Will you get the Vikings?

[SmokWawelski]

We might have enough info to decide already, but in the light of half-cooked releases lately, a lot of people might not rush to the store to buy the expansion the day it comes out. For example, I was waiting for Play the World for Civ3, Freelancer and Master of Orion III, but all of them turned out to look good only on paper and in previews, not on your computer. So I passed on all of them. However, I would like to know what are your plans for the MTW Vikings pack.

Sorry if you guys are sick of polls already http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/shock.gif

[Siena]

I will also wait for reviews.
I would buy it wihtout much thinking if Lithuanian faction was playable, or at least easily moddable into playable.
But it took me quite a while to mod MTW to make Lithuania playable, so I don't really want to do it all over again.

Unless some major improvements to gameplay have been made...

[Kraxis]

I'm sure to buy it.
I remember how people reacted here when it was MI, they were outraged and raved all day about it, while I on the other hand found it very good. Sure the Mongols themselves were not great but the rest most certainly was.

[Dramicus]

WHAT??? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif

You dare speak ill of CA?

Thou will be smote once I get my Viking Horde and Invade your pitiful lands http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif






lol, just kiddin there, but to the non-believers out there I highly doubt that VI will be a flop, when has CA developed a rep for releasing half-baked games? Personally I think VI will have more of a shogun feel to it (One Island).......

but I guess time, like always, will tell... sooner or later, time will tell... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smokin.gif

[Gregoshi]

I'll buy it on the first day and be very excited. I'll install it right away, read the manual until I can have a few hours to play. After two days of playing the game, reality will take hold and will return to the Org and spend the next months answering polls about the game I no longer have time to play thanks to the polls. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

[Aelwyn]

I'm sure I'll get the expansion, but will find out more about it first. Like for instance, will you have to have it to play online (which, just like MI/WE I'm sure you will for the most current edition). Also, if CA decides to murder all their current staff and hire incompetent ninnies who program nothing but rubbish, and I find out about this, I will not buy the expansion. So it really depends on the situation.

[Cazbol]

Reputation counts for something. Having played STW, MI and MTW I now have such confidence in CA that I will buy VI without checking any reviews or listening to the whining we'll no doubt here on these boards because VI didn't include Apache attack helicopters and whatnot.

[Swoosh So]

I will probably buy it fairly quick, not because i think it will be great or anything (in fact i dont feel any excitement at all for the exp pack) but just because most peeps will play it online and if you dont have it, the games wont be compatible.

I dont see many new features in it at all, new units bleh no new diplomacty options, no ai fixes, THEY fixed GA's should have been fixed anyway £30 for a patch and a new single player campaign.

[Swoosh So]

In fact im kind of dreading the exp pack as im just coming back to multi player and after what the last expansion did to multi player. I was just thinking things were getting a fraction of the way back how they used to be.

Watch out for those high honor clansmen with upgrades

[Sir Black Raven]

i've already place my order so i'm will buy for sure as soon as it get out. I'm a fan of TW series so there's nothing more to add. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[Knight_Yellow]

ill buy it on the first day for this 1 reason

its gonna be just as good as MTW but this time theres gonna be my country in it as a major faction.

[Dramicus]

Quote[/b] (Cazbol @ Mar. 20 2003,03:04)]...listening to the whining we'll no doubt here on these boards because VI didn't include Apache attack helicopters and whatnot....
I will be horribly outraged if they dont include 100 ton battle mechs and planet destroying particle beam cannons and lets not forget CLBX AC20s we need lots of those.... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[LeeJackson]

Berserkers mead and beer halls Hell Ya I am going to buy it http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

Though I will be quite disappointed if there isn’t chest popping aliens, force wielding midgets, bullet time, and squads of Mutants of unusual size. I am really tired of CA cutting these promised units at the last minute http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

[Swoosh So]

There are already force weilding midgets The uglis

[SmokWawelski]

Thanks to you all for votes We have some more info into the minds of fellow forum members now http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

[Lehesu]

Prob gonna buy it, but only if the price is to my liking (30 bucks tops). I check the Total War site regularly and like what they are doing with the expansions.

[whiskeyjack]

hi,
really looking forward to VI. i know there aren't any major differences from M:TW but more of the same can't be bead. also can't wait to play as my beloved ireland and whoop some european ass http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Gregoshi]

Greetingshhh wishkey *hic* jack and welcome...to all *hic* three of you. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wacko.gif

[rory_20_uk]

It's wierd thinking as Scotland as a major faction. I find it odd thinking of it as a country, and not a group of nostalgic skirt wearing drunks up a desolate mountain. Has Scotland ever been united except in the sense of its utter hatred of the English - when England leaves them alone they just get drunk and kill each other...
Personally, I'm not going to buy the addon. I'll save the monty to get a new graphics card when the Roman one comes out.

