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November 29, 2001 |
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If you haven't seen this yet, Conrad has
created a
game where you must match heroes with their respective names.
Head on over and see if you can beat TG Dedboy's time. :)
(posted 7:00am Eastern Time)
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November 28, 2001 |
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At long last...we have the winners of the Screenshot
Contest. Congratulations to our two winners,
Blitz <DZ> and Barbar,
who will both be walking away with autographed Kohan t-shirts, courtesy of
TimeGate Studios. You can check out their winning screenshots
here.
(posted 6:00am Eastern Time)
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November 27, 2001 |
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GameSpy Arcade is hosting another Developer Chat tonight with TimeGate Studios
at 4pm PST / 6pm CST / 7pm EST, Midnight GMT.
(posted 5:00pm Eastern Time)
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November 26, 2001 |
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We have our first KAG film submission, a
320x320 4v4 slugfest: havetosee
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Brian E. Light has a new scenario map titled
Doomsday--six
allies try to defeat the Darkone on this 192x192 map. In an
interesting twist, you can choose to play as Drauga, Gauri, Haroun, or
Slaan.
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November 24, 2001 |
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GameSpot gives KAG a 7.7 (good) in their
latest review. Reader reviews on their site give an average of 9.0.
(posted 5:45am Eastern Time)
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November 21, 2001 |
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KAG Site update: The following have been
added to Denizens: Drauga Barbarians,
Ice Drake, Khaldunite Elemental
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Hey look, it's voting time again. GameSpy gives you the chance to
vote for
Game of
the Year in a number of categories. Yes, Kohan: Immortal
Sovereigns is there. I think you know what you have to do. :)
(posted 7:00am Eastern Time)
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GameSpy has posted the third in a series of Developer Diaries for
Ahriman's Gift. Want to learn about some of the improvements over
KIS as told by TimeGate's Steve Hemmesch?
Check it out
here.
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TimeGate Studios has added a number of "community enhancing documents" to
their site:
Kohan Editor Overview
Kohan Map Submission Overview
Kohan Strategic Artificial Intelligence (SAI) Creation OverviewI
haven't had a chance to look through these thoroughly, but they seem to be
the same documents that are in your Extras folder if you bought Ahriman's
Gift.
While you are there, you can also sign up to receive the official
TimeGate
newsletter.
(posted 7:00am Eastern Time)
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November 20, 2001 |
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Some cheats for Ahriman's Gift have been added to the
Cheats & Tips section.
(posted 6:15am Eastern Time)
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November 19, 2001 |
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KAG Site update: I have added a list of the
game's AI, organized into Hard, Medium, and
Easy. Thanks to Iron Grip
for gathering the info.
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We have two new challenging maps from Oh Smeg:
The Alignments and
Triad War. These should keep
you busy for a while. :)
(posted 7:30am Eastern Time)
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Oleg Smirnov has updated his tough Council
AI, Darxer. Be sure to replace the one
you have.
(posted 7:30am Eastern Time)
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November 18, 2001 |
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*diddelit, diddelit, diddelit* <---news bulletin sound This just in,
GameSpy can't spell Ceyah but can give K:AG
a 68%:
Kohan fans deserve more than this superficial addition to one of
the year's best games; instead, Strategy First and Timegate deliver a
textbook example of what not to do with an expansion pack.
(posted 7:30pm Eastern Time)
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I'll trade you two Hss'Raks for your Divsha.
Strategy First,
TimeGate Studios
and
IGN.com are hosting a new contest where you can win one of four prize
packs, including autographed KIS & KAG, art, and the choice of two more
Strategy First games. So, what's the catch (besides having to
register with IGN.com)? Well, you need to know the "secret"
password. Download seven character cards and unscramble the letters
in the lower right hand corner. Or, you can probably just guess...
:)
Head on over to IGN.com for the
rules,
Strategy First for the
cards.
