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Kingdoms v3.0 Patch (5,932k)
Kingdoms v3.0 Patch with Darien Crusades (31,345k)
With this update installed, you should be prepared to make a seamless transition to play in the Darien Crusades or on the Boneyards, and should just need to add the Iron Plague to add the long-awaited forces of Creon to your arsenal.

Boneyards Version BI
You can always get the latest version of Boneyards through the auto-update process. But sometimes, it's helpful to have options. So here's the latest as of 12/10/99.

     With Darien Crusades (24.9mb)
     Here is complete version of TA:K Boneyards that includes the Darien      Crusades (all 182 maps, the final CUT, etc.).

     Without Darien Crusades (3.88mb)
     Download this exe. to get the latest version of TA:K Boneyards without the      Darien Crusades.


DPLAY61A_Retail.EXE (233k)
If Kingdoms recommended that you upgrade to DirectPlay 6.1a, then this program will help you.  As a result, you should experience fewer in-game disconnects.

  1. Run the executable to install. The install process replaces existing software on your computer.  
  2. Check your hard drive for space. The download will require 474 KB of space on your hard drive.  Do not run these files from the Web.  
  3. Delete the installer to free up disc space. It is not necessary to keep the installer, DPLAY61A_Retail.exe on your hard drive after you've run it.

Update v1.0 to v2.0 Patch  
Update v2.0 Beta to v2.0 Patch  
Get the version 2.0 patch now! This is what the patch offers.

  • Kingdoms should now run at least two times faster in all instances. In many cases the game will run even faster
    • Faster user interface
    • Faster game loading
    • Faster single and multiplayer gameplay
  • During intense battles, Kingdoms can now automatically adjust the level of shadow detail and animation updating to maintain a responsive frame rate
  • Kingdoms RAM footprint has been reduced by 24MB
  • Kingdoms should now run effectively on a P200 with 32MB of RAM (64MB is highly recommended)
  • A new option to control unit/shadow scaling quality in hardware modes in available
  • A registry control has been added to allow players to change the level of unit animation updating
  • The introduction movie can now be turned off
  • Assigning orders to units while the game is paused has been improved
  • The offensive capabilities of the Veruna Dirigible have been reduced
  • The size and polygon count of the Veruna Dirigible has been decreased
  • The Zhon Wisp will now target and fire more effectively
  • Anti-cheating measures have been updated
  • The multiplayer check making version 2.0 incompatible with version 1.x has been updated
  • A number of errors dealing with unit data have been corrected
  • Two additional maps have been added to the game



How to activate new keyboard commands

No-Sound Utility

The Kingdoms No-Sound Utility is a simple file that removes the "bong" sound that plays when issuing orders to units. Download and install this file ONLY if you wish to remove this sound. No worries, though -- the file can simply be removed from the Kingdoms directory, returning the game's sounds to default status.

Instructions - To install the file:

  1. Download and unzip the noack.hpi file (very small -- only 1K).
  2. Place the .hpi file in the root TA:K install directory (default is "C:\Cavedog\Kingdoms").
  3. Restart TA:K.

To remove the file and return the game sounds to default:

  1. Delete noack.hpi or remove it from the root TA:K install directory (default is "C:\Cavedog\Kingdoms").
  2. Restart TA:K.
 
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