting Data4a-01.bin archive creation.
 14:22:29 - Moving Data4a-01.bin file to media folder.
 15:22:48 - Game 4 conversion time: 00:04:09
 14:22:34 - Starting Data5a-01.bin archive creation.
 14:36:11 - Moving Data5a-01.bin » Data5a-02.bin files to media folder.
 15:22:48 - Game 5 conversion time: 00:13:42
 14:36:17 - Starting Data6a-01.bin archive creation.
 15:22:45 - Moving Data6a-01.bin » Data6a-04.bin files to media folder.
 15:22:48 - Game 6 conversion time: 00:46:29
 15:22:48 - Compression finished in 24.02.2026 at 15:22:48.
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 15:22:48 - Getting size of data file of the game: Age of Wonders
 15:22:48 - » Installation folder size: 301,88 MB
 15:22:48 - » Compressed game size: 143,90 MB (Ratio 47.67%)
 15:22:48 - Getting size of data file of the game: Age of Wonders 2
 15:22:48 - » Installation folder size: 576,20 MB
 15:22:48 - » Compressed game size: 369,23 MB (Ratio 64.08%)
 15:22:48 - Getting size of data file of the game: Age of Wonders Shadow Magic
 15:22:48 - » Installation folder size: 790,93 MB
 15:22:48 - » Compressed game size: 494,69 MB (Ratio 62.55%)
 15:22:48 - Getting size of data file of the game: Age of Wonders 3
 15:22:48 - » Installation folder size: 3,94 GB
 15:22:48 - » Compressed game size: 1,71 GB (Ratio 43.45%)
 15:22:48 - Getting size of data file of the game: Age of Wonders Planetfall
 15:22:48 - » Installation folder size: 15,62 GB
 15:22:48 - » Compressed game size: 4,65 GB (Ratio 29.78%)
 15:22:48 - Getting size of data file of the game: Age of Wonders 4
 15:22:48 - » Installation folder size: 28,99 GB
 15:22:48 - » Compressed game size: 12,79 GB (Ratio 44.13%)
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 15:22:48 - Overall input size: 50,17 GB
 15:22:48 - Overall output size: 20,14 GB (Ratio 40.14%)
 15:22:48 - Overall conversion time: 01:07:10
 15:22:48 - Overall conversion discs: 5 DVD5
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Version History:

Version 1.0.0 
- Initial Release  ;

Include: All DLC's

Instructions:

1.-- Install Game, update to latest version + No-DVD.
2.-- Download the Conversion and extract to HD, (not in game folder)
2a.- Move _CommonRedist to Conversion output folder. (Last DVD)

[Launch1]
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Name=DirectX (Jun 2010)
Exe1={src}\_CommonRedist\DirectX\Jun2010\DXSETUP.exe
Argument=/silent
BeforeInstall=0
Checked=0

[Launch2]
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Name=Microsoft Visual C++ 2010
Exe1={src}\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2010\vcredist_x86.exe
Exe2={src}\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2010\vcredist_x64.exe
Argument=/passive /norestart
BeforeInstall=0
Checked=0

[Launch3]
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Name=Microsoft Visual C++ 2015
Exe1={src}\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2015\vc_redist.x86.exe
Exe2={src}\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2015\vc_redist.x64.exe
Argument=/passive /norestart
BeforeInstall=0
Checked=0

[Launch4]
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Name=Microsoft Visual C++ 2019
Exe1={src}\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2019\VC_redist.x86.exe
Exe2={src}\_CommonRedist\vcredist\2019\VC_redist.x64.exe
Argument=/passive /norestart
BeforeInstall=0
Checked=0

[Launch5]
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Name=Microsoft NET Framework 4.5.2
Exe1={src}\_CommonRedist\DotNet\4.5.2\NDP452-KB2901907-x86-x64-AllOS-ENU.exe
Argument=/q /norestart
BeforeInstall=0
Checked=0

[Launch6]
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Name=Microsoft NET Framework 4.6
Exe1={src}\_CommonRedist\DotNet\4.6\NDP462-KB3151800-x86-x64-AllOS-ENU.exe
Argument=/q /norestart
BeforeInstall=0
Checked=0

3.-- Run DiskSpan_GUI Choose Input/Output folder, Choose compression method
4.-- Test the conversion, before burning ISO.

