Empire Earth PATCH 1.0.4.

0 README November 6, 2001 [ To read this file, select Edit/Word Wrap from the menu above ] TABLE OF CONTENTS [1] [2] [3] [4] WHAT THE PATCH FIXES HOW TO INSTALL THE PATCH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACTING SIERRA

[1] WHAT THE PATCH FIXES ==================================== For more information regarding known issues, technical support solutions, and re commended video drivers, visit the Empire Earth website at: http://www.empireear th.com Game Stability Solutions: > Fixed a crash when players were scrolling along the edge of the map. > Fixed a crash that could occur upon exiting the Civilization Builder. > Fixed a crash that could occur if the chat window was brought up twice. > Fixed a crash that would result from excessively long chat messages. > Fixed a crash that could occur if a target Cyber was both being converted and time warped at the same instant. Other Resolved Issues: > Fixed a bug that prevented the right ctrl key from being registered properly. > Fixed a building hit point calculation bug that would result from the destruct ion of a player's Ishtar Gates. > Fixed a few random map issues that would result in uneven player start positio n with the Plains map. > Fixed a bug where the game audio would sometimes cease to play. > Fixed a bug where the computer player AI could sometimes build over its pop ca p. > Fixed a couple issues that could result with players losing their connection u pon game start. > Improved granularity of the mouse - increased the top speed while also better handling accuracy issues on fickle mice. International Version Issues: > Fixed a bug where the @ symbol could not be entered on some non-English keyboa rd layouts. > Fixed a bug where the random map generator would fail on non-English language systems. [2] HOW TO INSTALL THE PATCH ==================================== From your Start Menu, go to the "Empire Earth" menu and select "Update Empire Ea rth". This utility will allow you to download and install the latest patch for your version of Empire Earth. You must be connected to the internet for this ut ility to work. If you are behind a firewall and unable to download the patch, c lick "Configure Proxy" to try to remedy the problem.

Once the patch is downloaded, it will attempt to locate your copy of Empire Eart h on your hard drive. You can also choose an alternate directory to install the patch. Upon successful completion of the installation, you can restart Empire Earth. If you are still having difficulties, visit the forums at http://www.empireearth .com/ for additional support. [3] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ==================================== Please visit the Empire Earth website at http://www.empireearth.com/ for the lat est information regarding Empire Earth. [4] CONTACTING SIERRA ======================= A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales B) Technical Support C) Legal Information A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales ---------------------------------United States U.S.A. Sales Phone: (800) 757-7707 International Sales: (425) 746-5771 Hours: Monday-Saturday 7AM to 11 PM CST, Sundays 8 AM to 9PM CST FAX: (402) 393-3224 Sierra Direct 7100 W. Center Rd STE 301 Omaha, NE 68106 United Kingdom Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing UK Ltd. Main: (0118) 920-9111 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fax: (0118) 987-5603 Disk/CD replacements in the U.K. are 6.00, or 7.00 outside the UK. Add "ATTN.: Returns." 2 Beacontree Plaza, Gillette Way, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0BS United Kingdom France Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing France Vente par Correspondance

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Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing UK Ltd. offers a 24-hour Automated Tech nical Support line with recorded answers to the most frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call (0118) 920-9111, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails t o solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions, or con tact us via the Internet. Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing UK Ltd. 2 Beacontree Plaza, Gillette Way, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0BS United Kingdom Main: (0118) 920-9111 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fax: (0118) 987-5603 http://www.sierra-online.co.uk France Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing France Support Technique 32, Av de l'Europe Bt Energy 1 78 941 VELIZY VILLACOUBLAY CDEX France Tlphone : 0 891 670 800 (0,22 euro/mn) Serveur vocal 24H/24 et 7J/7 Techniciens du Lundi au Vendredi de 8H00 21H00 Samedi, Dimanche et jours fris de 10H00 18H00 Fax : 01 30 67 90 65 Courrier lectronique : support@sierra.fr http://www.sierra.fr Germany Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing Deutschland GmBH Technischer Kundendienst Paul-Ehrlich-Strae 1 D-63225 Langen Deutschland Tel: (0) 6103-99-40-940 Montag bis Freitag von 10 - 19Uhr Fax: (0) 6103-99-40-188 Mailbox: (0) 6103-99-40-35 http://www.sierra.de Spain Vivendi Universal Interactive Publishing Espaa C/ Nuestra Seora de Valverde, 23 28034 MADRID

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