Catan Cities And Knights Code

“Catan - Cities & Knights”
for PC and Mac

We are Marianne, Sean and William. Would you like to get to know us better? If so, you should play “Catan – Cities & Knights.” In this game, we are your opponents. And believe me: during the campaign with its 20 different scenarios we won't make things easy for you!

Please note: The game is not available anymore. It has been replaced with the “Catan Universe”

Game Instructions. “Catan - Cities and Knights” is a PC / Mac version of the board game “Catan” Unlike in the Catan Online World - where your opponents are real people - in this version you play against smart computer opponents. In addition to a tutorial and a quick guide in each scenario, the program also includes a comprehensive user. A knight card is one of the 5 types of development card. In the standard deck, it is the most common one to be pulled (14 out of the 25 cards, or 56%, are knights). Using a knight allows you to move the robber and place it onto a new hex, and steal a random card from an opponent with settlements or cities adjacent to it. Playing 3 knight cards awards you the Largest Army card, worth 2 victory.

About the game

Finally, the most popular Catan expansion is also available as a PC adaptation with strong computer opponents. It took a long time to fine-tune the artificial intelligence of the computer opponents so that the game would be challenging also for experienced Catan players. For this reason, Klaus Teuber as the designer of the original board game was closely involved in the development, and together with the Catan Online World team the new version was created.
“Catan – Cities & Knights” is a thrilling gaming experience for everyone – fans since day one and first-time players alike.

There are a total of eight different computer opponents to choose from. The extensive campaign includes many varied scenarios, from the simple Base Game to diverse Seafarers scenarios (Oceania and Heading for New Shores, among others) to Cities & Knights scenarios in combination with Seafarers (Greater Catan C&K, among others).

The individual scenarios of the campaign can be activated step by step; afterwards, you can also play the scenarios individually, using different options such as “Friendly Robber” or “Card Stack”. Spoken story sequences develop the thread of the campaign story. An interactive tutorial helps newcomers get started with the game, and for the skilled player extensive game statistics are available.

Pictures from the game

Features & Information

• Catan base game, Seafarers, and Cities & Knights in one game
• Campaign with 20 varied scenarios
• Story sequences between the scenarios, with voice output
• Strong computer opponents
• Game settings can be used in any combination
• Comprehensive tutorial
• Game statistics

Additional Information

Platform:	Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard,” 10.6 “Snow Leopard,”, 10.7 “Lion,” and 10.8 “Mountain Lion'
Supplier:	Download-Only Version (Windows/ Mac)
Publisher:	Catan GmbH
Developer:	Brettspielwelt GmbH

Download

Please note:

The game is not available anymore. This means that you can no longer purchase an unlock code for the free trial version. Links to the online gaming platform PlayCatan are not working as this service is not longer available.

If you already own an unlock code, you can still use it to unlock the downloadable free trial version for Windows or Mac OS X so that it becomes the full version.

When you start the program for the first time, please use the internal updater to check for updates!

Windows

• Please first install JAVA from https://www.java.com.
• Download Current Version Version 1.231 (~83 MB)
  Compatible with Windows XP / Vista / 7

System Requirements Windows

Pentium IV / Athlon mit 2 GHz or comparable

512 MB RAM minimum

Approx. 90 MB hard disc space

128 MB RAM graphics card

1024x640 display (minimum)

Java 1.6 (installed automatically if needed)

Mac OS X

• Download Current Version 1.231 (~97 MB)
  Compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard,” 10.6 “Snow Leopard,”
  10.7 “Lion,” and 10.8 “Mountain Lion”
• As Apple does no longer support the 32 Bit Java version since Catalina, CATAN - Cities & Knights does not run on that version of MacOS and newer.

System Requirements Mac OS X

Recommended:	In Compatibility Mode:
512 MB RAM minimum	Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or better	PowerPC or Intel Core Duo
Approx. 90 MB hard disc space	Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard” or newer, with J2SE 6	Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard” or newer, with J2SE 5
1024x640 display (minimum)
Mouse with at least 2 buttons

Game Instructions

“Catan - Cities and Knights” is a PC / Mac version of the board game “Catan” Unlike in the Catan Online World - where your opponents are real people - in this version you play against smart computer opponents.

In addition to a tutorial and a quick guide in each scenario, the program also includes a comprehensive user's guide as a PDF file. You can also download the current version of the guide here:

MacOS

Installation

• Please run the installation while logged into your computer with the user account you later want to use for playing the game.
• 'Catan – Cities & Knights' will be installed into your own home directory, since this is where the game stores its settings and, if necessary, post-installs updates from the Internet.

You will find the installed application 'Catan - Cities & Knights' in your home directory under 'Applications' / 'Catan.'

MacOS Catalina and above

Catan - Cities & Knights requires a 32bit Java version, which unfortunately is no longer supported by Apple since MacOS Catalina.

Using the Compatibility Mode on Older Macs

'Catan - Cities & Knights' is basically ready to be run on older Macintosh computers with PPC processor using Mac OS 10.5 X 'Leopard.' To run 'Catan - Cities & Knights' on a Mac with a 32 bit Intel processor (Core Duo) or a PPC processor, you have to switch the game to the so-called 'compatibility mode' (unless this was done automatically during installation).

Running 'Catan - Cities & Knights' on an Older Macintosh Computer

You can find out about the type of processor you are using by clicking on 'About this Mac' in the 'Apple' menu.

