[2012] TWC Modding Awards (Please Read)

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Index:

• General Setup
• Awards, positions & complimentary rewards
• Procedure
• List of categories:
  
  • Rome Total War
  • Medieval II Total War
  • Empire Total War
  • Napoleon Total War
  • Total War Shogun II
  
  
• Explanation of categories & eligibility criteria
  
  • Rome Total War
  • Medieval II Total War
  • Empire Total War
  • Napoleon Total War
  • Total War Shogun II
• Organisers

General Setup

• Mods: This year there will be 3 broad categories in mods on the bases of new, updated and old mods. New ones released in 2012 are allowed to participate and compete in the same categories with the old\updated ones while they are not allowed to compete in specific categories meant for new mods only. We think this would give a fair chance to the newly released mods, as our prime focus is to reward and recognize new work. Not simply go by popularity of old opus mods every year.
  
  
  This year old mods (released before 2012) which haven't been updated or modified in 2012 at all will be allowed to compete in only a single category, which is "All-time favourite mod". Any mod team or player can nominate their mod in this category. These mods aren't eligible for any other nomination. Beside this any other old mod, which have been heavily modified or updated in individual fields of modding (something MAC* would review) in 2012, can participate in the general categories but they can't compete in new ones.
  
  It's because we know that many mods keep expanding and improving considerably even after their release date. Some even come up with an entire new campaign or overhaul, so, disqualifying them just on the basis of release date just seem unwise. Lastly don't forget that old mods, from 2011, who weren't able to nominate themselves due to any reason are also eligible in the general categories.
• Modders: Since modders can associate themselves with more than one mod or modding areas we will consider their entire work done by them in the year 2012 only. If a modder thinks that he has done substantial modding work in 2012, in one or more mods, then he can nominate himself in that particular category. His previous work won't be included at all with an exception of substantial improvement over them. Again this would be reviewed and checked by MAC. For example if someone released a modding tool in 2011 and now in 2012 has updated it with new functions which increases its value is eligible but not when he only updates and patches his old tool in 2012. So obviously things like patches and minor updates for an old mod released prior to 2012 won't be considered as a valid entry.

MAC may also personally contact modders to provide a detailed log on their mods (Or the change logs of them, if, that's the base for entering this competition). This time during polls, in poll threads all the entries from a single category will have a comparison chart where players or general membership can compare them and then decide which is best in their opinion. So providing mod logs is necessary.

We will have 2 phases. First will be the nomination phase and when all the nominations are gathered & reviewed then we will have second and last phase for voting the best among them.

Awards, positions & complimentary rewards

This year's modding winners would get these awards:

After the polls are concluded we would pick top 3 winners from each category, if there are more than 3 nominees in a particular category. 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Awards and any complimentary rewards\items they would get:

Mods which wins top 3 positions:

• One sticky in their respective hosted mod forum or an announcement in their mod thread showing their mod in the showcase and addition in the TWC hall of fame.
• Images displaying mod team's award would be given to every member of the mod team and they can then choose it to display it in their signatures. Any modification regarding this or specific requests from the winning teams can also be discussed if they want something custom of their own.
• Mod team who made a new mod and wins a first position in its category would be interviewed by eagle standard (Our official TW Publication). This would shed some more light on the mod itself among the general membership and would give some exposure to our new modders within TWC.

Modders which win top 3 positions:

• Modders on 1st, 2nd & 3rd positions from every category will get +150, +75 & +40 rep points respectively.
• The top modder from the polls would get a medal in his user profile, just like always. As for 2nd and 3rd position winners, they will get the same medal indicating their positions in an image, which they can use in their signatures. Any customization they want can be discussed and processed accordingly.
• 1st rank winner will be interviewed by Content staff. Perhaps a new modder might get noticed by a citizen and gets sponsored for citizenship as well?

Procedure

Below is the nomination procedure in detail. How one can nominate himself or someone else for his\her mod.
Attention modders!

• All entries will have to be made or confirmed by the modder in question or a team representative. Entries fall under the TWC Terms of Service concerning claims to ownership of work.
• How it will work is that the modder himself has to step forward and nominate himself if he thinks he's worthy enough for it. His submission, which will be done in the Nominations sub-forum, will be private and thus only visible to MAC and only himself.
• To make an entry, input your entries by filling out this form containing the list of all categories and insert the name of mods and modders in the appropriate place.
• Entries should be made within 15 days from the posting of this announcement.

