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The Team of


Roma Surrectum 2.0


Presents

The Cimbri

"In truth neither from the Samnites, nor the Carthaginians, nor from both Spains, nor from all the nations of gaul, have we recieved more checks and alarms, nor even from the Parthians: for, more vigorous and invincible is the liberty of the Germans than the monarchy of the Arascides." - Tacitus

The Cimbri people were an enigma. Virtually unknown until they appeared around 120 BC during a mass migration in search of a new homeland. They had joined with the Teutones and other tribes to swell their ranks to well over 600,000. They came in contact with the Romans, due to a dispute with Rome’s ally the Taurisci in Noricum in 113 BC. Respectfully they acknowledged the sovereignty of Rome and made a request of consul Gnaeus Papirius Carbo for land on which to settle. They offered themselves as auxiliaries to Rome should the need arise. Carbo informed them that there was no land in Noricum, but that guides would direct them to a rich and bountiful area a short march away. But Carbo had already planned an ambush to rid the world of these “barbarians”; an act that would cause Rome more pain than Carthage ever inflicted...and put Rome once again under the threat of occupation.

More of this faction preview can be found here. Come and see what you have been missing.
and the
Hellenistic Generals

"A Hellenistic commander yearned both for victory by intellect and to do great deeds with his own hands, to be most capable in fighting and in generalling."

More of this preview can be found here. We look forward to seeing you.
TWC Modding Awards 2008
01-06-09 | by Aradan
Baltic Crusades 1.0 Released!
01-04-09 | by Trajan


The B.A.L.T.S. team proudly announces the release of their newest and hottest work aimed on Medieval conflicts in the coasts of the Baltic sea, which took us about 2 years to organize, research, craft, and test. Come check out the release thread here.





Check it out here!

Wrath of the Norsemen: 5th Preview
01-01-09 | by Aradan




What better day to mark the mod's rebirth then New Years Day? For all the details, check this thread out.

Crusaders' Ambitions 1st Preview
12-31-08 | by Aradan

Crusaders' Ambitions 1st Preview



After 3 months of development, the First Preview of the Crusaders' Ambitions Mod for Kingdoms is out!
If you are interested, check the link here!
TA:TW Unit Preview - Mordor
12-31-08 | by Aradan
Third Age: Total War has released a new preview, Mordor.



For more information and screenshots follow the link!
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4198289

AqD's RTR mini-mod 2.0 beta!
12-29-08 | by Aradan



The mod aims to create a more epic feel for Rome Total Realism. In this beta you'll find new Parthians, Armenians, Pontus, and an even more realistic battle system and many other features.
TA:TW Unit Preview - Dale
12-28-08 | by Empress Meg
Third Age: Total War has released a new preview, Dale.


For more information and screenshots follow the link!
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=214533
European Wars Units Preview
12-26-08 | by Amroth
European Wars
EUROPEAN WARS
First units preview + screens
(MEDIEVAL II TOTAL WAR)




'European Wars' - a mod which takes us in 18th century. It is an age of 'Empire: Total War' which was announced long time ago. There are 2 developing versions of this mod: for 'Rome: Total War' and 'Medieval 2: Total War'. After 'Empire TW' release, 'European Wars' will be a Realism-Mod for this game. Age of 'European Wars' seems to be very interesting for a gamer, because it is age of many military and economical changes. 'European Wars' is an adventure full of wars and battles for every fan of Total War series. An action will take place in times of Great Northern War, The War of Spanish Succession, The War of Polish Succession, Scottish Jacobite Rebellion and Seven Years' War (military actions in Europe and Northern America). 'European Wars' has to offer many great units for a gamer, for example: Prussian Grenadiers, Hussars of Death, Polish Winged Hussars, French Mousqetaires (Elite Guards) and many others!

