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Heroes 2 version 1.10 12/10/96
This patch adds a random map generator in the World Editor, and fixes
a number of small bugs in both the game and the editor. Also, this file
lists some information in the manual that was missing, wrong, or unclear.
Finally, there is a troubleshooting section at the end of this file that
addresses some of the most common problems users have been experiencing,
and recommends solutions to them.
=====Patch Fixes/Additions=====
* Random Map Generator now available in the World Editor. This allows
you to randomly create worlds, with paramaters you set.
* All single scenario maps may now be loaded in the editor. If you save
them out again, they will have an underscore prefix, so they don't
overwrite the originals.
* Sound and Video support code has been updated, which will clear up
some problems. (See the troubleshooting section for more help).
* Old CD Rom drives which can't handle the switching code should now
display a normal error message, rather than simply crashing.
* A bug preventing the entering of long IP addresses in internet play
has been fixed.
* Some communication errors when hosting a TCP/IP game have been fixed.
* Occasionally, when a very large number of objects were placed in
the editor, it would crash. This has been fixed.
* The DOS version allowed invalid save filenames. Filenames are now
checked for accuracy.
* The * and , symbols may now be used for modem dialing (*70, disables
call waiting)
* Deleting events and rumours in the editor didn't work properly before.
This has been fixed.
* Undead units were showing bad morale, even though they don't have morale.
This has been fixed.
* Ghosts were growing faster than they should have when retaliating. This
has been fixed.
* The Lost Continent map had a buggy mine which has been fixed.
=====Manual Supplements=====
The following information supplements, clarifies and corrects the manual:
* The <F2> key can be used in multi-player mode for chatting.
* To split armies, click on the army to split, hold down the shift key,
then click on an empty slot.
* The terms used for monster quantities:
Few 0 to 4
Several 5 to 9
Pack 10 to 19
Lots 20 to 49
Horde 50 to 99
Throng 100 to 249
Swarm 250 to 499
Zounds 500 to 999
Legion 1000+
=====Troubleshooting=====
The biggest source of troubles when running Heroes 2 are Windows 95 driver
conflicts. If you have troubles getting Heroes 2 to run in Win 95, try some
of the following techniques. As a fallback, you can always run the DOS
version of Heroes 2, which runs fine under Win 95, and because it
communicates directly with the hardware, tends to have fewer driver problems.
If you have a problem with your sound card, video, or mouse, make sure you
have the latest drivers from the manufacturer.
With some mouse drivers, the mouse leaves trails or does funny things when
moved. This can normally be resolved by switching from a black and white
cursor to a color cursor, in the system options window off the main
adventure screen.
If your system has problems playing the video sequences (like those that
introduce the campaign), try switching to interlaced video, in the system
options window. This will also help if the sound hiccups or stutters while
playing the video.
If you have problems with the sound, try switching from CD Stereo to MIDI
music, in the system options screen.
Several people have reported that restoring their original audio
drivers after installing DirectX has helped. To do this, either open
the DirectX control panel applet and select "Restore Audio Drivers"
or open the "\_SETUP\DIRECTX\DXSETUP.EXE" program on the Heroes 2 CD
and select "Restore Audio Drivers" You will probably need your
Windows 95 CD to restore the old drivers from.
New World Technical Support can be reached at:
Voice: (818) 889-5650 M-F 9am-12pm, and 2pm-5pm PST
email: support@nwcomputing.com
AOL: keyword "New World"
Compuserve: Game Pub (D)
WWW: http://www.nwcomputing.com/