Software Update:

Stronghold Update Version 1.2

The latest boxed version of Stronghold already incorporates this update. Please check your version number before downloading. If you already have v1.2, you do not need this patch. If you've attempted to install the patch and received an error message, you likely already have v1.2 installed.

Here are the new features included in the Version 1.2 patch for Stronghold:

• Free Build Mode: You can add your own events and invasions within the free build maps. Press F1 at any time while playing a free build map and select the event or invasion you wish to start.
• Multiplayer Mode: Multiplayer mode now has the option, 'Strong walls on'. 'Strong walls on' means troops cannot attack walls & towers. Only siege equipment is able to destroy the walls & towers.
• Multiplayer mode now has the option to stop in game alliances.
• Your troops can now capture the Gatehouse from an enemy player. You can capture a gatehouse by getting one of your troops onto the top of a gatehouse. Once one of your troops is on the gatehouse, the gatehouse will automatically open.
• When troops are set on aggressive within multiplayer they will automatically target enemy buildings as long as there are no enemy troops in the immediate vicinity to attack.
• The Lord can be sent back to the keep at any time, you can do this by clicking on the keep when you have the Lord selected.
• The keys: Q, W, E, set the stances for your troops: 'Stand Ground', 'Defensive Stance' & 'Aggressive Stance' respectively.
• Selecting troops and double clicking on their destination will cause them to walk at their own pace and not the same pace as the other troops in the selection.
• In the multiplayer set-up screen, the last four IP address entered are remembered and can be cycled through by clicking on the button next to the IP entry box.

This update requires Stuff-it Expander. If you don't have it, you can download it free by clicking HERE.

Once you have downloaded the patch, simply double-click on the file to unStuff it. Then double-click on the unStuffed file and follow the directions to apply the patch.