UNITS PREVIEW (+ screens)

It's a first unit's preview of "European Wars" mod on Medieval II Total War. Preview is historical, also very good about graphic side.
Preview's author's showing us heavy cavalry units (Cuirassiers and Elite Guards). For example: Prussian Cuirassiers, French Mousqetaires, Russian Life Guards and Polish Wiged Hussars. As well preview include game's screens and many lots grenadier's hats to show. KLA- author, want to say especially thanks for team Lordz (NTW2) and "Ogniem i Mieczem's" (With Fire and Sword) team for use parts of models.

RTR VII: FOE Preview 5
12-24-08 | by Aradan



FOE Preview Five
is now available here

Chivalry I: Total War

The guys from ‘Chivalry I: Total War’ have brought us all an early Christmas present: ChivTW version 0.99! This total conversion for ‘Rome: Total War’ dispenses of all the ancient trappings, and changes the game into a medieval setting, starting in 1072 A.D. The mod adds 20 historical factions, lets you siege (or be besieged in!) a motte and bailey or castle, and includes all new medieval music among many other great additions. Go grab your present here!


Source:
All Under Heaven

‘All Under Heaven’, a mod set in East Asia between the years 1171 A.D. and 1271 A.D., have released another preview entitled “Emperors, Ninjas, and Monks”. It contains a wealth of information on Japanese history, specifically on the role of the Emperors, religion and espionage, which is augmented by the developers plans for how to represent all this in the mod. The preview is packed with screenshots showing us buildings (Heian Palace, Todai-ji- & Kofuku-ji Temples), two new units of warrior monks (Sohei & O-Yoroi Sohei), and strategy map models, including the assassin, spy, & general. Go here to find out more. Check out their previous preview, on the Japanese Taira and Minamoto clans, here.



News from:


Roman_Man#3 is proud to present to you:


Megas Alexandros - Open Beta Release



Heaven cannot brook two suns, nor earth two masters.
-Alexander the Great

Check it out here.



Are you looking for epic music for your mod? Or perhaps you just want something suitable to listen to while you are slaughtering countless enemies in your favourite game or modification? Either way you owe it to yourself to download the ‘Chronicles of Arcus: Legend of Antaphar’ soundtrack composed by Jones King. This is the second instalment in what is intended to be a trilogy musically exploring the fictional World of Arcus and its history. The tracks are powerful and emotive, some with a distinctly heroic quality, while others radiate a delightfully ominous atmosphere.

‘Chronicles of Arcus: Legend of Antaphar’ consists of ten tracks, and all save one are compressed as 320kbps MP3 files. The soundtrack is free to use for all modders who need music for their modifications, with the conditions that the artist is properly credited and that it is used for non-commercial purposes. It is, in his words, “dedicated to the modders and developers throughout the modding communities around the internet.”

Tracklist:
  1. Antaphar’s Prediction (Prologue)
  2. Halls of Ulcring
  3. The Dom-hai
  4. Antaphar
  5. Saerasus
  6. Saerasus (alternate version)
  7. The Silver Tower
  8. Ana’amar Ritual
  9. Sons of Enphar (Listen to it here)
  10. Golcan Pass (Sons of Enphar 2nd part)
Download the album here, and grab the first in the series, Arcus Lux, while you’re at it! Also stay tuned for the final instalment in the ‘Chronicles of Arcus’ trilogy: ‘The Pilgrim Prophecy’! You can read more about the World of Arcus here.

News from:
RIO'S IBFD-BEYOND ROMAN GlORY
12-10-08 | by Empress Meg




The Roma Surrectum team proudly announces the next preview for the upcoming release of RS2: The Ptolemaic Kingdom!

Come and see it here, or just peruse the Roma Surrectum fora here and see what you've been missing!



XVIIth Century Mod: Dominium Maris Baltici is total conversion of M2:TW, set in years 1570-1700. First planned version will include four factions - Sweden, Poland-Lithuania, Denmark and Russia - and their conflicts for dominance over Baltic Sea.

Since mod is entering beta stages, you can take a look at detailed Battle AAR, full of screenshots, plans, and analysis of modified AI behavior.

Link to mod subforum:http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=739
Link to AAR:http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=206898

phoen!x`s Enhanced- FKoC-MiniMod
12-03-08 | by Aradan




Phoen!x's Enhanced FKoC Mini-mod is based on four basic enhancements, that have never before been used in any other completed mod.

