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New Patch for Dominions II: The Ascension Wars!

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Cary, NC, 11 April 2005 - Shrapnel Games and Illwinter Game Design would like to announce the release of the version 2.16 patch for the hit fantasy strategy title, Dominions II: The Ascension Wars. Version 2.16 is fully compatible with versions 2.12 to 2.15, although if playing a multiplayer game all players should be running the same version to avoid problem results in combat.

The patch corrects a handful of newly discovered bugs, and also provides Dominions players will a nice collection of new enhancements and balance changes. The fixed bugs include:

• Fishes with "Amulet of the Fish" can now retreat to land provinces.
• Goto province also works on assassination messages.
• The battlefield grid has been fixed.
• Destroyed local enchantments sometimes still displayed.

The following are new to the game:

• The maximum number of mods has been increased to 100
• New monster modding commands: #magicboost and #castledef.
• Can now mod different looking GUIs for individual nations.
• Shape changing god automatically begins at a low HP form.
• #selectitem accepts numbers.
• Assassination victims override a retreat order.
• Improved error message if a mod needs to be installed to play on your turn.

The version 2.16 patch can be downloaded directly from Shrapnel Games. Please visit www.shrapnelgames.com/Illwinter/d2/6.htm to do so.

Dominions II: The Ascension Wars was released in 2003 and quickly became the powerhouse must-have strategy title for those longing for a deep, feature-rich turn-based game that rewarded intelligence and strategic acumen. Available on every major operating system, with a strong community of fans that enjoy both its ease of modding and engaging multiplayer aspects, Dominions II is what grand strategic gaming is all about.

You can purchase Dominons II in the StrategyPage game store.