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Jane's Longbow 2

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Jane's Longbow 2
Jane's Longbow 2 cover
Developers
Origin Systems
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Release dates
Windows November 30, 1997
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Key points

Use the Flyboy fix to run on modern versions of Windows.

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty

Essential improvements

Patches

US CDROM

The version Longbow 2 on USA install CD is v2.07F

2209 patch

The 2209 patch fixes some bugs, filters harsh language and enables multiplayer support.

Display Driver Update patch

The display driver update to allow Longbow 2 to run 3D accelerated on 3D accelerator cards. The game can be configured with the following program:

C:\Janes\Longbow 2\LB2CFG.exe

Flyboy fix

link to patch on SimHQ

AZER2000 - Azerbahjian Campaign add-on

AZER2000 is a replacement campaign for the Fallen Crescent campaign which provides more challenging missions as all enemy equipment is now modern.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location

Save game data location

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Video settings

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Input settings

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Audio settings

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Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play


System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95, 98
Processor (CPU) Pentium 133
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) 2 MB of VRAM
DirectX 5.0 compatible