Please can we have our Shogun Avatars back !!!

[dragonchi]

Hi Everyone,

Well .... as I cant post polls .... I have had to resort to this method.

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif


For months now I have been thinking about this issue ... and with the strong increased number of people returning to Shogun .... and the fact that Shogun is the roots of this universe that we have all created ..... it would be great to have the option of having a Shogun avatar.

I personally never play MTW anymore ...... I tryed to get into it ..... but found it totally lame (just my opinion)

SHOGUN IS THE BEST
http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

So far I have thought of two possibilities :

1) Everyone has the option between having a Shogun avatar series or the current Medieval Avatar series.

2) The option is given only to those who are true Shugun Worshipers - maybe creating an identity for us who keep the game alive

What are your thoughts on this .... please feel free to make suggestions .

And if you are like minded and would like to see this happen in some way include this Smily in your post http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif



Dragonchi

[AggonyShim2]

*raises hand* we should have a choice... or is this a democracy?

[Kansuke]

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Hi

Excellent idea, you got my vote.

Kansuke

[Ithaskar Fëarindel]

AFAIK there can only be one set of avatar's for the whole Guild, and since the majority of patrons are MTW fans I'm afraid it's a case of losing out. However, there are some STW av's available - once you reach 500 posts you get to chose an av from a predefined list, of which STW av's are included.

[Orda Khan]

Hello guys.... Seems you are in the position I was at the MI forums. Legendary Swordsman was nice but I would have liked a Mongol Horse Archer instead. When MTW came along we had this discussion at length and it was decided that people got their own choice after 500 posts.

Don't worry, there are a few very nice Shogun avatars available...check out the one Kas is using

......Orda

[TosaInu]

Ikonboard is very customizable, but this avatar issue is a toughy. You may check The WatchTower for some more 'info'.

In short: individual customizing shouldn't result in the entire board to slow down (more code to execute). I'll see what I can do.

[Knight_Yellow]

shogun is dead

long live MTW

*march*
MTW is dead

long live VK,MTW

*christmass*
VK,MTW is dead

long live RTW

[AggonyShim2]

500 posts is a long way for me http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif and shogun isn't dead...

[Shahed]

Indeed 500 posts is just encouraging spam.

[Jochi Khan]

Hi mist http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif

Sounds a good idea m8.

One problem for me, I would like to see the option of a shogun Avatar for the Sword Dojo but because I also play MTW would still like to see Avatars related to MTW http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif as well. Perhaps I will see something related to both when I can choose my own individual one.

...........Jochi

[Jochi Khan]

Knight_Yellow

Shogun is not dead neither will MTW die.

All games are down to the idividual. Some 'must have' the latest but there is still the members of the community who prefer one game to another.
There are also members who enjoy more than one type of game. (if I am reading posts correctly)
Long live mp

.............Jochi

[TenkiSoratoti]

Tu che Khan.

[TosaInu]

Just experimenting.

[AggonyShim2]

i still like the idea of a shogun pic http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[dragonchi]

There is a possibility ...... fingers crossed




Dragonchi


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[ichi]

Orda: I too would prefer an STW avatar, as I use a Japanese name.

Rumors of the death of STW have been greatly exaggerated.

domo

ichi

[dragonchi]

Rumour ..... there is no rumour ..... that person has no idea .... STW is actually getting stronger and in years to come will be the only TOTALWAR that peolpe still play from the old series as the new releases keep coming out ..... MTW will die.

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif


Dragonchi

[Jochi Khan]

Yes mist........

Shogun is getting stronger

and stronger

....................Jochi http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[TosaInu]

I've changed some code to display avatars. It's a small code and it also fixes other things (most importantly improved looks).

It's not possible to use 2 ranksets, but it's possible to override the rank avatars with another avatar.

People who like to have a STW avatar, can ask for it in this topic. They'll need to reach 500 posts before they can change it. Mist is currently using a STW avatar.

[AggonyShim2]

*sigh* i wish i could get one http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif so what i have been playing stw for 2 and a half years :-\

[TenkiSoratoti]

Just while were on the topic, i notice Dragonchi has STW written above his avatar, what does this mean? how does one achieve this status? if one could call it that http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Orda Khan]

I like the new look http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

.........Orda

[AggonyShim2]

*gasp* http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/idea.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif THX FOR

[TosaInu]

Quote[/b] (Tenkisoratoti @ Feb. 25 2003,16:56)]Just while were on the topic, i notice Dragonchi has STW written above his avatar, what does this mean? how does one achieve this status? if one could call it that http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
Shogun Total War.

