Let me guess... every game appears in red font and when you click it it says something about BI version 1.3-somethingsomething.
I have that problem and it's beyond me what to do with it.
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Let me guess... every game appears in red font and when you click it it says something about BI version 1.3-somethingsomething.
I have that problem and it's beyond me what to do with it.
If you are playing EB and everything appears red it's because those games are vanilla RTW not EB. You should check and see what version your vanilla RTW is. The BI version 1.3 error you're getting is due to version issues i think. At least that's how it was for me.
As Potocello promised, here are the replays:
First battle: http://www.mediafire.com/file/ylndmt...om.T-KH.Pc.rpy
Second battle: http://www.mediafire.com/file/ancioz...om.T-KH.Pc.rpy
And here's the folder I'm going to upload all replays into:
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=0...21d66e282a0ee8
I'll post a detailed guide on how to play multiplayer battles (with and without Hamachi) later today.
Ok, I need to get this straight.
So I install:
RTW.
then RTW 1.3
then RTW 1.5
then EB1.0
then EB1.1
then EB1.2
Then all 3 fixes.
Anything I missed/anything else?
No that looks right, that's weird that you're having issues. :embarassed:
I don't think that you're supposed to install EB 1.0.
EB 1.1 and EB 1.2 (+ fixes) is all you need...
Probably due to me lacking 1.5. I think I remember installing 1.3 then planning to install 1.5, but later I forgot i hadnt installed the latter yet and I installed EB.
I think I know a good maxim for my sig now: Errare humanum est
(Or if youve read Asterix in Latin: "Errare Romanum est" - Obelix
Oh well if you haven't installed 1.5 that's your issue. It's a quick download.
May I be cheeky and ask to which folder replay files should be copied if one wants to use them? :embarassed:
I can't seem to find an obvious candidate, and the folder containing a "default.rpy" (or something like that) didn't work...
The replay folder (like the saves folder) doesn't show up if you've never saved a replay before. You can either just save a replay of some random custom battle or you can save them in "Rome - Total War\EB\replays".
Or you can create a map in the EB map called: replays
Anyways, anyone willing for a Game?
Btw, Burebista do you have Gold Edition? I have as well yet I play using Rome, maybe thats part of the problem?
@ Phalanx you can try joining our hamachi network. Name: Europa Barbarorum Pw: greecevsrome
I didn't know this could become so productive. At first I thought it would degenerate into a "Romaioi barbaroi vs. Phalanxes" mud slinging.
Well I hope this post doesn't set a bad precedent either :smash:.
Ok I'm in the Hamachi group now:idea2:.
We won't let this happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Basileos ton Ellenon
Alexanderthegreater... you need to install the 1.5 patch, yes. That way, you'll surely be able to connect.
I thought I already had it, but then I had it re-installed and it works now.
Unfortunately, due to some technical difficulties, our 2v2 battle didn't work.
And Basileos ton Ellenon... as Tolg said, we'll try our best not to start tossing poo at each other.
I agree, stones work better then poo:2thumbsup:.
But yeah, to bad our 2v2 battle didn't worked, it was just reaching the point of battle.:sweatdrop:
So are we using EB 1.2, with nothing else added, or should I be looking for some official fixes somewhere?
Yes EB1.2 but then also with the official fixes, there are 3 of em which you will have to extract.
Ah what a shame that was that our battle didn't work. If you guys are free tomorrow, i would love to give it another go.
Quick question: Do I have to switch to MP mode to watch the replays or do they also work in campaign mode?
When do we get to see who winzorz!?!!
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Originally Posted by Burebista
Btw the man with no name is the guy, who Clint Eastwood plays in alot of westerns. He is 1 bad ass bastard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:laugh4::laugh4::laugh4:
No problamo. When, i'm very forgetful and i have scouts and church, so i need specific times plz.
Also, to some, "Blondie" ~;)Quote:
Originally Posted by the man with no name
[edit: Sod, didn't see your posts. Thanks Tolg & Phalanx300 for clearing that up for me.]
No as multiplayer has no replay option.Quote:
Originally Posted by machinor
Signatures for everyone!
These are for each contestant, if he wishes to use it:
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...lleniccopy.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...rmachineII.jpg
Maion, I need you to confirm that I spelled "Strategos" right.
Obviously, the other Hellenic factions will need to be represented, but one at a time.
Woohoo, thanks!
And the spelling of strategos is indeed correct.
Great stuff mate and yes, it's correct:yes:
Maion
so when wioll the recordings be available (if possible)?
Can someone post an updated guide to getting on multiplayer?
The replays have already been posted.
As for geeting on Multiplayer, you need: RTW vanilla v1.5, EB 1.2 with all fixes, and a good internet connection.
