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12/12/2002: Recruiting Lobby Chat Moderators

We are currently looking for lobby chat moderators for the Settlers IV lobby. If you would like to apply please send an e-mail to cartrix@ubisoft.com with the following information:

- Your name
- Your nick name
- E-mail address
- Short text explaining why you would be a good moderator.

Cartrix

11/27/2002: New Patch Available

A new patch is now available for Settlers 4 (version 2.50.1508).

To see all of the details please take a look in the updates page

Cartrix

10/29/2002: Maintenance on Servers

On 30 October maintenance will take place on the servers at 15h00. This maintenance will last 15 minutes and during this time the BBGC lobbies will not be available as well as the Settlers website.

We apologise for this interuption to service.

Cartrix

08/14/2002: Take a guess and win 10 Contest Winner

The final week of the box contest is now over. Well done to everyone who got the correct answer - Germany. However there can be only one winner of the signed poster and this week it is Andrew Wallace.

Congratulations. We will bring you another competition soon.

Cartrix

07/26/2002: Take a guess and win 10

The last week of the box competition starts today. Congratulations to all of the winners so far. You still have one more chance to win a signed Settlers poster so go for it!

The box for week 9 came from Denmark and the winner this week is Grahame Harrision! Congraulations!

You all know the format by now! Look at the box below and guess which country it comes from? For a larger view click on the image. Send your answer to cartrix@ubisoft.com Closing date is Thursday 1 August.

Cartrix

07/23/2002: Maintenance on Servers

For you information maintenance will take place tomorrow on the Blue Byte servers. This maintenance will last for 20-25 minutes and during this time all Blue Byte websites and the Blue Byte Game Service will be offline.

Date: 24th July
Time: 14h00 GMT (15h00 British Summer Time)

We apologize for any inconveniece.

Cartrix

07/19/2002: Take a guess and win 9

We are coming into the home straight now! Two weeks of the box competition to go. So carry on answering. You still have a chance to win a signed poster by the Settlers team!

Well done to everyone who got the correct answer last week. The box was the version from the Czech Republic. The winner this week is Valerie Deleersnijder. Congratulations!

Week 9 then. Once again take a look at the box below and guess which country it comes from? For a larger view click on the image. Send your answer to cartrix@ubisoft.com Closing date is Thursday 25 July.

Cartrix

07/11/2002: Take a guess and win 8

The seventh week of the box competition comes to a close. The winner this week is Kevin Lee. He will receive the signed poster from the Settlers team.

The answer was Israel.

So three weeks to go! You're still in with a chance to win. So take a look at the box below and guess which country it comes from? For a larger view click on the image. Send your answer to cartrix@ubisoft.com Closing date is Thursday 18 July.

Cartrix

07/05/2002: Take a guess and win 7

The sixth week of the box competition is now over. The correct answer was China and the winner of the signed poster this week is ADG.

Week 7! A tricky one this week I think. Once again which country does the box below come from? For a larger view click on the image. Send your answer to cartrix@ubisoft.com Closing date is Thursday 11 July.

Cartrix

6/28/2002: Send a friend an E-card

The E-card system is now up and running on the site. Just follow the link from the menu on the left and then follow the steps!

Cartrix

6/28/2002: Take a guess and win 6

Thanks to everyone who took part in the fifth week of the box competition. The winning answer was Norway. The signed poster will be in the post to Bengt Johanson.

On to week 6!! Which country does the box below come from? For a larger view click on the image. Send your answer to cartrix@ubisoft.com Closing date is Thursday 4 July.

Cartrix

6/21/2002: Take a guess and win 5

Thanks to everyone who took part in the fourth week of the box competition. The winning answer was Russia. Congratulations to all of you who got the answer correct. This week's winner is JTeagle. A signed poster will be in the post to him!

Here we go with week 5!! Which country does the box below come from? For a larger view click on the image. Send your answer to cartrix@ubisoft.com Closing date is Thursday 27 June.

Cartrix

6/14/2002: Next Settlers Game in Development!!!!!!

Today I have some very exciting news! The next game in the Settlers series is currently in development and is set for a worldwide release on PC and consoles!!!!!

Here is an extract from the press release:

"This new game from the cult series will undoubtedly widen The Settlers' audience" says Odile Limpach, Managing Director of Ubi Soft Entertainment GmbH and the Ubi Soft studio Blue Byte. "Our production team is currently focusing on innovative 3D-technology and absolutely new game features".

As a result, the development team mainly concentrated on new strategic elements of the game. Conflicts between the tribes are carried out in a totally original way. The 3D-technology is merely used as another tool to bring radical changes, which will create a truly innovative leap inside the Settlers' gameplay

Below is a concept art image of a bakery. Click on it for a larger image.

I will be bringing you more development news including screenshots as soon as I get them. You can discuss this news in the forum

Cartrix

6/14/2002: Take a guess and win 4

Thanks to everyone who took part in the third week of the box competition. The winning answer was Sweden. Congratulations to all of you who got the answer correct. Once again though there can be only one winner. This week it is Brian King. He will receive a Settlers poster signed by the Settlers team.

