In what version are the major bugs fixed?

[akjone02]

This is a bit of a double post, I asked a similar question under the mod advice thread but this one is a bit more direct.

I'm doing a clean install of Medieval II Total War, straight from the box. I can get a copy of kingdoms from a local store in about 5 minutes. I stopped playing medieval II because of the shield-bug (which made shielded units practically worthless), and similar problems (2 handed bug, pike bug, etc).

If I patch to v1.2 are those problems fixed? How about v1.3? What if I install kingdoms and get the v1.5 patch? What version do I need to eliminate those bugs from the game?

None of the official patch descriptions describe removing these problems. If they still have not been addressed, is there a fan-made patch that will clear them up?

Thanks for the help

[Silent Assassin]

You should patch your game up atleast with 1.2 and 1.3

[akjone02]

Thanks, I'll make sure I make it at least that far.

Do 1.2 or 1.3 fix the shield bug though?

[Monsieur Alphonse]

1.2 fixes the shield bug. The 2-handed bug hasn't really fixed in any patch. You really don't need 1.3 unless you want to play multi player games against someone who owns Kingdoms.

[akjone02]

Awesome, thanks a ton. I'll install 1.2 and start playing right away Glad to hear that the issue got fixed.

[Pink Beard]

yeah kinda stupid. a warrior is fighting, dodges a sword slash and tries to block a thrust with his shield and all the sudden the shield turns ghost-like and the sword stabs his chest. ouch

[Yojimbo]

You should patch your game up atleast with 1.2 and 1.3

1.3 solely allows people without kingdoms to play with people with kingdoms. no other fixes. You should just buy kingdoms its a better game.

[tuore]

Yeah. If you just care about singleplayer, then get the 1.2. If you want multiplayer, then download 1.3 so you can fight against kingdoms owners.

[Silent Assassin]

Yeah but I thought that to play Mods also they required 1.3 no??