This board uses 6 built in avatars. Anyone with less than 500 posts or no avatar selected, will receive one of those. Under 500 posts also gets a built in title (Merc, MAA). 'Man at Arms' together with a Naginata avatar looks a bit silly. Hence STW to override automatic assigning of the (postcount related) title.

One achieves this by requesting it.

You're welcome Shim.

[dragonchi]

I finally feel as if though I have assisted in something for this forum.

Tosa ..... what can I say .....YOUR A LEGEND :0)

Thankyou from us Shogun fanatics for your prompt reply and action on this request.

Cheers Mate http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Dragonchi

[Kansuke]

Hello,

Please may I also have one.


Thankyou in advance Tosa.

*Bows.

Kansuke

[Jochi Khan]

Hey mist http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

Glad you were successful in what you set out to achieve

Congratulations. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif

See you on Sunday

..................Jochi

[AggonyShim2]

tosa man many thanks and thanks to you to mist for making this thread http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif someone had to get us started

[ShinKamiizumi]

A Shogun avatar for me as well please. Thanks in advance. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[AggonyShim2]

*moons kamii*

[Orda Khan]

Thanks Tosa http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif

.....Orda

[Ithaskar Fëarindel]

Sometimes I might envy you guys, but I guess I don't really care if I have an avatar from STW, MTW or these Rags. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[dragonchi]

lol .... I think you have a great avatar Ithaskar Fëarindel





Dragonchi http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

[Skomatth]

I never had played Shogun much but could I have one? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
(got into tw whenn mtw came out)

[AggonyShim2]

lol kamii nice avatar http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[dragonchi]

It's dam nice to see all these shogun avatars again ..... just like the old days .



http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif


Dragonchi



Tosa thanks again http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[AggonyShim2]

ah dragon has a cool one http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif i wouldn't mind the shimazu one... but im not asking for it tho... i am perfectly pleased with mine http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[dragonchi]

Hey Shim ...... ours are both ready..... they look like there going to battle each other ...... but it will have to wait for next Sunday http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif





Dragonchi

[AggonyShim2]

lol dragon have we ever played against each other? i don't believe we have... we will have to when we get a chance http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Jochi Khan]

Hello Tosa....

Can I have a Shogun avatar please

Thank you

......Jochi http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

[AggonyShim2]

yay we have converted jochi

[dragonchi]

Sheez ...... took you long enough Jochi .... welcome home http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif





Dragonchi

[Jochi Khan]

Greetings Tosa..

Wow..... that is some avatar.

Thank you very much

*Bows*

.................Jochi

[Jochi Khan]

Hey Dragonchi http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

Watch out for my Cav charge http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

...............Jochi http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[dragonchi]

as for jochi.....hes in flanking position ..... wAtCh oUt






http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif


Dragonchi

[dragonchi]

hehehe .... jochi....you must have posted that seconds before me ....


hey ..... im about to go to foyer....hope to see you there.




Dragonchi

[ShinKamiizumi]

Jochi, you do have a noice icon. I love them all really Thanks to all who pursued this and those who made it happen.

[Orda Khan]

The Sword Dojo is looking Grand these days, the Avatars look really nice, very smart Samurai Warriors indeed http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif ...and the Mongol Heavy Cavalryman http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/shock.gif

The Dojo definitely looks better for it http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

..........Orda

[AggonyShim2]

nice jochi your not totally a samurai :-\ but your close http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/shock.gif

[Jochi Khan]

Hi Shim2....
Samurai are good but beware of the Mongol, he is one mean cookie http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

.............Jochi

(Son of Chingis Khan father of Orda Khan)
See what I mean http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/idea.gif

[AggonyShim2]

i wish the mongols would have landed on japan http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/angry.gif then the samurai could show the mongols what real warriors are http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif

[TosaInu]

The mongols did land and did see.

[Jochi Khan]

Nice one Tosa.......saves me explaining http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

................Jochi

[TenkiSoratoti]

Quote[/b] (TosaInu @ Mar. 08 2003,13:29)]The mongols did land and did see.
I thought they were killed in a STORM? Soz Jochi, explain?

