Disciples II: Rise of the Elves Ships!

Disciples II: Rise of the Elves
Ships!

Montreal, Canada. November 24, 2003
– Strategy First is pleased to announce that the next chapter in the
award-winning Disciples series, the stand-alone expansion pack titled Disciples
II: Rise of the Elves has shipped to retail stores nation wide.

The Disciples series has sold almost
a half a million copies worldwide and has received countless awards for its
graphics, gameplay and unique twist on the fantasy strategy genre. Disciples II:
Rise of the Elves will have a SRP of $29.99 and an ESRB of T for TEEN.

“Adding another race to the
Disciples world was the single most requested item from the fan base,” says Pro
Sotos, Product Manager at Strategy First. “With the added gameplay features, the
Elven campaign offers extremely dynamic gameplay and is a lot of fun”.

Disciples II: Rise of the Elves is a
milestone in the Disciples universe. For the first time, Disciples fans will be
able to play as the elder Elven race as they struggle to reclaim their forests
from the four primary forces in Nevendaar. Driven by an unpredictable god who
urges them to battle, the Elves begin a massive march towards their fate.

The noble Elves rule their people
from elaborate fortresses within the trees. They adorn themselves with ornate
armor and prefer councils or negotiations to conflict. Their queen is a just
leader, preferring the path of peace for her kind. The noble Elves owe much to
the Empire…

The wild Elves have become forest
predators. Their intolerance of the civilized world has reached new extremes and
they have reduced themselves to highwaymen and bandits. They tolerate the noble
bloodline, but do not respect it. The thought of their race allying with another
is appalling.

As one tiny oracle heralds the
unquestionable will of Gallean to lash out against his timeless enemies, the
Elves must unite their scattered tribes.

Features:

A New Playable Race (Elves) With
Over 35 New Units

A New Unique Elven Campaign of 8
Quests

First Official Massive-Sized Map
in Disciples

7 Saga-Based Skirmishes
(alternate takes on battles…etc.)

Over 20 New Unique Spells and
Attacks for the Elven Race

8 New Neutral Units and New
Bosses

New Terrain Type, Landmarks, and
Artifacts

Additional Battle Music and
Themes for Capitals.

New Event Types and Modifications
to the Map Editor

Many new Gameplay enhancements

For more information on the game,
please visit http://www.strategyfirst.com
or
http://www.disciples2.com/D2/elves/. Hip Interactive (www.hipinteractive.com
) will distribute ROTE in North America.

About Strategy First

Strategy First Inc. is a leading
developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. Founded
in 1990, the company has grown rapidly, publishing major games in the industry
and simultaneously developing its own in-house titles such as O.R.B., Disciples
II, and Nexagon: Deathmatch. After winning numerous awards for games such as
Disciples: Sacred Lands, Europa Universalis, Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns and
Steel Beasts, Strategy First continues to push the gaming envelope with its own
groundbreaking titles, while maintaining its reputation as a unique alternative
for independent developers seeking to market their games to a worldwide
audience. Further information about Strategy First and its products can be found
at www.strategyfirst.com.