ongoing testing

**CBR** · 07-20-2008, 18:17

I will be there at 1800 GMT for 1+ hour. We have to be sure the basic 8.1 works so we need to run as many battles as possible. So just get 16 units and quick deploy and charge to be certain there is no desync either.

CBR

**barocca** · 07-21-2008, 06:46

we tested 8.1 with TMS era/add-on, many games, 2v3, 2v2, 3v2 all japanese, all mongol, mix 'n' match
with no CTD's until 6am local.
The last few days when we have had CTD's they have all occured AT & AFTER 6am my local time.
(mrs. barocca has even commented that she can set her clock by my frustarated exclamations at 6am sharp)

I am told that ISP's can restrict various protocols,
is it reasonable to suspect my local isp be traffic shaping / protocol "cutting" to allow for the breakfast email rush?
I am on ADSL, is there anything special about that? (ADSL was not around when Medieval:TW was built?)

based on no obvious desync i am going to continue with a mongol/korean lineup (with a few chinese units thrown in),
i can add them to any unit prod, but 0715 would be my pick, so if we could test that one it would be good.

i would invite people to continue testing 8.1 with tms/0715/0716,
if you let us know in advance i will do my best to be online circa 1800GMT (4am local).

**Tomisama** · 07-21-2008, 12:29

We had one more battle after the 6am ISP crash, with no problems

Can't wait untill all units are completed and tuned.

One thing that may or not be in your intentions. I think the Mongols need more than one faction (eight maybe) to help in managing different armys, and especialy their generals (maybe less Japaneese). Just a thought.

In any case, it was great fun.

Thanks Barocca

**barocca** · 07-21-2008, 13:34

Originally Posted by Tomisama

One thing that may or not be in your intentions. I think the Mongols need more than one faction (eight maybe) to help in managing different armys,

i am trying to find inventive ways to display faction colours on mongol units,
tyberius' coloured lances are an inspiration, and i do love his detailed weapons,
expect to see similar in use (or i may borrow them)!!
I am also making coloured shields for most mongol units

Originally Posted by Tomisama

and especialy their generals (maybe less Japaneese).

eh??

**Jochi Khan** · 07-21-2008, 13:59

I will loggon each evening at 19.00 BST (GMT+1)
If enough are available to test please give a definate day.
Unlike barocca I do not have to get up at 4am in the morning. (I take my hat off to you)

**Orda Khan** · 07-21-2008, 14:38

Perhaps Tomisama means less Japanese factions in order to accomodate extra Mongol factions. I'm not sure whether all these Mongol factions are necessary when more than one player can pick them but I think I see Tomi's point about Generals, all the banners would be the same, hence his call for eight Mongols (4v4 max in mp = different banner per player in all Mongol game)

A thought just occured about ~~Generals~~..Noyans

Japanese have the Hatamoto unit, I think a similar unit, the Keshig should be added to the Mongol roster. An eleven man unit using the Steppe Heavy Cavalry animation would be ideal.

The Mongol units generally adopt faction colours about their person but shields, where present give the opportunity to emphasise faction colour like the sashi mono does.

Some possible Mongol banner variants..

1. The MI Dragon
2. Eagle
3. Tiger
4. Moon (white circle black background)
5. Bow (similar to BI Hun)
6. Horse (similar to BI Vandal)
7. Comet
8. Black cross on white background

......Orda