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Like to get medieval on your foes? Now you can do it in HD!

Stronghold HD and Stronghold Crusader HD, two memorable medieval RTS games simulating pre-firearm warfare, newly upgraded with High Definition graphics, are now available on GOG.com, 20% off! That's only $4.79 for Stronghold HD and $7.99 for Stronghold Crusader HD, until Thursday, November 7, at 10:59 AM GMT.

Stronghold, a 2001 real time strategy game, with managerial and simulation elements, was welcomed enthusiastically both by the gamers and the media. It presented an opportunity to become a medieval warlord in charge of a small army, a piece of land, and high ambitions. Up to this day, the game supports quite a large community of fans creating new maps and modifications, that boost the playtime indefinitely. Stronghold Crusader graced the PCs of strategy fans in 2002. It took the multi-layered gameplay of its predecessor and placed it in the setting of the Middle East in the time of Crusades. With great range of things the player had to take care of--including establishing a sustainable economy, erecting a keep and defending it from enemy raids, and finally conquering neighbouring estates--both games presented a worthwhile challenge to strategy fans.

Stronghold HD and Stronghold Crusader HD are the High Definition editions of these two "castle sim" classics. Adjusted to modern displays they allow for much better control of the playfield and deliver awe-inspiring view of life-like medieval landscape. The HD versions will replace the classic editions (Stronghold Crusader HD is also upgraded to the "Extreme" version) and if you already own one or both of them, you now get a free update! If, for whatever reason, you prefer the classic Stronghold and Stronghold Crusader, you can still download them from your shelf. If you didn't have the pleasure to get acquainted with the series, you have no more excuse not to do so, as we offer you each game with a 20% discount!

Did you ever wanted to be adressed as "Sire"? Here's your chance to become a medieval lord! Grab Stronghold HD for only $4.79 and Stronghold Crusader HD for only $7.99.

Before you rush off to get those strategy classics, or if you're already back after buying them, take a moment to listen to the games' developer!
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Thank you very much for making this release a free upgrade to the people who already owned Stronghold and Crusader, many thanks to GOG and FireFly

Updates like this really bring a new breath of life into a game and really add value to it, I hope this continues with other games in the future
Post edited November 01, 2012 by Roman5
:O Thank you very much!
Post edited November 01, 2012 by MichiGen
I was going to ask about upgrades, and I see that those that already bought them just get the upgrade for free. Great news, I love the games, but they're not worth paying to upgrade.

I definitely recommend people buy them right nao.
Very very nice! I'm surprised I hadn't already bought these games. Well I'll just have to rectify that...
Hurray! :). Free upgrade!
I just noticed that you can still download the old versions if you wish to. Awesome, you guys thought of everything.
Yes, big thanks to GOG and FireFly for the free upgrade, that's really a great move.
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hedwards: I just noticed that you can still download the old versions if you wish to. Awesome, you guys thought of everything.
I only see that option with Stronghold Crusader. Not with Stronghold.
Maybe they're working on it though.
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hedwards: I just noticed that you can still download the old versions if you wish to. Awesome, you guys thought of everything.
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benjiir: I only see that option with Stronghold Crusader. Not with Stronghold.
Maybe they're working on it though.
I missed that, it doesn't really apply to me because I save all my installers, but yes you are correct.
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benjiir: I only see that option with Stronghold Crusader. Not with Stronghold.
Maybe they're working on it though.
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hedwards: I missed that, it doesn't really apply to me because I save all my installers, but yes you are correct.
I still have to work on that backup ... oopsie ;-)
Hopefully I'm done with buying stuff for my house soon. I need that NAS =)
Awesome, Free upgrade to Stronghold Crusader HD ? I wub you GoG !!

I'm still terrible at this game, but I love it and now it will be at a correct aspect ratio. Yay !
Been meaning to play this game for ages now I have even less excuse to be lazy and actually play it.
I've just recently decided that I have to finally play those games! I bought them some time ago but right now there is no more excuses - it's time to play!

EDIT: ninja'd:

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cpc464: Been meaning to play this game for ages now I have even less excuse to be lazy and actually play it.
Post edited November 01, 2012 by Ghorpm
Awesome! Thanks for the free upgrade, GOG&Firefly.
Anyone who doesn't have these games yet but like RTS games should take the opportunity to grab one or both now, they are awesome. (Stronghold is more campaign-oriented, while Crusader is purely focused on skirmish battles.)