Moscow, Russia. December 25, 2003 - Nival Interactive and Strategy First announce patch 1.03 for their acclaimed adventure/RPG with magical combats Etherlords II.
The patch makes changes to the balance of spells and creature abilities, improves interface and combat mechanics. It also provides free camera to the adventure mode.
In multiplayer mode, necessary number of players for "Round Table" mode has been reduced to 4. In "Blind" mode, players now have a choice among two game's options - with identical sets of spells
and with different ones. Moreover, the patch fixes connection problems in "Round Table" mode when playing behind Firewalls.
Please note that Etherlords II master-server will support multiplayer game for users with versions 1.02 and 1.03 till January 25. Further on, it will support version 1.03 only.
The patch 1.03 can be downloaded from our Files section. Version 1.03 includes all additional features and fixes that were provided in the earlier patches.
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.
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
