mods

[jimmy]

was wondering what mods are avaliable for both games mainly to play as differant factions mongols/etc what patches will i need/etc and is there a CD/S avaliable with the mods on i only have poor mans internet[not broadband]as i play other RTS SS/SS2 blitz i have had some major problems downloading mods for these 10 hours plus for some mods but was kindly given cd, with mods on. any help tips advice would be greatley appreciated as regards download times for patches mods etc.

[KukriKhan]

Hi jimmy, welcome to the Org

We don't have a CD full of mods & patches (tho' that's not a bad idea).

If you have a look in the Dungeon (where the mod-makers hang out)
http://www.totalwar.org/cgi-bin....=SF;f=5
you'll get an idea (maybe) of what you're looking for.

Then, going here
http://www.totalwar.org/Downloads/MTW/Stats.shtml
(one of our download pages) will show you lists of mods & patches that we have available. You pick some, email me at t6001@cox.net with your list and address, and I'll d/l, burn & mail them to you.

[jimmy]

kurkrikhan.
thanx very much i do live in england though.
as i am new here i was wondering which were the best mods/patches to compliment the game as regards realisim extra factions etc if you play SS/SSF/or ss2there are so many types of mods. i was wondering what peoples views on them first advantages/disadavantages etc.as for a CD though it seems it causes contrversy as regards people charging for them for what are really freebies i have my own views regards this tricky subject as regards the CD i am willing ro remeberse any costs you encur in full no problem as it will be expensive to send to england so as any one any info regards various mods /personal views regards using them any help hints would be a great help.

thanx again kurkrikhan

[Eastside Character]

for me the most interesting mods are those like Praetorian or LoTR (which is still being created),because all that mods that are only new campaigns or add factions which were not playable ,are too simple and even I can do such mod by simply changing few things in campaign txt file - it's no big deal.
but although Praetorian mod introduced many new units and changed the period the game is played - this mod was too easy and it had many bugs
I hope people creating new mods will take into consideration that making a new campaign is good but only for yourself - real mods should be way more complicated and new

[Brother Derfel]

Quote[/b] (Eastside Character @ Aug. 12 2003,15:30)]for me the most interesting mods are those like Praetorian or LoTR (which is still being created),because all that mods that are only new campaigns or add factions which were not playable ,are too simple and even I can do such mod by simply changing few things in campaign txt file - it's no big deal.
but although Praetorian mod introduced many new units and changed the period the game is played - this mod was too easy and it had many bugs
I hope people creating new mods will take into consideration that making a new campaign is good but only for yourself - real mods should be way more complicated and new

I'm just glad that people take the time to do the mods they do make.
They don't have to be revolutionary all new Campaign maps and units for them to be good mods, I have had plenty of fun playing seemingly 'simple' mods that people have put many hours in to making and testing for other people to enjoy.

So don't make their tallent and efforts seem worthless just because you do not apreciate it.

[Lord Of Storms]

Quote[/b] (Eastside Character @ Aug. 12 2003,15:30)]for me the most interesting mods are those like Praetorian or LoTR (which is still being created),because all that mods that are only new campaigns or add factions which were not playable ,are too simple and even I can do such mod by simply changing few things in campaign txt file - it's no big deal.
but although Praetorian mod introduced many new units and changed the period the game is played - this mod was too easy and it had many bugs
I hope people creating new mods will take into consideration that making a new campaign is good but only for yourself - real mods should be way more complicated and new

I think many people including myself would disagree, because a mod might not change the entire look and feel of a typical MTW campaign in no way makes it simple or uninteresting. Some mods that change various aspects of gameplay but do include new units or factions can still be very challenging, take the very popular MedMod which does not give the game a new look in any way but brings the level of gameplay to new and challenging heights.
To say that a Mod lacks merit becuase to you it seems simple or you could do it yourself no big deal is an insult.
I have seen many mods being produced here of late and many of them good quality, and involve alot of work, they may not have the broad sweeping changes you prefer to but that is not what makes a Mod good. Everyone has different tastes, likes, dislikes and every Mod will not cover everything for everybody, but any Mod takes effort, thought and time, some more than others. But I respect anyone who goes through the effort to make a Mod and release it for the community to enjoy. My first Mod was simply enabling the Swiss to be a playable faction in all periods, simple yes but also a learning experience. I am currently working on a Napoleonic Mod for MTW VI which has been in the works for sometime, inolves alot of work from a team of Modders, but the scope of a Mod alone does not give it merit, so before you make comments about simple mods try them out first you might like them. LOS

[Eastside Character]

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I think many people including myself would disagree, because a mod might not change the entire look and feel of a typical MTW campaign in no way makes it simple or uninteresting. Some mods that change various aspects of gameplay but do include new units or factions can still be very challenging, take the very popular MedMod which does not give the game a new look in any way but brings the level of gameplay to new and challenging heights.


[B][I]

I agree that not all simple mods are bad , and I know MedMod - but it really changes a couple of things,it's well designed, and I even play it now. Still I think that not every mod is good and I mean no disrespect to people who create them.It's just my opinion and that's it.