Good ronins?

[Alastair II]

I was recently wondering whether there were any top players who've never been part of a clan, because I'm too sporadic in my playing periods to join one, but I want to get good anyway. I don't mean those ronins who have just left a clan; basically, do you have to join a clan to get good?

[ErikJansen]

There are plenty of skilled ronins out there, you don't have to join a Clan to get really good. Clans are often sources of information flow though, tactic exchanges, army setups etc etc... which may help you become even better http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

I forgot to mention that the Org also does its part in helping players get better, I've learned plenty just reading the posts http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Regards,

[Sir Black Raven]

yep Erik is right when it cames to learn a few more steps in the process. The org have plenty good information about online gaming and strategy and if u r a lone wolf u dont need to be part of a clan but dont forget that wolves hunt in a pack ( ask the Wolves http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif )

[Swoosh So]

There are no lonely wolves anymore http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif only our clan.

[Skomatth]

There certainly are but telling about them would make recruiting harder for everyone http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Shahed]

Hiya

There are a lot of good players out there who are ronin.
Some are newcomers and some are veterans.

Joining a clan is useful when you have the time necesasry to play the game regularly. It is very useful to be able to discuss duel (1vs1) and team strategies. In a clan you can also get loads of information through mailing lists, testing and "training".

Clans do hunt in packs as that is where they are strongest. They have had the time to perfect their team strategies, communication and readiness.

Clans can also have the advantage of regular playing hours which provides time for practice and learning.

Some clans have hierarchies so you have to follow commands in game, makes it easier than having to think for yourself, sometimes.

Having said that it is not uncommon to see a clan demolished by ronin. Just the other night in a 3vs3, the enemy was a known clan, altough the match was pretty close in terms of timing the attack (we were almost too late), the end result was a kill ratio of around 3:1 for 2 players and 2:1 for the last ronin.

You do not have to join a clan to get good. You can do it own your own. Depending on your own caracter, you may want to join a clan after a while to make sure you have some online allies.

If you do choose to join a clan, choose carefully. Join people who share your vision and values.

If you do need an ally online, gimme a shout out, online name is Sinan

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[Shahed]

Before I joined the Medieval community I played some Shogun Total War. Although I did not play online I did pay attention to the ladders and was regularly at the org.

If I remember correctly Lord Ted got right to the top of the player ladder. Ranked as best player. I think he achieved this before joining the Wolves.

Corect me if I am wrong Swooooooosh http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/flirt.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Aelwyn]

Recently, and I mean in terms of the TW series (so maybe within the last 4 months) some good Ronins have joined clans. Not exactly sure why, maybe it was to have a group of people to play/ally with on a regular basis, but nevertheless, they chose their clans and joined. Theres still some good ronins, some more well known players, and some not known to others. Each clan pretty much keeps their eye on their own choices.

[Mithrandir]

I'll give you a list :

CBR
Skomatth
donbatti
LadyAn and plenty more...

....D'oh


Being clanned definately doesn't mean you're good btw.
I know of at least one clan... hmm, never mind http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif.
Play a bit online and discover for yourself http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif.

The main advantage of being in a clan would be to play clan battles, which seems like fun.

I'm still a ronin, can't be bugged to change my name on GameSpy to MK_Glorfindel,RTK_Gorfindel,Mizuglor,FF_glor (actually noone wants me cause I'm a noob). http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif .

If you want to get good, just ask some more experienced players for a few training games. If that fails, ask me for a training ,I know the basics (archers&swords vs cav,cav vs spears, spears vs swords, all Valour 0 and peasants to hold the main points -my winner strategy).

[LRossaLordJimi]

Mithrandir,i think the players you sign are not ronins:
Donbatti is MizuTears
Skomatth is KenchiSko
LadyAn is FFLadyAn
Don't remember about CBR but i see him also in a clan http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

You also have an offer of 1million dollar for enter in a new clan http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

Ave

[Shahed]

MizuCBR is the name, tactical warfare is the game.

Anyone got news on whether Lord Ted actually achieved top player status in STW before joining the wooooooooohoooooowlves.

