ROP v2.22 patch

[Nero666]

ROP v2.22 Patch
This patch for ROP v2.2 comes with many balancing improvements, especially on the battle map, an improved AutoResolve calculation, as well as many other balancing changes, bug fixes and general improvements in the mod.

Install Instructions
-Download and install ROP v2.2 to the root of a clean, unmodded RTW 1.5 installation (for example “C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome – Total War”)
-Download and install ROP v2.22 to the same root RTW 1.5 folder
-If you have experienced battle CTDs just during or after entering the battle map, install the optional bugfix too
-Play ROP through the shortcut placed on your desktop

Note: ROP is modfoldered since v2.2. Therefore no original game files will be overwritten
Note2: The v2.22 patch is not compatible with savegames of earlier versions.
Note3: The v2.21 hotfix is included in this patch, you don't need to install separately

Special Thanks:
FATW team (research on balancing)
DaVinci
Uranos
TW Community

ROP v2.22 Changelog

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Bug Fixes
-Fixed a typo in the names files
-Fixed the loading screen faction icons correctly now
-Fixed typos and grammatical errors in traits, campaign descriptions and unit descriptions
-Fixed possible CTD cause in character traits file. Has to be tested if this fixes all trait-related errors..
-Fixed rebel factions in Lydia - they now spawn lydian units rather than greek ones
-Fixed spear position in Makedonian Aspiditai and Kemet Greek Merc Hoplites

Battle map Balance
-Reviewed all discipline and training levels
-Reviewed 'sound when hit' tags (flesh/leather/metal)
-Added prec+ap to most of the peltast//marine units
-Less ammo for all missile units
-Spear attribute replaced by light_spear attribute to overcome the absurd pushing strength of hoplites.
-Increased mass of hoplites slightly to give them a little bit of pushing power
-Skeleton Correction Factors filled in to correct for melee infantry skeleton ill-balance. Thanks to FATW research!
-Rebalanced attack/defense/armour/morale/cost stats for more or less all units (especially hoplites improved significantly)

Campaign Balance and General Improvements
-Road route improvements by changing fords and region border locations
-Tuned down trade value of resources on campaign map significantly, to fit 4tpy mod
-Increased the construction times of all buildings
-Disabled the stables and archery range buildings completely
-Disabled Paved roads for most factions, it now represents the Persian Royal Road from Susa to Sardis. Highway level completely disabled
-Auto-Calc feature improved significantly by using the stat_health factors to our advantage. Thanks to FATW research!
-Reviewed the mercenaries that can be hired on the map - costs make sense now
-Took out all advice threads - only the 4tpy trigger is still there
-New Radar Maps in campaign map mode

[decimator22]

I will download it once i finish my short campgain as the athenians.

[DaVinci]

Great, sounds good ... will dl and try it soon

[Nero666]

There was a small issue with the installer - fixed it and uploaded the correct installer now: http://www.riseofpersia.com/downloads/ROP2_22b.exe

[Gen.jamesWolfe]

I just read the read-me, and they're is something funny: why do you all call your team FATW? shouldn't it be ROPTW?:hmmm:

[Nero666]

That's in the Special Thanks for a reason - they did some awesome research on unit balancing which is posted at totalwar.org (didn't check here). On this I based lots of the changes made in patch 2.22

[Gen.jamesWolfe]

I've seen the game-it has indeed improved dramatically. thanks!

[Aradan]

Thx for the honourary mention and the confirmation of the balance system's effectiveness. It's great to see more mods using it as well and being happy with it.

[Dr. Croccer]

FINALLY

[al-charif]

1 little question.

i played as the saba(arabians)
if a look to the map of the arabian peninsula

i think there are two city's with the wrong names
it is the other way around:
see for yourself:
click on it for enlargment:

[Nero666]

Actually, Maka is not the same as Mecca - it is the name of a satrapy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maka_%28satrapy%29

Where the name Kana comes from I can't tell right now - will have to dig a little deeper in the sources.

[al-charif]

o oke i just never heard of kana.

but as a muslim i can tell you that mecca was there since the time of abraham.

and that was before babylon.
and in the beginning makkah was called ''Bakkah''.
meaning weeping or crying.

Makkah In The Scriptures

The Qur'ân talks about Bakkah (the older name of Makkah) being the first house of worship appointed for mankind. It also addresses this place as Umm ul-Qurâ i.e., Mother of the Settlements.

Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for Al-'Alamin . In it are manifest signs (for example), the Maqam of Ibrahim whosoever enters it, he attains security. And Hajj to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses (for one's conveyance, provision and residence); and whoever disbelieves, then Allah stands not in need of any of the 'Alamin (mankind and jinns). [Qur'ân 3:96-97]

so if you don't care, could you tell me where i can change city names.
please

[Nero666]

You can change if you want - it's in the [install dir]\ROP\Data\text\imperial_campaign_regions_and_settlement_names.txt file.
In that file, do NOT change the part inside the brackets {} as this will break the game - but you can change the part behind it. Just find the cities you want to rename (ctrl+f) and go ahead

[zznɟ ǝɥʇ]

Hooray!

[al-charif]

THX

[Giovi]

YEAH! rop rocks

[Giovi]

2 question: 1
Install Instructions
-Download and install ROP v2.2 to the root of a clean, unmodded RTW 1.5 installation (for example “C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome – Total War”)
-Download and install ROP v2.22 to the same folder u mean C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome – Total War” or rise of persia folder?

and the second the battle fix i don't know if i should istall i have never tried the rop 2.2 and then what i should do?

[Nero666]

@1: It means the C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War folder, or whatever folder your RomeTW.exe that you use for playing ROP is inside. The patch then automatically finds the ROP subfolder inside.
@2: If you haven't played yet then I suggest to not install the battle fix. If you do seem to experience battle crash problems later on, just reinstall the 2.22 patch but then with battle fix
Also be sure to check out the Bug Fixes Thread in our technical help subforum (pretty new thread that is)
Thanks for the praise btw!

[Hattushilish]

Do you know if this fixed the 546 BC error?

I tried your mod a few months ago and absolutely LOVED it, but couldn't get past 546 BC without crashing to the desktop at 'End Turn.'

I stopped playing and reformatted my computer a few months ago, but I'd like to download it and try again if this problem was fixed.

[Nero666]

If you didn't install the 2.22 patch yet, you have to do this! The game is unstable without this patch!
If you already did and are still experiencing CTDs, I can inform you that in the current build of ROP v3 there are no CTDs and I could play until 430 BC without problems (only that my faction was wiped out in that year). Possibly I can write a small patch for ROP v2.2x that also fixes the problem there, I will have to run some tests next week for that.