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October 29, 2001 |
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The Wargamer has a preview of Ahriman's Gift--hey they even mention
The Awakening. Cool :)
(posted 11:00pm Eastern Time)
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Three great new stories: Darkness VI:
Destiny Revealed by Valkyrie_PIQ
Separation by
WyldRage
Shar Lon XI by
Kjellon
Also, I added a link to Shar Lon X on
the Fan Fiction page (I had forgotten to add
it before).
(posted 6:00pm Eastern Time)
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TimeGate Studios announced today that key members of the Kohan: Ahriman's
Gift development team will be participating in a Developer's Chat on
Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 7 pm CST on Gamespy Arcade (www.gamespyarcade.com).
Participants will be able to converse directly with Ahriman's Gift
developers about the prequel to the award winning title, Kohan: Immortal
Sovereigns.
"A chat presents the perfect opportunity to discuss our next
release, Ahriman's Gift, with those in the gaming community" says Adel
Chaveleh, TimeGate's Producer. "We feel that direct interaction with
Kohan fans is so important to the development of successful titles."
(posted 5:30pm Eastern Time)
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Oleg Smirnov sent in an updated version of
his Council AI, Darxer. If you
downloaded it before today, be sure to replace it with this one.
In addition to Darxer, Oleg has also made a Nationalist AI,
Varyag. And if you are wondering how
these AI's stack up to others, check out this
2v4 film: Darxer & Varyag vs. Darius,
Xerxes, Sargon, & Ahriman.
That film is also available on
FilePlanet and at the Annex.
(posted 6:00am Eastern Time)
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GameSpy has posted their second
Developer's Diary for Ahriman's Gift, written by
Ian Klimon. Learn a little about the commands you will be
able to give your AI teammates plus find out a little background on the
new campaigns.
(posted 6:00am Eastern Time)
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Films are available from the KAG Demo
Tourney. Right now they are only on FilePlanet--eventually I
will mirror them on the Annex.
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October 27, 2001 |
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Congratulations to the Winner of the KAG Demo Tourney!
 Kalisari
Second Place: Bi Polar
Third Place: Aranian
Thank you to all of you that showed up to participate.
Thank you also to  TGThreeWood
for hosting the Final.
Final Bracket
Films will be posted tomorrow.
(posted 7:45pm Eastern Time)
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ßlitz«ÐZ»
has submitted one heck of a map--this will
take you a while to beat: tight winding passes through an
Evil Maze. Oh, did I mention
lairs? Check out this 2v2v2v2 map.
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We have a tough new Hard Council AI available thanks to
Oleg Smirnov. You will not be
disappointed--in the words of the author it is "only
slightly weaker than decent human players."
Be sure to add Darxer to
your collection.
(posted 9:00am Eastern Time)
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I reorganized the Map section. You will now find a
Table of Contents with Maps organized by size
and a separate section for Single Player Campaigns. Screenshots and
more in depth map info will then be found on individual pages dedicated to
each size category. This should really cut down on page load time.
Let me know what you think. Thanks
to Tireanna and Aktrez
for the feedback.
(posted 9:00am Eastern Time)
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Three tales from WyldRage, based on the clan
Hunters of the Eclipse. These were originally posted in the forum,
but I felt they warranted a place in the Fan Fiction section. Start
your journey with Chaos and Unity.
(posted 9:00am Eastern Time)
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If you have had a hard time loading the site (as I have), it is due to
Bravenet being down (counter and poll). I had nothing to do with it
:)
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October 26, 2001 |
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Valkyr has submitted Part V of Darkness:
Valkyr Unbound.
(posted 11:55pm Eastern Time)
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KIS has found its way to Europe with English, French, and German versions.
Check out UbiSoft and
the French KIS
site. Personally, I prefer the French KIS...
(posted 11:30pm Eastern Time)
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Computer Games Online has a write up on several of the heroes from KAG...looks
like some of the same info that was featured on GameSpy not too long ago.
(posted 11:30pm Eastern Time)
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October 25, 2001 |
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IGN has a reader poll--The
Hot 25 Reader's Vote. Vote for the hottest games of the
year...in other words vote for Kohan: Immortal
Sovereigns. I find it interesting that you can vote for games
that aren't even out yet...
(posted 6:30pm Eastern Time)
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The Ahriman's Gift Demo is number one on
Yahoo
Games' Top 50 Demos, beating out such juggernauts as Empire Earth and
Quake III.
(posted 6:30pm Eastern Time)
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Some more interviews:
accelenation
interviews Steve
Hemmesch--some
new and different info, background details, and a picture of Jennifer
Connelly.
GameZone interviews Steve Hemmesch and
Ian Klimon--a little background on Steve and
Ian, and no picture of Jennifer Connelly. :)
(posted 7:30am Eastern Time)
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Some more KAG screenshots, care of
GameSpy
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Just a quick reminder: Screenshot Contest ends tomorrow--re-send those
pictures if you haven't already. (see news for October 16 if you have no
idea why)
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October 24, 2001 |
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The KAG Demo Tourney Bracket has been
posted. Because of the number of players, 6 byes were awarded
randomly--as were all match ups.