Attention players!

• Members are invited to nominate mods and modders who they believe to be eligible and deserving. The committee will review the nominations and contact nominated modders or mod teams that have not come forward of their own accord.
• Nominations can be made by filling out this nomination form containing the list of all categories. Insert the name of mods and modders and post your form in the nomination box. here.
• Nominations should be made within 14 days from the posting of this announcement.

*MAC = Modding awards committee.

List of categories

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Favourite Mod Awards

Categories:

• All-time favourite:
• Battle gameplay:
• Strategic gameplay:
• 3D Art & Design:
• 2D Art & Design:
• Music & SFX
• Historical or lore friendly:
• Sub-mod or Addons:

*Rules: Only the "All-time favourite" category is open to all released mods of TWC. To qualify for the rest, one must have updated his\her mod in 2012 in that individual category. Whether the update is substantial enough to qualify here or not is something that MAC would decide. Modders are requested to mention their reasoning & post their change logs if they think their mod qualifies in a particular category.

New mods from 2012 are also eligible in all the above mentioned categories.

Favourite New Mod Awards

Categories:

• New mod:
• New Sub-mod or Addon:

*Rules: This competition is open to only released mods and sub-mods of 2012. Mods that were released in late 2011 but didn't participate in 2011 modding awards are eligible in this category as well. Any other old mods are ineligible in this category.

Favourite Modder Awards

Categories

• Coder:
• Scripter:
• Mapper:
• 2D artist:
• 3D artist:
• Composer:
• Videographer:
• Historical/Lore writer:
• Tool maker:
• Tutor:

Rules: This competition is open to all the modders who released their work in 2012 or didn't nominate themselves in 2011 Modding awards.

►

Favourite Mod Awards

Categories:

• All-time favourite:
• Battle gameplay:
• Strategic gameplay:
• 3D Art & Design:
• 2D Art & Design:
• Music and SFX:
• Historical or lore friendly:
• Sub-mod or Addon:

*Rules: Only the "All-time favourite" category is open to all released mods of TWC. To qualify for the rest, one must have updated his\her mod in 2012 in that individual category. Whether the update is substantial enough to qualify here or not is something that MAC would decide. Modders are requested to mention their reasoning & post their change logs if they think their mod qualifies in a particular category.

New mods from 2012 are also eligible in all the above mentioned categories.

Favourite New Mod Awards

Categories

• New mod:
• New sub-mod:

*Rules:This competition is open to only released mods and sub-mods of 2012. Mods that were released in late 2011 but didn't participate in 2011 modding awards are eligible in this category as well. Any other old mods are ineligible in this category.

Favourite Modder Awards

Categories

• Coder:
• Scripter:
• Mapper:
• 2D artist:
• 3D artist:
• Composer:
• Videographer
• Historical/Lore writer:
• Tool maker:
• Tutor:

*Rules: This competition is open to all the modders who released their work in 2012 or didn't nominate themselves in 2011 Modding awards.

►

Favourite Mod Awards

Categories:

• All-time favourite:
• Immersive Mod:
• Scenario/Innovative Mod:
• Land/Naval Combat Overhaul:
• Miniature Mod:
• Unit Pack:
• Campaign AI:
• Compilation:

*Rules:Only the "All-time favourite" category is open to all released mods of TWC. To qualify for the rest, one must have updated his\her mod in 2012 in that individual category. Whether the update is substantial enough to qualify here or not is something that MAC would decide. Modders are requested to mention their reasoning & post their change logs if they think their mod qualifies in a particular category.

New mods from 2012 are also eligible in all the above mentioned categories.

Favourite New Mod Awards

Categories

• New mod:
• New sub-mod:

*Rules: This competition is open to only released mods and sub-mods of 2012. Mods that were released in late 2011 but didn't participate in 2011 modding awards are eligible in this category as well. Any other old mods are ineligible in this category.