So onto week four! Once again which country does it come from? Send your answer to cartrix@ubisoft.com Closing date is Thursday 20 June.

Cartrix

6/07/2002: Take a guess and win 3

Thanks to everyone who took part in the second week of the box competition. The winning answer was Japan. Congratulations to all of you who got the answer correct. Once again though there can be only one winner. This week it is Tina Fothergill. She will receive a Settlers poster signed by the Settlers team.

So onto week three! It is going to get a bit harder now! So, which country does it come from? Send your answer to cartrix@ubisoft.com Once again one lucky winner will receive a poster signed by the Settlers team. Closing date is Thursday 13 June.

Cartrix

5/29/2002: Take a guess and win 2

Thanks to everyone who took part in the first week of the box competition. The winning answer was Poland and as expected nearly all of those who responded got the answer right. However there has to be a winner and this week it is Paul Blew. Congratulations! He will receive a Settlers poster signed by the Settlers team.

This weeks box shouldn't be too difficult to guess either. So, which country does it come from? Send your answer to cartrix@ubisoft.com Once again one lucky winner will receive a poster signed by the Settlers team. Closing date is Thursday 6 June.

Good luck!

Cartrix

5/29/2002: Everyone wants to see your screenshots!!
Settlers Community,

We want to see your screenshots!

To send them in follow these simple guidelines:

Send them in .jpg format (640 by 480 resolution) to cartrix@ubisoft.com

Include your user name in the e-mail as well as this will be added to the screenshot so everyone knows who took the shot!

They will all be reviewed and the best ones will be included in the screenshots section of the site!

Looking forward to seeing them all!!!!

Cartrix

5/27/2002: New Dedicated Community Manager
Settlers Community,

I would like to introduce myself. I have recently been recruited to manage the Settlers community for the English speaking communities.

This means several things for you:

1. The official settlers4.com English website will be updated regularly with news, fan content, patches and competitions.

2. You have a point of contact with regards to any issues that arise.

If you have any issues you would like to discuss please e-mail me.

Looking forward to working with you.

Your new dedicated community manager....

Cartrix

5/24/2002: Take a guess and win!

The Settlers IV is an international blockbuster product and has been translated into many different languages. Over the next few weeks (each Friday) we will be posting the box shot from different international versions of the game. Take a look at the box and try and guess which country it is from. Send your answers to cartrix@ubisoft.com The winner will get a poster signed by the Settlers team. The closing date is Thursday 30 May. Good luck!



Cartrix

5/24/2002: Settlers III Windows XP Compatibility

An update for Settlers III is now available which provides Windows XP compatibility. You can download the update here. To install this update you must copy it to the SETTLERS III root directory (overwrite the old file). This update is only useful for Windows XP users and has no additional advantages or bugfixes.

Cartrix

3/27/2002: New Update Patch Available
A new update to The Settlers IV is now available. It includes numerous fixes and enhancements to the stability, balance, and user-friendliness of the game. Click here to view the release notes. Click here to download the latest patch.
2/11/2002: New Wallpapers Available For Download!
Tired of looking at the same old, boring desktop everyday? Well now's your chance to spruce it up with a little color! We've added 3 New Wallpapers to our list of downloadable wallpapers, each of which are available in three sizes each (800x600, 1024x768, 1280x960).

Check 'em out!

1/31/2002: English Editor Patch Now Available
The Official English version of the Editor Patch can now be downloaded! Changes in the patch are the same as in the German version. In case you forgot what they were, we've taken the liberty of listing them for you again :)
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The editor patch contains a new fix as well as changes from Version 1.1.1583.0 to 1.11.1584.0. Below is the latest fix included with the patch:

Some users experienced problems getting the editor to work with the following combination of things:
  • Settlers IV
  • Mission CD
  • Add-On NOT installed, otherwise there will be no problem to fix.
  • Update 2.01.1056
The editor patch should now fix this problem.

Patch Download (English version download)

1/17/2002: Editor Patch
The editor patch contains a new fix as well as changes from Version 1.0.1577 to 1.10.1578. Below is the latest fix included with the patch:

Some users experienced problems getting the editor to work with the following combination of things:
  • Settlers IV
  • Mission CD
  • Add-On NOT installed, otherwise there will be no problem to fix.
  • Update 2.01.1056
The editor patch should now fix this problem.

Patch Download (German version)

Note: The English version of this patch is currently not available. We'll keep you updated on its release.
12/18/2001: Building Costs Page
Ever wonder how many Tequila Maker's Huts you can whip out with the gold you have on-hand only to come to the realization that you'll never be able to make enough to get your entire village drunk before they take on the Romans? (I figured you would.) Well those days are over! With the Building Costs page, you won't need to stress out over the costs of creating buildings. Click here to see how much your favorite building costs.