The Bracket also shows the finals to be played Saturday night, following
the completion of all previous rounds. If all the finalists agree, I
would like to finish the tourney in one night, but if not, the finals will
be held Sunday night as previously noted in the rules.Good luck to all
who entered. See you Saturday!
NOTE: plo and peanut, please e-mail me with valid e-mail addresses.
(posted 10:30pm Eastern Time)
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Valkyrie_PIQ has submitted the tale,
Darkness IV: The Hunt
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October 23, 2001 |
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Gamer's Press has posted their own preview of KAG. You've gotta
love a preview where the only bad point of the game is: "Yet ANOTHER
must have game for the holiday season"
(posted 5:20pm Eastern Time)
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All tourney confirmations have been emailed out. If you did not
receive one then:
a) you did not provide a valid e-mail address
b) you did not respond to my request for more information (ie. state and
country)
c) you are ineligible, in which case I let you know.
If you fall into categories a & b, please email me ASAP, otherwise you
will not be included in the tourney.
(posted 5:20pm Eastern Time)
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October 22, 2001 |
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Got a nice map from Elgareth: a 64x64
Scenario map where you start with but one single outpost and one company.
Check out Pathfinders.
For now, use the Annex Mirror--the FilePlanet link does not work.
Note to Elgareth--I was unable to reply to
your email. Your AOL rejected emails from me.
Note to future Mapmakers--please put your name in the map description
(created by) so players can know whose map they are playing.
(posted 5:45pm Eastern Time)
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A little late on this item, but the
Linux 1.2.0 patch is available from
LokiGames.
(posted 5:20pm Eastern Time)
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I guess this is "Interview Day."
FBI Reviews has added their own interview with Adel Chaveleh,
Ian Klimon, Steve Hemmesch.
(posted 5:20pm Eastern Time)
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The Entertainment Depot has posted their interview with TimeGate
Studios' Steve Hemmesch and
Andrea
Moe, along with several fan questions.
(posted 7:15am Eastern Time)
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The Armchair Empire has also posted an interview--this time with
Andrea Moe,
Ian Klimon, and Steve Hemmesch. Plus,
they have an Ahriman's Gift T-Shirt giveaway. Winner will be chosen
on October 24.
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October 19, 2001 |
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There's GOLD in them thar
hills! That's right Kohan: Ahriman's Gift has
GONE GOLD.
In celebration of this news, registration for the
Demo Tourney has been extended to
Midnight, Sunday, October 21!
Read the full press release.
(posted 10:00am Eastern Time)
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Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns has been released in France (as of Oct.
18)--thanks WyldRage for the news.
(posted 5:45am Eastern Time)
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October 18, 2001 |
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Hey look, more advertising!
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October 17, 2001 |
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EuroGamer has posted a review of Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns--just in
time for the anticipated UK Release (October 19)
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October 16, 2001 |
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Just a small note about the Demo
Tourney...the memorabilia pack will include a signed copy of
Kohan: Ahriman's Gift.
(posted 6:20pm Eastern Time)
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Strategy First has released the box art for Ahriman's Gift:
click pic for large version
"We wanted to capture a new look and feel for the KAG box," says
Zac Forcher. "The Shadow Knight that is on the cover of the box is one
of the most devastating new elements of the evil Ceyah faction conveying
the darker tone we have taken in the Ahriman's Gift campaigns."
(posted 6:20pm Eastern Time)
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Valkyr has added a new chapter to Darkness...Harvest
of Souls...
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Due to technical difficulties (a lost hard drive), if you sent in a
Screenshot for the Screenshot Contest, please
resubmit your screenshot and required info--send them directly to
me. Sorry about
this, folks. You have until the 26th to get those in...again, I am
really sorry. Check out the Official Rules
as a reminder.
(posted 6:30am Eastern Time)
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Sorry for not updating yesterday--RL kept me real busy. So, here
is some catch up news:
GameRaiders.com previews Ahriman's Gift:
Ahriman's Gift simplifies some of the aspects of
real-time strategy games without sacrificing the fun.
(posted 6:30am Eastern Time)
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Geek
Girl's Guide 2 Games has a
contest to win a Kohan T-shirt. The catch? You need to know
your name and email address.
(posted 6:30am Eastern Time)
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GameZone is offering a free copy of Ahriman's Gift--this one is even
tougher than Geek Girl's...you also need to know what country you live in.
:)
(posted 6:30am Eastern Time)
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October 12, 2001 |
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The Awakening is now accepting applications for entry into the
KAG Demo Tourney.
Players will compete individually against opponents in this
single-elimination tournament to begin Saturday, October 27.
Competitors may register online
HERE until Friday, October 19.
The KAG demo may be downloaded from
FilePlanet or from
Kohan.net.
