Lord_Chris

Yes, please do - The more entries the better! Thank you for your entries and [user]nigel]!

GameRanger: http://www.gameranger.com/download/ Whenever I try to go into the multiplayer menu without going through GameRanger, my game crashes. Maybe it's just an instability, who knows...

I'm afraid not. The last patch for Stronghold 2 is 1.4.1, and 3 has also been abandoned as well. With that in mind, I imagine that Stronghold 1 & Crusader are also abandoned too.

Awesome trick! Thanks for sharing :)

Since last time, I have also found out this: http://stronghold.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forum/display.cgi?action=ct&f=22,68,,365

My laptop has broken and I'm currently using my old Windows 7 machine, so it will have to wait until I have that fixed. But I'm guessing that you may be able to change the animation in the meshes/units/models/animations folder (I think that's right off-hand)

Different as in 1.4. I've yet to see a case where 1.3.1 & 1.4.1 are incompatible (bar maps). 1.4.1 & 1.4 are the versions which people were likely using, the same issue happened to me before.

The worst thing about 1.3.1 is the moving knight glitch- you take a knight, attempt to mount him on a horse, while the horse is moving towards him, you move the knight and he can never mount another horse in the game ever, even if you dismount him and try again. Unfortunately, Firefly only got around to fixing that one in version 1.4.1. But 1.3.1 is best for debugging purposes too in mapmaking. When making maps, 1.3.1 is also the best version because of backwards incompatibility, maps made on 1.4.1 will not play in 1.3.1 & 1.4, but 1.3.1 and 1.4 maps will play in 1.4.1. Whenever I make a map, I use 1.3.1 for that very reason. It will also tell you if something is wrong in a map, for example an invasion. If there is an issue with the invasion, 1.3.1 will crash - 1.4.1 will continue playing. So you can be sure that something you do in 1.3.1 should work across all game versions.

That's a really useful feature which I like. I can't remember noticing it in Legends, but then again, it's much easier to do in Legends and there isn't any real economy compared with Stronghold 2.

Awesome, thanks! :) Here it is: http://www.stronghold-nation.com/article/166-changing-the-default-keep-type

I've just realised that you're still a new member & can't use attachments. I've promoted you, you can now attach files directly to your post. Make sure you go to the reply page directly as there is no attachment feature on quick post.

This is a good article. Would you mind if I posted this on the main site? (under your name of course) :)

Here is the LOTR mod (what was done of it anyway) http://www.stronghold-nation.com/downloads/file/40-sh2-lord-of-the-rings-mod/

I haven't played online for a while now, but you have to first connect using Game Ranger. After you've connected using Game Ranger, you may be able to go back out of the room and select the LAN option from there (if it's still there of course). Note that you can add a password on GameRanger do that only certain people can access the game lobby - however, the actual connections made to each other have to be through GameRanger. Once that is done, Stronghold 2 will automatically be started, and it should load straight into a lobby room. If the LAN option is not there, it is no longer available and you only have the option of playing online.

You need to play via GameRanger still, regardless whether you're playing on LAN or not - or at least to my knowledge. GameSpy, which was the old service, has been shutdown so it won't allow you to play directly from Stronghold 2 anymore.

According to Neoseeker, the minimum specs required are: I'd start by making sure that it all matches the minimum specifications. But Empire Earth 1 was released in 2001, it's possible it just won't work at all. Try decreasing the screen resolution, and see if it helps at all. If that doesn't help, maybe attempt to download some older drivers for whatever graphics card he has- it may help and stop it from seemingly crashing.

Welcome to the site Paul! :) Not a problem with me, I'm off the next week so I shall be able to play any time. Of course this is Nigel's contest, so it is up to him in the end, just letting you know ;)

Yes, if you could attach/post that in the thread that would help a lot.

No problem, happy to help. :) If you follow the link I provided then it will show you how to create a dxdiag file. EDIT: Here it is also: http://wizards.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1271/~/creating-a-dxdiag-file

Time is running out folks - There is only exactly a week left! Make sure to get YOUR design in and get your custom title!

Hi @Diego243, welcome to StrongholdNation. Before we really get into the technical stuff, this has actually been addressed a few times. Could you take a look at the following links and let me know if any help? http://forums.stronghold-nation.com/topic/428-gameranger-just-launches-to-main-menu/ http://forums.stronghold-nation.com/topic/204-issue-connecting-to-gameranger/ If neither do, can you please provide the following information: Your game version The game version of all your friends playing A dxdiag file Keep us posted :)

This is very tough for me - on one hand I prefer trebuchets, purely because they can hit much more accurately, but the only limitation is that they can't move. Catapults are only really good in number, which is better for smaller sieges. When I'm feeling particularly cruel, I tend to slowly destroy my opponent with Trebuchets. :D I haven't played Crusader in a while now, so am unable to answer the second :(

@Isaiah- You are not a moderator. Therefore, it is not up to you to police other users on the site. We actually have a policy against mini-modding. You do not make up the rules, and do not enforce them. If you feel like a user is breaking the rules, then by all means use the "report" functionality. Double-posting is fine after several hours have past and you have something sensible to add to the thread. I have also mentioned this to @EaglePrince myself on at least one other occasion.

That's great to hear Nigel! I've also posted this on the site's Facebook & Google +, maybe it will draw some attention there.

I've changed the deadline to February 21st folks. If that's not what you has in mind Charles just edit it back. I must admit, I didn't notice until your post Aleks. I just thought they were unable to reach the deadline for other reasons....