Looking to get STW for XP, any suggestions?

**drone** · 03-01-2007, 17:51

I've been thinking of going retro and getting ShogunTW. I started with Medieval, but lately have been getting the urge to play on the other side of the world. So my question is: what version will suit me best? I already have MTW/VI and RTW, so I don't really want to spend the money for the Eras box. I assume my other options are the Gold and Warlord editions. Looks like the Gold runs on XP, so I may be "stuck" with that. Any problems I can expect, or drivers and patches I need to get before experiencing the lusciousness?

**César Victor** · 03-01-2007, 18:37

I play Warlord Edition on XP- works fine. Infact, it's great. I wish my RTW worked so fast. It's real cheap now, too. I think you can get it for £4.99 in the UK so it won't be much where you are.

**Omanes Alexandrapolites** · 03-01-2007, 20:17

Hi drone,
If you have any problems with CTDs or other such problems in S:TW then this thread might be able to help you. Good luck, cheers!

**The Foolish Horseman** · 03-01-2007, 20:55

if you also wanted, you could get the total war eras version

itsa very nicee

**drone** · 03-01-2007, 21:20

Originally Posted by General Boreaus Brittanicus

if you also wanted, you could get the total war eras version

While having a backup copy of MTW/VI would be nice, the thought of paying for Rome twice would leave a very bad taste in my mouth.

Thanks Omanes, I already skimmed that thread some. I never followed STW releases, so I'm not really familiar with the differences between them. I assume the Gold Edition contains the latest patch. I was mainly interested in other gotchas, like DirectX versions, known bad video drivers, that sort of thing. Nothing worse than getting all excited to play a game, having it in hand, and then having to spend hours/days jumping through hoops just to get it going. I'd want to be prepared so my instant gratification is unspoilt (and instant).

**Omanes Alexandrapolites** · 03-02-2007, 07:58

**R'as al Ghul** · 03-02-2007, 10:54

If you plan to play online do not get the Gold version but the warlords edition.

R'as

**caravel** · 03-02-2007, 11:03

Get the Warlord Edition. There is no newer patch AFAIK, so if STW Gold works on XP then so will STW/WE. The problem is not XP as such anyway, but more so graphics card drivers and certain software such as Nero that cause most of the problems. I have far less problems with Shogun than I do with MTW in fact.

**drone** · 03-02-2007, 22:49

Thanks for the replies.

Now I guess my problem is finding someplace with a copy of STW/WE.

I may also try the SamuraiWarlords mod, I've been impressed with what I see in the mod forum.

**The Foolish Horseman** · 03-02-2007, 23:00

ive found them used or new from amazon sellers

here :http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...2872656&sr=8-1

**Drisos** · 03-03-2007, 22:35

With Total War Eras you'll pay way too much for just STW.. and with amazon you'll need to pay trough the internet. (if that's no problem.. do it

)

But apart for buying it from internet.. it's hard to find in stores these days! (of course.. about 7 years old - still super cool though)

Gee.. I should really make some time to play some shogun again