1. New settlements for everyone on the map
2. No Force Levels in towns and castles anymore
3. 3D effects for all units
4. New building Textures on the battle map


Find out more about it HERE.

CB EmpireTW Skinning Competition!
11-27-08 | by Aradan





With ETW fast approaching, the Consilium Belli has decided to organise TWC's very own modding competition, to get everyone in the mood for the release of Empires.

Check out the details HERE.

The EB team is pleased to announce the last major release for EBI. EB 1.2 introduces a new client-ruler mechanic, fixing the unfortunate bugs that were associated with the last version. Also included is the Punic Voicemod, the language of the Phoenician inhabitants of Carthage.

We hope you enjoy this final release for EBI and that it will keep you busy while we work on bringing you EBII for M2:TW - Kingdoms.
After months of work, PRO DEO ET REGE proudly presents a video preview of its new Basileia tōn Rōmaiōn roster for the upcoming PRO DEO ET REGE II. For more information and to see the rest of the preview, click here.

East of Rome: Fourth Preview
11-20-08 | by Empress Meg

East of Rome mod has released there 4th preview from the stunning Icedie of South, this will focus in the Lombards. See it here


After lots of hard work, B. Ward proudly brings to you the first World of Eveena Campaign Map Preview from the upcoming modification for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms "Libertas vel Mors - Freedom or Death". See the preview here.


Screens from Preview



WANT MORE SCREENS? SEE PREVIEW NOW!


AqD's RTR mini-mod: New Armenians
11-14-08 | by Aradan


Armenian Preview in AqD's RTR mini-mod

The mod aims to create a more epic and realistic environment for Rome Total Realism. In next version there will be many new units for Armenians and Parthians, eastern AOR and 'advanced' barbarians, along with a more realistic and accurate battle system.
Sicilia - Released!!
11-13-08 | by Aradan



Halie Satanus
presents

Sicilia

See here for details.


Das Heilige Römische Reich

Version 0.7 released


Now with: complete AOR, enhanced Era-System, Complete Byzantine Unit Roster Project & Real Horses included, loads of new units, realistic armour progression, complete overhauled combat system, a unique Zone of Control system, a reworked map and many new script features.

See THIS thread for a detailed overview.

Download 'Das Heilige Römische Reich' Version 0.7 HERE.

Ferrum Aeternum - Second Preview
11-08-08 | by Empress Meg

M2TW Kingdoms Modification

Proudly Presenting

Second Official Preview

After great success of our first preview we are ready to present you second preview which will be even bigger and better then the first one.
ENJOY!!!
.


To be redirected to Preview Thread click >>> HERE <<<
B. Ward's Modder's Resources #6
11-04-08 | by Empress Meg


This is the sixth installment of the Modder's Resources. B. Ward presents to you "The Armory", a collection of .psd templates for all the vanilla attachmentsets for immediate creative use. Also Remember to check out the other Modder's Resources if you already haven't. Happy Modding.
EUROPEAN WARS - GREAT BRITAIN Preview
11-02-08 | by Empress Meg
EUROPEAN WARS - new faction preview



GREAT BRITAIN - Units Preview:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=202144

Can't wait to EMPIRE TOTAL WAR? Play European Wars!

'European Wars' is set in the XVIII century beginning in 1700 and is a precursor to Empire:TW. In this period three great wars took place in Europe – Spanish succession war, Great North War (between Sweden and Russia) and the Seven years war. In mod, you will see the infantry of Peter I the Great, famous musketeers of Louis XIV and grenadiers of Friedrich II the Great.




GREAT BRITAIN - Units Preview:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=202144

Prussian Gameplay Movie:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=202377

KLA's thread:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56233&page=34

Special Thanks to Lordz and OiM teams for using some units elements.

