BROKEN CRESCENT: Emperor of the East PBM

[Shahed]

Hi All !

Just wanted to throw this idea out there. There is a new mod for M2:TW called Broken Crescent. It should be a very enjoyable PBM if it is possible to PBM with that mod. I won't be game master or participant, but just in case anyone wants to start off a PBM, I think it may be a really different and great game.

Have Fun !

BC Forum: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=346
Factions tips and strategies: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=97742

[Doug-Thompson]

Will check this out tonight.

[Shahed]

I really want to play it but just don't have the time to actually dedicate myself to it. This mod should really be the cavalryman's ultimate mod. Seljuks, Kypchaks, Abbasids... should be amazing. All the great cavalry nations of the Middle East. There is also a distincition between "close bow" and "regular bow" horse archers. The former being longer range but less damage, the latter being close in and heavier damage. In case anyone hasn't seen the graphics check the screenshot thread and the faction previews. Ridiculous detail. From the few reports I've read it's hard to play and some vets have toned down from VH/VH to H/H, this is really intriguing because vanilla is a wipeout at VH/VH. They've also released a patch already. I don't know how it will play in PBM but if it works like vanilla, could be a very very interesting and challenging game. There's also a lot of educational value in it (with limits!), the Eastern factions are much better researched and represented than in Vanilla. The map is awesome, I hope I get some time next month to play for myself.

EDIT NB: Installation instructions: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140857

[deguerra]

ooo I had not noticed it has finally been released. However, like you, I don't think I have the time for any more hotseats or PBMs at the moment.

[Shahed]

There's already one setting up, thought it might be useful for future game masters: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=141035

[phonicsmonkey]

Sinan, I've been playing since release and it's awesome.

I'll be setting up a BC hotseat some time in the next few months - I want to see what happens with the next patch and also keep an eye on the progress of the hotseat at the twcenter first.