Note: The new building costs are only valid for players who have updated to version 2.00.1050.
12/18/2001: Forums Get a FaceLift
With the new year around the corner, we thought we'd start things off right. We've added new forums to the community with a ton of great new features. The forums can be accessed by clicking on the ubi.com forums link in the nav bar or by clicking on the links below.

General Discussion Forum

Technical Support Forum
12/13/2001: New Update For The Settlers IV Now Available!
A new Settlers IV update, version 2.01.1056, is now available for download. Click here to view the release notes.

Download the update - SIV_1056.exe (11.5 MB)

Also, the German site has added a section with Trojan unit animations. We'll be adding an English version soon, but for now, check out what they have!

Note: The Trojan race is currently only available in the German version of The Settlers IV
12/12/2001: Got a Screenshot or a Map You Want Featured On the Site?
With all the great Settlers IV players out there, we're willing to bet someone created the ultimate map or took the most amazing screenshot anyone has ever seen. Could that be your map or your screenshot we're talking about? If you think it is, then send it to us! If you've got a screenshot or a map that you think is good enough to be featured on our site, send it our way and you just might find it displayed on our frontpage! Please make sure to provide your name and a title for your screenshot or map.
12/07/2001: Attention Japanese Settlers IV owners
If you purchased a Japanese version of THE SETTLERS IV and would like to play it online, we can provide you with the necessary serial number. To get the serial number, please visit here and follow the instructions posted.
10/25/2001: Tell us about yourself and earn a chance to win a game certificates worth 75 Euros!
To create the games you want, we need feedback from our gamers. In appreciation of your participation, we will enter your name in a prize draw for one of 5 game gift certificates worth 75 Euros. If you would like to participate, please click on the following link..
On-Line questionnaire
08/09/2001: Attention U.S. Owners of The Settlers: Fourth Edition
If you are in the U.S. and you want to play The Settlers: Fourth Edition online, we can provide you with the serial number needed to do so. Email support@ubisoft.com with "The Settlers: Fourth Edition Serial Number" in the subject line. Include your name, email address and the number located beneath the barcode on the bottom flap of your box. Upon verification of your details, we will quickly send you a Serial Number, and you will be ready to play!
Good luck with your online adventures!
08/03/2001: THE SETTLERS IV update 1.10.908 available now!
You can download a new update for THE SETTLERS IV now which will take your current version of the hit title up to version 1.10.908!
Download the free update for THE SETTLERS IV here.
Detailed information about the update can be found here.
06/12/2001: The Official Polish THE SETTLERS IV Website
We are pleased to inform that the official Polish Settlers IV website has been re-designed. The new graphic layout allows a quick and easy access to the numerous news and information concerning the Settlers. On the website you can also find the latest patch, new maps and the new section - miscellaneous.
http://settlers.cdprojekt.com
05/21/2001: THE SETTLERS IV - MISSION PACK AND ADD-ON
Settlers fans the world over can start looking forward to some fascinating new characters and a whole host of additions to Blue Byte's saga starring those industrious little settlers. In September (Europe except Germany) a mission pack is set to hit the stores, with an add-on pack following in November (all Europe). Both will follow the hugely successful SETTLERS IV, which was launched in Europe earlier this year.
See first sketches of some add-on-characters.
Here you get the press release.
05/10/2001: The Settlers IV to conquer the US!
Ubi Soft Entertainment is pleased to announce that the eagerly anticipated The Settlers IV will be available in the U.S. on July 17, 2001! Customers who preordered the title via Blue Byte Software's website will be receiving U.K. copies of The Settlers IV within the next three to four weeks.
04/26/2001: Virus on the Loose Disguised as THE SETTLERS IV Map
We would like to inform our community that the file "s4maps_newyork.exe" should not be downloaded and started under any circumstances. This file contains a virus which seeks out personal passwords, including that of the BBGC. All maps for THE SETTLERS IV have the ending .MAP and should only be downloaded from reliable sources such as the BBGC or our partner sites.
Here you can download the official THE SETTLERS IV maps
04/17/2001: The official French THE SETTLERS IV page is now up and running online!
Those hard-working little Woodcutters, Miners and Priests have gone positively gallic now that our official French Settlers IV website has hit the net. Click on the link below to read up on all your favorite settlers in French!
The official French THE SETTLERS IV website
04/05/2001: THE SETTLERS IV demo has now arrived - download it here straight away!
For all those of you who’ve been wondering what playing THE SETTLERS IV is really like but have yet to get around to doing something about it - now’s the time to do just that! The demo version of the hit economic strategy simulation is now available. So don’t just sit there - download it now!
For infos about the demo and to download it, click here.
03/19/2001: 
Good news for THE SETTLERS® Fans
Ubi Soft® Entertainment, a global leader in the field of interactive entertainment, is pleased to announce that Settlers IV will now arrive on the 29th March for the following territories: UK, France, Scandinavia, Benelux, Australia, Portugal, Greece, the Middle East and South Africa. The launch of Settlers IV in other countries will be announced shortly but gamers can rest assured that it is imminent.
The complete Press Release

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