[ErikJansen]

Oh Sinan, stop nagging Whats STW anyway? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

[Shahed]

Erik LOL join lobby all20 gamers abound.

[ErikJansen]

I can't, mom has restricted my online time http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif

Just kidding, on my way

[Skomatth]

LOL @ MITH http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

Your joking right? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

[ErikJansen]

No he's serious http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

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

[Skomatth]

Am I a ronin? Is there something I dont know about? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

[Mithrandir]

No one noticed my li'lle joke http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif
(nor the D'oh )...


-Glorfindel,Last of the first Ronin-

[Skomatth]

I saw the Doh but if I pretended I knew it was a joke, it wouldn't have warranted a response http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[LRossaLordJimi]

Oooops,sorry Mith,i didn't understand d'oh http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
I have to kill my english teacher,give me the axe,plz http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif
Ave

[LittleGrizzly]

the 2 best ronins i now are dillnja and tinky (see his recruiting topic for his online name) these may not be the best ronins but these are the best i can name

[Stormer]

i belive there is only one master of the blade MR Blair http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[Paolai]

Virus (ex LRossaVirus and my usual teamm8 on MI)
SpaceCadet (dunno if I can consider him as Ronin, Space Cowboys seem disbanded)
Cranda

are my favorite ronins

[Cheetah]

Gah Mithrandir Gah

[Lechev]

Quote[/b] (Mithrandir @ Mar. 29 2003,18:17)]I'll give you a list :

CBR
Skomatth
donbatti
LadyAn and plenty more...

....D'oh


Being clanned definately doesn't mean you're good btw.
I know of at least one clan... hmm, never mind http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif.
Play a bit online and discover for yourself http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif.

The main advantage of being in a clan would be to play clan battles, which seems like fun.

I'm still a ronin, can't be bugged to change my name on GameSpy to MK_Glorfindel,RTK_Gorfindel,Mizuglor,FF_glor (actually noone wants me cause I'm a noob). http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif .

If you want to get good, just ask some more experienced players for a few training games. If that fails, ask me for a training ,I know the basics (archers&swords vs cav,cav vs spears, spears vs swords, all Valour 0 and peasants to hold the main points -my winner strategy).
Hey Glor I need some practice and training. See u this weekend same time and same place. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Lets party

sign: The Orc

[Alastair II]

Paolai, just to clarify, I meant ronins who've NEVER been in a clan. Ignore this if you were just commenting & didn't mean to address the post directly. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Crandaeolon]

I'm a self-taught general. Folks might classify me as 'competent'. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif I did belong to a clan, but those guys are fairly laid-back fellows who don't take the game too seriously. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Some clans have elaborate training systems (replay archives and commentary by clanmates etc), others just play a lot together. It's not bad to be a ronin either: merely playing the game improves your skill, and ronins get to meet many interesting personages.

It is good to have a mentor, although ultimately one can, with a little work and some thinking, figure out the necessary stuff for oneself. This means basically reinventing the wheel, so the benefits of a mentor should be obvious...

Edit: I'm not saying I wouldn't benefit from some training. Perhaps it's time for me to join a clan again... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Crandaeolon]

Ehh... that last posting of mine was so blatantly useless (I just repeated what others had been saying) that I gotta justify my presence here somehow. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif So, here are some thoughts on what a self-learning general (any general, really) could do to improve.

The ability to control (i.e. "fast clicking") improves over time. There aren't many tricks to apply to something "physical" like this, but a good rule of thumb is that the more you can do by using your keyboard, the faster you can be. Every good player should instantly know what G, R, L, C, W, F, E, H, A, Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+H, Space, Backspace and other keys do. And use 'em, too. Ctrl+W (Withdrawing) is the fastest way to disengage a unit of cavalry, but can be a problem in some situations when the attack direction has changed as an effect of maneuvering.

Other useful stuff includes alt+leftclicking, alt+rightclicking (those can be combined; select facing first and issue the move command right after that) and using the right mouse button to reset units to default depth when dragging out formations. The formations aren't that useful IMO, I'd much rather have a "normal" RTS group selection system by using just the number keys to select groups instead of selecting a quick formation. The only formation I use regularly is number 5 (missile first) to quickly regroup units after some fighting.

