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11-04-2003, 01:19
Sir Kuma of The Org

Lord Uxbridge and Brother Derfel i have uninstalled everything and reinstalled, don't know what the problem was but the main thing it's working properly http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif

I even downloaded version B1.07 http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

I am having a great time with your mod, last evening i experienced my first good sized battle against the French.

The conversion from medieval to Napoleonic is nearly 100%, so many details, a lot of hard work i'm sure. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I did a bit of modding http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...s/rolleyes.gif for the artillery because i wanted more than one gun, in counterpart i made the artillery range a *unique* building, the artillery way more expensive and longer to build. Did the same type of modding for the cav but to a lesser extent (longer to train, expensive) tring to reflect the period (less cav more infantry)
11-04-2003, 14:01
LordUxbridge

Glad to hear youve got the mod working and are enjoying it Kuma

As regards your modding of the artillery, this is expected to be in future updates (ie more cannons per cannon unit, although too many cannons do seem to slow the game down somewhat). Just remeber that you wont be able to play MP with changes like that http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...icons/wink.gif Unit prices are also still to be finalised.

As regards a tech tee for the mod, i know that one is being prepared, but am not sure when this might become available.

Hope this answers some questions

LU
11-04-2003, 20:29
LordUxbridge

The RFG forum has recieved a much needed make over, and can be fond at: http://pub162.ezboard.com/broyalfootguardclanforum

LU
11-05-2003, 00:11
dessa14

hey is there any possibility of the portugese and the dutch being included in this mod since they were both powers during the time and could if possible crop the map to not include north africa nepoleons campaigns in africa were minimal in comparison to the european campaign.
thanks dessa a fellow modder
11-05-2003, 13:52
Lord De Moray

HI,

The Portugese state really came under the control of the British military during the Napoleonic Wars, don't quote me on this but I think somebody said something about doing the Portugese units in British service.

The Dutch were for the greater part of the period swallowed up by the French empire, released in 1814, and fighting (kind of) allong side the Anglo-allied army in the Hundred 100's campaign in 1815. I think that some Dutch units have already been made for this period. But remember that most of the Dutch forces simpily made up the numbers of French line infantry and were uniformed as such. The 3rd Grenadiers of the Old Guard were Dutch and retained a white uniform with red facings, although the cut was the same as the rest of the guards regiments.

Regards,

Lord De Moray
11-05-2003, 22:48
Marshal Murat

The Portugese were allies of Britian and used thier armies.
Dutch had minimal involvement due to thier vassalship if you will to France, until the British came, and served in a Anglo Belgain group.
11-08-2003, 23:30
L`zard

Pretty dmn neat mod, guys

Anything the rest of us could do to help it along to the next upgrade/patch/level?

Certainly don't want to hurt anyones feelings, but NTW will be so much better after some more work, eh?

Napoleonics has always been sort of a fringe passion for me (used to play miniatures in this period), and I wouldn't mind working to see the mod get better.

Not a mod-maker myself (tho it seems like it's time to learn at least how it's done, lol) but if ya all list what's needed (research, testing, et al) maybe I've got some skill that will help.

If it's all about the insides of modding, perhaps that will stimulate me to learn how.

Good job so far, keep up the good work
11-09-2003, 03:57
dessa14

what about a faction to fill the german void at the moment the english land in the north french take the center and Austrians take the bottom but if there was a faction there it would be different with the faction there it would be a hard faction to play too.
thanks dessa
11-09-2003, 04:29
L`zard

Dessa;

If your refering to the 'rebel provinces' located in the area that used to be the HRE, it's prolly intentional.

iirc, these 'pre-german' principalities will become part of the 'Conferderation of the Rhine'.

Slap me if it's not what your talking about, I'm just re-reading Nap history myself.

IE: game starts in 1750 < Frederick the Great's 7YR war started in 1756.
11-09-2003, 04:39
L`zard

For instance:

Chronology
Major Events 1769-1820

1769 to 1792

Bonaparte's early years - the French Revolution - the First Coalition - Valmy - Jemappes.

1793 to 1795

Execution of Louis XVI - Neerwinden - Dumouriez's defection to Allies - siege of Toulon - Wattignies.

1796 to 1797

Bonaparte marries Josephine Beauharnais - Montenotte - Dego - Castiglione - Arcola - Rivoli - Cape St Vincent - British naval mutinies - treaty of Campo Formio.

