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Annette July 10th, 2006 09:45 AM

WinSPWW2 Upgraded To Version 1.1!
 
News Release For Immediate Release


Patch Now Available For Both Versions of WinSPWW2!


Hampstead, NC, 10 July 2006

The Camo Workshop and Shrapnel Games would like to announce that a patch is now
available to upgrade WinSPWW2 to version 1.1. The patch is universal to both,
upgrading the free, downloadable version, and the Enhanced CD edition. Weighing in at
5.7 MB in size the version 1.1 patch provides several fixes, tweaks, and enhancements.
A thorough listing of modifications may be found on the download page, but here is a
sampling of what gamers can find in the upgrade patch:

* Reinforcement units that are a passenger/carrier combination now enter at the same
time, previously some issues occurred with the two appearing on different turns.

* Artillery effectiveness against armor has been altered for more realistic effects, with a
greater chance of immobilization hits than kills (amongst other changes).

* Short range infantry combat effects have been changed for a more give-and-take
firefight.

* Optional AI force level adjustment for campaign games have been added, along with
an INI file allowing gamers to modify AI points in campaign games.

* Smoke shell loadouts in campaign game upgrades has been fixed.

* Adjustment to how anti-tank gun reaction fire is handled.

* Arid maps were being treated as summer maps; desert icons will now be used in arid
maps.

* Default battle length has been increased.

* Bug with multiple barges created on barge carriers after a save game reload has been
fixed.

* Unit cost has been increased across the board. Most units have a slightly higher unit
cost, with the cost of the heavier AFVs seeing the greatest differences. For example,
a King Tiger now costs 214 points, versus 156 points in version 1.0. All scripted
campaigns have been changed to reflect the cost change.

* Brand new additions to WinSPWW2 found in the patch include six new PICs, two
revised sound effects, three new icons, two revised scenarios, and thirteen new
scenarios! 345 scenarios are now in the game!

The version 1.1 patch, along with the full FREE version of WinSPWW2, may be
downloaded from here:

www.shrapnelgames.com/SPCamo/wSPWW2/6.htm

WinSPWW2 is a tactical combat game featuring combined arms warfare from the years
1930 until 1946 (and for conflicts past that be sure to check out its sister game,
WinSPMBT, also available from Shrapnel Games in both free and Enhanced CD
editions). Based on the SSI Steel Panthers system, WinSPWW2 is a total overhaul of that
venerable classic, not only bringing the system up to modern computing specifications,
but turning it into one of the most detailed and highly researched turn-based wargames
available for your PC.

Boasting literally hundreds of scenarios, a robust editor, security enhanced PBEM
tournament capabilities, WinSPWW2 has one of the highest gameplay-to-megabyte ratios
you'll encounter, even moreso when you consider it's absolutely FREE.

The Enhanced CD edition includes the full game (no need to download) but also offers
these great extra features:

* Playable up to 1600x1200 (free version limited to 800x600 screen resolution).

* Cut and paste map editor.

* 250 secure PBEM save game slots.

* Encyclopedic sorting.

* Printed quick-start guide.

* ScenHack and CampaignHack, for converting old DOS scenarios and campaigns.

For more information on WinSPWW2 or WinSPMBT please visit us at
www.shrapnelgames.com. There, you'll find the free versions, how to order the
Enhanced CD versions, and forums for fans to post new mods to the game. Of course
you can also check out the complete catalog of great Shrapnel titles, covering a wide
range of topics and genres while visiting.

junk2drive July 10th, 2006 10:06 AM

Re: WinSPWW2 Upgraded To Version 1.1!
 
I've dl'd it twice. When I open the zip it says error in zip file structure. The extracted file is <100kb.
Problem?

Double_Deuce July 10th, 2006 10:15 AM

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I'm showing 5.7MB on the zip.

djitters19 July 10th, 2006 10:26 AM

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I getting an error message too when I try to open this patch. The message indicates that the zip file is empty or corrupted.

junk2drive July 10th, 2006 10:26 AM

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I dl'd again with ATV off. I tried opening with ZipGenius and Windows. Corrupt or invalid zip file.

kikka July 10th, 2006 10:32 AM

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Same for me, download runs fine but archive is corrupt.
Too bad.

PopskiPPA July 10th, 2006 10:33 AM

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unexpected end of file
file size 5.974.507 Bytes

dl'd several times, no luck

Mobhack July 10th, 2006 10:34 AM

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1 Attachment(s)
Confirmed - bad file.

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/thr...lipboard01.jpg

We'll try to get to the bottom of this one

Cheers
Andy

Double_Deuce July 10th, 2006 10:42 AM

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The file size seems correct. Might just be a bad zip? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/confused.gif

Nightblade July 10th, 2006 10:55 AM

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Same offset error as displayed in Mobhack screenshot, download size was 5,7mb too.

Mobhack July 10th, 2006 10:55 AM

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I just downloaded the original one Don uploaded to the Shrapnel internal FTP drop.

That downloaded and ran without problems, so there seems to be a problem with the version copied to the public server.

Either that, or too many folks are attempting the download simultaneoulsly, and are overloading the server?!.

Cheers
Andy

Alby July 10th, 2006 11:46 AM

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1 Attachment(s)
I got a different message.
see attachment.

snake July 10th, 2006 01:34 PM

Re: WinSPWW2 Upgraded To Version 1.1!
 
As of 11:30 CT, either via the save or open file option, the error message "File is corrupt" still haunts us!

TheDesertFox July 10th, 2006 02:33 PM

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Quote:

snake said:
As of 11:30 CT, either via the save or open file option, the error message "File is corrupt" still haunts us!

