bug fix or mod?

[Ciaran]

For starters, I´d recommend the Bug Fixer (because that´s what it does - it fixes bugs) and, if you want a bit more of a challenge in battles, the Darth Formations for vanilla. I very much like that combination, because, basically, I happen to like the vanilla game.

I can´t really give advice on what mod to use, so far I haven´t used any mod to replace the vanilla gameplay -I do use Chivalry, Citadel, LotR and METW, though, but that´s because they are completely differently themed.

Don´t expect wonders from any mod, though, there´s only so much modders actually can do.

[fallen851]

Well EB will give you a much bigger, better map, four turn years (1 for each season) more factions (well only one roman faction, opening up slots for other more interesting factions) better AI, Wonders of the World, more units (all of them are realistic, no wardogs or screaming women) and better looking, realistic battles, areas or recruitment (meaning if you take over gaul as the romans, your units will be auxilia from Gaul, you won't be able to build the same units you had in Italy), governments, a entirely new (and better) traits system, new music with a different set each culture, a new nomad system, and cool features like the Olympics from Hellenic factions, returning Alexander's body to Greece, Triumphs for Roman generals, more reforms, and reforms for other nations other than Rome. I'm sure I'm missing things, the fact is EB is incredible.

Best thing is, .8 is coming out soon and will be for Rome 1.5!

I'd wait for it, it really does wonders for the game, it becomes so much engaging... especially since vanilla RTW is so easy to beat, this actually gives you a challenge. I guess some would say its a total conversion, but it does provide by far the best campaign AI (uses scripting to enchance AI) and a decent battle AI.

Check it out: https://www.europabarbarorum.com/