1798 to 1799

Campaign in Egypt - the Pyramids - Aboukir - battle of the Nile - the Second Coalition - Acre - Mt Tabor - Coup of Brumaire - Allies invade Holland - Bonaparte becomes First Consul.

1800 to 1802

Austria attacks Italy - Bonaparte crosses the Alps - Marengo - Hohenlinden - assassination attempt on Bonaparte.

1803 to 1805

France sells Louisiana to America - France and Spain become allies - plot against Bonaparte - arrest of General Moreau - introduction of Civil Code - creation of the marshalate - Bonaparte crowned emperor - the Third Coalition formed - Austria attacks Bavaria - Trafalgar - French occupy Vienna - Austerlitz.

1806 to 1808

The Fourth Coalition - France attacks Prussia - Jena-Auerstadt - French occupy Berlin - Bonaparte enters Poland - Eylau - Montevideo - Britain attacks Copenhagen - France invades Portugal - Junot occupies Lisbon - Bonaparte orders invasion of Spain - British land in Portugal - Rolica - Vimiero - Convention of Cintra - Moore takes over British in Spain - Somosierra - sieges of Saragossa - retreat begins to Corunna.

1809 to 1811

Corunna - Oporto - the Fifth Coalition - Abensberg - Aspern-Essling - Wagram - Talavera - Bonaparte divorces Josephine - Bussaco - Lines of Torres Vedras - Badajoz - Fuentes de Onoro - Albuera.

1812 to 1813

Ciudad Rodrigo - Badajoz - the Sixth Coalition - Salamanca - Garcia Hernandez - France invades Russia - Borodino - the disastrous French retreat - US-Anglo war of 1812 - Prussia declares war on France - Vitoria - Austria joins France's enemies - Leipzig.

1814 to 1815 & later

Invasion of France - Allies enter Paris - Bonaparte forced to abdicate - death of Josephine - Congress of Vienna - New Orleans - Bonaparte's exile on Elba - Bonaparte's escape - the 100 Days' Campaign - Ligny - Quatre Bras - Waterloo - Bonaparte's second exile on St Helena - execution of Marshal Ney - death of Bonaparte.

Considering that the Mod starts in 1750, well there might be a few things we're not seeing outright, eh?
11-09-2003, 10:07
dessa14

well could you guys set it up as an emerging faction then the game might become more balaced (i think at the moment it is unbalanced) prussia might be safer from poland (at the moment prussia is in a pinchhole it is pinched by poland to the south and russia to the east and is oftenly easier to take out then poland of austria when playing russian so prussia tends to be picked on a bit. also i know the ottomans are coming in the next patch or so but what are you going to do with the middle east other than that.
thanks dessa
11-09-2003, 12:29
Lord De Moray

Hi
Nice to hear you guys points http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif

L'zard's points are correct. The confederation of the Rhine, after its conception, was as good as French.

With the Prussians, try to use diplomacy to get you out of your 'pinch', just like they did for real.

Nice to hear the comments.
Kind regards
Lord De Moray
http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...icons/wave.gif
11-09-2003, 14:18
Lord Of Storms

The balancing is an ongoing process , as new units, factions are added things will change, the Ottomans and Swedes are in place with plans for the Portugese and Dutch, but these things take time, so patience guys and I am sure you will like the end result LOS
11-09-2003, 16:08
hellenes

Lords is there any possibility of uniting MTW and NTW and to have a campaign starting in 1087 and ending late 19th cent? And even a camp starting 793?

Hellenes
11-09-2003, 17:24
Olaf the Unsure

Wonderful mod As much as I have enjoyed STW and MTW over the years, I have long wished for a Napoleonic version. You guys have filled the void My life is complete - at least until the next update. Thanks for your hard work.
11-09-2003, 22:04
Sir Kuma of The Org

Nearly trough my first campaign as the english. NTW holds out, it's quite good. The relation between cav and infantry seems quite balanced, good job guys

I'll have to tone down the artillery tweaks i made after this campaign, they dominate the battlefield. I will still keep the more than one cannon (right now between 3 and 7 per unit depending of type), the artillery range as *unique* works well.

I guess i will tone down the damage zone, the percentage of kills and the precision. I noticed that the AI does not invest in artillery, maybe that would have even things out a bit.

As for multiple artillery slowing down the game, i did not test it for say, but i did had a battle with a total of 16 artillery pieces, no slow down (PC: 1gig and 512 active memory).
11-09-2003, 22:30
Lord Of Storms

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Sir Kuma of The Org @ Nov. 09 2003,15:04)]Nearly trough my first campaign as the english. NTW holds out, it's quite good. The relation between cav and infantry seems quite balanced, good job guys

I'll have to tone down the artillery tweaks i made after this campaign, they dominate the battlefield. I will still keep the more than one cannon (right now between 3 and 7 per unit depending of type), the artillery range as *unique* works well.

I guess i will tone down the damage zone, the percentage of kills and the precision. I noticed that the AI does not invest in artillery, maybe that would have even things out a bit.

As for multiple artillery slowing down the game, i did not test it for say, but i did had a battle with a total of 16 artillery pieces, no slow down (PC: 1gig and 512 active memory).

Greetings Sir Kuma, I have been experimenting with larger cannon batteries, I have increased the number to 6 per unit and it seems to play just fine no apparent problems, we will be doing something along these lines hopefully in the next update...hopefully http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...icons/wink.gif ...LOS
11-10-2003, 16:11
LeChuck

great mod guys but is something wrong with the weather, almost in all battles that I had, it was raining and the infantry was useless and maybe the troops strats are to close or almost no difference, but I presume that probleme will be resolved in the final version...

great great mod
11-13-2003, 01:05
Sir Kuma of The Org

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (LeChuck @ Nov. 10 2003,09:11)]great mod guys but is something wrong with the weather, almost in all battles that I had, it was raining and the infantry was useless and maybe the troops strats are to close or almost no difference, but I presume that probleme will be resolved in the final version...

great great mod

They do fire in the rain in the last mod version. You can also go in projectile stats and change it yourself, it's pretty easy...
11-14-2003, 05:45
Lord Krazy

LeChuck
Which version do you have ?
This is most likely the problem you have .

In version 107 the guns do fire in the rain .

You will find a link for it at www.thelordz.co.uk
on the downloads page .

Apart from that you have good point , it does rain
all the time even in summer and to add to that
it seems to rain to every battle at some stage .

I'm not sure if the weather is suposed to random , but it's
not for me . Not in the sence that random means any combination of weather is possible. As that would mean
that we would have a chance to fight a whole
battle either in the rain or in sunshine also.

Not sure if it can be altered though .
I think I just notice it more in ntw because it's all about guns . As I didn't do anything to it, so it's a question
for CA I would think.

LK http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ons/smokin.gif
11-15-2003, 16:30
thindigital

hi all,
just stopped by to report many more multiplayer games are online - ive had some fantastic battles (and some i dont wanna talk about) :- to play NTW online head over to The Royal Footguards Forums where many friendly members will help you to get started (as they helped me)
http://pub162.ezboard.com/broyalfootguardclanforum
you can post your MSN details there for easy meet ups and games
cheers all
regards
thindigital
11-19-2003, 04:43
Alrowan

wow, guess what guys, ive just read an article in a magazine about your wonderful MOD

its on page 20 in PCPowerPlay here in australia, the cristmas edition. Well done and congratulations.

(the mod gets a full page, ill scan it if i get time)
11-19-2003, 04:46
shand994

Yeh i emailed that guy a while ago. When did it come out. Ive been keeping my out for the new PCPowerplay. but havent seen it in stores yet. Do u have a subscription to it?
11-19-2003, 05:30
Alrowan

i got my copy today, i went to the newsagents, and there it was

its got the sims 2 on the front
11-19-2003, 05:49
shand994

yeh i just went and picked it up. Its not bad, didnt think theyd give it a whole page to itself.
11-19-2003, 05:56
L`zard

Dmn Looks like somethings working, eh?

Huzzah the Lordz
11-19-2003, 07:47
Alrowan

not to mention they included the mod on the cover disc
11-19-2003, 12:50
monkian

Congrats lordz

Did anyone see the new series on the History channel last night called Sharpes' War ? It was presented by Bernard Cornwell himself and documented the real Peninsualr war which he based the Sharpe books on.

It was very good.
11-19-2003, 17:56
RangerLee

Is viking invasion needed to play this mod?
11-19-2003, 18:24
monkian

^

Yes, yes it is.
11-20-2003, 20:50
TheSilverKnight

if one of the Lordz could tell me the political situations of the NTW game, (as in the predicaments each country is in), then I might have to play it. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif thankz
11-21-2003, 04:23
Marshal Murat

Hey Lordz, are you ever do do any other sorts of mods, like Renissance, or something of that sort? Yea, Moray, I've had this parental guidance thing http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/mecry.gif so I couldn't download the addition.
11-21-2003, 04:27
shand994

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (TheSilverKnight @ Nov. 20 2003,13:50)]if one of the Lordz could tell me the political situations of the NTW game, (as in the predicaments each country is in), then I might have to play it. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif thankz

At the current stage the factions are all pretty equal. Theyve all been given a fairly good chance of survival. AS you may know if youve been following the mod for a while this version is only an early public release. There is much more work being done and there will definately be more tweaking of stats, and political situations for each faction in future releases. I dont think you will be disappointed though if you go and download it not though.
11-21-2003, 04:28
shand994

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Marshal Murat @ Nov. 20 2003,21:23)]Hey Lordz, are you ever do do any other sorts of mods, like Renissance, or something of that sort? Yea, Moray, I've had this parental guidance thing http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/mecry.gif so I couldn't download the addition.

Which update is this. let me know and i will try to email it to you?
11-23-2003, 22:29
Lord Black Adder

Hello to everyone and thanks for suporting Lordz, i posted
few posts since we started only because im too bussy or i
wrote post which i should not, we get hundreds of @ every day and i am not the one who replays to them so please dont
ask or replay yet about this mod ACTW because is still on early stages and this images are only TEST which i done in
my spare time. Some units Confederates and Union. Thanks again for reading it carefull.
http://totalwarlordz.bravehost.com/Images/1k.jpg http://totalwarlordz.bravehost.com/Images/1y.jpg
11-24-2003, 14:40
Lord Of Storms

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Lord Black Adder @ Nov. 23 2003,15:29)]Hello to everyone and thanks for suporting Lordz, i posted
few posts since we started only because im too bussy or i
wrote post which i should not, we get hundreds of @ every day and i am not the one who replays to them so please dont
ask or replay yet about this mod ACTW because is still on early stages and this images are only TEST which i done in
my spare time. Some units Confederates and Union. Thanks again for reading it carefull.
http://totalwarlordz.bravehost.com/Images/1k.jpg http://totalwarlordz.bravehost.com/Images/1y.jpg

Yes, thanks for the clarification LBA, when I made small mention of it, I stressed that NTW is the priority for now, so no more Civil War bits guys, until it is time thanks...LOS
11-24-2003, 16:42
Lord Black Adder

Thanks LOS, yes NAP_mod is priority, there is so much to do
on Nap,tuning NAP takes .............We all work hard to make it better and more injoyable to play for everyone.LBA http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...icons/wave.gif
11-25-2003, 18:51
Lord De Moray

Hi all,

For more info and service from the Lordz please take the time to have a look at the Lordz Forums

http://forum.thelordz.co.uk/

Thanks
11-25-2003, 20:22
Teutonic Knight

Haven't had time to read this entire thread, but could you tell me what the sitch is on the latest version of the Mod?

How many units you have out, how many functioning nations etc etc ?
11-25-2003, 20:47
Lord Of Storms

Topic re-opened, this topic is currently being cleaned up , to remove posts not directly related to NTW or off topic posts, please try and stick to the topic at hand which is NTW,thank you...LOS
11-25-2003, 23:09
shand994

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Teutonic Knight @ Nov. 25 2003,13:22)]Haven't had time to read this entire thread, but could you tell me what the sitch is on the latest version of the Mod?

How many units you have out, how many functioning nations etc etc ?

At this stage there is around 100 new units. with more to be added. There is at present around 13 major factions with plans to add more.
11-27-2003, 08:13
pustak

i'm loving the mod, but my one complaint lies in the tactical AI:

it's dumb much dumber than i'm used to from the standard game and MedMod. i think the AI has trouble wrapping its head around an army made up entirely of unpowder units. sadly, i don't imagine tere's much to be done about this. . .

not to complain you've all done a fantastic job, and i eagerly await further updates.
11-27-2003, 10:21
Lord Of Storms

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (pustak @ Nov. 27 2003,01:13)]i'm loving the mod, but my one complaint lies in the tactical AI:

it's dumb much dumber than i'm used to from the standard game and MedMod. i think the AI has trouble wrapping its head around an army made up entirely of unpowder units. sadly, i don't imagine tere's much to be done about this. . .

not to complain you've all done a fantastic job, and i eagerly await further updates.

Greetings Pustak, how true the AI leaves much to be desired in the way it handles itself in battle, trust me this is a pet peeve of mine and we are constantly tweaking to improve what we can, look for things to get better in future updates...LOS
11-27-2003, 11:58
dessa14

i think it is alright the only thing it does wrong is march into your guns when they can fire back. this does not mean they melee but they engage a far less then maxmimum range and so i can get two lines to fire at them.
thanks dessa
11-27-2003, 12:42
LordUxbridge

Although there are small tweaks that can be made to the AI, it will remain, unfortunately, dumb. That why NTW MP is so great

http://pub162.ezboard.com/broyalfootguardclanforum
11-27-2003, 16:35
Sir Moody

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Although there are small tweaks that can be made to the AI, it will remain, unfortunately, dumb. That why NTW MP is so great

u dont say that after i thrash u Ux :P http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/joker.gif
11-27-2003, 19:27
LordUxbridge

Oh come on, thats a little strong now isnt it? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/joker.gif
11-28-2003, 14:40
monkian

Any news on a sounds pack for NTW ?
11-29-2003, 03:43
thindigital

hi all,
If you find no challenge from the AI you should take a break and play MP. These guys have a great forum at:-

http://pub162.ezboard.com/broyalfootguardclanforum

they helped me to get started........
the forum has MSN Messenger address lists for players and everyones very friendly - until their cavalry is riding you down that is.......
regards
LFDthindigital
11-30-2003, 01:48
Marshal Murat

You know what is wong with the game is that there are to many Cav units. Look at it, Brititsh I belive may have more cavalry than Infantry
11-30-2003, 13:04
Lord De Moray

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Marshal Murat @ Nov. 29 2003,18:48)]You know what is wong with the game is that there are to many Cav units. Look at it, Brititsh I belive may have more cavalry than Infantry

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/dizzy.gif

Hi Murat

Maybe it's just me but I think there was more types of cavalry than infantry http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ons/tongue.gif

This however has no reflection on the amount of each troop type recuited and deployed.

Besides the game is still in development and there will be changes here and there, but pay heed to my first point.

I think it's great that the mod has been released in a beta state for everyone to get involved and pass comments all the same, it'd be dull if the Lordz said just how things were to be, in fact it'd be worrying as we are all total nuts. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/eek.gif

Regards,

Lord De Moray http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...icons/wave.gif
12-01-2003, 03:00
Sir Moody

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ] until their cavalry is riding you down that is.......

not true cavalry charges are insane - their friendly right up until the first bayo charge http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/joker.gif
12-02-2003, 09:08
dessa14

i think you should add dragoons that remain on horses and fire at the enemy.
thanks dessa
12-02-2003, 10:26
Lord De Moray

Hi Dessa14,

Have you ever tried shooting from horseback, it's not so easy. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif

The dragoons in the Napoleonic wars rarely shot from the sadle in fact hardly any of em shot at all. Most we dragoons in title only and fought as light cavalry with the sabre, nasty looking things, I've got a French one at home.

Some Russian and Prussian units did try to make use of mounted Jagers but this use was limited to small skirmishes and patrols, ie clearing a small village, i which case they rode in and dismounted to shoot.

So there is scope for it, but on the battlefeild it may look a bit out of place. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif

Kind Regards,

Lord De Moray
12-02-2003, 10:29
dessa14

have you guys worked out a solution to the pope glitch ive tried to replace the portraits and still it doesn't work any ideas
thanks dessa
12-04-2003, 20:48
Lozzic

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...icons/wave.gif Hello I am newely registered here but have had your Napoleon Total War addon for a few months now I would really like to help if thats alright with you but am afraid my computer software making skills are non-existent the only thing I could help with is the historical side I have piles and piles of books on the subject and a few maps with all the different powers like the turks the russians and alot lot more so please i'd really like to help please http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif
12-05-2003, 16:50
Davido

Sirs,

I'm about to install your mod. It looks really good I think the sequence is:

1. install an MTW Viking Invasion
2. install the NTW 1.03 mod over that
3. install the NTW 1.07 update over that

Any feedback or corrections to my install plan would be mucho appreciado.

DPP
12-05-2003, 18:06
Lord Of Storms

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Davido @ Dec. 05 2003,09:50)]Sirs,

I'm about to install your mod. It looks really good I think the sequence is:

1. install an MTW Viking Invasion
2. install the NTW 1.03 mod over that
3. install the NTW 1.07 update over that

Any feedback or corrections to my install plan would be mucho appreciado.

DPP

Greetings Davido,Your install plan is correct, for updates and NTW INFO VISIT OUR FORUMS HERE
Lordz Forums for NTW
and also RFG forums hereRoyal FootGuards Forums for NTWEnjoy LOS
12-07-2003, 17:04
ChErNoByl

gameplay question:

How do i stop a cavalry charge with infantry?

It seems i get massacred no matter what i do.
12-07-2003, 17:05
Marshal Murat

With my troops if the cavalry charge, they get blasted away.
12-08-2003, 06:59
Griefmaker

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (ChErNoByl @ Dec. 07 2003,22:04)]gameplay question:

How do i stop a cavalry charge with infantry?

It seems i get massacred no matter what i do.

I find it easy to stop. Have your inf all lined up in line formation 3 to 5 ranks deep. Set them to hold formation and hold fire. Wait till the cav is half the distance from your max fire range then click fire at will. They run away after the first or second volley. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif

I've taken on full cav enemy army with all my army infantry and one easily with that tactic. Oh a cannon batt or 2 can help.
12-08-2003, 14:42
monkian

When playing as the British I just make a huge 'square' 300 by 200 men - maybe 2-3 ranks deep and tell em to hold position.

Cavalry ? What cavalry ? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif
12-08-2003, 15:45
TheSilverKnight

I do a famous tactic I invented which works well for the Napoleonic Mod (just downloaded it and going to have a go at making some Historical Battles), I call it "The Sandwich", it works good with Prussians and French.
I put French Young Guard/Jaeger Infantry in the Center of my group, then Line Infantry all around the French Young Guard/Jaeger Infantry, have them hold position, and fire at will when enemy infantry advances. It works well http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Cavalry ? What cavalry ? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

I couldn't have put that better http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif
12-08-2003, 16:12
dessa14

silverknight i tend to disagree with your strategy i think it is far better to stick the better troops on the flanks, WHY? because a cavalry charge to a weak flank is far easier to succeed. why is this, because when charging into the centre far more units can fire on them. my favourite strategy is to place the best units (guards etc) on the flank curving towards the enemy this and placing militia out the front of the centre of my lines as fodder to prevent massive casulties to my line and light infantry.
thanks dessa
p.s jaegars are weak in the line place them behind with the cannons their extra range will mean they can hit the enemy before the real engagement and remain in relative saftey.
12-08-2003, 16:43
Sir Moody

You all are relying on the pathetic AI to mess up a cavalry charge take this onto the MP scene and see how WE handle cav that doesnt stop before reaching you and does manage to reach you without having been shot to hell

Hint Silver is close but lacks tactical strength
12-08-2003, 18:22
LordUxbridge

Hahahahaha, you tell 'em Mood

LU
12-09-2003, 02:54
dessa14

sorry i was wrong it seems like SK was using a strategy ive heard of before called the porcupine all your troops get in a circle on top of a hill.
thanks dessa
12-09-2003, 13:45
monkian

^

I always use that if possible whilst defending as the British.

The horror, the horror
12-09-2003, 22:28
ChErNoByl

Yea so, say the cavalry gets past your shooting and before you're able to reload the cavalry will slam into your line. What would you do? thats the problem i'm having, when i'm faced with overwhelming amounts of cavalry i cant shoot them all down.
12-09-2003, 22:54
shand994

Form your infantry up into squares, and try to flank them. this will obviously require 2 or 3 units of inf, one to take the front on charge, others to flank
12-10-2003, 13:30
Lord De Moray

I don't understand what the problem is????

Just play your armies as they were controled at the time and you'll have a measure of success, try weird and wonderful tactics and things will go wrong.

