Stronghold Crusader 2 map in downloads section

[EaglePrince 220]

Hi, I meant to ask do we have sections for Stronghold Crusader 2 maps in our downloads section. I saw one guy over at Stronghold Crusader 2 forum who uploaded his maps to some random file hosting website, and I wanted to recommend SHN downloads central, but I didn't see any section for Stronghold Crusader 2 maps.

 

I do realize that players will be able to share maps using Steam, but I believe many will still continue to use this method, because this way one could share the link to his master-peace, it would be way easier. I mean, I do admit I don't know how it works at Steam, but I guess one wouldn't be able to send the link to his map uploaded to Steam?

[Lord_Chris 237]

There is a download section (below), but since I haven't yet received the game I don't know what categories to add in, otherwise they would be now. They should be added in shortly.

 

http://www.stronghold-nation.com/downloads/category/stronghold-crusader-2/

[Mathew Steel 151]

Apologies for the late reply. Here you go :)

 

Skirmish/Multiplayer

Mission Military/Economic

Freebuild (aka Sandbox)

[Lord_Chris 237]

Thanks Mathew, all the categories above are now ready for uploading!

[Mathew Steel 151]

No problem :)

 

Just so you know I am currently making a medium Military Mission for upload over the next 3 weeks. It won't be very long but it'll be a start :)

[EaglePrince 220]

I don't have my own copy of the game yet, but I am sure this will serve at least to some players, who like to share their maps. :)

 

I will mention to that guy at Crusader 2 forum, that he can upload his maps here.

[Lord Vetka 63]

I know when I get around to making maps I will be posting them here, good to see a place for them.

 

Nice sig there EaglePrince and the shield looks great to. Gee that landscape looks familiar.:-)

[EaglePrince 220]

Thanks, Vetka! It is familiar indeed, I going to send you a PM about it right now, but you noticed it first. :)

For those others - I made the screenshot in Lord Vetka's Arden map. :)

I put this shield of mine, set graphics to highest quality, and I did it. The river looks really great!

[Lord Vetka 63]

If you would like to see a cool river download "Castle Fedron" at HG, you would probably like to play the map as well, it should be viewed in 1.4.1 though, the tinting gets messed up in 1.3.1.

[EaglePrince 220]

Downloaded it, and moved it to maps folder. :)

 

I do have 1.4.1 version, so that shall not be any problem. This could be my next game to play. I'll have a look at the river as well. :)

[EaglePrince 220]

I've just took a look at your map - it looks great! That cliff in front of the sea, sea coast itself, the river, the castle, and even that path - just like in some fairy tale, or some medieval movie. :)

 

I haven't tried to play it, but I already like it. I hope I'll be able to play it tomorrow. :)

 

I'll create another tread to tell my impressions - not to go off topic here.

 

Some people paint beautiful pictures during their free time, while you create beautiful maps. :)

[Nigel 65]

If you would like to see a cool river download "Castle Fedron" at HG, you would probably like to play the map as well, it should be viewed in 1.4.1 though, the tinting gets messed up in 1.3.1.

 

I had not realized you can freely choose the version of your SH2 game and switch between them. Is that right?

If so, it would be really cool. I had thought the updater forces to play the highest available version.

 

 

But indeed a very nice signature pic, Eagle Prince. Compliments.

Edited September 29, 2014 by Nigel

[Lord_Chris 237]

Yes, you can manually install the patches from our download section.

 

You're only forced to using steam. However, you do have to reinstall the game in order to alter patches added.

[Lord Vetka 63]

Thanks EaglePrince, I do like making maps, the more natural the better, thanks for starting a new thread about this map as well:-)

 

Yes Nigel, you can play in what ever version you want, Like Chris said you do have to reinstall to change back down to a lower version, I'm working on a way to have 2 versions installed at the same time,

 

When I came here we thought it best to use version 1.3.1, but that created some problems, like my last map posted "Dirvene", I started that map in 1.4.1 and changed to 1.3.1, that map went through some major changes before it would work properly in version 1.3.1, I have updated to version 1.4.1 and will stay there until I manage to get my dual boot working and can have both versions working.

 

The maps play properly with all versions, but the tinting can look strange from one to the other.

[EaglePrince 220]

No, thank you, for creating that great map. :)

[EaglePrince 220]

One guy tried to upload his map to our downloads central, and he failed. This is what he tells:

I can not insert the map tells me "You must select the version of the game this file is for." but there is no version in the list>.>

I realize there will be many versions right now, and it might be hard to keep everything up to date, but could we at least remove this question, or offer some answer, such as "latest patch", or something like that? Or we could make it so they would be asked for the version, they select "latest" or whatever, and after that, they could type in the version number.

Those are only some proposals, but I'm sure you know what to do.

 

This is the topic from Stronghold Crusader 2 forum where I spoke to him.

[Nigel 65]

Talking of downloads, it may be worth adding another category: save games.

Some players may want to share their save games

 

a) for the purpose of bug hunting or for getting help because they are stuck in a certain mission.

b) because they have reached an intersting situation in one of their games and it could be interesting/challenging for others to try this as well.

 

Just a thought.

[Lord_Chris 237]

For the moment, I've added N/A as I an unaware of what patches are what (since my game has still not arrived yet...). Thanks for brining it to my attention!

[EaglePrince 220]

I agree! I could be something like "miscellaneous files", so people could upload anything they want there, and which is not a map, or a scenario.

 

ADDITION:

You're welcome.

Edited October 6, 2014 by EaglePrince

[Lord_Chris 237]

Sorry @Nigel, didn't see your post there. I've added a miscellaneous category - but before adding a saved games one how big is a saved game on average?

[Nigel 65]

I just looked at the ones I have.

 

They seem to range from 2 to 9 MB. Most of them are between 4 and 7 MB.

[Nigel 65]

Hi Chris,

you or some other admin may want to take a look at Denroth's uploaded map.

The mini map picture is gone - at least for my browser. It also seem that he edited or tried to edit the upload.

 

 

It is a very nice map, btw. I played it on multiplayer a few days ago - was a really fun match.

[Lord_Chris 237]

Ok, I'll add that category in then it's not that big.

 

I've fixed the image, thanks.