*jokes*

[AggonyShim2]

huh??? i thought they were destroyed in the storm too :-\ tell us the story tosa

[Muneyoshi]

*sigh* Shim and Doug, you guys are a disgrace http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif Mongols attempted to attack twice, the first time (in mid 1270s I believe) they werent succesful because of bad weather. During the second time (around early 1280s) they actually landed on Kyushu, but were held back by opposing Japanese forces and didnt get far into land. This was going on for something like 2 months, but ended when a hurricane destroyed half of the fleet and men were killed (and blown back to China) This was of called the Kamikaze as most of you should know, which means divine win. This was the last invansion for nearly 700 years until 1945.

There ya go Jochi, explained for ya http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Oh and btw Tosa, may I have a STW icon?

[Jochi Khan]

Hi Muneyoshi http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

Thanks m8 for explaining.
These attacks were under the leadership of Qubilai Khan
The first attack took place in 1274 and ,as you said failed due to bad weather.
The second attack took place in 1281 and failed due to the 'Divine Wind' or 'Kamikaze' as it is known.
Remember, the Mongols were famed for their mounted warriors and were unable to use these in the attacks of Japan. It is to their credit that they learnt to fight using ships.

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif

.................Jochi

[AggonyShim2]

ROFL mune nice icon http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif an ashigaru... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/shock.gif but thx for the explanation... i learn something new every day http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif

[Muneyoshi]

An ashi...with a GUN

And np Jochi http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif

[TenkiSoratoti]

Ah ok just read the history with game, woops

God damn it, I forgot my online family name again and i think i forgot my password aswell.

Can anyone remember the family name i had in the Shogun MI lobby with Honour points at 100?

Tosa please may i have STW written above my avatar? (pretty please). I Condemn MTW multiplayer (partly cause im awful at it now that 1.1 is out), so i want to commit my cause for Tenki to STW/MI, thankyou, plus i dont know hardly anyone who goes to MTW, all these new names http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

Oh and Tosa where in the TW directory can i find all those avatars?

Thanks again

Soratoti

[TosaInu]

Name Clan
Katagiri TenkiSoratoti Tenki-Katagiri
Suwa TenkiSoratoti 6294*
Akechi TenkiSoratoti zoooogers*

campmap\infopics

The STW title is used to override the ranktitle.

[Orda Khan]

In 1267 Qubilai sent a message to the Japanese Emperor demanding he accept overlordship of the Mongols. The Emperor did not even bother to reply. Qubilai had the Korean King send emissaries to convey this demand but they were not permitted to travel to Kyoto ( the Capital at that time )

In 1274 a small force of ten thousand mainly Korean and Chinese were sent as more of force of intimidation than conquest. They captured Tsushima and established a bridgehead on Kyushu.

The Japanese were in somewhat of a quandry as to how to deal with this enemy. Time and again their crazy Samurai heroes rode forward proclaiming their reputation and honour.
The Mongol army simply shot them dead. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif
The Japanese retreated and contemplated, confused at this 'strange' way of doing battle.

Lack of supplies? A storm? Nobody really knows but the 'invaders' vanished and the Japanese celebrated this as a victory, believing they had driven off these barbarians.

In 1281 an invasion fleet was launched. It contained 150,000 men. One fleet set out from China from the Yangtze and another from Korea. The Chinese fleet arrived late, Commanders argued but eventually a small force landed and initially made good headway but was unable to take the larger fortresses and walled towns. Because of this they were unable to press further inland as they risked being cut off from the main force who made the mistake of using the ships rather than make camp on land.

The Japanese had had a re-think since last time and resorted to night raids, rowing out to the ships where their superior Katanas were put to good use in h2h in cramped conditions. On land their Katanas were less effective as they never got close enough to the enemy.

The rest is history...along came the Typhoon that destroyed the fleet. Those who did not drown were easy prey for the Japanese.

People tend to embelish the Japanese stand, believing that the fearsome Samurai hacked the Mongols to bits and taught them a lesson when, in fact, the only lesson was handed out by Mother Nature.

Naval warfare was totally alien to the Mongols, they tended to use Korean and Chinese for these duties; plus at the time there was much instability in the Mongol Empire. Qaidu roamed around the Eastern steppes and the Mongol homeland waging war on Qubilai while the same internicine struggles went on between the Golden Horde and the Ilkhanate. More and more it became the case that Qubilai was more a Chinese Khan. This helped in his battles with Qaidu as he had seemingly limitless supplies of men and these were now trained in Mongol methods, plus they also introduced Spear and sword units to the battlefield....... ( hehe Orda's Horde http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/shock.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif ).......These units dismounted before battle and were used against the horses of the opposition and then on the unhorsed rider.
In Java too Qubilai's forces stuttered. Of the two main Prince's
Tuan Vijaya submitted while Hadji Katang put up stubborn resistance. He was defeated but it was costly. While making their way back to their ships, this already weakened force was attacked by Vijaya. Only after many losses were they able to get to safety.

