Warlords IV is a unique blend of roleplaying and turn-based strategy gaming. The game centers around your Hero, who plays a pivotal role in the success or failure of your military and economic efforts. Warlords IV is set in the troubled land of Etheria. Old foes such as Dwarves, Elves, and Orcs have resumed their ancient hostilities, and the Undead legions of Lord Bane have returned. The Knights continue their quest for dominance, and the unquiet whispers speak of the Empire, a race even more evil than the Undead.

The Heroes of Warlords IV show their mastery of sword and sorcery in the tactical combat system. Casting spells, smiting foes, or boosting morale of shaken troops, Heroes can turn the tide of battle. Players may grow and develop heroes from battle to battle, gaining in abilities and skills, and accumulating magic items and treasures.

Warlords IV uses an enhanced version of the Warlords Battlecry II terrain engine to bring the splendidly rendered landscape of Etheria to life. Special spell effects will illuminate the detailed tactical battlefields, while war machines wreak death and destruction on city walls.

Warlords IV will feature a new dynamic campaign with a diplomatic system to allow alliances and betrayal to play their part in the campaign story. Control of a province confers desirable and lucrative bonuses on the owner, and nobody will wish to see either their enemies or their allies get too strong.

Warlords IV players will need to make judicious decisions on the economic front. Should they build new cities, upgrade existing cities or armies, teleport much needed reinforcements to the front, or spend their gold making new armies and replacing the inevitable casualties of battle?

Features * Persistent Heroes for full roleplaying flavor. * Detailed Tactical Combat system for field and siege battles. * Detailed Warlord and Leader unit development. * Upgrade paths for Cities, Spells, and Units. * Expanded experience-based magic system with strategic and tactical spells. * Classic, resourceful Warlords AI opponents. * Ten unique sides. * Automated resource gathering.

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Ubisoft site (http://warlords4.ubi.com)

FAST FACTS
Fact: SSG, based in Sydney and Melbourne, have been making games for 20 odd years are are Australia's most successful studio

For more than twelve years, Warlords has been the undisputed king of fantasy turn based strategy games. Many of us are lucky enough to have fond memories of playing the original classic on PC years ago, venturing north to battle the evil Lord Bane, to the far east to take on the Orcs of Kor and to the west to take on the Stone Giants. Refreshingly, the geography of Etheria has changed little over the years - the same enemies can be found occupying the same strongholds they took a generation ago.

The instant familiarity that the Warlords IV interface, map and music creates is topped off by great new diplomacy features. For once, strategic alliances and betrayals are a meaningful part of the game - players are able to manipulate their allies to further their own goals. But beware, while you are scheming to further your own ambitions of seizing the crown, your computer controlled opponents are working to double cross you and conquer all of Etheria.

Using an enhanced version of the Warlords Battlecry 2 engine, landscape brings Etheria to life, showcasing the tactical battlefields in all their glory. Players will see, hear and feel the emotions of their minions - whether they be the pain of defeat or the ecstasy of victory.

Perhaps the best feature of the fourth Warlords installment is that it is simply fun to play. SSG, the most successful Australian development studio are strategy experts and their expertise is apparent as they have made a truly fun turn-based-strategy game that is both imaginative and true to its origin.

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2002 PCPowerPlay Guide (UbiSoft)

Das Sequel zum preisgekrönten Warlords III

WARLORDS IV

HEROES OF ETHERIA

Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria ist eine einzigartige Mischung aus Rollen- und rundenbasiertem Strategiespiel.

Alles dreht sich um Ihren Helden: Er entscheidet über Erfolg und Misserfolg Ihrer militärischen und ökonomischen Anstrengungen.

Schauplatz von Warlords IV ist das vom Krieg aufgewühlte Land Etheria. Die Feindseligkeiten zwischen Zwergen, Elfen und Orks sind aufs Neue ausgebrochen. Die Legionen der Untoten um Lord Banes sind im Anmarsch.

Gerüchte erzählen von dem Reich der Volturnaner, das noch brutaler, als das der Untoten sein soll.

Spiel und Handbuch in deutscher Sprache.

** Ein völlig neues taktisches Kampfsystem ermöglicht Ihnen, den Fortschritt Ihrer kämpfenden Armeen zu sehen. * Eine strategische nicht-lineare Kampagne und Zufallskarten mit einer Vielzahl an Siegbedingungen machen immer wieder aufs Neue Spaß. * Neue, verbesserte Grafik mit detailreichen, vorgerenderten 3D-Einheiten und 3D-Gebäuden. * 10 Stämme mit über 60 Einheiten sorgen für epische Schlachten. * Innovative KI, sowohl in strategischer als auch in taktischer Hinsicht. * Mehrspieler-Modus für bis zu 8 Spieler über das Ubi.com-Gaming-Portal. * Besuchen Sie auch die offizielle deutsche Homepage unter http://warlords4.ubisoft.de*

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Back of Keep Case - Windows (Germany)