June 11, 2009
Crown of Glory: Emperor’s Edition Gets a Major Update
Great new
documentation and dozens of fixes and improvements come with the first update
Matrix Games and Western
Civilization Software are thrilled to announce the release of the first update
for their hit Napoleonic strategic/tactical blend, Crown of Glory: Emperor’s
Edition. The comprehensive 1.0.9 update comes with heaps of improvements and bug
fixes in addition to two key new pieces of documentation: The Advanced Economy:
Help and Advice for the New Player, and the Modder’s Guide.
As for the hefty list of
bug fixes, the most notable item resolved is the mouse lag experienced by some
in certain parts of the interface. In addition, the update includes improvements
to the AI for both the strategic and tactical
portions of the game,
several significant improvements to the overall interface, and two dozen “fine
tune” rule changes to enhance historical accuracy.
David Heath, Director of
Operations at Matrix Games, said “Crown of Glory: Emperor’s Edition is an
absolutely must-have for any fans of the Napoleonic genre. The first Crown of
Glory made a mark when it was released, but Emperor’s Edition takes us to a
whole new level of Napoleonic strategy! If you tried the original Crown of
Glory, there is still an upgrade discount available for the Emperor’s Edition.
If you haven’t tried it, the stand-alone Emperor’s Edition is an excellent time
to get on board and see if your inner Napoleon is up to the challenge.”
Two centuries ago, Europe
was in the midst of one of the most gripping periods in human history. It was an
era that saw cobblers become princes and emperors become exiles, an age of
legendary diplomats and brilliant tacticians. Listen to the roll of the drum,
the call of the bugle, and see the banners unfurled above the divisions and
corps. Wide-eyed recruits march next to battle-scarred veterans, sabers clatter
alongside the bags of grapeshot, the wheels of hundreds of caissons rattle, as
generals plan and diplomats plot, and all of Europe grasps with desperate hands
for… The Crown Of Glory.
This new Emperor’s Edition
is a stand-alone sequel to the acclaimed Crown of Glory and improves on the
original in every area, immersing the player in the epic events of the
Napoleonic era. A beautiful strategic map with more than 200 provinces covers
all of Europe and North Africa, with scenarios and campaigns from 1792 up to
1820. Stronger AI, a streamlined interface and a new simplified economic model
to allow players to focus on the aspects of the game they most enjoy. Players
take the role of one of the crowned potentates of any of the eight Major powers
as well as having the option to play as a minor power such as Poland, Denmark or
Portugal.
A turn-based structure
allows you to play at your own pace, deciding on the military, diplomatic,
economic and social paths of your nation, including treaties, trade routes and
levying and supplying military units. While your armies march across a worldwide
map with monthly turns, detailed land and naval battles allow you to play at a
smaller scale, where your brigades, divisions and ships can be commanded with
historical tactics. All battles can be resolved quickly or fought out on a
detailed battlefield map.
The eight major powers
(France, Britain, Austria, Prussia, Russia, Turkey, Spain, and Sweden) and over
ninety computer-controlled minor nations are modeled in rich historical detail.
Every effort has been made to bring you as thorough a simulation of the
Napoleonic Era as is possible, from the dockyards of Lisbon to the frozen wastes
of Holy Mother Russia.
Historical leaders, special
abilities, fleets, upgrades, reinforcements, colonialism, guard units and over
100 historical events, give Crown Of Glory: Emperor’s Edition a unique and
engrossing style. Combining Strategy and Tactics in one design, Crown Of Glory:
Emperor’s Edition offers you an opportunity to test your strength in an age of
legends.
The update is comprehensive
and will bring of all previous versions of Crown of Glory: Emperor’s Edition up
to v1.0.9. Get more information on Crown of Glory: Emperor’s Edition from its
official
product page.
Click here to download
the
Crown
of Glory: Emperor’s Edition Patch v1.0.9