Then there's the basic understanding of game mechanics. It's not necessary to remember all units stat-by-stat or every morale or combat modifier, but knowing that a unit gets a substantial morale penalty (-8) when it's reduced below 50% original strength can be useful, for instance. It's important to know what's going on. So, if that CMAA unit routs for apparently "no reason", an aspiring vet-wannabe shouldn't shrug it off as a bug. Replays are good tools for finding out what _really_ happened.

Here's a bunch of modifiers for reference. (Copy-paste from .com)
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COMBAT MODIFIERS

MORALE

States

Impetuous: 10+
Steady: 2 to 14
Uncertain: -5 to 5
Wavering: -14 to -5
Routing: Less then -6 (Cran's note: the rout point is -16. Units will keep routing until their morale rises above -6.)

Negative

Loose Formation: -2
Outnumbered 2 to 1: -4 (see below)
Outnumbered 3 to 1: -12 (depends on quality of troop, elite only afraid of elite, etc.)
One flank threatened: -2
Two flanks threatened: -6
Charged in flank: -4
Charged in flank by cavalry: -6
Charged by unit hidden in forest: -8
General's death (during the first few seconds): -8
After the General's death: -2 (for the rest of the battle)
Routing Friends: Up to -12
10% of unit is dead: -2
50% of unit is dead: -8
80% of unit is dead: -12
Taking missle fire: -2 (-4 if weapons cause fear)
Unit is Very Tired: -2
Unit is Exhausted: -6
Unit is completely exhausted: -8
Losing: Up to -8 (up to -14 if losing to cavalry)

Positive

Protected Flanks: +4
No retreat possible (usually castle sieges): +8
No enemies around: +4
Enemies Routing: Up to +8
Uphill Position: +2
Winning: Up to +6
Impetuous Charge: +4 (when Knights charge automatically)
Outnumber Enemy 3 to 1: +4
General in unit: +2
Close proximity to general: +1 morale per star
Far away from general: +1 morale per 2 stars

COMBAT

Formations

+3 atk, -3 def for wedge formation
+2 def, -2 atk for hold formation

Spear/pikes

+1 per rank to def (up to 2 for spear, 4 for pike)
+1 per 2 ranks to atk
+1 per rank to atk when charging
No rank bonuses in forests (may be bugged)

Terrain

+1 atk, +1 def for camels in desert
-2 atk, -2 def for cavalry in forests
Bonus to atk for being uphill (depends on height)
Penalty to def for being downhill (depends on height)

Fear of camels

+4 def for camels against horses
+2 atk for camels against horses

Positional

+5 atk for flank attack
+7 for rear
+2 for charging into flank/rear
+6 to atk when 'pushing back' the enemy
-5 def when squeezed too tight

Exhaustion

-2 atk when quite tired
-3 atk, -1 def very tired
-4 atk, -2 def exhausted
-6 atk, -3 def totally exhausted

Routing

+4 atk against routing enemies
-8 def if routing
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A lot of conclusions can be made from these.

From the various unit stats (far too many to list here) and prices an army selection can be figured out. There's a lot of hearsay going on about "best units" and such, but those should always be taken with a grain of salt. In 1.1 it's generally better to pick units with higher base stats and higher prices than to pump weaker units with upgrades. In retail it was the other way around. Vets can help with army selections, but there's always the possibility that the vet has stuck to a certain selection of units without exploring new possibilities, thus falling behind in this category. (Seen a couple of those. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif)

Finally, there are the various combat strategies and tactics. These interact with all said above, and I'm not gonna expand this into a full strategy guide... let's just say that a ronin general (and any general, for that matter) can benefit from playing against a wide variety of opponents and analyzing their tactics in-game or via replays. Asking around for info is a smart thing to do (bearing in mind the grain of salt.)
Edit: clans can be useful in this regard as clan members omay discuss strategy, tactics and unit selections between themselves, but not necessarily with strangers. However, lots and lots of information can be gleaned from other sources too... and using that brain thing of course http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

There, now I almost feel useful http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wacko.gif

[ErikJansen]

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

Edit: Talk about useless http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Vanya]

GAH

Vanya does not belong to any "clan". Vanya has never been sought out to join any "clan" in MTW. Vanya's play to too sporadic of late.

