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Empire Earth 2 ver. 1.5 News

Oct 23 2021 - 16:10:27

I created a new charity software for people with disabilities: "Mouse ClickLock For Games". It's available on GitHub: https://github.com/HerMajestyDrMona/MouseClickLockForGames
It works in a similar way as ClickLock on Windows, but also supports old games where the normal ClickLock fails to work.

Oct 15 2021 - 16:10:40

Check out Dr.MonaLisa's new program: "Windows 11 Drag & Drop to the Taskbar (Partial Fix)" on GitHub: https://github.com/HerMajestyDrMona/Windows11DragAndDropToTaskbarPartialFix

Oct 04 2021 - 22:10:18

[2/2] The positive side of this change is that future minor updates will be installing much faster than used to, because it won't check all updated files since ver. 1.5.4 (including over 1000 updated models / textures during all these years). I believe it's for the greater good.

Oct 04 2021 - 22:10:13

[1/2] Due to the recent problems with texture files getting blocked by Windows Defender in the Minor Update installer - I have decided to make a "fresh start". It means that until ver. 158018 the full UP1.5 installer will be downloaded by the Minor Updater.

Oct 04 2021 - 11:10:16

The stupid Windows Defender is now detecting some of the updated winter textures as a Trojan in the Minor Updater... I'm fixing it by re-saving texture files and re-releasing minor update files. It's time consuming, but whatever...

Oct 03 2021 - 17:10:28

Minor Update 158018 for Unofficial Patch 1.5 has been released! Changes: https://ee2.eu/patch/changes/#158018

Sep 28 2021 - 09:09:49

Poll Results: Do you like the new ambient sounds in UP1.5? https://ee2.eu/blog/019-poll-results-do-you-like-the-new-ambient-sounds.php

Sep 25 2021 - 18:09:38

Unofficial Patch 1.5 development was not paused. Loew is working on Winter textures for UP1.5 buildings, and I'm being annoying requesting edits in them. There will be a lot of files to update. Besides that I have some Launcher / GameHelper fixes ready. So let's be patient :)

Sep 10 2021 - 17:09:15

A Nice Continents Game - Empire Earth II Multiplayer Gameplay: https://youtu.be/OBxgazjTRNs

Aug 22 2021 - 18:08:21

How sad. Some ignorant called "QWEEDDYZ" just wrote that Unofficial Patch 1.5 " is adware", "malicious" and other negative things. You can read the discussion here: https://www.gog.com/forum/empire_earth_series/empire_earth_2_windows_881_fix_and_empire_earth_ii_unofficial_patch_14/post48 And what is your opinion about it? A feedback would be very appreciated in that Gog topic.

Aug 14 2021 - 22:08:50

DirectX 9 redist are installing with every update of UP1.5, because I'm following the official docs: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/dxtecharts/directx-setup-for-game-developers#installation-of-directx-by-the-games-installer "installation process should install the DirectX redistributable components during every single installation without allowing users to opt-out of it..."

Aug 09 2021 - 15:08:45

A Hotfix Minor Update 158017 for Unofficial Patch 1.5 has been released! Changes: https://ee2.eu/patch/changes/#158017

Aug 08 2021 - 11:08:23

I'm aware of a bug where in lower epochs it's impossible to target ships that are moving, especially when playing with the slow game speed. It's caused by: https://forum.ee2.eu/viewtopic.php?p=26690#p26690
I already prepared a fix that limits it to only work for torpedoes, bombs and guided missiles 158017

Aug 06 2021 - 12:08:52

The UP1.5.8.016 installers have been reuploaded in order to fix a "decompression error" for certain MP3 files. This was caused by the installer background music and music files update in the installer. This problem did not occur on my computers during tests, but seemed to happen.

Aug 04 2021 - 08:08:07

A new Community Poll: "Do you like the new ambient sounds in UP1.5?" is available in UP1.5 Launcher. Please visit it to share your opinion!

Aug 02 2021 - 03:08:21

The EIP:00609a50 game crash has been fixed in a hotfix update of UP1.5 (158016): https://ee2.eu/patch/changes/#158016

Aug 01 2021 - 23:08:03

We're currently investigating an Unhandled Exception game crash (EIP:00609a50) abnormally occurring after update 158015. If you're affected, please provide a playback file: https://forum.ee2.eu/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=5508

Aug 01 2021 - 11:08:05

New Ambient Sounds in Empire Earth II with Unofficial Patch 1.5.8.015+ YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IayS_Yy5evg

Jul 31 2021 - 15:07:19

Minor Update 158015 for Unofficial Patch 1.5 has been released! Changes: https://ee2.eu/patch/changes/#158015
Among other things, the update has improved the quality of EE2 music to 320kbps and contains updated, high-quality ambient sounds!

