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  1. Thread: lanuguage

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    Re: lanuguage

    Most languages will substitute for a word they don't already have in stock.

    Amerikanoak, is "American" in Basque.

    More nationalistic types, like the French for example, will cobble nativist...
  2. Thread: Projecting

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    Re: Projecting

    I see. It's an indescribably beautiful work, but the idea that Carthaginians (or any faction) would've been successful in so many far-flung areas seems like wishful thinking on the part of some...
  3. Thread: Projecting

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    Projecting

    What makes anyone think that Carthaginian culture would've worked in Illyria enough to account for being able to build type 2 gov't?

    How did you guys decide on where to draw the line?

    Why would...
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    Campaign Map Screenshot?

    I've been looking but I don't think I've seen a screenshot of the BigMap start-up positions. Anyone help out with that? I saw one that was really grainy and there were no Moors on the Iberian...
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    Re: Requests for Assistance in Battle?!

    Well this battle had an actual screen that asked me if I wanted to join, and I have never seen that before. Is that part of UAI, or SS, or just plain ol' ME2?

    I got it to happen again and noticed:...
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    Requests for Assistance in Battle?!

    AWESOME!

    Never saw that before and was blown away.

    I'm the Sicilians, allied with the French. I get an 'Event' saying "Paris has fallen!". So I get an Army together, petition the Pope for a...
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    Re: 4.1 Suggestions

    How about stationing some advanced units in some key places, even if they can't yet be built? In M:TW Paris had an Organ Gun. It'd be nice if a few factions started off with a Catapult, here and...
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    Sticky: Re: Looking for A REAL BIG MOD!

    Mister Lusted, I found EB.

    Well, I must say, "I'm stunned."

    For someone who's studied history all his life... I'm not exaggerating; tears came to my eyes.

    Why didn't you mention it? The...
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    Re: EB July Map and Features Preview

    From what I've seen, you should all be very proud of what you'd made here. I believe it to be the most accurate rendition of the past of any I've seen in any of these forums, and there's some bloody...
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    Sticky: Re: Looking for A REAL BIG MOD!

    I'm already playing Stainless Steel, so ambitious mods are out there. They did such a smashing job on SS, I thought I'd see if there are (and there are...) mods that were even bigger available now,...
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    Sticky: Re: Looking for A REAL BIG MOD!

    Hey Lusted, I've seen mods available that are of similar construct. Hell, I've played some. Wait a minute, you've actually CREATED one yourself! Maybe you have a machine that crams 2 years into 7...
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    Sticky: Re: Looking for A REAL BIG MOD!

    Too busy grading students, too busy running a family, and above all: I don't know a single bloody thing about bloody modding. And too old to learn (take it from me).

    In any case, I'm looking for a...
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    Re: What's the point of America

    I got to the America's once. There were 10 turns left in the game.

    I said, "GREAT!"

    and then I ate a pizza....
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    Sticky: Looking for A REAL BIG MOD!

    Please help!

    I need a GIANT map, 31 Factions, and no America's.

    0.50 Turn scale. :smile:

    Realistic movement (Increased). :thumbsup2

    Historical accuracy (some roads and a market in Athens...
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    Re: 4.1 Suggestions

    Thanks, Mate!

    Another idea, I don't know if this is possible, but often times a besieged Castle would negotiate the surrender for 'Free Passage'. Is there anyway to add another choice in the...
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    Re: 4.1 Suggestions

    Hostages in Diplomacy.

    Add a line in the diplomacy screen "Offer Hostages", and one "Request Hostages"

    Exchange of hostages was the highest form of secured agreement.

    Example: France (me)...
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    Re: What is your ideal mod?

    Largest possible map w/ 199 Territories, No New World, Max. Factions (one 'Rebel' - so they can create units/buildings), 0.50 turns, Regional Recruitment, UAI on steroids, Hostages in diplomatic...
  18. Re: Stainless Steel 4 Initial Impressions: Two Thumbs Up

    I've been playing as the Byzantines and Sicilians, (W/ quickfix #3 and Quarks mini-mod replacement for Darthmod), and I can tell you that this map is the best I've seen so far (good balance of size...
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    Re: Favourite Factions...and why?

    Byzantines, Venetians and Sicilians. Love naval factions.
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    Re: 4.0 Bug List & Hotfix #3

    I think sacking and exterminating both hurt your rep. which makes it so that you (if you want a good rep.) really have to watch how your use those options, making them more important decisions; which...
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    Re: Resupply by Sea

    Thanks Byg, I'll get the hang of this message board stuff before long.

    Bloody good idea, btw.
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    Re: Beautiful Maps

    You must really like me.
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    Re: Beautiful Maps

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    Beautiful Maps

    I thought more people knew about these, but I guess I'm wrong. Google:

    "Historical Atlas' by William R. Shepherd"
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    Re: 4.0 Bug List & Hotfix #3

    CTD (transferred by hand from log - CPU not hooked up to Internet):

    09:58:36.093 [system.io] [warning] open:models_strat/character_pontus.rum is missing
    09:58:36.093 [system.io] [warning]...
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    Re: Resupply by Sea

    Oh, just sit on the boat for a turn.... gotcha. (I think!)
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    Resupply by Sea

    How do you do it?

    Sorry if this is addressed somewhere else, but there's about a zillion threads here now, and I have to get some play time in before the wife gets home, no time to read all of...
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    Re: 4.1 Suggestions

    LOL! Oh, goodness...

    I've been playing all day, will continue to play all night and the only suggestion I can come up with is making the settlements 'play ready', as in, I should be able to...
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    Re: Dawn of Kingdoms (NEW MOD THREAD)

    Navarre, while never having claimed to experience a "Golden Age" (coughs), it does have one fairly cool descendant: ME! Check out the Basque flag tattooed to my arm.
    Most Spanish fleets had Basque...
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    Re: Reality Traits & Supply

    wow...
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    Re: Byzantium research

    I'm really impressed with some of the more arcane points made by many posters here. Though I would stress more of the dynastic problems plaguing the Empire. Remember, this is the Empire that fought...
  35. Re: Calling for a thread of "All Mod Maps"

    Buffed Constantinople? That must be new, 'cos that's what I was just playing. Thanks, I'll check it out.
  36. Re: Total War Community- Post your suggestions, questions, and complaints here!

    A sticky with all the available map's from the various mods and factions in those mods.

    Marto's idea is a no-brainer, too. Good idea.
  37. Re: Calling for a thread of "All Mod Maps"

    I wish I were that skilled. Literally JUST learned how to add/remove traits from Vanilla.

    Plus, I feel like a 'newbie' that doesn't want to inject myself into other people's area's of expertise. ...
  38. Calling for a thread of "All Mod Maps"

    Is there anywhere I can go to see all completed Mod Campaign Maps and corresponding Faction Lists?

    I am looking for Maximum Factions, Maximum Settlements, Maximum AI, and Maximum Unit Balance,...
  39. Sticky: Re: Rise of Kings v2.0: the High Middle Ages Overview and Feedback

    My suggestion: Death Zones.

    Any Non-Arab army staying in the Sahara or Arabian desert outside a city for one turn loses 10-20% of it fighting force. Any Non-Slavic army staying in the Pripet...
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    Re: 4.0 Bug List & Hotfix #3

    I'd rather have the AI pumped up than me knocked down, but a lot of stars just looks cool?

    :yes:
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