Prizes include an ultimate Kohan memorabilia package, concept art, and
fantasy collectibles the player is sure to enjoy! Sign up now and get a
taste of what is to come with the release of Kohan: Ahriman’s Gift
this November 6!
See Official Rules for details!
(posted 6:00pm Eastern Time)
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The Stratos Group has an exclusive interview with some employees of
TimeGate Studios:
Adel Chaveleh, Ian Klimon,
Steve Hemmesch,
& Denis Papp.
Head on over and learn some more tidbits about Ahriman's Gift.
(posted 6:00pm Eastern Time)
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StrategyPlanet has posted a new
Preview for Ahriman's Gift.
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Kohan.net has a new
Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns Demo available (English, French, German
versions)--I have yet to install this, so I don't know the difference
between this and the original. Anyone? Anyone?
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October 11, 2001 |
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Valkyrie_PIQ has submitted the tale,
Darkness II: I am Chosen
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October 10, 2001 |
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More Ahriman's Gift screenshots have been posted on
GameSpy--ooh, check out that Khaldunite Elemental...
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October 9, 2001 |
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With the European release of KIS looming over the horizon,
Jeuxvideo.com will host an exclusive chat with TimeGate Studios on
Wednesday, October 10, at 10am (CST). The site is in French:
Demain le Chat de jeuxvideo.com se consacrera au jeu de stratégie Kohan
et recevra à cette occasion deux invités dont un membre de l'équipe de
développement. Si vous souhaitez découvrir ce titre plus en détail, ne
manquez pas notre rendez-vous demain de 17 à 18 heures ( 11 à 12 heures
pour le Québec ) sur le canal Interview du Chat de jeuxvideo.com.
Vous aurez une heure pour poser toutes vos questions à nos invités et
participer aux conversations alors soyez à l'heure !
The chat will be held in Jeuxvideo's own
chat room.
(posted 7:00pm Eastern Time)
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And now for something completely different: A Preview of Ahriman's Gift!
(bet you didn't see THAT coming). Head on over to
Wrestlecar.com and check it out.
(posted 7:00pm Eastern Time)
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October 8, 2001 |
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The
Adrenaline Vault is offering a Kohan Giveway just for the simple act
of filling out a form...win copies of KAG, KIS, and a medieval sword
(well, what else do you open the boxes with??) Contest ends October
14th at midnight.
(posted 6:30pm Eastern Time)
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The Ahriman's Gift Demo has found its way
onto the
USA Today Game Zone--I didn't see a review...but I like where they
linked to. Yep, USA Today has linked to The Awakening.
We've hit the big time, baby ;)
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Valkyr has submitted a new story entitled
Darkness.
Read...and fear...
(posted 6:45 am Eastern Time)
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The
Entertainment Depot has extended the deadline for their "Ask the
Developers" Feature--it looks likes they hope to have the entire
discussion up by Friday, so get those questions in.
(posted 6:45 am Eastern Time)
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Yep, another preview of Ahriman's Gift--this time served up by
GameSpy.
"...from what we've seen, Ahriman's Gift promises to be just as
good as Kohan. There are no revolutionary leaps here, only further
refinement of an excellent gaming experience."
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October 7, 2001 |
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XGR.com, in addition to the earlier screenshots, now has a full
preview of Ahriman's Gift posted.
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October 4, 2001 |
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TimeGate has opened the floodgates again to beta testers--this time they
are looking for people willing to test the Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns (KIS)
patches. Besides having to own the game, you must be 18 or older and
live in either the US or Canada. Interested? Sign up
here.
(posted 6:45 am Eastern Time)
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Gamer's Pulse
has a new
preview of Ahriman's Gift--about a page long and has a handful of
screenshots.
(posted 6:45 am Eastern Time)
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Updated the following to match 1.2.0:
Infantry: Skeleton Warrior cost is
now 4 gold
Archers: Elite Bowman move is 24
Spells: Forked Lightning morale damage
increased to 0.5; reduced Conflagration radius to 2.5
Technology: Unholy Armor protection
decreased to 50%; Conjuror, Devout, Enchanter,
Lich, Warlock updated requirements
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October 3, 2001 |
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Just got word from Strategy First: Kohan: Ahriman's Gift is slated for a
November 6, 2001 release date--of course, this is subject to change since
KAG is still in development. Still, not too long a wait.
(posted 5:50 pm Eastern Time)
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October 2, 2001 |
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Do you have questions about Ahriman's Gift? Well,
The
Entertainment Depot will be interviewing TimeGate and is asking for
readers to submit questions and comments which will then be posed to
TimeGate...but only a limited amount of questions will be accepted so get
them in quick.
(posted 6:30 am Eastern Time)
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October 1, 2001 |
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XGR.com has a slew of new screenshots from Ahriman's Gift. I
believe that "Some Dude" is a Drauga. :)
(posted 7:30 am Eastern Time)
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