That does not stop Vanya from collecting additional heads for His glorious shrunken-head necklace though.

Does than make Vanya a "ronin"? No A "ronin" is but a warrior with no master. Since Vanya is His own master, Vanya thus has a master (Himself) and is thus not leaderless and therefore not a "ronin".

However, Vanya does see plenty of people "runnin'" from the field of battle (sometimes His own peasants flee before the might of their master and god). These "runnin'" people... unless they are caught... become "ronin"... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

GAH

PS: If anybody wants Vanya to join their "clan", feel free to offer up a pitch. Maybe Vanya will join if His ego is tickled...

GAH

[NightRider]

Gah Vanya Gah

No Home

Maybe theres a place In the Crew

[Aelwyn]

Quote[/b] (Crandaeolon @ April 03 2003,11:06)]Every good player should instantly know what G, R, L, C, W, F, E, H, A, Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+H, Space, Backspace and other keys do.
Maybe this is why I don't win as much as I want to. I use ctrl-A, backspace, and G. Thats about it from that list. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif Now I've gotta go test this right now....what does Space do. Hmm....Soon to find out.

[Aelwyn]

OOOOH yeah.....I do use the space bar. Forgot until I just tried and found myself using it unconsciously. I'm always checking where my units will end up, where in the formation I have to click to move them where I want them, etc. Also something I want to add to that list, which belongs to another thread (but so what)...I use the right-click while drawing units thing to smooth out their ranks. For those who don't know, if you have say 2 100 man units, one with 75 or so men, and another with maybe 50, or even if one unit is less deep than another, if you draw them on the field together, one will usually be longer than the other one, which has more ranks. This is kind of annoying. If you right click while drawing the units (you don't have to hold it down, just click) then the ranks in both will even out. I definitely like this feature.

[LadyAnn]

For some reason, I use Ctrl-A Ctrl-O a lot http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif))

Annie

[Tera]

After years of Total War, these are the consequences:

You will...

- Unconsciously press F5 at the beginning of every battle, you won't notice.
- Press Space everytime you move.
- Select all units with CTRL+A unconsciously.
- Say 'gg' unconsciously after each battle.
- Buy a wireless optical mouse and a top keyboard.
- At same stage buy Sun Tzu's Art of War.
- Choose History at university level.
- If you hate Maths, you will begin to like it after anaylsing every detailed of TW unit syays.
- Get the best connection possible in your area.
- Love strategy games, especially historical ones.
- Get lower grades in studies, altough you will 'brighter'
- Get to know a lot of different people
- Think about your last battle before you go to bed, instead of thinking about your latest date.
- Praying God to give you luck in the CWB.
- and many many more... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

I've experienced them all http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Mithrandir]

Quote[/b] (Tera @ May 02 2003,13:10)]
- Think about your last battle before you go to bed, instead of thinking about your latest date.

I've experienced them all http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Was your anual date a thing to forget than Tera ? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/flirt.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif .

Anyway, some of them are true http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif.

Press Space everytime you move.
- Select all units with CTRL+A unconsciously.
- Say 'gg' unconsciously after each battle.
- Love strategy games, especially historical ones.

[Tera]

Ironically, I just came back from one before posting that Mith 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

[Crandaeolon]

Quote[/b] ]- Unconsciously press F5 at the beginning of every battle, you won't notice.

Huh? What's this do and why should it be pressed? Does it switch the minimap on and off?

(I'm just a MTW n00b who never played STW online...)


Quote[/b] ]- Love strategy games, especially historical ones.
Oh yeah. Anyone else love Steel Panthers: World at War? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[ErikJansen]

Quote[/b] (Crandaeolon @ May 02 2003,15:50)]Oh yeah. Anyone else love Steel Panthers: World at War? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Oldie from SSI, tactical level WWII simulator? If thats the one, then yep I was addicted http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Tera]

Ok, a bit of irony...
Altough the original STW ran good on machines today regarded as prehistoric, multiplayer lagged A LOT. For the average 56ker, 4v4s were nearly impossible. The original STW without the 1.12 patch was even worse - even 1v1 lagged sometimes MI was a bit better, but today, on MTW, a 56ker can manage a 4v4 without problems if playing on a fast machine.