(posted 6:00am Eastern Time)
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November 16, 2001 |
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Loki has released
the latest Kohan patch for Linux. You can snag it at
LokiGames.com
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November 15, 2001 |
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KAG Site update:
The four indy captains have been added to the
Independent Units (Drauga, Gauri, Haroun, Slaanri)
Giant Wasp added to Denizens
(posted 6:20pm Eastern Time)
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Hard Gamers has posted an interview with Adel
Chaveleh of TimeGate Studios. Answers and Screenshots to be
had by all.
(posted 6:20pm Eastern Time)
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KIS Site update:
Royalist Heroes have been updated to reflect KIS v1.3.1
(posted 7:20am Eastern Time)
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November 13, 2001 |
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WyldRage's KAG tactics for each of the four factions have been added to
the Strategy Section:
Ceyah,
Council,
Nationalist,
Royalist.
(posted 9:15pm Eastern Time)
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ESCMag has an interview with Ian Klimon
and Steve Hemmesch, two key members of the
Kohan design team.
(posted 9:15pm Eastern Time)
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KIS Site update:
Nationalist Heroes have been updated to reflect KIS v1.3.1
(posted 9:15pm Eastern Time)
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November 12, 2001 |
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Apparently there was some sort of sheet protection problem with the
Build Order Manager.
Tim Seddon has sent in an update which should
fix the problem (it is still v.1.3.1)
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KIS Site update:
Council Heroes have been updated to reflect KIS v1.3.1
(posted 7:00pm Eastern Time)
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New 1.3.1 Film: 1 Hour 4v4
(posted 7:35am Eastern Time)
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I whipped up some new KAG wallpapers--I'll
have the Roxy one up later:
Currently, they are only sized for 1024x768 screen resolution (doesn't
mean they won't work for other sizes).
(posted 7:35am Eastern Time)
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November 11, 2001 |
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Computer Games Online has posted the
Scenario Design article by Ian Klimon
that was printed in the November issue of Computer Games magazine.
This is a must read for anyone interested in map design.
(posted 7:00pm Eastern Time)
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KIS Site update: Ceyah
Heroes have been updated to reflect KIS v1.3.1
(posted 10:00am Eastern Time)
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Valkyr's Darkness: Epilogue has been
added to the Fan Fiction page.
(posted 7:30am Eastern Time)
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November 10, 2001 |
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KIS Site update: The following have been
updated to reflect KIS v1.3.1:
Archers, Infantry,
Cavalry, Specialty,
Support, Mages &
Priests
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Tim Seddon has updated his great
Build Order Manager to v1.3.1,
taking into account the latest KIS patch. Again, this requires
Microsoft Excel to run. You can download it from
FilePlanet. You may also get it from the
Annex.
(posted 2:15pm Eastern Time--Updated
6:40pm)
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KAG Site update:
Independent Units Added (Drauga, Gauri, Haroun, Slaanri)
Snow Forest added to
Terrain
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November 9, 2001 |
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Added a new Clan to the Clan links:
Lords of War
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KIS Site changes due to Patch 1.3.1: Added
the Workshop and made some other changes to the
Buildings page.
Adjusted the tech Shadowskin Armor.
Updated the Factions page--Council no longer
has settlement upgrade time advantage.
Spells: Summon Shadelings now summons 3 instead
of 2.
Heroes page shows new experience required for
each level: 75 / 200 / 400
(posted 6:30am Eastern Time)
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November 8, 2001 |
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The KIS 1.3.1 patch is out and available for download:
TimeGate Studios
FilePlanetDetails can be found
here.
(posted 5:45pm Eastern Time)
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I have been getting a lot of reports of Electronics Boutiques being
completely unaware of the Strategy First free game promotion...plus, mine
didn't know either (and I just came from there). I asked the clerk
if and when they find out about the promotion, if I can just bring my
receipt in. And while he said "yes" it remains to be seen if this
will actually happen. Also, unless you are lucky, they won't
pricematch their own website...so instead of $39.99, be prepared for
$44.99.
