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Patch 1.01 : The patch is now Final. Ready for the taking in the downloads area!

For the content of this patch, please refer to the ‘readme’ file supplied, or check through this forum for the ‘Topic-What the Patch (1.01) will contain’.

This patch also fixes the ‘mission objective destroyed’ bug found in the beta version of the 1.01 bug. It also fixes the visibility in teamplay so it now works as intended!

Needless to say this has delayed the release of the 1.02 update patch. For details of the content of the updates, please refer to the Pumpkin web site.

The maps 'Fishnet' and 'Concrete Playground' originally intended for release today, because of the patch work have been delayed slightly. We will advise of new dates shortly.

Finally I would like to thank everybody who has been involved in the open beta program with the 1.01 patch. Your feedback has been invaluable in rapidly turning this patch around. Many thanks for all your help and contributions.

Regards,
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Nick Cook
Director of Development-Pumpkin Studios

Maps Delay : Of course we will have a few mad people about the Maps being delayed, But hey we got our FINAL PATCH! Don't worry plenty of goodies on the way for all the War heads!

Link Of The Week : The guys at RTS2000.org have honored us with their coveted LOTW award, we will wear it with pride! For more info click here!

Graphical Layout : The Graphical layout is done, We will be putting it on-line quite soon..

Fan Comments : We got this mail and thought it only right to add it to the site!

Warzone is the BEST real-time strategy game ever made. There's more action as in the annoying Starcraft and this is exactly what I like! Thanks to the Pumpkins for developing such a cool game! Go on and publish more maps units and probably an expansion-pack.

Did I say that I really like this game?!?!?!?

Sheriff Lobo

Strategy Guides : Warzone: 2100 FREE Strategy Guides! (Via Eidos!)

Patch 1.01 : The patch is closing in on being FINAL!

Review : Gamesmania has published its review of Warzone 2100. The game scored exceptionally well, with an overall rating of 8.5/10 (keeping in mind the highest realistic score awarded on Gamesmania's rating system is very rarely more than 9/10). Warzone 2100 also receives the Award of Excellence, which symbolizes their recognition of this title as a supreme gaming production.

One of the key things that Warzone has done to revolutionize the RTS is simplify the game structure. In the future, there's one resource to control: oil. And you don't even need a gatherer unit to get it. All you do is scout for an oil patch and put up a derrick. Your derricks are powered by generators, but don't worry. No need for wires and no distance limits are imposed. This approach is a lot like the solar generators of Total Annihilation.

The review is available at: http://www.gamesmania.com/english/reviews/new/warzone/warzone.htm! - no longer available

Patch 1.01 : The patch is now available in our Downloads area, the reason for the delay of us putting the patch in the downloads area was we wanted everyone to read what Pumpkin Studios said about the patch in the forum. Everyone needs to understand this is not the final patch it is a BETA, and you are in essence beta-testing it. Use the forum to report any problems you encounter with the beta patch.

Forums : We are working on breaking the forum down into sections, so it is not all cluttered in one area. We will add a Units section, Maps, Complaints, ect.. All to help everyone isolate conversations to topic.

Cheats : The cheats have been added to the site, if you don't want to spoil your gameplay by using cheats we advise not going to this area. Most people want the TIME cheat if we get enough request will will just add it to the main page so no one has to expose them selves to all the cheats just for the one cheat.

SO what's is next? : Here is a list of what is lined up next!

New Multiplayer Maps - Planned Date - Friday, 30th April
Fishnet - 4 player mountain map
Concrete Playground - A massive 8 player urban map - our largest yet!

Campaign 3 Technology Tree - Planned Date - Friday, 30th April
Research and develop Campaign 3 technologies.

Combined Tech Trees - Planned Date Friday 7th May
The entire tech tree from machinegun to archangel missile and beyond - ideal for those who hanker after long games!

Patch 1.01 : Lets just say look in the "Forum" and look NOW!

