BETA V: NAPOLEON: TOTAL COMBAT v4.0 (with 20, 30 & 40 stack army support!) MASSIVE 250+ Units Update!

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The Legion of Rahl and groovy galaxy studios proudly present:

NAPOLEON: TOTAL COMBAT v4.0
BETA V
The aim of this mod is, first of all, to make battles more of a spectacle, and a bit more ‘visceral.’ This is done through larger units, including larger artillery units, and a larger volume of fire.

The second aim of the mod is campaign based, giving both the player and the AI the ability to raise larger and stronger armies almost from the get go. No longer will there be just one or two stacks per major nations during wars. The player and the AI, once the ‘mid-game’ has come, will be playing with multiple stacks, making for more numerous large-scale battles.

Please note, the action does not start right away, but rather sensibly, especially once the several modified technologies are researched.
You can no longer steam-roll the AI once you have defeated their primary army. Once the mid-game comes, expect constant, fierce resistance from the AI.

Here's what other players are saying about NTC v4.0:

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...Feels fresh and enjoyable so thanks again!

...you have really outdone yourself with this mod. Absolutely awesome mod.

All in all I must say this mod is excellent!The ai handles its stacks very well and presents an aggressive front after the initial build up,resulting in cataclysmic and decisive engagements.

This mod is great. Last night I've fought the Napoleonic battle of my life. My Prussians with 40 units against Napoleons army. What a battle. At first it seemed to turn in my favor, but I did attack too soon. Napoleon rallyed his units and launched a fierce counterattack against my now chaotic centre. The woods there didn't help to keep an overview of the fighting. Losses on both sides were dramatic. Deep in the night I stumbled to bed, exhausted but very happy.

I really like, how the AI is fighting against me in hard mode, i cant beat him.. if i have a big army the AI is coming with the same size army and crush me.. and i have to wait to rebuild my army... i Like it, its more hard to play agains the ai now. So thx for this great job!

This game (NTW) was meant to be played with huge stacks and lot's of smoke on a bigger battlefield. Now we have that game in SP.

Besides finally having real reserves (!) with the bigger deployment zone, we can attack in phases...then the smoke and confusion of a massive battle leads not only to a visual spectacle but also more of a challenge and a fairer fight between the player and the AI. Control freaks may find themselves disconcerted.

Still, these modding breakthroughs could well save ETW/NTW for the long haul.

Installed and played! NTC + NTF are excellent!!!
Very user friendly and definitely the best mod combination i ever found for NTW! Awesome work!!!

epic, i havent stopped playing since i got this mod yesterday

I think this is same to Napoleon TW what Roma Surrectum 2 was for Rome Total War. THIS IS AWESOME!!

NAPOLEON: TOTAL COMBAT v4.0 PREVIEW IMAGES:

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AND NIGHT BATTLES TOO!

NAPOLEON TOTAL COMBAT v4.0 FEATURE SET:

Napoleon: Total Campaign:

Death or Glory versions for 8 factions included
European based campaign, most factions are playable
More Town Slots added
Starting Money Doubled
Fleets sizes match Army sizes (20, 30 & 40 respectively)
Includes Trafalgar Fleet Historical Fix

Death or Glory is a special mode of play that allows for army stacks larger than the usual twenty units. You'll be able to command armies of up to 40 units!

Death or Glory Campaigns also include the following changes:
Unit Upkeep is reduced by 25% for 30 unit armies and reduced 50% for 40 unit armies.
Unit Limits have been increased 50% for 30 unit armies and 100% for 40 unit armies
Unit Cards for the HUD have been reduced in size to accommodate the increase in units.

All the Major Factions, Campaigns and DLC are supported!

Napoleon: Total Combat also features fully supported intergration with HusserITW's ever popular Napoleon: Total Factions!

Use Total Factions to bring a minor nation to greatness by the power of Total Combat!

Please Note:
Napoleon: Total Factions (NTF) is NOT included in the NTC installation package and must be downloaded seperately if you do not already have it installed.
NTF can be downloaded HERE!

Also, NTF is not requirement for NTC but it does make for a really nice addition for playing the minor factions!