Afterwards, you just start the game from where it says "EB Configuration", select "Multiplayer" then go on Online Battles, or LAN Battles if you're using Hamachi.
Lovely, see you on it I suppose/Quote:
Originally Posted by Burebista
Do you need Gamespy?
Installing Hamachi might be easier, though when hamachi is installed gamespy doesn't work anymore for some reason. :inquisitive:
Really? Couldn't you just turn Hamachi off to use gamespy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Phalanx300
Would anyone want to play later?
No that doesn't work either, at least for me it doesn't. As long as it is installed I can't use gamespy.:shame:
Anyways, I'm willing to play:2thumbsup:. And Potocello I've noticed in those last 2 replays that you put your Hoplites in guard mode, in guard mode they will fight worse.
Maybe some rules need to be decided on the Hoplites since they are a bit underpowerd in EB(in terms of formation).
Here you go:Quote:
Originally Posted by IrishHitman
This guide is written so that anyone can understand it. Please just ignore the obvious bits.
I. Guide to play EB over the Internet using RTW online game feature
- Make sure that you have a clean install of:
- RTW + Patch 1.3 + Patch 1.5
- EB 1.1
- EB 1.2
- The EB 1.2 Fixes
(Installed in this order)- Check if your firewall allows RTW to access the Internet.
- Start EB using the multiplayer .exe
- Click "Multiplayer"
- Click "Online Battles"
- If it asks you to enter your CD key, click "Change CD key" and enter the key of your copy of RTW
- Afterwards click "Online battles" again.
- When it asks you to enter your name do so (preferably the name you use on the forums so your opponent can recognize you)
- You should now be in the Lobby and your screen should look somewhat like this:
In order to play an online battle, one player has to "host" a game and the other one has to "join" it.Spoiler Alert, click show to read:- a) If you're the one joining just check all the three servers (Chat Lobby, Competitive and Friendly) in the box at the bottom right for a yellow game name, if there are multiple ones check the host's name by placing your cursor on top of the game's entry in the list.
b) If you're the one hosting, click the icon with the two screens. Your screen will look like this:. Enter a name for your game, select the max. number of players and the unit scale and then press "Host Custom Battle". (You don't need a password) Afterwards do what you would do if you were setting up a sp custom battle.Spoiler Alert, click show to read:- After both players have joined select your factions, press the arrow in the corner at the bottom right, set up your armies press the arrow again and FIGHT!
- Don't forget to save the replay once your done!
II. Guide to play EB over the Internet using Hamachi
- See step 1) and 2) of the previous guide.
- Download Hamachi
- Install Hamachi and read it's tutorial. It only tales ~2 minutes but helps a lot.
- a) Create a Hamachi network (press the triangul button at the bottom left of the Hamachi window, select create network, enter the name and a password and hit OK)
b) Join the network that was created by your opponent. (The triangular button again, join network and enter name and pw of the network)- Now it get's tricky:
- Cut your main internet connection.
- Start EB using the mp .exe and click "Multiplayer" and "Lan Battle"
- Minimize your game (Alt + Tab or Alt + Esc)
- Reenable your Internet connection
- return to the game and do as described in the previous guide (Step 8).
- [B]Don't forget to save the replay once your done!
Do they really fight worse? That's a shame they look more realistic that way. No more guard mode then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phalanx300
Phalanx300 i can play in like two hourse if you're still wanting to.
Alright, who wants to fight?
They only fight worse if they become surrounded (which non-guard mode generally creates).Quote:
Originally Posted by Potocello
In a wider formation to your opponent, guard more works better, provided you have decent troops.
Yes they do, and it is a shame. Guard mode is more used for a defensive force to hold their ground, not for a agressive Hoplite Phalanx. I personally use the 0.2 density to represent the Hoplite Phalanx better though it can't be used of other players don't have it as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Potocello
And play in two hours is fine:idea2:, right now is fine as well.:sweatdrop:
Irish, with fighting worse I mean kill-death ratio.
And I'm ready to play now, I have Hamachi installed though.
I just reinstalled everything yesterday.
But checking the recent posts on this thread---
My non-compatibility issue was apparantly because i didnt use the MP.exe but started EB with the SP.exe
I had a shortcut to that so i never started from the original folder and hence didnt find out there even was a mp. exe.
That solves that mystery.
Anyone in for a quick game now? can do it in the next half hour.
PS on gamespy im afraid.