As I outlined earlier, the Mongol Empire was pulling itself apart, indeed Qubilai's reign began with Civil War. Mangku before him had conducted a mass purge to clear out jealous cousins and poisonous courtiers. He had even had Qubilai recalled from China due to his ambition and 'Chineseness' though after Qubilai's submission he was not only restored but Mangku joined him on campaign and died when his army fell sick while beseiging Hochow.

This is when Qubilai became Khan and though remembered for his long illustrious reign he was quite often impatient and impetuous. Was this the case with Japan? I don't suppose we will ever know......and that's what makes MI so good - being able to play out the ' what if ' scenario http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Ok sorry I'm on my favourite subject and I've waffled on a bit

.........Orda

[Muneyoshi]

A little into detail too much, yet still a very interesting read.

[Muneyoshi]

Yay I still have STW over my name, even though I can pick my own avator http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I love whoever gave me it http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/flirt.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif ... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/shock.gif

[Ithaskar Fëarindel]

Aint that a history post? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

I gotta encourage you to put history threads in the Monastery. You should post them there in future and then, if you want, post a little "read this:" in another thread here where you think it most relevant.

[dragonchi]

That was a captivating read Orda, thanks






Dragonchi

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[dragonchi]

hey...wheres the gun man?

[AggonyShim2]

*moons mune* you copy cat i always heard that those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Muneyoshi]

This one better be original now or im gonna kill someone

[AggonyShim2]

ROFL that is kansuke's http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif you should stick with the ashigaru http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif)))))

[Muneyoshi]

Son of a bum...

Edit- There we go...I hope


Muneys Edit # 2 - Ya sorry m8, lol *sigh* beatiful beatiful words...Changed it btw http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Ah - well. Sorry but the language is overdone Muneyoshi, sure you understand. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

-Ithaskar Fëarindel

[dragonchi]

Nice beard http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif







Dragonchi http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[TenkiSoratoti]

I still don't understand how to 'achieve' that STW thing above a persons avatar, hmmmmm.

[Ithaskar Fëarindel]

Simple. Beg Tosa for it... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

With STW above your name, you will lose all ranks etc. because it overrides them as a custom title.

[Orda Khan]

Please accept my humble apologies Ithasker...I did get carried away

.....Orda

[TenkiSoratoti]

When you say rank, what does that mean? if its post count then I dont care really.

[Ithaskar Fëarindel]

Your rank according to the number of posts you make, ie Duke, Man-At-Arms...etc.

[dragonchi]

Hmmm ...... confusing ....... so what rank is Sora..... he appears to be in a void .... is this the highest rank? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif


I dont see any ranking above his name .... or have i missed something?

Unless of course he is ranked Tenkisoratoti http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif


Dragonchi


http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

[Muneyoshi]

He has no rank, after 500 you lose em, but I got lucky http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[TenkiSoratoti]

Surely asking politely would get that STW written above my avatar?

Ah well no big deal.

[Ithaskar Fëarindel]

Why don't you try then Sora http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif

Hmm well I'll get Tosa onto it for ya.

[TenkiSoratoti]

Seen him in lobby, but Mizu's were sleeping http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[Draksen]

IMHO, STW avatars were FAAAAAAR better than MTW avatars ...

ah, the good old time http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Jochi Khan]

Hello [B]Tenkisoratoti[B]

Mizu's don't sleep, they just have a rest after big battles. A lot of work sharpening swords and spears http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Then there's the horses to be fed.

As the saying goes......ask and ye shall receive.
It's worth a try.

.......Jochi http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

[TenkiSoratoti]

O comon now Mizu's sleeping on the job *tut tut*

J_O_K_E spells JOKE so dont take it harshly just in case.

Yeah please Tosa can I have STW enscirbed above my avatar?

TenkiSoratoti

[Kansuke]

Hi,

Please give this "serious" young man (Sora) what he wants.


