ALEXANDER EB

[lionhard]

Whats the up-to-date verdict on this mod of EB? is it much better? Does it have any Glytches?

Is it worth trying?

Any opinions wudnt go a miss thx

[Atraphoenix]

My humble idea according to my observation;
-Better battle AI,
-Better diplomacy,
-mod friendly,(but it does not support BI features like shildrom, shieldwall,) more models..
-more stable?(many claims it but I have modded a lot so the more you mod the more you get CTD)

As I like better AI, I like it.
I used LZ3's minimod pack and his adaptation of Alex EB.
Also I can only use it for my last mod because I have added nearly 40 unit models.

I wish it has added some more limits other than just models, it has same hard code 500 unit entries.


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Atra

[Aemilius Paulus]

Everything Atraphoenix said is correct. Also, the campaign AI is improved, as it partakes in intelligent naval invasions that do not strip it defenceless like in BI. In BI, the AI would attack via sea all the time and in ALEX, the AI actually knows how to wield the tool. It also retrains, bringing the difficulty ever higher, which is splendid. Finally, you get I believe soemthing like 40 new unit slots (EB's slots are full) and you can use those new ALEX slots to add units from other mods, or form the currently progressing minimod.

All this in addition to what Atra said is more than enough reasons for me to switch. Oh, and also, you can make your FMs immortal, if you would like that . That is actually the main reason I got ALEX-EB. I loathe to see my best generals die.

EDIT: Oh, and ALEX is easier on your system resources, so it is usually faster.

[lionhard]

Wow nice, thx guys sounds really good. I crave for AI with a brain this sounds like the challenge i need.

1 question where do i go to DL it and what do i have to do to install it, i read a bit on the alexander section it sounds hard to install has ne 1 got an installation for dummies guide lol :P

[Aemilius Paulus]

Wow nice, thx guys sounds really good. I crave for AI with a brain this sounds like the challenge i need.

1 question where do i go to DL it and what do i have to do to install it, i read a bit on the alexander section it sounds hard to install has ne 1 got an installation for dummies guide lol :P

First of all, do not expect an AI with "brain". RTW still has its limitations. Battle AI is better, with its flanking movements, but reinforcements bugs still abound.

Secondly, this is all you need. It will automatically do all the things that are described in ALEX-EB thread. Not that any of that stuff is difficult either. I forgot if that thing comes with an installer or if you have to do it manually, but you can ask me as you go along.

[lionhard]

Damn that doesnt contain anythin, do u reccon u can find the file? thx for ur help :)

[Aemilius Paulus]

Damn that doesnt contain anythin, do u reccon u can find the file? thx for ur help :)

Oh, so sorry. Filefront link does not seem to work. Here, use this.

[lionhard]

rite so, first of all ill install alexander to rtw then install EB1.1 and 1.2 and then open that link? sorry im crap on pc's lol

Does alexander need updating be4 i do ne thing?

[Maion Maroneios]

Well, there are many people (me included) who debate about the AI being that much better with ALEX. I believe it is entirely subjective, just try it out yourself and judge for yourself.

Maion

[lionhard]

Sory to post about this again but heres where im up to.


1) I have a copy of RTW 1.5 and Alexander add on.

2)I downloaded the EB12_on_ALX.exe! using 7-zip i extracted the file

My problem is, where do i direct the EB1.1 and 1.2 installation? straight to the whole folder or to alex?

And where do i put the EB12_on_ALX.exe! file that i have?


Some 1 help lol I really am a sucka for stuff like this im not a modder

[Atraphoenix]

here is the link of LZ3's adapatation also for other mods:

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=105242

He made a setup so it replaces the files automatically.

[lionhard]

Rite heres what iv done.

Before i start remember this is not the Alexander EB mod its the engine to make better AI on the vanilla version


So far i have

1) installed RTW 1.5 and Alexander

2) installed EB 1.1

3) installed EB 1.2

4) installed EB fixes

5) unzipped Alx on EB files into my EB




My questions so far

1) Do i need to change the target line for single player or has installed Alx on EB files automatically done that?


2) do i use rome total war CD or alexander CD to run this engine?

3) How will i know when its all done properly?


Please some 1 help lol im dying to play this