Two new replays from the tournament test are up:
2vs2
IrishHitman + Potocello VS Tolg + Phalanx300
(Macedonia + Koinon Hellenon) VS (Rome + Rome)
http://www.mediafire.com/?gf01kyd1n5g
Result: Draw
1vs1vs1vs
IrishHitman (Macedonia -left game early) - Potocello (KH) - Tolg (Rome) - Phalanx (Epeiros)
http://www.mediafire.com/?azzmdyjnwyy
CPU attacked me but was repelled easily, then Phalanx attacked Potocello but lost (the only interesting part of the battle then we called it a draw or as I prefer it to say, unresolved. (Unlike the 2vs2, which we called a draw because no one thought that he still had a realistic chance to win, this one just got boring.)
Guard mode only works better for heavily armed units against non-AP heavy units where you don't order them to attack. Otherwise non-guard works better. I still usually use guard on my hoplites though. Guard without attack is mainly for tiring the enemy and then killing them all with non-guard mode. If you're fighting AP units or untis that take forever to tire out, non-guard can be a better option.
Still hoplites and Roman infantry feel at home in guardmode.
How do you make sigs? I ask cuz im new to the forums. In advance thank you to whoever tells me. Also i'm skiing this weekend so I hope this isn't inconvient for you cuz I can't battle any 1.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burebista
You have to use a program like photoshop to make signatures no name.
I just watched the 2vs2 replay. It was pretty cool especially because it was on normal. The team work could have been better on both team's parts but it was a fairly respectable battle especially when red finally attacked.
It is not without critiques though. You guys seem too scared of engaging the phalanx. And while I would normally agree to be cautious because they are ahrd to kill when they are just sitting there. It is actually fairly easy to break through one with proper mass. I think that maroon actually could have done better by breaking through the center or going further to the right to turn the phalanx.
Don't be scared to fight against a phalanx, its not that bad with the proper concentration of force. I put together a little demonstration for you:
http://files.filefront.com/PunchingH.../fileinfo.html
Mind you it is the AI but it didn't do that poorly. He couldn't have saved its center anyways.
I guess they have the same fear, or rather frustration as I do... losing troops. I get so frustrated sometimes if I lose too many soldiers that I'll exit a battle and start again. I'm crazy like that sometimes.
On another note... more siggies for Hellenic Strategoi:
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...mationcopy.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...rsemancopy.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...Warmachine.jpg
With a promise for a few Roman signatures to follow.
Oh, and... Ptolemaic and Seleukid fans will have to give me some screenshots to work with. I find myself lacking in that area.
What replays??
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Originally Posted by Dutchhoplite
If your asking for the replays of the test tournament, they're here.
Just to make it clear, which factions are allowed in this tournament?
Excuse me, but I, as the Macedonia player, was first to attack.Quote:
Originally Posted by antisocialmunky
With devastating effect on Phalanx's line.
I had Phalanx's units in a rout when Poto's (KH) line collapsed.
I seemed to be in a whole other battle, that was weird.
Also, when I click the replays it says I have a wrong version so they might look different? Is it because I use single player to watch em and used multiplayer to play em? Or am I just the only one having problems? :whip:
That's normal, just like you said it's because of the two different shortcuts. I get the "error" as well, but my replays look exactly the way they are supposed to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phalanx300
Phalanx would you mind posting your replays? When we played it seemed like you were playing a completely separate game, it would be interesting to see what you saw.
Let's have another round of 2v2s tonight.
But I have to mention Irish is a Makedonian player so Romans aren't his cup of tea, and I'm an avid Greek commander (as in KH), I don't really like Phalangitai.
And I'm signing up for the 2v2!
We should have someone with a ver good connection to host it, though.
I'm up for the 2v2 as well.
I think my connection is pretty good BTW.
Yeah, though when I watched the uploaded replay by Tolg it was the same as the battle I experienced somehow?:inquisitive:Quote:
Originally Posted by Potocello
Really? Maybe one but in the replay I saw, you held the line great and routed the whole maroon Roman army though you Kelto-hellenic hoplites got cut up pretty good. My main critique was for the Roman players. The Romans don't need to be that wary of pointy sticks.Quote:
Originally Posted by IrishHitman
I'm not trying to Monday night quarter back you guys. You guys are doing great since real time multiplayer is hard. :smash:
It may have looked like the Maroon Romans attacked first.Quote:
Originally Posted by antisocialmunky
I let them approach so I could engage them with my phalanx without them running away, and it was a matter of a few paces forward to attack.
We've just finished another battle, that really got me on the edge of my seat.
Very very close.
It was close, though I was well aware that I was at a disadvantage. Anyway, here's the replay:
Burebista + Tolg (Rome) VS Irish + Phalanx (Macedonia):
http://www.mediafire.com/?t5wzzzfwzez
My interpretation of the battle:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tolg
Tolg and Bure were divided, while I quickly linked up with Phalanx.
While Phalanx took on Bure (who was at a disadvantage), I denied Tolg access to reinforce him.