Favourite Modder Awards

Categories

• Modder:
• DB Editor
• Scripter:
• 2D Artist:
• 3D Artist & Animator:
• Videographer:
• Historical/Lore writer:
• Tool maker:
• Tutor:
• Rising Star:

*Rules: This competition is open to all the modders who released their work in 2012 or didn't nominate themselves in 2011 Modding awards.

►

Favourite Mod Awards

Categories:

• All-time favourite:
• Immersive Mod:
• Scenario/Innovative Mod:
• Land/Naval Combat Overhaul:
• Miniature Mod:
• Unit Pack:
• Campaign AI:
• Compilation:

*Rules: Only the "All-time favourite" category is open to all released mods of TWC. To qualify for the rest, one must have updated his\her mod in 2012 in that individual category. Whether the update is substantial enough to qualify here or not is something that MAC would decide. Modders are requested to mention their reasoning & post their change logs if they think their mod qualifies in a particular category.

New mods from 2012 are also eligible in all the above mentioned categories.

Favourite New Mod Awards

Categories

• New mod:
• New sub-mod:

*Rules: This competition is open to only released mods and sub-mods of 2012. Mods that were released in late 2011 but didn't participate in 2011 modding awards are eligible in this category as well. Any other old mods are ineligible in this category.

Favourite Modder Awards

Categories

• Modder:
• DB Editor
• Scripter:
• 2D Artist:
• 3D Artist & Animator:
• Videographer
• Historical/Lore writer:
• Tool maker:
• Tutor:
• Rising Star:

*Rules: This competition is open to all the modders who released their work in 2012 or didn't nominate themselves in 2011 Modding awards.

►

Favourite Mod Awards

Categories:

• All-time favourite:
• Immersive Mod:
• Scenario/Innovative Mod:
• Land/Naval Combat Overhaul:
• Miniature Mod:
• Unit Pack:
• Campaign AI:
• Compilation:

*Rules: Only the "All-time favourite" category is open to all released mods of TWC. To qualify for the rest, one must have updated his\her mod in 2012 in that individual category. Whether the update is substantial enough to qualify here or not is something that MAC would decide. Modders are requested to mention their reasoning & post their change logs if they think their mod qualifies in a particular category.

New mods from 2012 are also eligible in all the above mentioned categories.

Favourite New Mod Awards

Categories

• New mod:
• New sub-mod:
• FoTS overhaul:
• Battle Map:

*Rules: This competition is open to only released mods and sub-mods of 2012. Mods that were released in late 2011 but didn't participate in 2011 modding awards are eligible in this category as well. Any other old mods are ineligible in this category.

A modder who created an overhaul mod for FoTS would qualify for general categories, New mod and FoTS overhaul category. FoTS submods are eligible in New sub-mod and Miniature mod categories only.

Favourite Modder Awards

Categories

• Modder:
• DB Editor:
• TeD Editor:
• Scripter:
• 2D Artist:
• 3D Artist & Animator:
• Composer:
• Videographer
• Historical/Lore writer:
• Tool maker:
• Tutor:
• Rising Star:

*Rules: This competition is open to all the modders who released their work in 2012 or didn't nominate themselves in 2011 Modding awards.

Explanation of categories & eligibility criteria

RTW

Mods:

