webfischi / augustus

An open source re-implementation of Caesar III

Augustus

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Platform	Latest release	Unstable build (needs mods files from the release version)
Windows
Linux AppImage
Mac
PS Vita

Augustus is a fork of the Julius project that intends to incorporate gameplay changes.

The aim of this project is to provide enhanced, customizable gameplay to Caesar 3 using project Julius UI enhancements.

Augustus is able to load Caesar 3 and Julius saves, however saves made with Augustus will not work outside Augustus.

Gameplay enhancements include:

• Roadblocks
• Market special orders
• Global labour pool
• Partial warehouse storage
• Increased game limits
• Zoom controls
• And more!

Because of gameplay changes and additions, save files from Augustus are NOT compatible with Caesar 3 or Julius. Augustus is able to load Caesar 3 save files, but not the other way around. If you want vanilla experience with visual and UI improvements, or want to use save files in base Caesar 3, check Julius.

Augustus, like project Julius requires the original assets (graphics, sounds, etc) from Caesar 3 to run. It optionally supports the high-quality MP3 files once provided on the Sierra website.

Running the game

First, download the game for your platform from the list above.

Alternatively, you can build Augustus yourself. Check Building Julius for details.

Then you can either copy the game to the Caesar 3 folder, or run the game from an independent folder, in which case the game will ask you to point to the Caesar 3 folder.

Note that you must have permission to write in the game data directory as the saves will be stored there.

See Running for further instructions and startup options.

Bugs

See the list of Bugs & idiosyncrasies to find out more about some known bugs.