If your Mac features one of the following processors:

• PowerPC processor
• Intel Core Duo processor (as opposed to 'Core 2 Duo')

then 'Catan - Cities & Knights' will display the error message shown below:

'Catan - Cities & Knights' should preferably be run with Java 1.6, also known as 'J2SE 6.' However, Java 1.6 is available only for Macintosh computers with Mac OS X 10.5 (until 10.14 Yosemite) and 64 bit processors (Intel Core 2 Duo or newer).

To run 'Catan - Cities & Knights' on a Mac with an older processor (Intel Core Duo or PowerPC), you can switch 'Catan Cities & Knights' to a compatibility mode. Afterwards, the program will also run with Java 1.5.

Please note that the optimal program execution is only possible with Java 1.6. If this Java version is not available on your Mac, please follow the following easy steps to activate the compatibility mode in 'Catan & Cities & Knights.'

Step 1: Show Package Contents

Please right-click on the 'Catan - Cities & Knights' program icon (or click on it while holding down the Ctrl key) and select 'Show Package Contents.'

Step 2: Activate Compatibility Mode

A window opens where you can see an application icon named 'Compatibility_mode_on.command.' Please open it by double-clicking on it.

The following window is displayed:

If, subsequently, you want to deactivate the compatibility mode (e.g., after migrating your user profile to a new Mac or after updating the operating system), you may do so by double-clicking on the 'Compatibility_mode_off.command' application icon.

Afterwards, please close both the 'Completed Command' window and the 'Catan - Cities & Knights' package contents.

Step 3: 'Catan - Cities & Knights' Now Also Runs on Your Mac

1. Computer Versions

There are a lot of computer versions of Settlers of Catan floating around. Not all are complete or available. Here are the ones which seem the most available and/or playable. All of them are free and multiplayer except where noted.

Links last checked: 2011-08-08

Currently Available:

Jens Willibald's Catan for PC (download, 804K)

DOS/Windows version, originally found at Kulkmann's G@meBox. The interface is clunky, but gameplay is lightning fast, and it has bots, so you can play solitaire. I've repackaged it, adding a bunch of scenarios, documentation, and tips. For details see readme.txt (included in the zip). Last updated 2005-07-15

NOTE: To get this to work in 64-bit Windows, you need to use DOSBox; for a bigger window, make sure this line is in the DOSBox config file: scaler=normal2x forced

JSettlers2

This open-source version, replaces the old JSettlers project. It's java-based, and requires you to download and run a server and client, executable from the command line. Getting it up and running is a bit of a pain, and the interface is very clunky and slow. However, at least it has bots, and once you're into the game it's actually pretty clear and fun. Right now this is the best option for playing playing Catan for free. I just hope the developers spend some time making installation and execution more user friendly!

Microsoft's Catan: the Computer Game (download, $30)

The online version was discontinued in 2009. When I tried it, it gave me 60 free minutes, but after that you had to purchase, so I assume I was seeing the complete game. It had bots and a very clean interface. You can get rid of the sounds and speed up the interface, but the remaining animations and popup windows still slow the game down. As a solo game, it was sluggish, but still fun. When the 60 minutes ran out I was disappointed, which I guess is a good sign!

NetSettlers (download)

This multiplayer Win32 game looks pretty good, but development seems to have ceased in 2001. There's no single player or hotseat (yet), so it's hard to give it a decent test.

Pioneers (linux)

This was formerly called 'Gnocatan'. The game server runs on linux, but a game client can run on Windows. I didn't see mention of any bots.

PlayCatan.com (online, download)

No registration necessary for the intro game, which seems to always start with the same board layout. The bots are ok, but the interface is sluggish. The download version is almost exactly the same, except you have to play against real people.

NOTE: They no longer let you run a free game without the tutorial, which takes away some of the game play. So, another free Catan bites the dust!

Broken or Discontinued:

Catan Cities And Knights

AsoBrain - Xplorers (online)

You have to register first, which does not require email. This has bots and supports two variants (Cities and Knights, Cheops), and lots of different maps. The graphics are clear and the interface is easy, but the sounds and popups get a little annoying. There is one annoying interface quirk: when you reach the victory point requirement, you need to remember to hit Claim Victory, or you won't actually win. Even with the annoyances, this is my favorite Settlers game.

Denda - Catan Deluxe Edition CD (20 Euros)

Computer versions of Catan, Seafarers, Starfarers, and the card game all on CD. There doesn't seem to be a semo, and the site is in Dutch, so I can't tell you much more about it.

Ravensburger's Settlers of Catan CD - out of print?

Ravensburger created a CD version a few years ago. Unfortunately, their site (www.ravensburger.de) now features an unrelated game. Ravensburger Catan seems to have vanished. The reason I'm still mentioning it is that lots of people said it was really good.

S3D Connector (download)

Catan Cities And Knights Code Of Ethics

You can play online or offline, and there are several rule and map options. I didn't see any bots yet, though, so there's no true solo play. Graphics are pretty good, but the interface needs a little streamlining.

Solito's Catan Server (online)

This doesn't have bots yet, but if you open 2 browser windows, you can test it by playing again yourself. It's attractive and easy to figure out; well executed - I'm very impressed!

WannaGame

This site lets you play online with a choice of 2 different Catan versions: Xplorers (Java, discussed above) and Pioneers of Peru (download, illegal?). Not all the info is available in English, and I don't want to try illegal software, so you're on your own here!

Yahoo Groups - settlers-of-catan ($6)

Play by email, includes Knights and Cities. Requires one-time registration fee. I didn't try it yet. The message board hasn't seen any traffic since 2004, so it might not be actively supported anymore.