• All-time favourite: Well as the name suggests, in this category you guys (whether a modder or a player) have to nominate the best mod you have seen so far on TWC on this platform, that is, RTW. Every mod is eligible to enter this category, even the ones that weren't released or updated in 2012. The winner from this category would show who's the boss and what the community really adore, thereby, setting an inspiring example of mod making for future modders.
• Battle gameplay: In this category one has to nominate a mod that enhances the battle gameplay on the battlefield. How the AI tactically packs a punch after modifying its BAI. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Strategic gameplay: In this category one has to nominate a mod that enhances the strategic gameplay. How the AI behaves by modification of its CAI. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• 3D Art & Design: This category deals with 3 dimensional visual elements of the game. Like 3D models of units, their skins, battle environment like trees, buildings, .cas models on the strat map etc. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• 2D Art & Design: This category deals with 2 dimensional visual elements of the game. Like faction icons, user interface of main menu\strat map, units cards etc. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Music and SFX: If your mod has a new soundtrack or dozens of new sound effects (SFX) that enhance the game feel then you can nominate your mod in this category. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012. A mod that even tweaks existing hundreds of SFX in-game to give a different feel is also eligible.
• Historical or lore friendly: If your mod is a treat for players who love historical accuracy then your mod qualifies in this category. And what's lore friendly? It means whether your mod or extension to a particular existing mod fits the theme logically or not. A mod putting an element based on a different theme wouldn't count as lore friendly; like putting a character from assassin's creed into Third age mod; it would fit in a mod based on crusades though. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Sub-mod or Addons: A sub-mod or an Addon means a mod that is added to an existing mod in order to further expand it in a particular area on a minor level. This is a broad category and it could mean anything. For example: An addon that adds new regions on the map, or for new traits and ancillaries etc. Eligibility: For only new sub-mods that were released in 2012 or an old sub-mod that grew a lot from its former release.
• New mod: Did you release a new major mod in 2012? Then your mod qualifies in this category where it will compete with other new major mods. Eligibility: For only new major mods that were released in 2012 are eligible in it not any old or updated mod.
• New sub-mod: Did you release a new sub-mod in 2012? Then your mod qualifies in this category where it will compete with other new sub-mods. Eligibility: For only new sub-mods that were released in 2012 are eligible in it not any old or updated sub-mods.

Modders:
A modder can nominate himeslf or be recommended by a player if he has modded RTW in the following categories. Eligibility: Modder's work should be from 2012 or from 2011 only, if he chose to nominate his work in this year by not participating last year.

• Coder: A coder is a person who modifies the game code in an extensive manner. Like adding a unit or changing AI's behaviour in-game requires knowledge of code editing.
• Scripter: A scripter would be a person who has made scripts related to the campaign map or battle map.
• Mapper: A mapper is a person that alters or creates a new campaign map on RTW. This would include changes or major alterations on battle map also.
• 2D artist: A 2D artist is a person that modifies 2D art or images in the game. Like the .DDS files related to unit cards or the game's UI or things like faction icons.
• 3D artist: A 3D artist is a person that modifies 3D elements of the game. Whether it's a modification of an existing unit or adding a complete new one in-game. This generally requires the use of programs like 3DSMax or Milkshape which are 3D modeling softwares.
• Composer: A composer who has added new music and\or sound effects to enhance RTW experience.
• Videographer: A video editor that has made videos for RTW mods for its promotion and enhancement like by adding in-game videos.
• Historical/Lore writer: A category for a person who has provided historical and lore friendly material input in a particular mod.
• Tool maker: Who has made mod tools for RTW.
• Tutor: A person who has helped other modders in modding with publicly available advice or instructions. Mainly helpful posts from mod workshop.

M2TW

Mods:

• All-time favourite: Well as the name suggests, in this category you guys (whether a modder or a player) have to nominate the best mod you have seen so far on TWC on this platform, that is, M2TW. Every mod is eligible to enter this category, even the ones that weren't released or updated in 2012. The winner from this category would show who is still the boss and what the community really adore, thereby, setting an inspiring example of mod making for future modders.
• Battle gameplay: In this category one has to nominate a mod that enhances the battle gameplay on the battlefield. How the AI tactically packs a punch after modifying its BAI. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Strategic gameplay: In this category one has to nominate a mod that enhances the strategic gameplay. How the AI behaves by modification of its CAI. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• 3D Art & Design: This category deals with 3 dimensional visual elements of the game. Like 3D models of units, their skins, battle environment like trees, buildings, .cas models on the strat map etc. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• 2D Art & Design: This category deals with 2 dimensional visual elements of the game. Like faction icons, user interface of main menu\strat map, units cards etc. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Music and SFX: If your mod has a new soundtrack or dozens of new sound effects (SFX) that enhance the game feel then you can nominate your mod in this category. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012. A mod that even tweaks existing hundreds of SFX in-game to give a different feel is also eligible.
• Historical or lore friendly: If your mod is a treat for players who love historical accuracy then your mod qualifies in this category. And what's lore friendly? It means whether your mod or extension to a particular existing mod fits the theme logically or not. A mod putting an element based on a different theme wouldn't count as lore friendly; like putting a character from assassin's creed into Third age mod, it would fit in a mod based on crusades though. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Sub-mod or Addons: A sub-mod or an Addon means a mod that is added to an existing mod in order to further expand it in a particular area on a minor level. This is a broad category and it could mean anything. For example: An addon that adds new regions on the map, or for new traits and ancillaries etc. Eligibility: For only new sub-mods that were released in 2012 or an old sub-mod that grew a lot from its former release.
• New mod: Did you release a new major mod in 2012? Then your mod qualifies in this category where it will compete with other new major mods. Eligibility: For only new major mods that were released in 2012 are eligible in it not any old or updated mod.
• New sub-mod: Did you release a new sub-mod in 2012? Then your mod qualifies in this category where it will compete with other new sub-mods. Eligibility: For only new sub-mods that were released in 2012 are eligible in it not any old or updated sub-mods.