Dominion of the Sword: Preview-Download
10-31-08 | by Empress Meg
Dominion of the Sword is a highly ambitious mod, originally dubbed the 'super-mod'. Maximising the basic focus of vanilla, Dominion of the Sword takes M2TW-Kingdoms to groundbreaking depths and inspiring new heights. The Preview-Download is a multi-media experience, available through download only. Approx 320MB, 200 pages, and a running time of 90 mins.
Experience for yourself the mod that everyone is talking about… but no one had dreamed possible

Visit Dominion of the Sword here:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=202600
Aristeia: Preview #1
10-30-08 | by Trajan


Present...



Welcome to the long-awaited first public update of Aristeia, our expansion for Troy Total War. We know that you have been waiting for this for a long time, and so have we. The mod has taken shape gradually, and we are now ready to show you some solid results - though only a taste of what is to come...


Featuring new factions...


House of Atreus


New Units...




And much more besides, including an entirely new map and story-driven campaign.

For more information click
here
Europa Barbarorum II: Stele #7
10-27-08 | by Trajan


EBII: Stele #7


The Europa Barbarorum has released a new Stele. Dealing with the creation of new units for Europa Barbarorum II, the EB team talk about their new methods for designing and creating these units, introduce you to some of the members who worked on their "Phalangitai" Video, and even throw in four videos looking at some of the specific areas of unit modelling, skinning and animating.

To find out more, visit their forums below:
Europa Barbarorum II Forums:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=201780
FOE Preview 4
10-19-08 | by Aradan



FOE Preview Four is now available here

Why not also check out the FOE Signature Competition?
EOR Bulgar Mini Preview
10-16-08 | by Aradan




EOR presents the Bulgars in a mini preview made completely by Gogo T. It includes the roster we will have and also a bit of historical information for the delite of you historians.
Check it out HERE
Ages of Darkness Preview
10-13-08 | by Trajan



527AD - is the year when Flavius Sabbatius Justinianus became emperor -
With Ages of Darkness (AoD) you become a part of this time.

This century is widely considered to mark the end of Classical Antiquity and the beginning of the Dark Ages.

Following the collapse of the Western Roman Empire late in the previous century, Europe fractured into many small Germanic Kingdoms, which competed fiercely for land and wealth. From this upheaval the Franks rose to prominence, and carved out a sizable domain encompassing much of modern France and Germany. Meanwhile, the surviving Eastern Roman Empire began to expand under the emperor Justinian, who eventually recaptured North Africa from the Vandals, and attempted to fully recover Italy as well in the hope of re-establishing Roman control over the lands once ruled by the Western Roman Empire. Following Justinian's death, most of his gains were lost. The Sassanid Empire reached the peak of its power under Khosrau I in the 6th century.

Ages of Darkness 2 will offer a complete new unit pool of the Roman army in the 6th century, made according new historical sources. A new and unique map, new soundtracks for all cultures, a revised and overhauled sassanid unit pool, new 3D models for buildings, new 2D ingame graphics and a lot of other new stuff
Come and visit us:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=112


Falcom Total War II Dominatio Mundi






Ladies and Gentlemen, the first preview of Dominatio Mundi has been released and is full of screenshots and an amazing map, check it out!

http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198356
East of Rome Second Preview
10-07-08 | by Aradan


East of Rome Second Preview






Hello all! The second preview of the dark age mod EOR focuses on the Caucasian Albanians and also gives a sneak peak of the Sassanids.
Find out more about it here!

Third Age Total War Team Presents

Unit Preview: Dwarves




Third Age Total War is proud to present their much awaited preview of the Dwarves. Check out the preview here.


"For King or Country - The English civil war" has been released!



DOWNLOAD FOR KING OR COUNTRY
B.Ward's Modder's Resources
10-01-08 | by Aradan


Collection of templates created by a modder for modders.
Happy Modding!


HERE



Rome Medieval 3 - New Units Preview #3




Lord Of The Knights and Rome Medieval Knights are proud to present a new Preview of Rome Medieval 3

Rome Medieval is a modification for RTW 1.5, it is a full conversion for RTW,focusing on the rise of the Medieval Kingdoms, through the rise and the fall of the Crusades, continues to the last days of the Medieval age. You will lead any of 18 medieval factions to conquer a new historical map,leading your great armies to glory.