And all these features are managed with the mighty NTC Launcher System:

NAPOLEON: TOTAL COMBAT - THE NTC LAUNCHER SYSTEM:

The NTC Launcher not only manages the features already listed, it too is packed with options galore! BATTLE OPTIONS: Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  BATTLE FUNDS: The will allow the player to adjust the amount of funds available for Custom Battles. 100% is equal to the NTW default values. BATTLE SPEED: This option allows players to toggle between normal units speeds in battles or reduced speeds. DEFENSES: This option allows players to enable deploy-able defenses for all battles. DEPLOYMENT ZONES: This option allows toggle the distance between deployment zones in battles. GRENADES: This allow players to make grenades for grenadiers available for battles. ROPES: This option allows players to toggle soldier’s ability to climb walls. When the Reduced Option is selected, the number of units that can climb wall is greatly reduced. Most ordinary troops cannot climbs when the reduced option is enabled. Only limited number of unit types will be able to climb walls. FIRE BY RANK: This option allows players to toggle the ability for Fire by Rank On/Off. Fire by Rank will be available for Line Infantry, Grenadiers and Elite troops. NAVAL MOD: This option allows players to toggle the Naval Mod on or off. STAKES: This allow players to make deploy-able stakes for light infantry available for battles. STRUCTURES: This option allows players to toggle between Normal, Stronger Structures or Disable Forts Battles. UNIT SIZES: This option allows players to toggle between Standard NTC land units size (ex. – typical Line Infantry = 400) or Reduced NTC land units sizes (Line Infantry = 240) CAMPAIGN OPTIONS: Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  AI BONUS: This option allows players to increase or decrease the AI Campaign Bonuses. BUILD RATES: When enabled this option slightly decreases the build time for higher level buildings and roads. NAPOLEON'S CAMPAIGNS UNLOCKER: The handy tool allows the player to unlock any and all of the Napoleon’s Campaigns instantly. Napoleon’s Battles are unlocked too! OTTOMAN COMPATIBILTY: This option allows players to enable Ottoman Compatibility Mode for when playing as the Ottomans. When enabled, this option allows for a more “Ottoman friendly” selection of buildings. REBEL ARMIES: This option allows players to limit the type of units that can be recruited. SPIES: This option allows players to reduce the rate at which spies spawn or to disable the assignation ability. TECH RATES: This option allows players to toggle between normal or 20% Faster Research Rates. GRAPHIC OPTIONS: Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  BACKPACKS: This option allows players to toggle soldier’s backpacks on or off. CAMERA: This option allows players to toggle between the three different views offered in NTW. CAMERA SHAKE: This option allows players to adjust the camera shake effect. CAMPAIGN BORDERS: This option allows players to toggle Campaign Borders Markers on/off. DUST: This option allows players to toggle the level of Dust in battles. EXPLOSIONS: This option allows players to toggle between normal and realistic explosions. FONTS: This option allows players to toggle the size of fonts in game. REALISM GRAPHICS: When the Realism Graphics option is enabled it removes many of the more game-ish graphical items. Things like floating flags, arrows and borders are removed thus increasing the realism and the challenge! RENDERS: This option allows players to toggle the enhanced video renders on/off. SMOKE: This option allows players to toggle the Enhanced Smoke Mod on/off. TRAILS: This option allows players to toggle trails for the enhanced smoke on/off. WEATHER: This option allows players to toggle campaign Battle Weather on/off.

NAPOLEON: TOTAL COMBAT - NTC v4.0 BETA V DOWNLOAD LINKS:

So, it's time to start downloading, Right? REQUIRED: NTC v4.0 BETA V Main Installation Package: (546mb) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  If you have a previous BETA installed, please uninstall it before installing the latest release! Napoleon: Total Combat v4.0 BETA V Changelog: Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  New Mods: 28 Additional 'Peninsula' Units unlocked** by hip63 39 Additional 'Impérial Eagle' French Units by L'aigle 21 Additional 'Impérial Eagle' British Units by L'aigle 10 Additional 'English Cavalry' British Units by Zaskar70 27 Additional 'Scarlet Dawn' British Units by General Cornwallis 22 Additional 'Army of Francis' Austrian Units by General Cornwallis 30 Additional 'Rise of the Black Eagle' Prussian Units by General Cornwallis 20 Additional 'Bart07' Austria Units by bar07 15 Additional 'Bart07' Prussia Units by bar07 33 Additional 'Bart07' Russian Units by bar07 3 Additional 'Grenadiers' Russian Units by SHREDDER 7 Additional 'French Marshals' Units by Klesh French Retextures by L'aigle Russian Retextures by SHREDDER Historical Leaders Icons by Klesh Custom Battle Presets for Minor Factions by hip63 NTC In-Game Version Number by T.C. / hip63 Ottoman Campaign Compatiblity Option by HusserITW / hip63 UPC Localization Pack by Swiss Halberdier **You must own the Peninsula Campaign DLC to activate these units! New Updates: NTC Fire by Rank Mod Updated for new units NTC Grenades Mod Updated for new units NTC Ropes Mod Updated for new units NTC Stakes Mod Updated for new units NTC Credits Updated New Fixes: NTC Launcher Stakes Option Fixed (setting not remembered) NTC Launcher Tracer Option Fixed (setting not remembered) NTC Launcher Buttons Hints Fixed (incorrect hint on some buttons) NTC Launcher Delete FX Cache Button Fixed (causing launcher to freeze) NTC DoG Menu Bug Fixed (Army Size Options not appearing sometimes) NTC DoG Peninsula Campaign Fixed (GB Campaign Save not loading) NTC DoG Total Campaign Fixed (crashing when trying to continuing games) No Stakes Mod Fixed (stakes were not being disabled) Naval Mod issue with 74 Gun Ships Fixed (losing guns, needs testing) French Faction Texture Issue Corrected (corrupted textures replaced) NTC DOWNLOAD LINK: Click Here To Download from Moddb.com OPTIONAL: NTC Music Pack: (386mb) Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  v3.0 by Brigadier Graham Included in this release: Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Battle Musicians music Field musicians (drum Rolls) Naval music, including some French sea shanties (custom and Napoleon campaign battle) Pre battle music Results Campaign maps (campaign of the coalition etc) Deployment Land Loading screens NTC MUSIC DOWNLOAD LINK: Click Here To Download from Moddb.com

