Non aligned factions and game play

[Geoffrey S]

There is a noticeable memory leak in RTW that causes the game to run slower as a campaign progresses (if in one sitting), perhaps that's giving some trouble. I think it was bad under 1.2 on anything lower than 512 MB RAM, but it's still present (in a milder form) under 1.5.

[HFox]

I found the

eb-speedup-x2 mod helps a lot

it seems to have cut down the end of turn waiting by half.

Many thanks

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1. The slave faction is an umbrella faction and covers all non-playable factions in the game. This means that if you attack one rebel province all rebel provinces are at war with you, as they all share the same diplomacy. This is hardcoded and nothing can be done.

This is a shame....but understandable.

2. Script work could probably do something with this, but I'm not sure and it wouldn't be a very good representation either. Again, hardcodes get in the way.

Can you explain why it wouldnt be?

3. Can be done sometimes. If a province rebels from its faction owner it can join your faction (if your faction is the culture creator).

Not those allied to another faction except the non playable factions.

Gameplay
1. To make the loading of the game faster, RAM is the must another 512MB of ram should make it faster. For campaign turns to go faster you will really need a far heftier graphics card (don't ask why!). I have a Geforce 6600 256mb and my turns take about 30 secs.

Ive just ordered a load of ram and a better video card. Will see if there is any incremental improvement from these later today. :)

[HFox]

OK

The mod had a significant effect, additional memory and upgraded video card likewise.

This now makes the mod eminently more useable and friendly.

As you can see from the time between posts......a large improvement on speed.

FYI

did have
2.2ghz processor
500mb ram
agp ti 200 video card

now have
2 1/1 gb ram
7800 video card

Improvement.....about 400% in terms of time reduction at move end, battle start end, game opening/closing.

Cost...£300.