Hence for the sake of less lag in battles, most disabled the mini-map by pressing F5. In MTW there isn't really need to do this but I guess most veterans of the game still do press it anyway, just a habit http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

Tera

[LadyAnn]

Old habits carrying over:

1. Press F5 to remove minimap. Explained by Tera above.
2. Press F3 to reduce teh screen size. Same reason as F5.
3. Type 'T' when screen froze.
Let me explain this. In STW, when the connections cannot keep up with the game, the screen froze for everyone. However, when we press T and type something, the command buffers seems to resynchronize and the game move on (I guess a few mouse clicks are discarded or something). Also, this prevents you from being dropped from the game (talk commands has high priority, and it always broadcast to everyone).

In MTW, the multiplayer connection algorithm improved a lot, and typing 'T' doesn't seem to help at all.

But people still wants tea anyways (or was it tee?) :) It is also a way to say: my screen stuck but am not dropped yet.

Annie

[Dionysus9]

Crand. Greetings.

Something your wrote suggests you dont know about and use the CTRL-SHFT 1 through 0 command?

That is standard RTS type grouping. You use CTRL-SHFT then a number to set the group. You use CTRL # to recall the group.

[ErikJansen]

I got my scalp handed to me today by a one week old ronin playing the russians. I took the french. Good ronins out there? Oh yes there are, so much talent, so many untalented ones too. But once in a while if you take the effort of meeting new folks, you happen upon them. Dont tell me that its just me which sucks http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Starkhorn all honor to you, in a while you'll be a match for anyone http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Regards,

[Shahed]

I played a guy twice last week. We did a best of 3 each time, he won both sets, displayed great skill. It was clear he's new (

[Crandaeolon]

Quote[/b] ]Crand. Greetings.

Something your wrote suggests you dont know about and use the CTRL-SHFT 1 through 0 command?

That is standard RTS type grouping. You use CTRL-SHFT then a number to set the group. You use CTRL # to recall the group

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

I do know them (and use them occasionally) but I'd consider it more standard to use CTRL+number to set the group and just the number to recall. In MTW, it's often not enough to set the groups at the beginning of the battle; sometimes you need to rearrange groupings in the middle of the fight. CTRL+Shift+number is just too clumsy for that.

Is there any way to remap the function?

[Shahed]

It would be cool to have just a number instead of ctrl+# for your groups. Even though ctrl+# works.

I noticed the difficulty and initially tried on the main menu:

--> options
--> controls
--> assign keys

No joy as far as I remember. Maybe it's "mod"able.

[Cheetah]

Quote[/b] (SeljukSinan @ May 03 2003,03:08)]It would be cool to have just a number instead of ctrl+# for your groups.

Yes, exactly. CTRL+# to assign group and just the # to use it.

[RTKLamorak]

as 99 out of 100 games that use teams use ctrl # to group, # to recall it is strange totalwar doesnt follow this trend. However I use the teaming keys so much that pressing ctrl makes little difference to me now, mabye adds 0.5 seconds max. I assign about 8 groups at the start of every battle (same each time practically, so use is autonomous and have 2 spare teams. I never used to use them in MI, but after picking up my teaming system in mtw, and going back to MI it amazed me how much faster you can react with them.

[tootee]

the problem with ctrl+shift+num, ctrl+num, is that going from one group to another with ctrl+num, sometimes the keyboard sux and ctrl was not pressed down complete.. and the current selected units start to re-form because you hit just the num key (formation key).. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pissed.gif

[Rath]

I barely use the keyboard when i play: spacebar, alt, control and the arrows would be the only keys i use - the rest are overrated http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

And Tez, u sure like the word irony these days don't ya mate http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif - and nice list, all true of course http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif - if only my uni had more military related history subjects *sigh*

and btw there are enough good ronins out there...it's quite, well perhaps euphoric is an overstatement, but when you stumble upon one of the new guys who shows they have genuine talent, it sure is exciting for the game http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Skomatth]

what the heck does spacebar do? Ive remapped most of my keys for using only one hand. Took me a while to relearn but it helped a lot.