Folder Structure: Depending on Path Length

    Age of Wonders Collection (This is the Main Folder)

these are the installed Game Folders

Folder Structure must Match for the Collection. Otherwise the Games do not work

-- ExePath Age of Wonders ------------------| AoWCompat.exe
-- ExePath Age of Wonders 2 ----------------| AoW2Compat.exe
-- ExePath Age of Wonders Shadow Magic ---- | AoWSMCompat.exe
-- ExePath Age of Wonders 3 ----------------| AoW3.exe
-- ExePath Age of Wonders Planetfall -------| AowPF.exe
-- ExePath Age of Wonders 4 ----------------| AOW4.exe

[Gillian]

Two games are Premium Deluxe versions..

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------------------------------- CONVERSION DATE 2026/02/25 -------------------------------
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01:22:11 - You have chosen the BD25 type for the media size.
01:22:11 - ISO images will not be created when conversion is complete.
01:22:11 - The computer will shut down when the conversion is complete.
01:22:11 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data1a-01.bin was: xt_zlib+srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ultra:64m:bt4:fb27 3:lc8:mc1000000
01:22:11 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data2a-01.bin was: xt_zlib+srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ultra:64m:bt4:fb27 3:lc8:mc1000000
01:22:11 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data3a-01.bin was: xt_zlib+srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ultra:64m:bt4:fb27 3:lc8:mc1000000
01:22:11 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data4a-01.bin was: xt_zlib+srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ultra:64m:bt4:fb27 3:lc8:mc1000000
01:22:11 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data5a-01.bin was: xt_zlib+srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ultra:64m:bt4:fb27 3:lc8:mc1000000
01:22:11 - Selected ARC/DS method for Data6a-01.bin was: xt_zlib+srep_new+4x4:b64mb:lzma:ultra:64m:bt4:fb27 3:lc8:mc1000000
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01:22:11 - Compression initialized in 25/02/2026 at 01:22:11.
01:22:11 - Starting Data1a-01.bin archive creation.
01:22:52 - Moving Data1a-01.bin file to media folder.
01:22:52 - Game 1 conversion time: 00:00:40
01:22:53 - Starting Data2a-01.bin archive creation.
01:23:27 - Moving Data2a-01.bin file to media folder.
01:23:27 - Game 2 conversion time: 00:00:35
01:23:28 - Starting Data3a-01.bin archive creation.
01:24:09 - Moving Data3a-01.bin file to media folder.
01:24:09 - Game 3 conversion time: 00:00:41
01:24:09 - Starting Data4a-01.bin archive creation.
01:28:19 - Moving Data4a-01.bin file to media folder.
01:28:19 - Game 4 conversion time: 00:04:10
01:28:19 - Starting Data5a-01.bin archive creation.
01:38:49 - Moving Data5a-01.bin file to media folder.
01:38:50 - Game 5 conversion time: 00:10:30
01:38:50 - Starting Data6a-01.bin archive creation.
02:07:28 - Moving Data6a-01.bin file to media folder.
02:07:29 - Game 6 conversion time: 00:28:39
02:07:29 - Compression finished in 25/02/2026 at 02:07:29.
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02:07:29 - Getting size of data file of the game: Age of Wonders
02:07:29 - » Installation folder size: 301.72 MB
02:07:29 - » Compressed game size: 142.47 MB (Ratio 47.22%)
02:07:29 - Getting size of data file of the game: Age of Wonders 2
02:07:29 - » Installation folder size: 576.06 MB
02:07:29 - » Compressed game size: 365.98 MB (Ratio 63.53%)
02:07:29 - Getting size of data file of the game: Age of Wonders Shadow Magic
02:07:29 - » Installation folder size: 790.83 MB
02:07:29 - » Compressed game size: 491.31 MB (Ratio 62.13%)
02:07:29 - Getting size of data file of the game: Age of Wonders 3
02:07:29 - » Installation folder size: 3.61 GB
02:07:29 - » Compressed game size: 1.42 GB (Ratio 39.26%)
02:07:29 - Getting size of data file of the game: Age of Wonders Planetfall
02:07:29 - » Installation folder size: 15.48 GB
02:07:29 - » Compressed game size: 4.63 GB (Ratio 29.88%)
02:07:29 - Getting size of data file of the game: Age of Wonders 4
02:07:29 - » Installation folder size: 28.98 GB
02:07:29 - » Compressed game size: 12.78 GB (Ratio 44.08%)
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02:07:29 - Overall input size: 49.71 GB
02:07:29 - Overall output size: 19.80 GB (Ratio 39.83%)
02:07:29 - Overall conversion time: 00:45:17
02:07:29 - Overall conversion discs: 1 BD25
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