Formation

**Haqiq** · June 09, 2007, 03:03 AM

Just hope that the formation will be fixed in this mod. In the game, when attacking, the formation will be spread and only like 5 of the soldier will attack and the other stay well back. I have to attack the cavalry from behind the infantry just so that they go in front. Hope it will fixed in this mod.

Also is there any new formation in the game? I read in books that switching formation in Muslim army is common so that it will confuse the army.

**kelvintyk** · June 09, 2007, 03:16 AM

I don't think that formation problem you mentioned was a "bug". Rather, it was intended.

**Aerrol** · June 11, 2007, 12:51 AM

On this note, perhaps the Broken Crescent team could - probably at a later date - approach Darth Vader about implementing DarthMod in Broken Crescent. However, I am aware that this would probably require a lot of work on Darth's part, since his fixes are based on Vanilla troops...but I DO remember a lot of great RTW/BI mods utilizing DarthMod. In any case, I'm sure Broken Crescent will be an amazing experience to play through!

EDIT: Note, I just know Darth does some great work with battle AI. If the BC team wants to do their own work, or find someone else's solution etc, that's cool too. I just happened to read the big frontpage article on DarthMod 1.4 for M2TW...

...Adurr. I also sort of realise this is an off topic post, but I was too lazy to make my own thread about it, it seemed too trivial.

**Haqiq** · June 11, 2007, 01:07 AM

Oh I thought its a bug. Its rather annoying as in Medieval 1, all soldier attack when ordered at. I do hope Broken Crescent will collaborate with ALL little mods that will enhance this game.

What about faction in Europe. Do they present in the game or perhaps just left alone without any improvement. I really like this game to be massive with a lot of faction vying for supremacy. I think this mod going to be reviewed by major gaming magazine when its out (PC Gamer etc.).

**Aerrol** · June 11, 2007, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by Haqiq

Oh I thought its a bug. Its rather annoying as in
What about faction in Europe. Do they present in the game or perhaps just left alone without any improvement. I really like this game to be massive with a lot of faction vying for supremacy.

Hrm...I think you may have misunderstood the focus of Broken Crescent. They're focusing on the 'Fertile Crescent', or the Middle East. In other words, the map is much more focused, on a smaller scale, allowing more detail, but most of the Vanilla European factions won't be in. Which is just fine with me, but don't expect to be playing England or France!

**~~Miraj~~** · June 11, 2007, 01:50 AM

Originally Posted by Haqiq

What about faction in Europe. Do they present in the game or perhaps just left alone without any improvement. I really like this game to be massive with a lot of faction vying for supremacy. I think this mod going to be reviewed by major gaming magazine when its out (PC Gamer etc.).

Umm..... in the spirit of what Aerrol said I think this thread would be helpful:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=88834

**GrandViZ** · June 11, 2007, 05:16 AM

Originally Posted by Aerrol

Note, I just know Darth does some great work with battle AI. If the BC team wants to do their own work, or find someone else's solution etc, that's cool too. I just happened to read the big frontpage article on DarthMod 1.4 for M2TW.

BC will feature its own unique battle AI and new AI formations.
The issue with formations not charging properly is hardcoded, and battle AI mods provide only little improvement. In contrast to common believe Darthmod is no exception, and does not fix this issue.

See the feedback from ziang1983
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showp...2&postcount=58
and Lusted
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showp...5&postcount=59

**Haqiq** · June 11, 2007, 06:17 AM

Ahh, I thought it is possible to over ride it. Maybe I should check the system out before posting. Anyway GrandViz , do the Ai l33t! I'm bored of defeating the AI in campaign map.

**GrandViZ** · June 11, 2007, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by Haqiq

Ahh, I thought it is possible to over ride it. Maybe I should check the system out before posting. Anyway GrandViz , do the Ai l33t! I'm bored of defeating the AI in campaign map.

I'll give my best.

**Aerrol** · June 12, 2007, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by GrandViZ

BC will feature its own unique battle AI and new AI formations.
The issue with formations not charging properly is hardcoded, and battle AI mods provide only little improvement. In contrast to common believe Darthmod is no exception, and does not fix this issue.

See the feedback from ziang1983
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showp...2&postcount=58
and Lusted
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showp...5&postcount=59

Awesome! I'm sorry if I gave the impression that I thought Darth's work was superior, I just remember it being mentioned in quite a few RTW mods I enjoyed, such as Invasio Barbarum(Improperly spelled). As long as you're working on the battle AI, I'll be happy!

On another note, I've been generally a random lurker, but I've been just astounded by the amount of work done on this mod in so little time. I'm just itching to get my hands on this baby! (But take your time, I'm not THAT impatient.).

...I think that's all.

**Haqiq** · June 15, 2007, 11:15 AM

You not the only one. I'm already check this mod since 3-4 months ago. Its soo cool that I thought it is not possible to finish. But now is very amazing. The charging issue can be fixed by just make the army march further into the enemy line. Only charge when very close.