(posted 5:45pm Eastern Time)
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Reviewed...already? Yep,
Games Domain has reviewed
Ahriman's Gift,
giving it 4 out of 5 stars:
"For the Heroes of Might and Magic
fan, or other RPG fans looking to get into the RTS genre, Kohan:
Ahriman's Gift is one of the best that the genre has to offer. If you
buy any RTS game this year, make sure you check out the Kohans."
(posted 7:30am Eastern Time)
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If you can still find it on the shelves, the November 2001 issue of
Computer Games
magazine has a big article written by TimeGate's
very own Ian Klimon on how to make a scenario
for Kohan.
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November 7, 2001 |
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Okay, so it was all a big tease. They say the
6th...then 7th...then 8th. We all called every local EB
store asking about Ahriman's Gift. And even when they said they
didn't have it...we still stopped by "just in case." You
just wanted to take a look at the boxes for the free games. No,
really.
And so we have to wait to learn about all the new units,
ogle the new portraits, and fall in love with Roxy all over again.
Who says so?
...Presenting...
You will see red...
(posted 12:20pm Eastern Time)
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November 6, 2001 |
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It is Ahriman's Gift Day...it should be in stores today (typically
Electronics Boutique gets it first--EB's site lists the game at $39.99).
Strategy First is having several promotions to go along with this:
1) When you buy a copy of Kohan: Ahriman's
Gift, you will receive a year's subscription to Computer Games Magazine.
(mail in--I assume there is something in the box)
2) The EB promotion, starting November 5th to
the 11th, gives you the opportunity to buy any one of these six titles:
Kohan Ahriman's Gift,
Cossacks, WWII Online,
Rails Across America,
Steel Beasts and Patrician II
and then receive one of these titles:
Europa Universalis,
The Outforce and
Disciples Gold for free.
The promotion begins November 5th and continues until supplies last.
(posted 6:30am Eastern Time)
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Win a copy of Ahriman's Gift from
PSI
Illustrated--just three simple questions: What is your name?
What is your ques...er, I mean email address? And where are you
from?
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November 5, 2001 |
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The story of Darkness: Darkness X:
Apocalypse Val by Valkyr
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November 3, 2001 |
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The tale of Valkyr continues in
Darkness IX: The Dead Shall Rise
(posted 7:00am Eastern Time)
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Oleg Smirnov has a new AI as well as an
update to Darxer. Check out the new
Royalist AI, Monomahk.
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November 2, 2001 |
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Stop what you are doing and head right on over to
Wargamer. Why? To win a free copy of Kohan: Ahriman's
Gift, of course! While you are there check out some of the great
info and reviews on the latest in strategy gaming (as well as RPG's and
more).
(posted 8:00am Eastern Time)
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November 1, 2001 |
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Two new stories from Valkyr and Valkyrie_PIQ:
Darkness VII: Barbar's Bounty
Darkness VIII: Champion of Light
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Oleg Smirnov is up to "no good" with his new
Ceyah AI, Kochubei:
"The most fun is to play against several
Kochubei AIs: expect a swarm of skels, undead archers and, of course,
prophets."
Oleg also has a
film
of Darxer and Varyag
teaming up against 4 (yes, 4) Aephirs.
(posted 7:40pm Eastern Time)
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The Developer's Chat log from Tuesday
night's chat in GameSpy Arcade has been posted. Some interesting
info to be had.
(posted 6:30am Eastern Time)
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MrFixitOnline is holding a
KAG Demo Tourney this weekend...some great prizes (KAG KAG KAG).
(posted 6:30am Eastern Time)
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Jeux-Strategie has an interview with Denis Papp,
Lead Programmer for Kohan. Nice interview with different questions
from the norm. Plus, perhaps a little peek at the future of Kohan?
(posted 6:30am Eastern Time) |
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