Hi Sora nice 2v2 we had (btw I must have hosted a comp by mistake), you won, lol, check ur honour http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Bows


Kansuke.http://www.planetbaldursgate.com/allclasses/KensaiL.jpg

[TenkiSoratoti]

Gaaaah Kansuke, i can make a new TenkiSoratoti can't I? just with a different family name?

[MongolWarrior]

Yea I would like a shogun pic http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/shock.gif I want the picture of the Mongol light calvary plz.......

[Sasaki Kojiro]

I would like a Shogun avatar please. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Celtlan]

Please could I add my name to the list of those wanting Shogun avatars and a STW something over my name. Its all I play so would be nice.
He He
All those MTW avatars on our Sword Dojo... yuck yuck yuck lol
http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Sasaki Kojiro]

Thanks. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Mori Zennousha]

Greetings, Tosa-sama, Ithaskar-sama, et al...

i have a long way to go to catch up to most of the folks here in the forums, and i certainly don't want to request something i'm not really entitled to... but, if it's not too much trouble, and it's not inappropriate for someone with as few posts as i, i would very much like to have a Shogun avatar... as i've stated before, i'm a late-comer to the scene, but i love playing STW; i don't even own MTW...

any consideration would be great, and i thank you for your time...
Z

[Mori Zennousha]

thanks to Celtlan, i found the info on using the "Custom Avatar" skin in hopes of creating my own avatar for use here...

i followed the instructions closely, but the changes do not seem to be represented in the Forums... if there is a delay, i certainly understand that and will be patient... but just in case, i wanted to make sure i hadn't made a mistake or done something incorrectly... any help would be greatly appreciated, and again, i thank you for your time...
Z

[TosaInu]

Konnichiwa Mori Zennousha san,

The URLavatar is only visible in Skin 7 at the moment. As a kind of gesture to totalwar.orgs routs, only the Dojo skin works in this forum.

I'll update your account with a STW avatar.

[Mori Zennousha]

Thank you very much, TosaInu-sama; you're the man...
with much appreciation,
Z

[frogbeastegg]

(Enters and kowtows)
May I humbly beg for a Shogun avatar too? Even though I registered recently I have been visiting the org since Shogun first came out and I always loved the avatars. Shogun may not work on my computor now (curse you DX9 ) but it remains in my heart.

If it's not pushing my luck may I request the one with the archer aiming? The one that kansuke has?

(Still kowtowing frogbeastegg shuffles out backwards)

[frogbeastegg]

Oh well, I guess not. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif I must have missed the boat.

[frogbeastegg]

Yay I got a shogun avatar For anyone else who wants one I shall pass on a tip given to me by Celtlan - try PMing TosaInu asking nicely for one.

Thank you TosaInu http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

[Irving]

I'd like an STW icon, even though I haven't been around in ages...I don't even know what my icon is.

Oh yeah, it's been a while... I don't know anyone anymore... Where did everyone go?

EDIT: A duke?

[TenkiSoratoti]

I think they discovered they were depriving their social lifes too much. So the new batch is in who play that gastly game MTW.

TS

[Irving]

I suppose so. For me, Shogun died when MTW came out. The Org changed, people started to leave... Also, I never bought MTW and don't really plan to unless I find it at a ridiculously low price (ie. bargain bin)... Oh well, maybe I'm getting nostaligc but it was good while it lasted.

Thanks for the avatar I like it

[TosaInu]

Hello Irving,

Do you play the original STW or WE/MI?

[TenkiSoratoti]

Its a pitty Tosa, you never got round to putting STW on the top of my avatar.

TS

[Irving]

A bit of both... although I haven't played either of them in a while. I think I'll get a game going in WE. I just think it's a shame what was, isn't anymore.

[TosaInu]

TenkiSoratoti, members having 500+ posts can do that themselves. Your Control Panel/Personal Info/Edit your member profile.

Irving, what exactely do you mean? Do you (want to) play online?

[Mamushi]

Oh great Warlord TosaInu, I humbly beg you for a STW avatar. Though I know I am but dirt beneth your sandals,I ask for this one request,so that I may honor my Shogun roots (and if you could make it the one like Aggony Shim2,and include the STW over the pic that would be great too http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif )

[TenkiSoratoti]

Quote[/b] (Mamushi @ July 18 2003,15:01)]Oh great Warlord TosaInu, I humbly beg you for a STW avatar. Though I know I am but dirt beneth your sandals,I ask for this one request,so that I may honor my Shogun roots (and if you could make it the one like Aggony Shim2,and include the STW over the pic that would be great too http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif )
You big suck up, lol http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif



Woops, soz TosaInu didn't know that, me being thick again.

