CDV has released a downloadable upgrade to its RTS blockbuster Sudden Strike which simplifies a number of operations within the game and makes the multiplayer version even more playable.
New features in Sudden Strike 1.1 include: Selective unloading of troops from trucks. Select the relevanttruck, then unload specific units by clicking on their symbol, displayed in the upper left of the screen.
Placing mines. This has been simplified. All you now have to do is to select a soldier carrying a mine. Then choose "lay mine" and right click where you want the mine placed.
Repairing bridges. This too has been simplified. Select a supply truck. Select "repair bridge" and then right-click on the bridge.
GameSpy support. With this it is possible to start multiplayer battles comfortably via the Internet.
All the player needs to do is, 1) to have purchased a copy of Sudden Strike, and, 2) to go to www.suddenstrike.com/english/demo.html and download the demo marked "Gamespy patch upgrade to Sudden Strike 1.1". The total filesize is around 2Mb.
Alternatively try these FTP sites below:
http://dl0.gamesweb.com/patches/suddenstrike_v1_1_patch_e.exe
http://www.fileplanet.com/index.asp?file=53610&download=1
Check out the site for other upgrades and patches if you don't already have them.