Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Why aren't all factions playable?

Hybrid View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. #1
    The Mongol's Avatar Primicerius
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    3,863

    Default Why aren't all factions playable?

    I've been playing SPQR a long time but why weren't all the factions made playable in the campaign? (Other than SPQR/rebels obviously)

    It'd be great to play Spain, Numidia or the Britons. Is there any SPQR mini mod that adds them, or is it easy to add them back in?

  2. #2
    Hadrian's Avatar MacMhaolian
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Atlanta, Ga. USA
    Posts
    986

    Default Re: Why aren't all factions playable?

    Quote Originally Posted by The Mongol View Post
    I've been playing SPQR a long time but why weren't all the factions made playable in the campaign? (Other than SPQR/rebels obviously)

    It'd be great to play Spain, Numidia or the Britons. Is there any SPQR mini mod that adds them, or is it easy to add them back in?
    SPQR is finely tuned and balanced because of it's battle intensive nature, so I believe Lt generally steers players away from major alterations of SPQR to avoid issues with stability. As it is currently configured, SPQR is an extremely stable mod and virtually free of CTDs, but as you previously stated that you have played SPQR for a long time, I assume you've already experienced this.

    I think Lt didn't make them playable for several reasons. For one, I not sure it would be possible to win with Numidia, Spain, or the Britons in SPQR.
    I know Lt was aware of the fact that the Britons historically stayed home so I believe he immulated that by taking their ships away. Also, invading the British isles is extra tough in SPQR because they sit, and build, and wait for you.
    I believe he kept Spain as a rebel faction so they would also stay home and players could exercise their desires to recreat the Punic wars. They are the most powerful rebel faction you will ever face.
    Lastly, Numidia would have only weakened or diverted Carthage's strength, as would have an expansionist Spain, and Carthage is ment to be one of the primary nemisis for the Romans in SPQR. Hope that helps....
    Last edited by Hadrian; July 09, 2007 at 11:10 PM.
    Hadrian
    Under the Patronage of PyrrhusIV
    Patron of jegui
    Keeper of the Faith

  3. #3
    The Mongol's Avatar Primicerius
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    3,863

    Default Re: Why aren't all factions playable?

    Thanks for the reply, I completely understand. I know lt is a master at making the perfect experience so I won't question his abilities lol. They would have been a nice challenge though.

    It's alright, this is easily the best mod ever for RTW. Long live SPQR!

    *starts a German campaign*

  4. #4

    Default Re: Why aren't all factions playable?

    do you want a all factions playable mod for SPQR?
    i could do it now


    Busy!!!

  5. #5
    dvk901's Avatar Consummatum est
    Patrician

    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    20,984

    Default Re: Why aren't all factions playable?

    Quote Originally Posted by The Mongol View Post
    I've been playing SPQR a long time but why weren't all the factions made playable in the campaign? (Other than SPQR/rebels obviously)

    It'd be great to play Spain, Numidia or the Britons. Is there any SPQR mini mod that adds them, or is it easy to add them back in?
    The areas these three factions controlled are given to the rebels in SPQR, and last time I checked, you couldn't play them if you wanted...there are not units for them.

    Creator of: "Ecce, Roma Surrectum....Behold, Rome Arises!"
    R.I.P. My Beloved Father

  6. #6
    The Mongol's Avatar Primicerius
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    3,863

    Default Re: Why aren't all factions playable?

    They are in custom battle are they not?

    Turk, if you make an all faction mod I will worship you lol.

    and +rep of course

  7. #7
    Friend
    Moderator Emeritus

    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Beautiful America
    Posts
    8,626

    Default Re: Why aren't all factions playable?

    Guys, an all faction mod for SPQR is pointless, for this reason:

    Numidia isn't a faction in SPQR
    Spain isn't a faction in SPQR
    Britons are a faction, but have no ships and thus no way to get to the mainland.


    Retired moderator of TWC
    | Under the patronage of Atterdag

  8. #8
    ljuboja's Avatar Civis
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    i'd like to think havana
    Posts
    153

    Default Re: Why aren't all factions playable?

    this is the best historically based mod for RTW i have ver seen, but i have yet to play it in depth...still, looks awful fun
    Bad luck Jerry, third time lucky, eh?

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •