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Thanks, Dark.
Here's the Wikipedia article on the Greco-Persian Wars. It's not the most historically reliable source of info out there, but I'm sure at least some of the info there is correct.
Edit: Slapped myself for double-posting. :shame:
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Originally Posted by Spartan198
I'm not very concerned about region names, I just went with the general region that the city is in. The city name itself is more important in my opinion, but ofcourse, it is all easy to change.
490BC could work just fine, if you could dig up some info about where characters and their armies should start out on the map that would be great. We still have plenty to do before we think about the end piece though. :beam:
Please get this added in TWC as well
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=214
Map looks great (westernmost Greece, easternmost Hindu-Kush). Another original strategic map, that doesn't have British Isles on the northwestern corner, Sahara on the southwestern corner, Arabia on the southeastern corner, Italy/Balkans in the center of the map, etc.
And it's great that mods are being made for Alexander, when the only one I've heard about is Megas Alexandros. ALX.exe is a much better platform for gaming and it's great that you are making a mod on that.
Look forward to this mod very much, and please add it to the TWC mod forums as well. That way all the mods in development can be seen in TWC as well as Totalwar.org and there are more people to help. I would love to help with Persian Invasion.
Thanks ThePianist, I'll get a forum up at TWC when I get the chance. Sorry to bust your bubble but this mod isn't on the ALX.exe platform anymore, we wanted to aim for a larger audience since a lot of people don't have the Alexander add-on, so it is now on RTW 1.5. What area of modding do you do?Quote:
Originally Posted by ThePianist
Ditto. We can use the help, especially since development of WotD seems to be picking up and I've gotta split my time (don't worry, Comrade, I'm sticking with you here. :yes:).
What can you do for us?
Also, Comrade, have you considered asking Tosa for a development forum? Having more than one thread to discuss things in would be helpful.
I can make one here or at TWC. I don't really want to maintain two forums. So, here or there?
I'm having difficulty accessing the .Org (IP address problems), so I'd suggest TWC.Quote:
Originally Posted by comrade_general
Well, since it already started here, let's keep it here. I was suggesting TWC only for a second forum to spread maximum word, not for moving the forum from here to there.
I actually don't know how to mod yet. When I do learn I'll be able to help. My most extensive modding experience happened just yesterday, when I successfully modified the range of the Bucellarii in RTW:BI, and added some bucellarii to a campaign's starting army.
One thing I can help doing is historical research on units and faction descriptions, etc.
I put in a request at TWC late last night ~;p
That'd be a big help for me, especially since I've got six Greek faction rosters to build for my other commitment.Quote:
Originally Posted by ThePianist
It's up to Comrade, though.
If we get a forum at TWC there will be a thread where anyone can post relevant information and/or suggestions. Just remember though I'm not obsessed with historical accuracy. :beam:
I'll do my best to be as accurate as I can be with my research and suggestions. :beam:Quote:
Originally Posted by comrade_general
Darn, and here I was about to suggest Atlantean mercenary legionary cavalry wearing lorica segmentata and riding flaming pigs...:wall: :tongue:
That unit would pwn! ZOMG!!1! w00t!!!11!one
*cough*
Oh.. yes.. I added new campaign map graphics, it looks pretty sweet. I can't post any screens at the moment since I only have my laptop. I'm also in the process of adding factions to the map.
EDIT: Holy crap, I just noticed that my earlier post had a typo! I meant to say I'm not obessed with historical accuracy. lol woops
Atlantean mercenary legionary cavalry wearing lorica segmentata and riding flaming pigs, here we come! :tongue:
Are you going to include Macedon?
Oh right, Macedon has been included. You can see the planned roster on the ModDB page. Thanks for reminding me Dark. :beam:
How do you do all this stuff? You must need 3ds max to create the units, etc. Something to create the map. Add and change factions etc. How do you do it?
Also theres another light cavalry unit used by Greece and Macedon called Podromoi.
I sense a little frustration, Dark. PI's modeler has 3ds max, but mostly we use models already in the game. He uses it to modify those units sometimes, but the primary use is to make UI's. I work on the map with just Photoshop. Everything else is just done with notepad to edit the text files. Just read up on the tutorials posted around, the rest is trial and error. You'll get the hang of it if you keep trying. :yes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Darkvicer98
As for Macedonia, the roster is only in planning phase. No units have been given to them yet since I'm too busy with the map. The unit 'light cavalry' is pretty much the same thing, I can just change the name. :beam:
Thanks, there was no frustration. I was just a bit curious. So its all done it text files, even changing the appearance of units?
No, skinning is done with Photoshop, or other image editor that can open/save the files. Just look around here and TWC for skinning tutorials. ~:)
Ok thanks.
Okay, we need to change the name of the city of Rhodes, as I just recently found out that it hadn't been established until the late 400s BC.
I'm having difficulty finding reliable maps, though, so I'll name a replacement as soon as I can.
As for Cyprus, I haven't found any 480 BC maps of it at all yet, so I'll have to keep looking.
And sorry I've been scarce the last couple of days. I've been extremely busy as of late.
Any word from TWC on that dev forum yet?
1. I changed Rhodes to Ialyssos.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spartan198
2. I added Soli to Cyprus.
3. It's cool man. ~:)
4. No word yet. :no:
To everyone: I will be posting a map preview for sure later today or tomorrow.
Here we go, the map as of August 9th. Featuring new greek city models - special thanks to Prometheus for those, and new map graphics.
Starting with Greece...
https://i190.photobucket.com/albums/...ion/greece.jpg
Nile Delta...
https://i190.photobucket.com/albums/...asion/nile.jpg
Babylon...
https://i190.photobucket.com/albums/...on/babylon.jpg
Gerrha...
https://i190.photobucket.com/albums/...ion/gerrha.jpg
Macedonia...
https://i190.photobucket.com/albums/...on/macedon.jpg
Western Caucasus Mts...
https://i190.photobucket.com/albums/...n/caucasus.jpg
and Siwa in the desert...
https://i190.photobucket.com/albums/...asion/siwa.jpg
That looks awesome.
Prometheus cities are the :daisy:!!!!!
Way to go on getting them, Comrade! :2thumbsup:
Map textures are very good, nice job! Allow me to say, that is one crowded map of S. Hellas!
Just bitching around, but how do u intend to keep the mod from becoming a Total Siege game down there?
Thanks, Aradan. About the Greeks, they will start off under an alliance and be at war with Persia. So hopefully there should be a few years of no Greek-on-Greek action, until one of them drops the ball and starts the inevitable Total Seige. Then one of the Greek factions will eventually gain the upper hand and lead their "united" Greeks into the heart of Persia. Sound good? :beam:Quote:
Originally Posted by Aradan
I suggest not giving Sparta a port at all, since Gythium technically is Sparta's port.
Anyway, I've been dealing with personal issues, plus I've been sick, for the past week or so. Give me a few days and I'll be back to 100%, okay?
Edit: "Siege: Total War". Good one, Aradan. :laugh4:
Yeah I was thinking the same thing about Sparta's port. I was just going through and putting in some ports to test their placement so it crossed my mind, easily remedied.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spartan198
Take all the time you need to sort out issues and get healthy, Spartan. I've been sick lately too, plus I've been neglecting my school work a bit. :shame:
Just letting everyone know this isn't at a standstill. I've been reworking all the units and trying to do some pre-balancing. I have finals next week so school has taken up most of my schedule as of late (yeah my school schedule is weird). After that I will start re-adding units and adding some new ones.
There's a thread here in the Forge called "Amazon Pack". What do you think about using them as mercenaries?
Thats a bit off the lines of history don't ya think? ~;pQuote:
Originally Posted by Spartan198
True, but I figured no big deal since you aren't stressing 100% historical accuracy.
Plus the guy who made them is a buddy of mine, and I'm sure he'd be happy to let us use them if I asked.
Perhaps one or two of them, they would be very rare and expensive though. :beam:
The mod has kinda moved into a putt-putt state for a bit. Progress is still being made, albeit very slowly. Anyone who's still interested please don't give up hope.
^ Indeed. Things are just moving slow due to school and stuff.
Oh man I know it. College just jumped up and took a big bite out of my :clown: all of a sudden. :furious3:
As I said a while back, I'm still here when things pick up. :2thumbsup: Any news yet on us getting a dev forum at TWC?
Also, my tech issues with the .Org (unable to access without a proxy website) are seemingly resolved, so I'll be here more often now.
No news, and probably no chance of getting one while the mod is puttering along as it is. Nonetheless it is great to have your continued support, Spartan. :2thumbsup:
Hows the mod doing? Haven't heard from you in the forum for a while.
Its coming along, albeit slowly. The map is pretty much done, so are the barb factions (celts, illyrians, scythians). I have more school work now than I've ever had but I still find time to work on it here and there. Currently working on revamping the Greek units. Will try to get some pictures up sometime soon.
We're still here. :beam:Quote:
Originally Posted by Darkvicer98
this will be a good mod when it comes out keep it up
Very nice work so far, keep it up!:D
Thanks, Legio. :2thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Legio Caesar
Um...don't tell Turk I'm pulling double-duty, okay? :sweatdrop:
Can't wait to drop a hammer on those dastardly Greeks:jumping:
Just pokin' the old thread to let everyone know PI is still here. I'm not really concentrating on any one thing right now, just workin' on random stuff. :juggle2:
Cool!Quote:
Originally Posted by comrade_general
Wow this mod is looking awesome!
are there any updates?
I think it's dead.
Please don't make assumptions like that :sweatdrop:Quote:
Originally Posted by Leviathan DarklyCute
Yes it has been going slow and I appologize for that, I have been finishing up my college career these last few weeks. PI will continue to be worked on in my spare time.
I never lost faith!:2thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by comrade_general
Thanks, Legio.
To everyone: I really need someone to help with some light modeling (just editing the models that already exist) and to make UIs. If you can help pm or email me, if you know someone who can offer help please let them know i need it. Thanks! :help:
No, definitely not. Like Comrade said, it's just going slow due to real life issues. I haven't been having as much time lately as I thought I'd have for modding. :bigcry:Quote:
Originally Posted by Leviathan DarklyCute
Hark! Do you hear? Yes, that's right. A BETA is on its way...
:2thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by comrade_general
Best of luck, it looks great!
Thanks, Legio
Well, I'm all set to release the BETA tomorrow, I hope.
And she is out, here is the release thread: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showt...06#post2226106
the mode sounds very good, i download the beta but some times crashes, anyway i ll be waiting for the finnal relese, till then keep up the good work!!
just to propose something: it will be more historically accurate if u had shield wall in the hoplites all of them!!! thnx
AFAIK, Persian Invasion only runs on RTW, so no shield wall. Sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by krateros