Review : GA-Source has published their review of Warzone 2100! (Full reveiw!)

Warzone 2100 is a real-time strategy game based on a post-apocalyptic future. You play the role of a Commander General sent out into the wasteland of the western United States to recover leftover technologies in order to rebuild the civilization. The only problems are the roving groups of renegades who roam the wastelands looking for the same advancements that you seek.

Your new RTS game! : If you don't have a copy yet, you need to make sure to go grab you a copy at your local Computer store. Warzone 2100 is a title you don't want to miss!

Patch 1.01 : Alex McLean has posted in the Forum what is on the way with the patch! Yes alot of what everyone has been asking for read on!

We have worked hard to get stuff in, so please don't moan about stuff that didn't make it into the first patch. We will continue to revise the game and add new fixes/features. Some of these fixes below are probably a lot more work than you might think they'd be!

Warzone 2100 Version 1.1.
The following is a list of what has been added since first (1.0) release.

1) New

Support for warzone add-on packs.
New maps.
Unit limit increased to 100 per side in Multiplayer.
Maps can be played at 2 different technology levels.
Campaign 2 technology fully available in Multiplayer.
Players in a team share radar information and research.
Can see visibility and units/structures for allies in teamplay in real-time.
New technology update.
Some suggestions from the forum - see below.
New audio system.

2) Fixes/Improvements.
Revised skirmish code with vastly improved AI.
Key bind hack fixed.
Mplayer fix - meaning Europeans can play on MPlayer.
Interface change to allow more structures and unit designs.
Single player fixes/tweaks.
Partially built wall bug fixed.
Can zoom out a little bit further.
Multiplayer communication tweaks. [end of message]
Flashing cursor added to text entry code.
Transparent water in d3d.
Construction lines working on TNT cards.
Temporary speed up after video playback in faster modes fixed.
Video Playback improvements.

3) Cheat codes - press T to enter them.

To avoid spoiling the gameplay for those who don't want to know, the cheat codes themselves will be available on www.pumpkin.co.uk and www.warzone2100.com.

Press 't' (as in multiplayer chat), type in code string and hit return. All 'cheat' codes are entered in this manner. There are cheats to:-

Stop and start the mission timer.
Kill all enemy units on the map.
Get Maximum power.
Get 1000 extra power.
End the mission and go to next one.
Complete all currently active research topics
Make all your units twice as tough.
Show frame rate and gfx engine data.
Kill the presently selected units.
Set easy difficulty level (mid game).
Set normal difficulty level (mid game).
Set hard difficulty level (mid game).
Tell you when the game code was compiled.

This has been a load of work and we'll continue - there are lots of things we still want to do.

Once testing is finished - the patch will be made available.

Keeping you informed.

All the best,

Alex McLean
Pumpkin Studios

Review : We just ran across a review on Won.net. In depth but not long, well worth the read! (Full Review!)

The AI in Warzone 2100 is well implemented and I was impressed with how many tasks your units will perform completely on their own. For example, your repair vehicles will cycle through the damaged units within a close proximity without you having to click a mouse button. Brilliant. Now you can really focus on the action without having to constantly micro-manage your forces.

Review : Gamenation has published their Warzone 2100 review, with the label "Awesome 3d graphics and Game play!" (Full Review)

The first time I played the demo of Warzone 2100 I knew this was going to be a great game. Warzone 2100 may not be your regular RTS game but it sure is something new and revitalizing and one of the only true 3D RTS games out there. This game has got clear and crisp 3D graphics which has support for 3DFX's Glide or Microsoft's Direct 3D.

User Tip : Another User Tip sent in this one from Neil Harris.

In Campaign 3: Nexus Takes Control, when Nexus units starts taking over your forces, immediately de-construct all your factories until you have researched the resistance program. That way, Nexus won't be able to pump out tons of new units from your own factories!

Map Site : No new maps yet, but that is not stopping the Fans from putting up Map sites! Check this one out!

