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On Windows 8, the game runs very slow for some people, and for others it just crashes with CreatePrimSurface failed error. Yes, I know it says Windows 8 not supported on the store page, but this is not an excuse for me :)
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After the Cold War had ended, Russia completely lost its weight on the international arena. Its chance to regain lost influence and power is a newly discovered mineral - Siberite. Its deposites are located only on frostbound areas of Siberia. This newly discovered element can be used as very cheap...
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3.0.10.333
Bug Fix: Multiplayer map Exposed has missing oil and siberite deposits
Bug Fix: Commpanel could be updated too often if PC has been on for a month or more...
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3.0.10.332
Added: Profiler to Editor and MTV (USEPROFILING param to enable)
Added: New multiplayer map Exposed (by Gwrhkhsh)
Bug Fix: Double Laser Stays connected to other...
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3.0.10.325
Added: Add f_tag to SAIL Filters
Added: Hold Fire mode, mods can add via new button
Added: Item Charges to units, allowing comm panel buttons to be disabled...
OW INTERVIEWS P. 2 is releasing today at 6:30pm GMT+2!
Featured guests:
- 3D artist Radim Pech
- 3D artist Ladislav Brychta
- 3D artist David Spáčil
- Game & AI developer Radim Křivánek
- Producer Paul Whipp
Get to learn more about the development of Original War and the backstory of Virgin...
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3.0.10.319
Added: List of Building in Active Area menu option to editor
Added: CLOTHES setting for people.txt
Bug Fix: Prevent editor from allowing larger environment...
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3.0.10.318
Added: List of Building in Active Area menu option to editor
Added: CLOTHES setting for people.txt
Bug Fix: Prevent editor from allowing larger environment...
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3.0.10.312
Added: Ability for GroundAnim fps to be set
Added: Custom Animation for units
Added: Head turning while no activity
Added: Targetable SAIL command
Added: Ability...
Do you keep forgetting what day it is? Are you lost in time and space? Did EON transported you to our times, and you have no idea how to get by? No worries! On the occasion of Easter, we have a small gift for you!
User Anthor has prepared a printable (or to be used on PC) calendar for 2022...
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3.0.10.309
Added: Multiplayer and Skirmish Map Name now shown in Steam Status
Added: Save and Backup option added to Editor
Added: GetModINIParam Sail commands
Added: Past error...
Today (December 24) at 7 p.m. the new version of Sand of Siberia 1.5.0 mod will be available with two campaigns: Ares (episode I - 5 missions) presenting the fate of Heike Steyer and a remake of the Russian campaign (episode I - 4 missions). In addition, the mod has received a number of...
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3.0.9.302
Added: Ability to compile all maps SAIL in editor
Added: Flamethrowers can now have two turrets (Modding)
Added: New SAIL Event for camera placement (Modding)
Bug...
We wish to inform you that more changes have been made - we moved OWN to a brand new server. We don't have to worry about limited 50GB disk space anymore, and the hosting itself has few times better parameters than the old one, which makes our site run faster than ever before. Situation should be...
This video is both a celebration and a documentary, released on the 20th anniversary of the release of Original War. It documents a journey from humble beginnings, through the development of Original War to the present day, shining a light on every important milestone in the 20 year Odyssey that is...
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3.0.9.298
Added: TargetableSAIL button command
Changed: Flamethrower now stops attacking if it destroys a tree
Changed: Multiplayer chat stands out more
Fixed: Alien Base...
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3.0.9.297
Fixed: ImageButtons now show correct image when parent is disabled
Fixed: Save Dialog now disables while saving/deleting
Fixed: Latest multiplayer fixes...
More changes! We have updated out Multiplayer Ranking and the list of unranked matches. All official multiplayer maps are now scripted (those from latest patches too!) - now the minimap with positions of players generates correctly, no matter the map you're playing on, or players' positions. Maps...
We are pleased to invite you to today's live stream of the 2v2 Tournament in Original War! The tournament is organized by Livid, registration takes place on his private Discord channel, while live streams will be held on his YouTube channel!
The first matches start today at 16:00, and the next...
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3.0.9.284
Added: Two additional campaign slots for mods to use
Added: Animated Tree option added to map options in editor
Fixed: Profile directory should no longer be used...
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3.0.9.281
Added: New multiplayer map Mudbath
Fixed: Dedicated Servers keeping match alive when only bots are present
Fixed: Bots will now be kicked when map or gametype...
The Arabian Campaign is the largest and one of the best projects in the history of Original War, which came out of the OW community, for the OW community. Its storyline is based on the original Altar notes (OW developers), which were found in the game files with the game source code provided by...
We wish you for this Christmas:
- HEALTH, happiness, prosperity
- loads of crates in your depot
- that may the siberite bombs bypass your base while playing NW
- that may you complete the campaign as the Master of Strategy
- and a lot of free time to play OW!
Show us, how do you watch Original War live streams!
1. Open this link in your browser and join the Discord server:
2. Enter the #How-do-you channel.
3. And... Show us, how do you watch Original War live streams!
Original War live streams:
- Livid (Polish):
- Jakes (Polish):
-...
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3.0.9.272
Fixed: Spectator sees fog buildings on minimap
Fixed: When Character Select screen shows it has ok button disabled even if conditions are met
Fixed: Latest...
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Fixed: Latest Multiplayer map fixes
Fixed: Remote mines now hidden from spectator
Fixed: Save games causing crash
Fixed: Theora videos audio and video not in sync...
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3.0.9.253
Fixed: Ru15 - medal condition
Fixed: Am13a/Ru13a - Base Name missing
Fixed: Joining Multiplayer match fails to join when different mod is used
Fixed:...
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3.0.9.250
Fixed: Allied victory tickbox
Fixed: Ru05, Ru06, AM15
Fixed: SetSide can cause Sync Loss in Multiplayer Game
Fixed: Ru08 - people stay on a vacation
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Fixed: Ru02 - Bielkov tank bug
Fixed: Ru02, Ru03 - Dangerous oil barrels
Fixed: When Resolution is not set the game has a window height of zero
Fixed: Mission Tree...
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Added: PRESS A KEY on loading screens
Added: Dedicated Server option to make first client able to change settings
Changed: BName increased from 9 to 20 characters
Fixed:...
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Added: Holding middle mouse button and dragging will now move the screen
Changed: SetLives will now limit the amount of HP set to a maximum of the units maxhealth
Fixed:...
Altar Interactive Questions & Answers about Original War
(Not an April's fool joke)
We are in touch with former Altar members (developers and designers of OW) and we have the chance to ask them lots of questions. We believe we'd like to give everyone a chance by sending us some questions...
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Fixed: Error in czech tooltip for placing turret weapon
Fixed: AutoEnemy needs to be switched back on (RU07)
Fixed: Fixes for AM10_cont, AM14 and...
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