Phalanx defeated Bure (which I didn't get the chance to observe due to Tolg) while a long stand off continued on a wide front to the right flank of the first battle area. Tolg began to flank my phalanx, and I moved my phalanx forward to prevent it.
A large fight ensued.
Cavalry skirmishes continued throughout, with Tolg's Triarii chasing my cavalry everywhere, giving his own cavalry a chance to attack the back of my pikes. Luckily, I moved a free pike unit in, trapped his cavalry, and hit it with my own from behind. By now, Phalanx had come to my aid to fish the battle out of the fire, and the routing Roman cavalry combined with being surrounded caused a general rout of the rest of the Roman forces.
I wonder if having one guy control all the infantry and the other guy control all the cavalry would work better :-p
that could be a good idea but there would be a lot of cavalry on the field. I'm picturing 20 units of companions which doesn't seem fair to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by antisocialmunky
That sucks I don't have any of those. Unless Word works, which i doubt it does.Quote:
Originally Posted by Potocello
Well, it doesn't have to be all the cavalry. One guy is in charge of holding the line and the other guy is in charge of flanking the line. Divide up the duties of hammer and anvil.
Also, @ the last replay:
It was pretty much like the other 2 vs 2 until Tolg went nuts and killed nearly 1.5 armies.
Tolg is unbeatable i'm convinced...
Yes he pretty much is, he certainly knows how to lead the Romans to victory.
Irish and I played another 1V1 battle.
He was Makedonia and I was the Romani. The battle started with some positioning, he succesfully retreated his line by using some Hoplitai to cover his main line. After that I moved in to release all my missles, then I engaged the front with Hastati and moved my Principes to the flanks where they were winning against his Hoplitai. There were continious small cavalry fights between my equites and his hetairoi where my velites and some triarii helped. After a some fighting his flanks were treatened and he moved some center units to the flanks and I used surviving Hastati to try to stop them. In the end my right was destroyed, except for some units which I quickly moved to my left. With my cavalry and velites I was able to chase his Hetairoi away and with all my units was able to completely destroy his left. After that he formed a noob box/napoleonic box or however it is called, I tried to assault it but 5 almost full units of pezhetairoi in a box with 1 in the center formed in a box is not going to get beaten by some depleted hastati/principes/triarii and velites and cavalry. His cavalry did some hammer and anvil and in the end my army was destroyed. Against a box it is mission impossible.
Boxes suck unless you have elephants.
Phalanx300 (Rome) vs. IrishHitman (Makedonia)
Victory to IrishHitman (ish).
http://www.mediafire.com/?jynyhyzuwyi
Large cavalry skirmishes.
Bugged areas that prevented an advance in formation of my pikes, played straight into Phalanx300's hands. In order to secure victory, I had to use my last resort, an infantry square, au Napoleon..
Phalanx should have won in all fairness.
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phalanx300
Though I'd hardly call it a noob box.
A nice battle none the less.:sweatdrop:
Without that fifth unit in the centre, you would have murdered the main unit you were attacking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phalanx300
They were already out of formation by the time I used my cav.
Seems a very interesting battle (left flank, rgith flank). About this box, it´s not a feasible formation in real life, is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Phalanx300
Its how such a tactic is called on vanilla multiplayer, I used to play alot of vanilla multiplayer:book:. As the name suggests, its mosty used by noobs. :sweatdrop: Strategically it is a good tactic though, Alexander also used some sort of semi box at Gaugamela.Quote:
Agreed.
Though I'd hardly call it a noob box.
I doubt that in the middle of battle Phalangites would be able to form a box, at Cynophefalai(sp) it took very long to just form up lines, let alone a box.Quote:
About this box, it´s not a feasible formation in real life, is it?
It's called a noob box by those who let their enemy form one......Quote:
Originally Posted by Phalanx300
Not really, considering alot of vanilla players who use it form in in deployment phase. And game wise there is no way one can beat it without elephants or artillery(though in EB very toned down I gues?)Quote:
Originally Posted by IrishHitman
Phalanx almost beat mine with a heavy combined attack on one side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phalanx300
Only intervention by my cavalry and a centre unit to delay the fall saved me.
He almost had it beat.
EB pikes don't hold back the enemy as effectively as in RTW vanilla.
:jawdrop::jawdrop:Quote:
Originally Posted by IrishHitman
You are kidding us right??? The EB phalanxes are near invincible. Please, someone help me out here. RTW phalanxes are ultra easy to get through, while the EB ones seem to employ some sort of magic to hold back just about anything excpet heavy cavalry.
Hell, the box aint noob, but it is an extremely lame tactic!
Irish, you little lamer. :smash:
I don't like doing that. For me, if I can't form an effect phalanx line, I consider the battle lost. Though I wonder if a looser box formation would be acceptable?