"ESS - Earth Surveying System"

Press : Some first impressions of the UK PSX version!

UK PlayStation : 9/10 (Official PlayStation Magazine), 92% (Station Magazine)

Review : Antagonist has done their Warzone 2100 review giving it the Ant rating of 88%. (Read the Full review here!)

Eidos bills Warzone 2100 as the "next dimension in real-time strategy," and there's no doubt that they added some fantastic new twists to a tired genre. In fact, Warzone 2100 unquestionably ups the real-time strategy ante for impending challengers such as the highly anticipated C&C: Tiberian Sun.

Press : More Press Accolades for Warzone 2100!

UK : PC Gamer 90%, PC Zone 90%, PC Format 89%, PC Gaming World 5/5 France : PC Team 92%, PC Jeux 90%

Again : This is so informative we had to post it again!

Warzone 2100 Game Guide Available Online

Eidos Interactive has launched its online guide to the 3D real-time strategy title Warzone 2100. The guide contains descriptions of each mission in the game's three campaigns as well as abbreviated help for completing each mission. The site also contains an overview section, a features list, screenshots and a downloads page. Having trouble finding your way through the harsh western desert and urban devastation? The online guide is available here.

For players wanting to master the game, Prima's Official Strategy Guide contains maps for each mission, a section on tactics and strategy, a detailed listing of all 400 technologies, a vehicle design primer and an extensive appendices with statistics for every weapon, body, propulsion system and structure. Both the game and Prima's guide are in stores now.

Reported by: David Laprad

New Site : A new Warzone 2100 site is out there, "The Warzone 2100 Gamers page!" with Cheats, tips, and hints! a must see for all Warzone heads!

Review : PC.IGN has completed their great Warzone 2100 review, make sure to read this one! (Overall Score 8.0!) They are also showing off some nice screen shots of different aspects of the game!

Warzone 2100 uses a 3D engine and the terrain looks excellent, complete with hills, valleys, canyons and ruined buildings. The urban settings are especially robust graphically with burnt out building husks left standing after the nuclear destruction. To ease in navigation, you can adjust the camera angle on the fly with the mouse and you have full control over camera angle, heading and zoom level. Camera control was really quite intuitive and the movement is flawless if you have a 3D accelerator, even on slower systems. The only problem I had with the game graphically is that your units are rather had to distinguish when you have the camera zoomed out. Overall, an impressive job on the graphical front, though.

Demo : Another place to grab the latest Demo for Warzone 2100 is at Gamecenter.com, just click here and begin!

Review : Gamer Magazine has posted their review of the game, rather bland but hey we all need to feed on the all the press! (Click here for full review!)

T-Shirts : We just got a Warzone 2100 T-Shirt and we must say this thing is quite the "Chick Magnet!" Can't wait to see all the rest of the WZ gear!

Broad band Net! : In some ways this is not Warzone 2100 related but in others it is, because of Multi player, Which is a very important part of Warzone 2100.. Check out Gamecenter's take on Broad Band net access, might help you choose what is best for you! (Click Here!)

Site : Still working on the Flash area , sorry for the delay, We have not heard back from our Graphics guy about the new layout for Warzone 2100 yet. Sit tight we got plenty to come!

News : Never ever forget if you got a Warzone tip/Strategy/anything Warzone 2100 related send it in!

Review : Gamespot UK post it's Warzone 2100 review, 9.5 out of 10. Someone emailed and said that score is higher then they had given Star Craft (I wasn't surprised as I never liked SC). Great review even gives some tips on in game play, not on purpose but I learned a few tricks! (Click here for the Full Review!)

This is Eidos' candidate to take on C&C in the real-time strategy wars ­ and it really is exceptionally fine. -Gamespot UK-

Keyboard Commands : We will be adding also a Keyboard Commands section to the site but until then lets share the "Fast Unit Selection Keys" with everyone!

