Europa Barbarorum 2.01 released!

[Blxz]

Well, the mod finally got released. I feel a bit apathetic though. Probably means I need to go and dig up my old M2TW cd's so I can play it for some closure. The 'Duke Nukem Forever' of the total war world has finally arrived; whatever shall I do?

[abou]

Wow. You know, some salt might help with twisting that knife.

[bovi]

Wow. You know, some salt might help with twisting that knife.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negativity_bias

[Blxz]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negativity_bias

I could also decide to link to a wikipedia article of people getting unnecessarily defensive when they perceive people are being critical (justified or otherwise) of something they have created. But that does no one any good and I find it hard to deny the fact that the project took far longer than anyone expected and that updates were very few and far between.

But hey, the mod is out, M2TW is still compatible on modern systems and we have much to celebrate. I suppose I should be offering my thanks for the many many years of work that has gone in to this team effort.

[Gaius Sempronius Gracchus]

I could also decide to link to a wikipedia article of people getting unnecessarily defensive when they perceive people are being critical (justified or otherwise) of something they have created. But that does no one any good and I find it hard to deny the fact that the project took far longer than anyone expected and that updates were very few and far between.

But hey, the mod is out, M2TW is still compatible on modern systems and we have much to celebrate. I suppose I should be offering my thanks for the many many years of work that has gone in to this team effort.

Sorry...but just to make this clear....; a mod that no-one paid for except those who worked on it; that is entirely free, gratis, without cost to those who play it, but expensive in terms of time and effort for those who created it. I foyu have a problem with how long it took maybe you should have given your own time.

Sorry to get on my high horse but, the sense of entitlement involved in any criticism of a game that nobody has to pay for but that is the result of hour upon hour of somebody's free time....I just don't have time for it. That the end product is at the level of quality that it is (and it's not even the end product yet..!!) ought to be a matter of celebration and thanks..not moans and backhanded sleights.

To be clear. I thank everyone involved in the release of EB2 for the effort and perseverance and for the quality of what you have produced. It is, even at this Beta stage, a fitting continuation of the magnificent (and equally free to players) game that was EB1.

[mogami]

Hi, Group hug. I only post things I think the modders want to know about. And I for one am very grateful for the work they have done.

[Blxz]

You are right. I shouldn't take my bitterness from a bad day at work out on the forums. I'm just amazed the mod ever came out, the team have done a good job getting this behemoth out the door.

[Antiokhos II Theos]

Updated already! You people have been working hard (in your spare time for free) Well done, must say the mod has exceeded my expectations. Thank you all.

[bisthebis]

Is the new version of CAI included ? If it is, which one ?
BTW, thank you to the team !

To clarify: The v2.01 release contains the v2 CAI. Didn't want to include V3 (now v3a) until it was thoroughly tested. However, those who desire can certainly update v2.01 to use the v3a CAI.

I didn't see this ^^

[Docus]

Well, the mod finally got released. I feel a bit apathetic though. Probably means I need to go and dig up my old M2TW cd's so I can play it for some closure. The 'Duke Nukem Forever' of the total war world has finally arrived; whatever shall I do?

I'd rather play "the Duke Nukem forever" of the Total War franchise than the Daikatana that was Rome 2.

[kdrakak]

I had two campaigns going: Taksashila and Pritanoi. Save games from both seem to be running fine. Can't tell if there are any major changes. Corruption for Taksashila is still extremely high though (50% of my budget in one city alone). Is that how it's supposed to be?

[bovi]

The new release is not savegame compatible. It says so in big bolded red letters. Start a new campaign to get all the changes take proper effect.

[Blooo]

Awesome fast update, thanks!

[kdrakak]

The new release is not savegame compatible. It says so in big bolded red letters. Start a new campaign to get all the changes take proper effect.

I saw that. Hence the post. I thought that meant Load Game would crash or hang or smt. Just wanted to make sure. Sorry for the trouble.

[roberts193]

Bovi

In your OP you say EB II release was a "moderate success". Allow me to say what your modesty prohibits you from doing. The release of EB II is the best thing to happen to computer war games since.. well ever.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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I am grateful for your efforts and dedication EB Team
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