TS

[Irving]

No, Tenki, not really. I never really played online a lot.

It's just that before, everyone played STW, and I think The Org had less members and ... oh well. Anyways, it was bound to happen one day. Just think how the STW community will be when RTW comes out.

shinde shimaimasu

[TenkiSoratoti]

Yes. But Rome will probably be pretty good well forget STW for a while then go back to it

I think im gonna have to something about the Tenki Clan name: Tenki|Soratoti, so Tenki is the clan and Soratoti is the persons nickname.

TS

[Irving]

True. My bad.
It's just that all these games in the TW series divide the community everytime. First there was the STW crowd, which was divided in the favour of MTW. Then the MTW and STW crowd will start playing RTW. Some may come back, but most probably won't. Anyways, I'm done discussing this... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif

[Ithaskar Fëarindel]

You forget the Mongol and Viking crowds. They also split the community just for being on different servers. Might as well have been new games for MP side of things.

[Mamushi]

Well, I plan on coming back. There is something refreshing in the simplicity of STW. Even after one of my MTW marathons,I cannot resist a rousing good Shogun castle assault. I think those that started with Shogun still make a trip back to castle 1c, if for nothing more than for the nostalgia.

[Irving]

Is MTW that much more complex than STW?
Please explain. Is it just a greater variety of units which in turn gives the player more strategic possibilities?

[Mamushi]

at least to me,the fact that your choice of units is limited,and every player and/or the AI could havge the same units as you, I feel stress the tactical portion of the game. You must manuver your units more,to track what units counter what,and to think on multiple levels. There is no "blockbuster" unit that can only be used by a certain faction. Obviously this only my opinion,but it is what drew me to STW in the first place.

[TosaInu]

Konnichiwa Mamushi san,

Please don't do that, I'm not that important. And you're certainly not dirt.


We'll try to organize a tourney to make playing STW a bit more interesting, would you join Irving?

[TenkiSoratoti]

Bugger MTW, it is corrupt.

TS

[Irving]

Sure, but I'd have to practice. I haven't played online in about a year. And if I remember correctly, when I did, wins weren't very frequent. When is the best time to play online?

[Sasaki Kojiro]

7:00 - 10:00 GMT. Should be alot of people there tomorrow, as it's sunday http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif .

[Irving]

I'll try to check it out... But I'm not sure I remember how it works... I mean, I had a user name and password right? (Both of which I no longer remember)

[TenkiSoratoti]

Make a new user name and password http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/idea.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/idea.gif


TS

[Mamushi]

Quote[/b] (TosaInu @ July 19 2003,11:40)]Konnichiwa Mamushi san,

Please don't do that, I'm not that important. And you're certainly not dirt.


We'll try to organize a tourney to make playing STW a bit more interesting, would you join Irving?
Oh great TosaInu, thank you for the avatar If ever you need anything,call upon Mamushi, disciple of Kikkoman (okay getting weird now,time to put the sycophatic act away... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif )

[dragonchi]

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif







Dragonchi

[Pdifolco]

Quote[/b] (Irving @ July 18 2003,18:05)]I suppose so. For me, Shogun died when MTW came out. The Org changed, people started to leave... Also, I never bought MTW and don't really plan to unless I find it at a ridiculously low price (ie. bargain bin)... Oh well, maybe I'm getting nostaligc but it was good while it lasted.

Thanks for the avatar I like it
Bah, I've gotten STW/WE for 9€ last year, and just bought MTW 3 weeks ago for 15€ http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Total 24€ for a couple of pretty good games http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I still prefer STW "atmosphere", but the MTW campaign game really has been improved STW...
If only one could do a MTW:STW mod ... Barocca ? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[Akiyama]

Greetings,

Just got promoted so here is my official first post http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

I would like to humbly request a STW avatar from the great all knowing all seeing Taiko of the forum

Domo arigato, in advance

Cheers

[solypsist]

i think if you switch skins in the control panel options, you also get the selection of stw avatars, or even custom avatars in which case you can use youre own stw avatar

click on my avatar to see what i have for my custom (which does not show up in mtw skin)

[Akiyama]

Thanks Solypsist, I tried your suggestion. It did change the appearence but no avatar options. Thanks anyway.

Cheers

[ah_dut]

Don't all members get a custom avatar anyway, i've got one http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-jester.gif