NAPOLEON: TOTAL COMBAT - CAN YOU CONQUER THE NTC CHALLENGE?

So you think you can "own" this mod? Then we've got a little challenge for you. Start a campaign of your choosing on at least hard battles and hard campaign with these required NTC Launcher Settings to use: Battle: Strong Structures Battle Speed reduced Formations On Grenades Off Stakes Off Campaign: AI Bonus Increased Build rate Normal Tech Normal Spies Normal Graphics: Realism Graphics On Tracers Off All other launcher can be set as the player wishes. You can up the ante further by playing a Death or Glory Campaign. WILL YOU CONQUER THE NTC CHALLENGE? CAN YOU EVEN SURVIVE THE CHALLANGE?

NAPOLEON: TOTAL COMBAT - NTC CREDITS AND MODS LISTING:

NTC Development Team: - Thoragoros - hip63 - ToonTotalWar - La De Da Brigadier Graham NTC Beta Testers: - Andre J. Jassoch - Leoben - Chevalier IX - gord96 Contributing Artists: Thoragoros – NTC Founder, Primary NTC AI Developer hip63 – Secondary NTC AI Developer, Death or Glory Campaigns, No Stakes, Napoleon Campaigns Unlocker, Updated Napoleon’s Battles, Tech Rate, Build Rate, Custom Battle Presets for Minor Factions, Reduced Ropes, NTC Launcher, NTC Installer La De Da Brigadier Graham – Marching Drum, Music Addon, Human Sounds Mod ToonTotalWar – Misc Tweaks and Fixes AK47 / hip63 – Spies Mods HusserITW / hip63 - Total Campaign T.C. / hip63 – Battle Funds Mod Heartbreaker / hip63 - 32 Faction Unlock MechDonald / hip63 – Camera Shake Mods The Hedge Knight / hip63 - AI Difficulties Mods Radious / hip63 –Fire by Rank Mod L'aigle – ‘Impérial Eagle’ French and British Units (adapted by hip63) General Cornwallis – ‘Scarlet Dawn’ British Units, ‘Army of Francis’ Austrian Units, ‘Rise of the Black Eagle' Prussian Units (adapted by hip63) Zaskar70 - British Cavalry Units (adapted by hip63) SHREDDER – Russia Retexture, Russian Grenadier Units (adapted by hip63) bar07 - Russian Bart Units (adapted by hip63) rikktherek - Whiff of Sulphur Mod (adapted by hip63) WILLIEHUNTZ - Realistic Explosions Mod (adapted by hip63) SPQR-Boy - Trafalgar Fleet fix (adapted by hip63) Julle Cesar – Increased Army Size Mod (adapted by hip63) Albtraum23 – Unit Card Size Mod The Hedge Knight – Formations Mod, Horse Retexture, Summer, And Winter Grass, No Campaign Borders, No Flags, French Citizens, Night Battles, Weapon Textures, Sea Bodies, UAI Mods Bethencourt – Imperial Fleet II KillzoneGB / B. Graham – NTW Renders Mod Dogmeat – No Backpacks Mod Pdguru – Equipment Mod Tiyafeh – Animation Mods Baron von Beer – Deployment Zones Mod Icabola – Stronger Fort and Buildings Mod JCF – Napoleon Total Flags Mod Icebear77 – Ship Planks Mod Sir Digby Chicken Caesar – British Naval Skins, Loading Screens Mod Doombunny - Denmark, Kingdom of Italy, Naples, Prussia, Wurrtemburg, Bavarian, Ireland, Saxony, and Scotland Retextures panzerschreck - All Maps v2 Radious –No Dust and No Battle Weather Mods Sharpe - Ship Hull Retextures Dynamo11 - PIP Icons Lochkopf - Ultimate Sound Mod HusserITW – Missing Units Mod Swiss Halberdier – Unlocked Vanilla Units, UPC Mod Djsnipy – Deployable Defenses Mod Propaganda – Napoleon Battles Unlock Oby – Slower Firing Animations Pdguru – Reduced Rebel Armies Mod Santini - No Forts Mod Srisiam - Bugle Sound Mod Just – Fonts Mod Dignan – Fleet Textures Mod Primergy - Larger Regimental Flags Mod EmperorBatman999 - Proper 1805 Hats Mod quad - Bavarian Helmets batufb94 - Ottoman Marching Tune HusserITW - Town Slots Mod Klesh – Additional Marshals, Historical Leaders Icons Mods Pdguru - Bullet Hit Sounds Mod Swiss Halberdier – UPC Localization Mod T.C. – Version Number Mod A Very Special NTC Thank You to: HusserITW Ishan Tango