To defend v's cavalry, as Lord Shand said form up your battalions into squares have each battalion support the next. Picture a line of infantry units in squares deployed into a long line, the units on the flanks need to be refused, ie. angled back a little to assist against outflanks. But have we not always done this in STW and MTW. Stand steady pour as much shot as you can in then hold at the start of melee, when the cav start to tire, use whatever spare inf units on the flank.

I think the key is not to break your army up all over the field they should work as one, best in a compination of arms, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery.

Lord De Moray
12-10-2003, 14:58
Sir Moody

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]I think the key is not to break your army up all over the field they should work as one, best in a compination of arms, Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery.

give that man... er lord http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif a cigar

You should all get online and try playing against humans if you cannot keep your forces together and working as one things get mighty hard very fast - its even more of a challenge when playing with allies as well as you have to try and act in tandem with other human players - which can result in very nice tactics for instance im well known for sneak Cavalry attacks on the rear of enemy Infanrty thats engadged upon my Allies inf - they arnt looking my way so the cav takes em by suprise relieving my allie so he ca ndo the same for me

ingle player things are much easyier - group your infantry into 3's when facing a cav charge and form them into a tirangle with the base facing the cav and with all guns facing out from the centre - the cav will run around ure triangle but rarely slams into it due to the AI always wanting to charge ure flank - this works badly when the AI has inf as well and a better tactic is a simmiliar one to Silver - form ure infantry into 3 lines - the front line should be long not deep 3 or even 2 ranks - the second row should be deep say 4+ and is to act as the iron fist should HtH break out on the Front line and the last line in 3 ranks deep facing rear covers the back of the line - then with cavalry you should cover the sides but do not engage infantry with the cav unless they have turned and you can hit them in the rear - hope that little list helps
12-11-2003, 01:51
TheSilverKnight

I've just successfully uploaded my "Waterloo June 18th 1815" custom battle for Napoleon Total War B1.07. Go check it out It's in the recent uploads section. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif You're gaining a fan-base, Lordz http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif
12-11-2003, 15:21
Lord Of Storms

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (TheSilverKnight @ Dec. 10 2003,18:51)]I've just successfully uploaded my "Waterloo June 18th 1815" custom battle for Napoleon Total War B1.07. Go check it out It's in the recent uploads section. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif You're gaining a fan-base, Lordz http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

Thanks for the contribution SilverKnight, another fan submitted a custom scenraio as well, the battle of Tuegn-Hausen, I will find a way to make it available to those who would like to play it, I guess for now I can mail it to those who ask... LOS
12-12-2003, 00:40
TheSilverKnight

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Lord Of Storms @ Dec. 11 2003,08:21)]

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (TheSilverKnight @ Dec. 10 2003,18:51)]I've just successfully uploaded my "Waterloo June 18th 1815" custom battle for Napoleon Total War B1.07. Go check it out It's in the recent uploads section. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif You're gaining a fan-base, Lordz http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif

Thanks for the contribution SilverKnight, another fan submitted a custom scenraio as well, the battle of Tuegn-Hausen, I will find a way to make it available to those who would like to play it, I guess for now I can mail it to those who ask... LOS

Say, send it to me on MSN, LOS. I'd like to check it out http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/smile.gif
12-12-2003, 04:13
Marshal Murat

Yes, LOS, you should also know my email.
also silver purple is a color in the electromagnetic spectrum, Red,Orange,Yellow,Blue, Green, Purple/Violet http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/joker.gif
12-12-2003, 04:21
TheSilverKnight

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Marshal Murat @ Dec. 11 2003,21:13)]Yes, LOS, you should also know my email.
also silver purple is a color in the electromagnetic spectrum, Red,Orange,Yellow,Blue, Green, Purple/Violet http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/joker.gif

shutup no it isn't, and do go off topic (I don't thing LOS likes that http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ons/tongue.gif , and purple isn't a colour) http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ns/biggrin.gif
12-12-2003, 11:12
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12-13-2003, 17:56
LordUxbridge

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Marshal Murat @ Dec. 11 2003,21:13)]Yes, LOS, you should also know my email.
also silver purple is a color in the electromagnetic spectrum, Red,Orange,Yellow,Blue, Green, Purple/Violet http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...cons/joker.gif

?????
12-14-2003, 00:11
Marshal Murat

It deals with silvers little signature thing
Sorry http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cg...ons/cheers.gif

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