The Settlers: Rise of an Empire v1.2 Patch

This patch includes a new map editor, several bug fixes, and improvements to the save system.

THE SETTLERS - Rise of an Empire Version History

Version 1.2

Additional Content

? Map Editor has been added.

Improvements

? When overwriting savegame (both Quicksave and normal savegames) and saving
fails, the old savegame is restored rather than deleted.
? Saving a game requires less memory.

Bug Fixes

? Fixed updater bug that prevented automatic updates under Vista
? Fixed a problem on Challia (map 2) where the knight could get stuck at the
fire near the chapel.
? A rare freeze when building roads across territory borders has been fixed.
? Fix an occasional crash when loading savegames on Rekkyr map.
? Fixed a rare file not found error when using 1.3 shaders.
? Some other minor bug fixes.

Known Issues

? Saved games from versions older than 1.1 cannot be loaded, and saved games
from 1.2 cannot be loaded by older versions. We advise you to finish your
latest mission before applying the patch.
? The Screenshot function is not working with activated FSAA (Full Screen Anti
Aliasing).
? Clan/Ladder support not active.
? In rare circumstances it can happen that soldiers get stuck between gates if
they perform an action (capture siege cart) there.
? The game might freeze for a few seconds when moving to an area (for example a
big city) for the first time.
? In some very rare conditions the selection does not work. Workaround: Click
with left mouse button, turn the camera.
? Map Editor: In some very rare conditions the modification of water vectors
can lead to undefined results.
? Map Editor: The position of the diagnostic grid is always on surface height.
? Map Editor: The quest system is not completely translated.
? Map Editor: In terrain editing the height of plateaus can only be picked not
entered.

Version 1.1

Improvements

? The DVD check is replaced by an online activation when certain third-party
programs are installed. If you are asked for a serial number at the start of
the game, please enter your CD key and follow the onscreen instructions to
activate the game.
? The performance for building placement has been improved.
? Building walls has been simplified.
? The button for time compression is enabled.
? Soldiers will automatically fight back if attacked by animals.
? Feedback when changing the sound options volume slider is added.
? Balancing of city reputation in multiplayer games has been improved.

Bug Fixes

? All listboxes can be scrolled to the end.
? Texts will be placed correctly in every aspect ratio.
? Inconsistency between the sell price and the amount of received gold has been
fixed.
? Inconsistencies between the trained number of soldiers and the active
battalion icon have been fixed.
? Audio feedback is delivered when mercenaries are receiving commands.
? Minimap symbols of discovered storehouses don?t disappear when knight leaves
the appropriate territory.
? Single- and Multiplayer map previews have been fixed.
? Out of memory while saving problem has been fixed.
? All settings made in the sound menu are saved properly.
? Fixed desync problems in multiplayer games.
? In multiplayer games a player will not instantly lose the game if an opponent
invades his marketplace using 90 soldiers.
? Fixed graphic bugs in minimap after loading.
? In multiplayer games it?s no longer possible that two players connect with
the same name.
? In Challia the guarded cart will no longer be attacked.
? In Geth all freed carts will go back to Geth.

Known Issues

? Savegames from previous versions are not compatible with the Patch. Please
finish your latest mission before applying the patch. Also it is not possible
to load old savegames under Vista via Doubleclick (Rich Save Games).
? The Screenshot function is not working with activated FSAA (Full Screen Anti
Aliasing).
? Clan/Ladder support not active.
? In rare circumstances it can happen that soldiers get stuck between gates if
they undertake an action (capture siege cart) there.
? The game might freeze for a few seconds when moving to an area (for example a
big city) for the first time.
? In some very rare conditions the selection does not work. Workaround: Click
with left mouse button, turn the camera.

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