CTRL+S = Select all units on screen.

CTRL+Z = Select all unit of this (already selected) template.

CTRL+V = Select all VTOLS.

CTRL+H = Select all Hovers.

CTRL+W = Select All Wheels.

CTRL+T = Select all Tracks.

CTRL+F = Select all Half-Tracks.

CTRL+A = Select all Combat units.

Tip of the month : Assign Mortar Units to a sensor to take advantage of indirect fire (e.g.  Over cliffs and walls.)

The day : Today the interview is finally being sent over to Pumpkin Studios, Of course it looks like it will be a long one as alot of you sent in so many great questions. So we must allow time for them to answer them.. Whatever it takes is what I usually say! (Larry)

Mplayer : Mplayer.com launches Strategyxtreme, a New strategy site which sole focus is on Strategy games. Make sure to check it out by clicking here!

Check it out! : Pumpkin Studios has redone their site and we must say it looks great! head on over there and check it out!

NEW PATCH : MPlayer Patch Now Available Log onto MPlayer to access the latest MPlayer patch that enables play with the all European versions of the game.

User Submitted : Well we ask for some tips and we got some!

I bought Warzone as soon as they had it in and I love it. I bet it sent Westwood back to the drawing board for C&C:Tiberian Sun!

Here's my two little tips -

When evacuating Beta base, recycle any units you have with no experience instead of transporting them. You'll finish the mission faster. Also, don't bother dismantling the base for the money because you always start with 16K in the Gamma campaign.

For Mission 2 in the Gamma campaign, don't send your best units because whoever you send doesn't return after the mission. Also, don't destroy the nukes with a transport en-route or you'll lose them too.

Great site. Keep up the good work!

Neil Harris

Prima's Fast Track : By far the BEST bookmark for all Warzone 2100 fans!

This fast track guide provides quick walk-through for each mission in the three campaigns included with Warzone 2100. However, for those wanting to master the game, Prima's Official Strategy Guide for Warzone 2100 contains maps for each mission, a section on tactics and strategy, a detailed listing of all 400 technologies, a vehicle design primer and an extensive appendices with statistics for every weapon, body, propulsion system and structure.

More News? : You bet, we just had to break in with that one real quick! (Never ever forget if you got a Warzone tip/Strategy/anything Warzone 2100 related send it in!)

Post Mastering : Warzone is complete and has shipped all over the world now Pumpkin Studious sets down to resolve issues and announce plans! (Get ready for NEW units and MAPS!)

After mastering WZ we fell over for a week to recuperate. Many of us have been on holiday, or working hard to complete the PlayStation™ version for release on the 30th April. All of which explains the lack of activity on the Pumpkin website!

Now we're back we've what got some great changes and updates to announce!

The dates given below are the ones we plan to hit and should be treated as best case dates. We're working hard to hit them, but please bear with us if we end up running a little late!

New Look Web Site - Coming Soon
Planned for next week - this revamps the website so that its ready to support all the updates and new releases. Watch out for it towards the end of next week.

European Copy Protection
The copy protection has caused various problems with European versions of the game most notably not being able to play games on MPlayer. We expect to have a patch available from Eidos Interactive within the next few days.
 

WZ Patch V1.1- Planned Date - Friday, 23rd April
This patch fixes problems experienced by WZ players. It also enables many of the single player game cheats that people have been hankering after!

New Multiplayer Maps - Planned Date - Friday, 23rd April
With the dust cleared, we can now provide multiplayer support for WZ players. New maps are planned for release every two weeks - we're currently aiming at releasing 2-3 maps each time.

Available from the 23rd are three new maps:
Valley of Death - 4 player mountain map
Wheel of Fortune - 8 player mountain map
Ziggurat - 8 player desert map

Campaign 2 Tech Trees - Planned Date - Friday, 23rd April
We're currently testing and refining the tech trees ready for release. This tech tree enables play with all of the Campaign 1 technologies researched and with Campaign 2 techs enabled from the start of the game. Research and develop advanced cannons, rockets, heavy flamers, and howitzers.
 