Modders:
A modder can nominate himeslf or be recommended by a player if he has modded M2TW in the following categories. Eligibility: Modder's work should be from 2012 or from 2011 only, if he chose to nominate his work in this year by not participating last year.

• Coder: A coder is a person who modifies the game code in an extensive manner. Like adding a unit or changing AI's behaviour in-game requires knowledge of code editing.
• Scripter: A scripter would be a person who has made scripts related to the campaign map or battle map.
• Mapper: A mapper is a person that alters or creates a new campaign map on M2TW. This would include changes or major alterations on battle map also.
• 2D artist: A 2D artist is a person that modifies 2D art or images in the game. Like the .DDS files related to unit cards or the game's UI or things like faction icons.
• 3D artist: A 3D artist is a person that modifies 3D elements of the game. Whether it's a modification of an existing unit or adding a complete new one in-game. This generally requires the use of programs like 3DSMax or Milkshape which are 3D modeling softwares.
• Composer: A composer who has added new music and\or sound effects to enhance M2TW experience.
• Videographer: A video editor that has made videos for M2TW mods for its promotion and enhancement like by adding in-game videos.
• Historical/Lore writer: A category for a person who has provided historical and lore friendly material input in a particular mod.
• Tool maker: Who has made mod tools for M2TW.
• Tutor: A person who has helped other modders in modding with publicly available advice or instructions. Mainly helpful posts from mod workshop.

ETW

Mods:

• All-time favourite: Well as the name suggests, in this category you guys (whether a modder or a player) have to nominate the best mod you have seen so far on TWC on this platform, that is, ETW. Every mod is eligible to enter this category, even the ones that weren't released or updated in 2012. The winner from this category would show who is still the boss and what the community really adore, thereby, setting an inspiring example of mod making for future modders.
• Immersive Mod: In this category one has to nominate a mod in which the player gets totally immersed due to unique features it has that any other mod fails to provide you. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Scenario/Innovative Mod: In this category one has to nominate a mod that has the best or unique gameplay ideas & the most interesting scenario. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Land/Naval Combat Overhaul: This category deals with tweaks and modification of land and naval combat. Like modification of stat balancing and AI behaviour. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Miniature Mod: This category deals with small mods that either fix or improve certain aspects of the game like stats, recolouring, sound or 2D art like unit cards and such. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Unit Pack: If your mod provides a collection of new unit models and re-textured skins then its nomination would fit in this category. Eligibility: For only new unit pack mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated it adequately in 2012.
• Campaign AI: A mod that features the most challenging CAI on campaign map would qualify in this category Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Compilation: The best compilation created by adding several other mods. Eligibility: For only compilations that were released in 2012 or an old one that grew a lot in 2012 from its former release.
• New mod: Did you release a new major or overhaul mod in 2012? Then your mod qualifies in this category where it will compete with other new major mods. Eligibility: For only new major mods that were released in 2012 are eligible in it not any old or updated mod.
• New sub-mod: Did you release a new sub-mod in 2012? Then your mod qualifies in this category where it will compete with other new sub-mods. Eligibility: For only new sub-mods that were released in 2012 are eligible in it not any old or updated sub-mods.

Modders:
A modder can nominate himself or be recommended by a player if he has modded ETW in the following categories. Eligibility: Modder's work should be from 2012 or from 2011 only, if he chose to nominate his work in this year by not participating last year.