Second that. Downloaded 2times and got the following error message from WinZip 9.0:

Extracting to "C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\UnkleZam\Desktop\winspww2\"
Use Path: yes Overlay Files: no
warning [C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\UnkleZam\Desktop\WinSPWW2_Ver1_1_Upg rade.zip]: extra 23322 bytes at beginning or within Zip file (attempting to process anyway)
Error in file #1: bad Zip file offset (Error local header signature not found): 0
(attempting to re-compensate)
Extracting WinSPWW2_Ver1.1_Upgrade.exe
Error: invalid compressed data to inflate

cheers

Helge

Tim Brooks July 10th, 2006 03:24 PM

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Okay guys. We are working on this. Bear with us.

Tim Brooks July 10th, 2006 08:46 PM

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It extracts now. You shouldn't have any more problems, but let me know if you do. Sorry for the goof!

Nick_Hyle July 11th, 2006 01:13 AM

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Downloaded, unzipped, installed, and running!

Come and get it, guys!

Don and Andy:

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Helm July 11th, 2006 01:24 AM

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It's just installed fine for me too

Cheers Guys

Smersh July 11th, 2006 03:01 AM

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I'm very happy this is finally out, Great Job! Great changes and fixes. I hope this isn't too soon. But what about applying these upgrades from spww2 v.1.1 to spmbt?

there was some talk about a new spmbt upgrade a few weeks ago. whats the plan now?

Double_Deuce July 11th, 2006 03:09 AM

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Quote:

Smersh said:
there was some talk about a new spmbt upgrade a few weeks ago. whats the plan now?

I believe the plan is to upgrade WinSPMBT to the same status engine as WinSPWW2 once WinSPWW2 is declared "final" but I am sure someone will elaborate at some point.

PatG July 11th, 2006 06:40 AM

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Will installing the patch cause any problems with on going PBEMs?

Sgt_Walrus July 11th, 2006 08:29 AM

Re: WinSPWW2 Upgraded To Version 1.1!
 
Hi
Quite possibly. It will depend on the level of security you are using, Also there could be issues with the OOB depoending on what has been changed.
I suggest finishing the PBEM first.

You can also create a second installation of WW2 and patch the second one up to v1.1, leaving the first one there until you have finished your PBEM.

Austerlitz44 July 11th, 2006 01:52 PM

Re: WinSPWW2 Upgraded To Version 1.1!
 
Tim

Thank you very much for this patch. It's running very well now. A great work of all the team.

Nightblade July 11th, 2006 03:33 PM

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Extracted , installed and ran, all is working very well.
Thank you for this update.

Mobhack July 11th, 2006 08:54 PM

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Of course - especally with any secure games (there are OOB and EXE changes), which is why we have always said to finish off or abandon any ongoing PBEM games before installing any patch. That is SOP for the game.


Cheers
Andy

Mobhack July 11th, 2006 09:12 PM

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one minor point that players may not be aware of, that did not make it into the change list (I think):

In campaign games, when buying your support troops, you now have the option of spending accumulated build/repair points to buy support troops. An increment of 1000 build points expended buys 750 support troop points for this battle (i.e. there is a premium on the exchange rate http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif.

It obviously does not apply in battle No. 1 of a campaign as you will have accumulated none.

The button is where "MAX POINTS" appears in normal battle generator battles, i.e. at the bottom of the central block, with "VIEW MAP" etc.

Could be useful if you have a battered core in say a special battle with no repair (to buy support troops to take the heat http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif, but remember that repair points used now, will not be available to fix units later..

Cheers
Andy

serg3d July 12th, 2006 04:18 AM

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Everething seems OK for me, no problem with installation.
The question about AI points - it should be set at the start of the campain I change it in the middle of campain?

Mobhack July 12th, 2006 06:58 AM

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Once set, it will apply to all campaign battles from then on. As it only applies at the purchase point for the AI force in a campaign battle, it will naturally come into effect with the next campaign battle set-up you do.

Cheers
Andy

Tim Brooks July 12th, 2006 01:06 PM

Re: WinSPWW2 Upgraded To Version 1.1!
 
Austerlitz44:

Well thank you for supporting the devs! BTW, the problem was on Shrapnel's end, not anything from Camo Workshop. My apologies to them also.

Happy Wargaming!

DRG July 12th, 2006 09:50 PM

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Quote:

Smersh said:
I'm very happy this is finally out, Great Job! Great changes and fixes. I hope this isn't too soon. But what about applying these upgrades from spww2 v.1.1 to spmbt?

there was some talk about a new spmbt upgrade a few weeks ago. whats the plan now?


We've been saying for quite some time that there would be an upgrade of WinSPMBT after we had finished with WinSPWW2. That hasn't changed. We originally figured sometime in the fall would be likely but right now, after two back to back game releases Andy and I are taking a longer break than we had originally planned and maybe the MBT upgrade will be ready before Christmas......maybe not. When we have information we will let everyone know.

Don

RVPERTVS July 14th, 2006 01:15 PM

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Don:

Can I install the correct patch over the incorrect patched Dl version, or I have to unistall and re-install the game all over again and then install the correct patch?

Cheers

DRG July 14th, 2006 01:58 PM

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Quote:

RVPERTVS said:
Don:

Can I install the correct patch over the incorrect patched Dl version, or I have to unistall and re-install the game all over again and then install the correct patch?

Cheers


You can install the new "B" version right over the old v1.1 patch and you'll be good to go

Don

Nick_Hyle July 14th, 2006 07:27 PM

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OK, now I have the new, new version downloaded. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

RVPERTVS July 15th, 2006 01:00 AM

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Quote:

DRG said:You can install the new "B" version right over the old v1.1 patch and you'll be good to go Don

Thanks, itīs working now!


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