[Tera]

You managed to play without using spacebar? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif I can't live without it as it means perfection in command and control for me. Spacebar shows you a ghost image of your units showing where your units will end up. This is particularly useful when moving the whole of your army using ALT...you can also use the Shift button but its not as useful as the spacebar. The Shift only shows you a ghost image of the banners.

Tera

[Skomatth]

lol o right i guess i just nvr noticed what i pressed to see that. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smokin.gif

[baz]

lmao

[MF_Ivan]

- Unconsciously press F5 at the beginning of every battle, you won't notice.
(Whats F5 do?)
- Press Space everytime you move.
(Used All the time)
- Select all units with CTRL+A unconsciously.
(Nope not yet, still using right click and menu select all)
- Say 'gg' unconsciously after each battle.
(Sometimes)
- Buy a wireless optical mouse and a top keyboard.
(Nope still using a microsoft ball mouse and an old compaq keyboard which looks yellow now)
- At same stage buy Sun Tzu's Art of War.
(Bought this past winter for $8, hardcover too)
- Choose History at university level.
(History was going to be my major, until that is I got the word im moving back to Russia)
- If you hate Maths, you will begin to like it after anaylsing every detailed of TW unit says.
(Still hate math, but I always check the stats of all units before battle)
- Get the best connection possible in your area.
(Have had Cable for the last year)
- Love strategy games, especially historical ones.
(Been playing them since 13)
- Get lower grades in studies, altough you will 'brighter'
(Very true)
- Get to know a lot of different people
(Still anti-social but working on it)
- Think about your last battle before you go to bed, instead of thinking about your latest date.
(So true its not funny)
- Praying God to give you luck in the CWB.
(Dont pray, the TW gods maybe working against you)

So I guess im getting there and thats only after a year of getting introduced to Total War.

[Aleborg]

Im still searching the key which stop routing units... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif

Or perhaps CA forget also to include that as forgot in STW???



GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[LRossaLordJimi]

Just press CTRL+SHIFT+CANC+Y+X+$+%+GAH+WHERE YOU HELL WANNA GO,FELLONS+XXX+7 and they will stop to run http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif
Ave

[Aleborg]

God

I tried that many times but always forgot the last "7"...

Thx Jimi, i will try soon


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

Ale

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

[Skomatth]

I've also hot-keyed the choo choo train manuever http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Aleborg]

He he, i will do it also, is one of the best strategies since years...

[alioven]

Chucu-chú tactical movement (aka choo choo) © CeltiberoDrunk 2003 http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Remember, it is reserved for drunk games, otherwise people could think you are in insane mental condition http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/dizzy.gif

[LRossaLordJimi]

Quote[/b] ]Remember, it is reserved for drunk games, otherwise people could think you are in insane mental condition
Is not true? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif
Thx for the mail Alioven,i will send also some nice replay of mine.
Like one of the 3 most drunked players (lol) i hope for another drunked game and i say:The season of Sangria is comin 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
Ave (look nice my new avatar http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smokin.gif )

[Aleborg]

Who is talking about drunken games


Im THE MASTER of drunken games....


MuuuuuuuuuuuuUUUUUuuuuuuuuUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.


LaVacaLoca

[MiniKiller]

I'm ronin, I like the idea of being alone warriro. Though havent played online in awhile, searching for a new comp. I was very close to joining CLan Kenchikuka before my computer literally turned off and never went back on, I hope they understand and are not mad at me http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/idea.gif

[Rath]

Hey you're still alive aren't ya champ ? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Good lucking getting the new pc http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Portuguese Rebel]

Quote[/b] (ErikJansen @ May 02 2003,16:17)]
Quote[/b] (Crandaeolon @ May 02 2003,15:50)]Oh yeah. Anyone else love Steel Panthers: World at War? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Oldie from SSI, tactical level WWII simulator? If thats the one, then yep I was addicted http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
And totally free to download. Man i used to know different armors of tanks by heart in each facing... loved the penetration calculations... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

But i've played Steel panthers since the original... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

wonderfull series, i still play it...