• Modder: So who's your favourite? Just nominate him or recommend him in this category.
• DB Editor: Bashed your head in DB editing this year did you? Then nominate yourself in this category. Players: What id DB editing? Well DB editing deals with editing of DB tables that contain ETW's game variables.
• Scripter: If a modder did a lot of scripting this year, which requires knowledge of LuA scripting language then nominate yourself in this category.
• 2D Artist: A 2D artist is a person that modifies 2D art or images in the game. Like unit cards, game's UI or things like faction icons.
• 3D Artist & Animator: A 3D artist is a person that modifies 3D elements of the game. Whether it's a modification of an existing unit or playing with .anim (animation) files. This generally requires the use of programs like 3DSMax or Milkshape which are 3D modeling softwares.
• Videographer: A video editor that has made videos for ETW mods for their promotion and enhancement like by adding in-game videos.
• Historical/Lore writer: A category for a person who has provided historical and lore friendly material input in a particular mod.
• Tool maker: Who has made mod tools for ETW.
• Tutor: A person who has helped other modders in modding with publicly available advice, instructions or detailed tutorials. Mainly helpful posts from mod workshop.
• Rising Star: Noticed a talented modder who joined TWC in 2011\12? Then nominate him here if you think that he has risen above the average in a short span of time.

NTW

Mods:

• All-time favourite: Well as the name suggests, in this category you guys (whether a modder or a player) have to nominate the best mod you have seen so far on TWC on this platform, that is, NTW. Every mod is eligible to enter this category, even the ones that weren't released or updated in 2012. The winner from this category would show who is still the boss and what the community really adore, thereby, setting an inspiring example of mod making for future modders.
• Immersive Mod: In this category one has to nominate a mod in which the player gets totally immersed due to unique features it has that any other mod fails to provide you. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Scenario/Innovative Mod: In this category one has to nominate a mod that has the best or unique gameplay ideas & the most interesting scenario. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Land/Naval Combat Overhaul: This category deals with tweaks and modification of land and naval combat. Like modification of stat balancing and AI behaviour. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Miniature Mod: This category deals with small mods that either fix or improve certain aspects of the game like stats, recolouring, sound or 2D art like unit cards and such. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Unit Pack: If your mod provides a collection of new unit models and re-textured skins then its nomination would fit in this category. Eligibility: For only new unit pack mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated it adequately in 2012.
• Campaign AI: A mod thar features the most challenging CAI on campaign map would qualify in this category Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Compilation: The best compilation created by adding several other mods. Eligibility: For only compilations that were released in 2012 or an old one that grew a lot in 2012 from its former release.
• New mod: Did you release a new major or overhaul mod in 2012? Then your mod qualifies in this category where it will compete with other new major mods. Eligibility: For only new major mods that were released in 2012 are eligible in it not any old or updated mod.
• New sub-mod: Did you release a new sub-mod in 2012? Then your mod qualifies in this category where it will compete with other new sub-mods. Eligibility: For only new sub-mods that were released in 2012 are eligible in it not any old or updated sub-mods.

Modders:
A modder can nominate himself or be recommended by a player if he has modded NTW in the following categories. Eligibility: Modder's work should be from 2012 or from 2011 only, if he chose to nominate his work in this year by not participating last year.

• Modder: So who's your favourite? Just nominate him or recommend him in this category.
• DB Editor: Bashed your head in DB editing this year did you? Then nominate yourself in this category. Players: What id DB editing? Well DB editing deals with editing of DB tables that contain NTW's game variables.
• Scripter: If a modder did a lot of scripting this year, which requires knowledge of LuA scripting language then nominate yourself in this category.
• 2D Artist: A 2D artist is a person that modifies 2D art or images in the game. Like unit cards, game's UI or things like faction icons.
• 3D Artist & Animator: A 3D artist is a person that modifies 3D elements of the game. Whether it's a modification of an existing unit or playing with .anim (animation) files. This generally requires the use of programs like 3DSMax or Milkshape which are 3D modeling softwares.
• Videographer: A video editor that has made videos for NTW mods for their promotion and enhancement like by adding in-game videos.
• Historical/Lore writer: A category for a person who has provided historical and lore friendly material input in a particular mod.
• Tool maker: Who has made mod tools for NTW.
• Tutor: A person who has helped other modders in modding with publicly available advice, instructions or detailed tutorials. Mainly helpful posts from mod workshop.
• Rising Star: Noticed a talented modder who joined TWC in 2011\12? Then nominate him here if you think that he has risen above the average in a short span of time.