[Gregoshi]

rory, you have no idea how many Scotmen we have on these boards, do you? If I were you, I'd start running now before they catch wind of your post. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

[Div Hunter]

I'll be getting it as soon as it comes out, although $50 AUD is a bit much for a patch really, it is the standard price for an expansion pack over here http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif

[Gregoshi]

Welcome to the Org Div Hunter. Fear not, expansion or not, we'll still be free. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Knight_Yellow]

Quote[/b] (rory_20_uk @ Mar. 27 2003,15:54)]It's wierd thinking as Scotland as a major faction. I find it odd thinking of it as a country, and not a group of nostalgic skirt wearing drunks up a desolate mountain. Has Scotland ever been united except in the sense of its utter hatred of the English - when England leaves them alone they just get drunk and kill each other...
Personally, I'm not going to buy the addon. I'll save the monty to get a new graphics card when the Roman one comes out.
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The Battle of Stirling ended in victory for the Scots, and they exacted bloody revenge on the English. Cressingham, an arrogant and militant priest, who was also the English Treasurer, was torn to pieces and skinned. It is said Wallace made a belt from the skin. The army commander, Surrey, ran away and did not stop until he reached the safety of Berwick Castle. He lost 20,000 men - their bodies piled up below Abbey Craig.


were mighty dangerous skirt wearers BOY


WAR

[Div Hunter]

rory you just angered are group of large armed men who wear skirts be afraid, be very afraid. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

Thanks for the welcome Greg sems like the TW community is a good one http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif and I'll definitely be hanging around trying to learn everyone's tactics preparing to cru.... wait I've said to much http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/dizzy.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif

[Swoosh So]

Quote[/b] (rory_20_uk @ Mar. 27 2003,14:54)]It's wierd thinking as Scotland as a major faction. I find it odd thinking of it as a country, and not a group of nostalgic skirt wearing drunks up a desolate mountain. Has Scotland ever been united except in the sense of its utter hatred of the English - when England leaves them alone they just get drunk and kill each other...
Personally, I'm not going to buy the addon. I'll save the monty to get a new graphics card when the Roman one comes out.
http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

Not worth the words...............

[t1mmie]

i chose i'll wait for the price drop, but it really depends on what it does to mp. if i can't play the usual suspects in mp games cause of upgrades and the like, i'll probably buy it the next day. that'll be the deciding factor for me. my understanding is every mp player has to have the same version to play.

as for the sp i'm really interested, but can wait for a used copy to appear for sale... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Goatus Maximus]

While I'm terribly disappointed to find out that VI won't have the Apache Longbow, I think I'll still give it a chance http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Looks like a nice add-on...

[Baron von Beer]

* While I'm terribly disappointed to find out that VI won't have the Apache Longbow, I think I'll still give it a chance http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Looks like a nice add-on... ****

No need for disappointment... you obviously haven't seen the latest screenshots from the game.

A Viking Longbow, carrying the fierce raiders that plagued pre-medieval Europe.
http://webpages.charter.net/pgrasham/Screenshots/Misc/Apache%20Longbow1.jpg

http://webpages.charter.net/pgrasham/Screenshots/Misc/Apache%20Longbow%20V.jpg
Here we see one of the warriors in action, as the Vikings launch their attack

But be prepared for hot debate... from the sound of things, it would seem the Thor's Targeting system's accuracy is undermodeled. Also they will not be including the Loki Arrow Guidance Jamming System, which was essential to Viking tactics vs. opponents with AAA (Anti Apache Arrows)

[Gregoshi]

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

Be ready for Longbow rushers online...

[Divine Wind]

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

On Rory's comment.

Did you realise that if it want for Scotland and there people that we wouldnt be the strong Britain we ae these days. Not only have scottish soldiers died with our own english brothers over the years in the great wars that have come onto our united kingdom but they have also lead our country at the highest level. E.g Our own prime minister Tony Blair and second in command Gordon Brown. Im grateful for our scottish friends that have worked and helped build our great country. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/pat.gif

[Cazbol]

Great screenshots. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I guess they won't have anything to whine about now.

On a side note, these are Apaches but not Apache Longbows. The Longbow is the radar which sits on the top of the main rotor, but not all Apaches are equipped with one.

Then maybe the whiners will have something to whine about after all.

[Aleborg]

Well, i have vote for no idea yet, but only because i have still to play with Don for the 3rd. place on koc&skull tourney... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

But im sure Cran and Jimi wont buy it... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Btw, congratulations both and GL on the final http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif

And Baron, at what era will that nice units be available??
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Ale

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

[Baron von Beer]

not sure of naming (longbow), but initially, (not sure if it has since changed) all AH-64s were upgraded to AH-64D spec, but not all of them had the longbow mast.. In this case, you can't argue with history. We have all heard of the Vikings launching their longbows to raid the shores of Europe.. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Stormer]

i cant wait for it i get it on the first day

[Lord Godfrey]

Will buy soon after release for new features and bugs that should have been fixed in a patch. Looking forward to playing some of the different factions – Aragonese and Sicilian.

