Moscow, Russia November 25, 2003 - Nival Interactive and Strategy First announce patch 1.02 and map editor for their acclaimed adventure/RPG with magical combats Etherlords II.

The patch improves multiplayer component, updates some database values and eliminates the unjustified appearance of "cheating detected" message. New options have also been added to multiplayer interface. The map editor allows players to create their own single player missions that can be launched from the in-game "Single Mission" menu, available in versions 1.01 or 1.02.

Please note that Etherlords II master-server will not support multiplayer game for users without 1.02 update patch after December 20. Until then it supports both - game version 1.01 and 1.02.

The patch 1.02 and map editor can be downloaded from our Files section. Version 1.02 includes all additional features and fixes that were provided in the earlier patch.

Etherlords II is an exciting mix of role-playing elements and tactical turn-based combat in the best traditions of fantasy trading card games. It takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities.

Key Features:
  • Five campaigns covering a magnificent 3D fantasy world
  • Hundreds of spells and creatures combine to create nearly unlimited tactical possibilities
  • New monsters and magic that can be used by any of the four races
  • Non-linear missions with multiple paths to completion
  • Boats, tunnels and transporters - explore every corner of the Ether World
  • Versatile Map Editor to create your own maps and missions
About Nival Interactive

Nival Interactive started developing games in 1996 and since then has become the leading Russian game developer through constant innovation and attention to detail. Nival firmly established its presence in the international gaming industry with titles that include original role-playing/strategy games like the Rage of Mages series and Evil Islands, as well as the 3D turn-based strategy Etherlords. Other titles include Blitzkrieg, a World War II RTS, Silent Storm, a 3D turn-based tactics/RPG title and Etherlords II, a RPG adventure with magical combats in full 3D. For more information about Nival Interactive and our games visit www.nival.com

About Strategy First

Strategy First Inc. is a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. Founded in 1990, the company has grown rapidly, publishing major games in the industry and simultaneously developing its own in-house titles such as O.R.B., Disciples II, Nexagon: The Pit and Zero-G Marines. After winning numerous awards for games such as Disciples: Sacred Lands, Europa Universalis, Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns and Steel Beasts, Strategy First continues to push the gaming envelope with its own groundbreaking titles, while maintaining its reputation as a unique alternative for independent developers seeking to market their games to a worldwide audience

Moscow November 25, 2003





 
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