TWS2

Mods:

• All-time favourite: Well as the name suggests, in this category you guys (whether a modder or a player) have to nominate the best mod you have seen so far on TWC on this platform, that is, TWS2. Every mod is eligible to enter this category, even the ones that weren't released or updated in 2012. The winner from this category would show who is still the boss and what the community really adore, thereby, setting an inspiring example of mod making for future modders.
• Immersive Mod: In this category one has to nominate a mod in which the player gets totally immersed due to unique features it has that any other mod fails to provide you. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Scenario/Innovative Mod: In this category one has to nominate a mod that has the best or unique gameplay ideas & the most interesting scenario. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Land/Naval Combat Overhaul: This category deals with tweaks and modification of land and naval combat. Like modification of stat balancing and AI behaviour. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Miniature Mod: This category deals with small mods that either fix or improve certain aspects of the game like stats, recolouring, sound or 2D art like unit cards and such. Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Unit Pack: If your mod provides a collection of new unit models and re-textured skins then its nomination would fit in this category. Eligibility: For only new unit pack mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated it adequately in 2012.
• Campaign AI: A mod thar features the most challenging CAI on campaign map would qualify in this category Eligibility: For only new mods that were released in 2012 or a mod that updated this aspect of the game in 2012.
• Compilation: The best compilation created by adding several other mods. Eligibility: For only compilations that were released in 2012 or an old one that grew a lot in 2012 from its former release.
• New mod: Did you release a new major or overhaul mod in 2012? Then your mod qualifies in this category where it will compete with other new major mods. Eligibility: For only new major mods that were released in 2012 are eligible in it not any old or updated mod.
• New sub-mod: Did you release a new sub-mod in 2012? Then your mod qualifies in this category where it will compete with other new sub-mods. Eligibility: For only new sub-mods that were released in 2012 are eligible in it not any old or updated sub-mods.
• FoTS Overhaul: Nominate your Fall of the samurai overhaul mod here in this category.
• Battle Map: If you made a Battle scenario using the TeD tool then nominate that mod in this category.

Modders:
A modder can nominate himself or be recommended by a player if he has modded TWS2 in the following categories. Eligibility: Modder's work should be from 2012 or from 2011 only, if he chose to nominate his work in this year by not participating last year.

• Modder: So who's your favourite? Just nominate him or recommend him in this category.
• DB Editor: Bashed your head in DB editing this year did you? Then nominate yourself in this category. Players: What id DB editing? Well DB editing deals with editing of DB tables that contain TWS2's game variables.
• TeD Editor: Made battle maps using TeD? Then nominate yourself in this category. Players: What is TeD? TEd is a free battlefield editor for Total War: Shogun 2 and Fall of the Samurai. It allows you to sculpt your own battlefields, place objects from our extensive objects library, paint and adjust the height of terrain and more.
• Scripter: If a modder did a lot of scripting this year, which requires knowledge of LuA scripting language then nominate yourself in this category.
• 2D Artist: A 2D artist is a person that modifies 2D art or images in the game. Like unit cards, game's UI or things like faction icons.
• 3D Artist & Animator: A 3D artist is a person that modifies 3D elements of the game. Whether it's a modification of an existing unit or playing with .anim (animation) files. This generally requires the use of programs like 3DSMax or Milkshape which are 3D modeling softwares.
• Videographer: A video editor that has made videos for TWS2 mods for their promotion and enhancement like by adding in-game videos.
• Historical/Lore writer: A category for a person who has provided historical and lore friendly material input in a particular mod.
• Tool maker: Who has made mod tools for TWS2.
• Tutor: A person who has helped other modders in modding with publicly available advice, instructions or detailed tutorials. Mainly helpful posts from mod workshop.
• Rising Star: Noticed a talented modder who joined TWC in 2011\12? Then nominate him here if you think that he has risen above the average in a short span of time.

Organisers

• Poach
• Muizer
• Rarity
• .Mitch.
• The Hedge Knight
• T.C.
• Inkie Pie
• Derpy Hooves
• Ishan