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Quote[/b] (Knight_Yellow @ Mar. 27 2003,22:27)]
Quote[/b] (rory_20_uk @ Mar. 27 2003,15:54)]It's wierd thinking as Scotland as a major faction. I find it odd thinking of it as a country, and not a group of nostalgic skirt wearing drunks up a desolate mountain. Has Scotland ever been united except in the sense of its utter hatred of the English - when England leaves them alone they just get drunk and kill each other...
Personally, I'm not going to buy the addon. I'll save the monty to get a new graphics card when the Roman one comes out.
http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://www.magicdragon.com/Wallace/Stirling2.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif


The Battle of Stirling ended in victory for the Scots, and they exacted bloody revenge on the English. Cressingham, an arrogant and militant priest, who was also the English Treasurer, was torn to pieces and skinned. It is said Wallace made a belt from the skin. The army commander, Surrey, ran away and did not stop until he reached the safety of Berwick Castle. He lost 20,000 men - their bodies piled up below Abbey Craig.


were mighty dangerous skirt wearers BOY


WAR
And then of course you won the Battle of Falkir...Oops. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

[HindSight2020]

I don't fit any of the categories. I will buy it, but I probably won't get around to it for a while. The fact that I will buy it will not depend on the price or reviews or anything. I'm just going to buy it. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

I am definately going to buy this, as I have confidence in CA, and no matter what happens, it can't be worse than the original MTW. Besides, it's only 20 quid.

[Shahed]

OMG I preordered it like aaaaaaages ago.

[Tartychops]

Without a doubt I'll be buying this as soon as I can. Same with RTW too.

Well, as soon as play.com lets me, that is. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Swoosh So]

so if i put a jobbie in a box and call it vikings you would buy it?

[Tiwaz]

Not really sure... Kind of depends if I happen to be walking around with money in my pocket when I spot it...

Pretty likely since I have kind of lost my battle against Total War...

And those damn people making more of them to part me from my money... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif



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[Knight_Yellow]

Quote[/b] (Big King Sanctaphrax @ April 23 2003,12:07)]And then of course you won the Battle of Falkir...Oops. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif
lol and the welsh won???

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

just joking big fella

[Shahed]

Quote[/b] (Swoosh So @ April 23 2003,13:15)]a jobbie in a box and call it vikings you would buy it?
What is that in English. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Swoosh So]

a jobbie is a polite word for a number 2 http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/redface.gif

[Shahed]

Ok well I agree that MTW is somewhat disappointing at times, but I have not yet lost hope for RTW. Even with all it's flaws MTW is a great game. I hope enough research is going into RTW.

If people are worried about their money it's already too late as you all have bought MTW. Do what you can to influence the release of RTW.

I believe the programmers and CA have an interest in hearing our views and acting on them.

[Tiwaz]

I kind of like from what they have this far... I wouldn't every TW game this far if I didn't. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

And when new ones come out it's somewhat likely that after month or two it's going to be on my table.

[The Marcher Lord]

Anything that lets me play the Welsh means I will buy it as soon as it is out http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif

[SmokWawelski]

With the Xpack 3-4 days away, I am happy to close the topic with the fact that over 60% of us will get the Vikings as soon as possible.

See you all in Scotland

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[Kanuni]

I voted I'll buy it the first day because eventhough I'm not pleased with some parts of this game http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif medieval has become my all-time most favorite game very fastly after I started playing it.

Hoping that at least some of my displeasures will vanish with the patch, I can't wait for it to come out.

Btw if I'm not mistaken you also be able to play this expansion in normal medieval map right? With all the factions Byz, Turks, Egyp.... etc. I'm hoping for some improvements though.

Oh and hi Sinan, I couldn't see you in GS lately, hope to play with you as Turks more... (my old nick was Cavus)

[Emp. Conralius]

you are not mistaken. I really want to try out the Arab Faris Cavlalry. They'll hopefully compensate for the Muslim factions lack of MAA. Though, I'm not sure i it belongs to all the Islamic factions, or just the Egyptians.

[Mount Suribachi]

I'll be buying it for one reason and one reason only - the ability to save between battles. 10 hours to play one turn with no ability to save was the reason I stopped playing the game in the 1st place. Hey, maybe they'll have the ability to save *during* battles (gasp&#33http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif in the expansion pack for RTW. 20 quid for a half-decent save ability is a bit if a cheek IMO.

[LRossaLordJimi]

I will buy in the first 10 seconds of release http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif I can't enter in foyer and see people have fun with new units that i can't use http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif
Ave

[BDC]

I have pre-ordered it already. Was only £15.

[Catulus]

I'll buy it after a couple of days to get the first impressions form the net. I'm looking forward to the more limited campaign - my current game with Holy Roman Empire has grown in to something monstrous.