Instructions:
This update is for Dark Reign with either the 1.2 patch or
Dark Reign: Rise of the Shadowhand. It is fully compatible
with the Art patch. If you have not updated Dark Reign to
version 1.2, please do so before attempting to run this patch.
The file name is labeled "DKRN14.exe." The file size
is 1.83MB.
It is recommended that players who downloaded any versions of
the Dark Reign 1.3 patch uninstall everything DR related and
reinstall the original game. After re-installing the game,
update Dark Reign to version 1.2 (either by running the 1.2
patch or by installing Rise of the Shadowhand), then you can
run the 1.4 patch.
Notes:
What do I get with the 1.4 update?
The games on Internet servers are sorted by in-progress
status.
Occurrences of double messages on the Internet Screen have
been fixed.
Support for players who have multiple IP addresses (eg Dial-Up
and Ethernet TCP/IP).
Support for players behind firewalls, which do NOT masquerade
addresses or ports.
Improved support for Online-Game Networks.
Increase in Multiplayer stability, especially related to
players being dropped from the game.
What else might I want to know about the 1.2 Upgrade?
All players must have the same version when playing
multi-player. This applies to both Dark Reign players and Dark
Reign: Rise of the Shadowhand players.
When using Map Transfer it is recommended that players email
or transfer maps for large player games before attempting to
launch the game. Use of map transfer is functional, but users
will experience problems if any player is disconnected during
the in-game map transfer session. While all other players will
revert to single player mode, the host of the game will be
sent to the desktop in the event that a player loses their
Internet connection.
Note: This problem is known to occur in five and seven player
games requiring a map transfer.
Anything else I should be aware of?
The Art upgrade, which was available with v1.2, is still
applicable and is unchanged in v1.4.
Saved games will not be affected by this patch.