RM3 New Units Preview
Rome Medieval Forum
Download Rome Medieval 2


EBII VIDEO

AND

THE GAZA CAMPAIGN


The Europa Barbarorum Team has released a new video to accompany the announcement of the first Tutorial Campaign for Europa Barbarorum II: The Gaza Campaign. The video features never before seen footage of completely new EBII units in action; including the Phalangitai, Hoplitai, Hippeis and Euzonoi (and more!). This small video showcases some of the exciting new work being done on the M2:TW engine for EBII and is going to have you salivating for more! And more there is, because in addition to the video there is the first glimpses at the first Tutorial Campaign for EBII that is designed to introduce players to the new and dynamic mechanics that will be behind the campaign game in EBII.

"The year is 313BC and the wars among the Diadochoi are taking their toll on the people of the Eastern Mediterranean. Ambitious generals vie with each other for lordship over the domains of Megas Alexandos and peace is fleeting. Ptolemaios Lagou, an esteemed Strategos and friend to Alexandros, attempts to keep the balance of power spread equally among the Diadochoi, without favoring one man over another."
Viking Invasion II Released!
09-26-08 | by Aradan



A mod for BI 1.6

"Breathes new life into one of TW's tightest and most atmospheric iterations with simplicity, balance and superb quality." - Antagonist


VI2 aims to recreate the campaign of MTW: Viking Invasion on the Rome BI engine. It sticks closely to the original campaign, only making changes to correct large inaccuracies, to improve gameplay and comply with the new engine. It is also set a little later than the original campaign at AD 851 - two years after the birth of King Alfred the Great of Wessex.

Hosted on Halie's In The Shade forum and at TopNotchMods.Net

To find out more: http://topnotchmods.net/mods/vi2

TWC thread: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194253

For King or Country - Preview 8
09-22-08 | by Trajan


The For King or Country team has recently released a new unit preview. Preview 8 is on the Scottish Covenanters.
EUROPEAN WARS - 2 faction previews!!!





King Louise Assurbanipal has presented two factions: Denmark-Norway and Portugal. The units of both countries are different from each other and are historically correct. KLA has worked over the details of the units models. The Lordz and OiM teams have also given used some textures/models from their mods.


PORTUGAL - Units Preview:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=186499

DENMARK-NORWAY - Units Preview:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=186514






Can't wait to EMPIRE TOTAL WAR? Play European Wars!

'European Wars' is set in the XVIII century beginning in 1700 and is a precursor to Empire:TW. In this period three great wars took place in Europe – Spanish succession war, Great North War (between Sweden and Russia) and the Seven years war. In mod, you will see the infantry of Peter I the Great, famous musketeers of Louis XIV and grenadiers of Friedrich II the Great.


THE OFFICIAL VERSION WILL BE RELEASED IN THIS MONTH!

The official version of the mod will be released in this month. If you want more information, please visit the mods forum: http://www.europeanwars.fora.pl


PORTUGAL - Units Preview:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=186499

DENMARK-NORWAY - Units Preview:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=186514

KLA's thread:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56233&page=31

Special Thanks to Lordz and OiM teams for using some units elements.

Broken Crescent 1.0 Released!
01-13-08 | by imb39
They said it would never happen!

BROKEN CRESCENT 1.0 IS OUT!

You've waited many months, salivated through countless previews and screenshots. You've watched step by step as the the hidden and long forgetten realm of the medieval Middle East was brought to full gaming life right before your very eyes.

Well its time for you to take that copy of Medieval II: Total War due east and immerse yourself among the mighty kingdoms, sultanates, tribes and rajas of Broken Crescent and bring glory to your faith and people with over 17 dazzling new factions, 300 plus brand new units, a living and breathing new campaign landscape, new cultures, new titles, new leaders.

This is a time of darkness, this is an age of total war, this is Broken Crescent!

>>> CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE RELEASE THREAD NOW! <<<

 

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