NAPOLEON: TOTAL COMBAT - NTC TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:

Before installing NTC, make sure you have removed any other mods. This especially important for added units. Right now, no user made units are compatible with NTC. NTC has it own tables for units so any added units will have to be adapted to NTC standards. Also there many other mods that could interfer with NTC. So make sure you have NTC full working without other mods before attempting to add anything else. You should also have STEAM verfiy the NTW files to make sure any previously installed mods have not overwritten any vanilla files> Make sure STEAM is running before starting NTC. NTC -MUST- be installed with administrative rights (i.e. - run as administrator) The NTC Launcher -MUST- also be run with administrative rights as well to insure smooth operation. You must NOT make video or other changes in game after launching NTC, if you do, it breaks the NTC settings force by the launcher. If you need to adjust your video setting do it in a vanilla game BEFORE playing with NTC enabled. NTC uses a special script setting that overrides the vanilla setting, trying to make chages will break this override. Reporting Issues: Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  When reporting issues, please remember, information is everything! Just saying, "it crashes" really doesn't help much in tracking down where the problem lies. So the more details you provide, the better. What options did you change? What campaign where you playing? At what point exactly did it crash? And any other details that you can provide will help us fix it quicker. Common Issue: How to set user permissions on a game folder: Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Note: The following examples were done with empire total war but it is done the same way for other TW games. Also in the example below, 'hip63' is the user name, and 'BEAST' is the computer's name. These names will, of course, be different on your PC. And if, at anytime, windows asks for permission to do the following steps, tell it allow the changes. Step 1: To begin, browse to \Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\ then find the empire total war folder and right click it. Now click "Properties" and then the "Security" tab. You should see something like this: If you already see your user name (the name you log onto your computer with) listed here, you can skip to Step 3 If not procced with Step 2 Step 2: Click the "Edit" button. You should see something like this: Now click the "Add" button. You should see something like this: In the area labeled "Enter the object names to select" enter your user name (the name you log onto your computer with) like so: Then click the "Check Names" button and you should see something like this: Now click the "OK" button and you should see something like this: Step 3: Now we need to edit your permissions to the folder to give your user name full control of the empire total war folder. Make sure that option is checked for your user name. You should see something like this: Now click the "Apply" button and the "OK" button. You should see something like this: Click the "OK" button. A REBOOT OF YOUR COMPUTER IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AT THIS POINT! Try reinstalling and playing the mod with these changes. If you are still having issue, please take at look at this tutorial for further troubleshooting steps for permission related issues: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=398731 While it focuses on Medieval 2, it is applicable to all TW games. A Special Note on troubleshooting from Andre J. Jassoch. Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  To people who have troubles with the mod.Identify and erase other mods from data,if it does not help reinstall the game and than install this wonderful mod again.(It does helped me so i know what im talking about) Hip you should write it so big as here on the first page at the top. A Special Note for Game Booster Users by karaislam: Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  i found the fix for gamebooster with this mod. u must not tick steam.exe.normally i tick that one too but with this mod i cant.its not a big deal.even i close to enter empire steam again working.just u must not tick steam.exe before make shut down the unnecassary programs with gamebooster. SPECIAL NOTE TO 'NON-STEAM' NTW USERS: Spoiler Alert, click show to read:  Lastly, NTC will NOT work well with 'illict' copies of the game. Please don't tell me it's a "boxed copy". All legal copies of NTW come with steam, period. No exceptions! The retail discs sold in stores come with steam too. (I know because that's how I purchased ETW) So again, don't tell me that you have a "boxed" copy that came without steam, that's utter nonsense! AND PLEASE DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT ASKING ME FOR HELP WITH PIRATED COPIES! IF YOU ARE USING A PIRATED COPY OF THE GAME, THIS MOD WILL NOT WORK WITH IT SO QUIT ASKING FOR HELP!!!! Honestly, you're making the mod look bad by posting issues that have NOTHING to do with the mod. I don't know why it doesn't work with pirated copies nor do I care. I'll not be wasting my time with pirated copies. So if you are pirating the game, hit the road, get out and go away!

NAPOLEON: TOTAL COMBAT - SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH OFFICIAL NTC SIGNATURES:

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