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Trial Version
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 All the hype is merely pleasant anticipation
until you can get your hands on the game, right? We want to make good on all the
buzz. The game is ready to go, and you can download it and see for yourself: great
graphics, tactical complexity, multiple strategic imperatives, factional diversity,
and more. You'll make history before the day is done.
DOWNLOAD NOW 194 MB
In the trial
version, you can choose between four of the 18 nations featured in the retail
version of Rise of Nations. You will be able to play through the tutorial and
then try your hand on the field of battle on one of four different map types.
A few of the awards given to Rise of Nations:
To see what people are saying about Rise of Nations, check out the
trophy case and the other reviews.
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System Requirements:
- Windows:
XP/2000/ME/98 -128 MB RAM
- Processor:
500 MHz
- Hard
Drive: 800 MB
- Video
Card: 16 MB 3D card
- Other:
audio board with speakers and / or headphones
Localized Versions
Known video card issues
Some video cards and configurations will not function optimally with the Rise of
Nations trial version; read the list of known video card issues before downloading.
If you've already downloaded and want to optimize, read the Troubleshooting Guide.
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 Game Updates
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Rise of Nations Update 4
The Rise of Nations Update 4 upgrades all language versions to 02.04.04.2903
Click here
to read about the updates and bug fixes in patch 4
To download update 4: Run Rise of Nations and click the "Check
for Updates" button, or log onto GameSpy through the "Multiplayer Game" menu.
If there is no "Check for Updates" button on the menu: This button
was added in a patch for Rise of Nations, so if you've just installed the game it
will not appear on the main menu. You can either log onto GameSpy through the "Multiplayer
Game" menu and auto-download Patch 4, or download Patch 3 (see below) which will
add the "Check for Updates" button to the menu. You will then be able to click it
to install Patch 4.
If you have problems with the autopatcher: There will not be a
standalone .exe version of patch 4. If you encounter an error during patch installation
and need to run the patch again, you can manually execute the patch by following
these steps:
- Click the start button and select "Run".
- Type in "cmd" and press enter. This will bring up the command prompt window. (For
Win9x users, select the command prompt from the start menu)
- Type in "cd\" and then "cd X", where X is the location of the main Rise of Nations
folder on your system. (Eg. cd Program Files\Microsoft Games\Rise of Nations)
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Once in the root folder for Rise of Nations, type "rise /patch rn2.04.04.2903.rtp
/p". The patch should then begin to install.
To verify the patch has installed: To check what version of the game that you have,
start Rise of Nations and select "Tools & Extras" from the main menu. Then select
"About Rise of Nations" and you should see the version listed at the top of the
window.
Rise of Nations Update 3
The Rise of Nations Update v1.03 is primarily focused on multiplayer (MP) issues.
This manual patch is only necessary if you are having trouble autopatching the game.
If you encounter any errors installing the new patch, you should uninstall, install
the game again and then apply the new patch.
DOWNLOAD NOW 10.8 MB
Issues addressed with this update are rather extensive. For a complete list, please
visit Big
Huge Games.
Multiplayer Scenarios
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This zip
file below contains three multiplayer scenarios that were used during the testing
of the new multiplayer scenario feature added in the v1.03 Update and are being
made available for download. The v1.03 Update is required to make use of these multiplayer
scenarios.
DOWNLOAD NOW 624 KB
Scenarios
- Italy_mp - The Italian Renaissance: Players must be the first to
reach the Enlightenment Age to win. But there are only three libraries on the map
and the players are not able to build libraries, universities, or cities.
- Europe - 5 NATO nations fight against the USSR. NATO must defend
against the threats to Europe.
- Capture
- Four nations have been stranded on an island far from home. Only a scholar who
lives on the island can direct them home. Be the first player to capture the scholar
for 3 minutes and he will tell you how to get home. Do not take the scholar out
of his territory or you will lose time. Your units will upgrade the more kills you
get.
Instructions
- Unzip the contents of the file into your Rise of Nations scenario directory. Default
path: C:\Program Files\Rise of Nations\scenario
- Launch Rise of Nations and select multiplayer game.
- In the game setup screen, select Scenario
under Game Rules and then select one of the scenarios listed in the scenario drop
down menu.
With the release of the v1.03 Update Big Huge Games is also going live with their
multiplayer rankings
web site to keep track of player ratings.
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Video
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See the
game in action with these Rise of Nations videos. The retail video is approximately
60 seconds in length and features a mix of gameplay and cinematic footage.
The E3 2003 video is approximately 45 seconds of frenetic land, sea, and air combat
culminating in a huge nuclear explosion.
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Scenario Editor & Big Huge Unit
Exporter
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The new Scenario Editor gives you the power to create your own maps, terrain, diplomatic
status, and a bounty of other modifications within a situation you create. Even
a few, ahem, tactical "shortcuts" are available to you.
The Scenario Editor download includes the following files:
- RoN Script Manual.doc
Covers essential and advanced topics used in the Big Huge Scripting language. (new)
- Scenario Editor Walk.doc
Does a complete walk through for creating your first scenario in the Rise of Nations
Scenario editor.
- Script Editor Commands.doc
Additional information about the buttons found in the Script Editor's menus.
- Script Functions Listing_2.doc
Provides a complete listing of all the functions available in the scripting language
including syntax and example code. (updated)
- HelpTables.doc
Proper names for technologies and units, as they need to be written in scripts
- A basic example scenario and script:
rally.bhs
rally.sce
DOWNLOAD NOW 320 KB
Mod makers take note! You can now download the very 3ds max exporter that BHG unit
developers used to create the art for Rise of Nations. Use it to add your own creations
to the game! 3ds max is required, but once the exporter
is installed you will be able to export your models in the same file formats that
we use. Instructions and tips from Unit Art Lead Bill Podurgiel are also included
with the download.
DOWNLOAD NOW 1.46 MB
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Taunts
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Check out the audio taunts that are available
for multiplayer; download them and torment your friends -
instructions included.
There are also 100 taunts built in to
the game, complete with hotkeys.
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Fan Site Kit
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Everything a Webmaster needs to host a complete Rise of Nations site comes in this
kit. What you create for your site is up to you, but in this kit you'll find art
from the game, advice, helpful URLs, and even page graphics like buttons and borders.
We want what you see in your mind as a great Rise of Nations site to show up on
your pages. The 52Mb kit provides a huge headstart on layout and design.
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51 MB
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Wallpapers
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When Alexander surveyed the breadth of his domain, he wept, for there were no more
worlds to conquer. We needn't remind you that nothing stands in the way of your
conquering the world again and again. We will, however, remind you that wallpapers
for four common display resolution settings reside behind the links below. Absolute
power satisfies absolutely.
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