New Multiplayer Maps - Planned Date - Friday, 30th April
Fishnet - 4 player mountain map
Concrete Playground - A massive 8 player urban map - our largest yet!

Campaign 3 Technology Tree - Planned Date - Friday, 30th April
Research and develop Campaign 3 technologies.

Combined Tech Trees - Planned Date Friday 7th May
The entire tech tree from machinegun to archangel missile and beyond - ideal for those who hanker after long games!

Coming Attractions
New Weapons and Extra Technologies
Here are just a few of the new weapons planned for multiplayer games:

Extra Technologies
Improved propulsions and vehicle and cyborg metals, new bodies and defenses, plus lots of other neat techs.

The WZ Map Editor
Design and create your own multiplayer maps for WZ.

Jim Bambra, Director of Projects

Walk through : An informative Walk Through has also been released from Pumpkin, The link is in the Nav bar follow it!

Demo Download : Just in case you don't have the latest Demo of Warzone 2100, here is the Download link, also available the German Demo!

Press : More press talk for this Awesome game!

Warzone 2100 is "the best new strategy game on store shelves today."- Gamepower.com
"90%" - Gamer's Alliance
"90%... This is the RTS Game." - PC Gamer

Eidos : The winners of the Warzone 2100 sweepstakes have been posted at Eidos see if you are on that list!

Site : Still work going on for our Flash layout, the graphical layout is going good, but our anticipated dates of these being ready for viewing could not be reached. (Stay Tuned!) Also we had a DELAY in updating due to some server trouble!

WZ Interview : Wow tons of questions flooded in, We are in the process now of putting the interview together and sending it to Pumpkin Studios!

What do you want? : In the Forum is a thread "What do you want in the Patch!" so if there is something you really want to see implemented we advise HIGHLY letting Pumpkin know in the Forum!

Interview : Ok guys we got more then enough questions submitted for the Interview, The interview will be conducted Monday and hopefully posted that day or Tuesday. SO stay tuned for Pumpkin /Warzone2100.com Interview with your questions asked as well as a few of our own! (We would like to thank everyone for sending in their questions for Pumpkin Studios alot of great stuff guys!)

Weekend : This weekend the site will be in a non update phase, just to let everyone know, expect it to be updated Sunday with some great news and we should have our new Flash layout added by then. We will be working on it and some other sections this weekend!

Layouts : As mentioned before we not only have a new Flash layout coming but a New more graphical layout for the site. All to enhance your visit to Warzone 2100! If all goes as planned we should be able to have it up by next week sometime, the flash layout should be up Sunday/Monday! See ya then!

Interview : The questions are coming in, If there is anything you want to ask the Pumpkin Studios guys now is the time to send in your question for the interview. We will be conducting it soon!

2100 Units : If anyone has a pic of all the Units for the game, or even some for that matter don't hesitate to send them over so our 2100 Units section can continue it's growth! Also if you are deep in the game and have this great screen shot you want to share send it in too!

Complaints : It seems the most heard complaint about the single player aspect of the game is the TIMER. Now in the beginning of the game I even wondered "Hey why is this on!" but after going through more and more missions it became quite clear. I would have already won the game if that little timer had not been implemented. Although it is annoying at times in the end it makes the whole experience better because it last alot longer! "Don't worry this issue will be brought up in the Interview" -Larry-

Nav Bar : We now have a flash nav bar completed, we will be adding it to the site soon, You will have the choice to use NON-Flash version or Flash version of the site when it is added.

Tech Tree : The guys at Warzone2100.gamestats.com have done a great job creating a Tech tree for Warzone 2100. Although some of the images are hard to see it is done quite well considering the limit of space the guys had to work with. You can check it out by clicking here! Great job guys!

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