Jul 29 2021 - 05:07:57

The next Minor Update of UP1.5 will be HUGE. In meaning of the installer size and it's features!

Jul 21 2021 - 01:07:39

Here is a preview of the amazing, upcoming UP1.5 change: https://forum.ee2.eu/viewtopic.php?p=26690#p26690

Jul 07 2021 - 18:07:06

A new MonaNAT® Server located in Miami, United States is now available. It should significantly reduce pings for the North / South American players who can't establish a direct / NAT connection. Learn more about MonaNAT®: https://ee2.eu/multiplayer/help/#monanat

Jun 30 2021 - 16:06:11

The server maintenance is now completed.

Jun 29 2021 - 15:06:58

Upcoming EE2.eu main server maintenance caused by the provider performing hardware changes. Scheduled on: Wednesday, June 30th, 14.00 - 15.00 CEST. Expected downtime: 30-45 minutes. All EE2.eu services will be unreachable at that time.

Jun 29 2021 - 03:06:42

Dr.MonaLisa Shows Teeth - 1 vs 4 - Empire Earth II Multiplayer Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYrcDM6PmYc

Jun 27 2021 - 12:06:25

MonaNAT® is now even smarter than before! Servers selection order for all available servers now depends on the shortest possible distances. Learn more: https://forum.ee2.eu/viewtopic.php?p=26608#p26608

Jun 26 2021 - 11:06:57

A new MonaNAT® Server located in Sydney, Australia is now available. It should significantly reduce the ping between Oceanian players who can't establish a direct / NAT connection. Learn more about MonaNAT®: https://ee2.eu/multiplayer/help/#monanat

Jun 26 2021 - 11:06:57

The http://forum.ee2.eu style has been changed to a modified Prosilver (Dark Edition) theme! Some changes will still be done during next days. Please feedback if you detect any problems.

Jun 24 2021 - 00:06:46

RT @calsch03: My newest Empire Earth 2 mission has been released. Experience a quest based scenario and an original story as you follow the…

Jun 22 2021 - 21:06:12

Minor Update 158014 for Unofficial Patch 1.5 has been released! Changes: https://ee2.eu/patch/changes/#158014

Jun 17 2021 - 22:06:45

The newest NVIDIA drivers don't longer cause problems with EE2. You can download the newest graphics drivers version (466.79) here: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5203

Jun 08 2021 - 21:06:18

Empire Earth II LGBTQ2S+ Pride Month Logo created by Tedere12:

Jun 04 2021 - 16:06:16

WARNING: Please do not update Nvidia drivers to version 466.63. It crashes EE2 on ALT+TAB switching.

Jun 01 2021 - 10:06:48

Windows XP is unsupported by Unofficial Patch 1.5 since ver. 1.5.8.008 (March 2021). The last version that works with Windows XP can be downloaded here: https://ee2.eu/patch/#information
This was an unplanned drop of support, forced by Visual Studio 2019 Platform Toolset.

May 29 2021 - 06:05:06

The Multiplayer Rating System Log website has been updated: https://ee2.eu/multiplayer/rating/?skirmish=1&tournamnt=1&unrated=1&sorted=1&days=30
It now shows the Random Seed used in game (played on ver. 158013 and newer). It will help detect potential cheaters who put the same random seed to get a better map spot for themselves.

May 28 2021 - 10:05:50

Minor Update 158013 for Unofficial Patch 1.5 has been released! Changes: https://ee2.eu/patch/changes/#158013

May 17 2021 - 03:05:05

Optional Minor Update 158012 for Unofficial Patch 1.5 has been released! Changes: https://ee2.eu/patch/changes/#158012

May 15 2021 - 21:05:58

Minor Update 158011 for Unofficial Patch 1.5 has been released! Changes: https://ee2.eu/patch/changes/#158011

May 15 2021 - 19:05:38

We have received reports from players that EE2.eu Website / Launcher / Multiplayer Lobby does not load for players in Germany. We are investigating this issue now. The Server is running with no issues: https://ee2.eu/status/

May 08 2021 - 14:05:49

The Multiplayer Rating System Log website has been updated: https://ee2.eu/multiplayer/rating/
It now shows the real time spent in game (pace independent), next to the log date. It helps determine game pace or how laggers are affecting the real game time.

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