3 Kingdoms : Total War

[LuBu]

Well, i had an idea just now. I have very little modding experience myself am i'm willing to help anyway I can if some people decide to take this idea up.

Now for a little information on the era. Well, the 3 kingdoms period was from roughly 184 AD to 234 AD. Set in China between this time, many Warlords had desires to unite all China under their one banner. It starts with the Yellow Turban Rebellion, lead by Zhang Jiao and helped by his two brothers who took advantage of the crumbling Han Dynasty, to spark widespread rebellion across the land. The 3 kingdoms Era comes to an end in some peoples views with the death of Zhuge Liang in 234 Ad at the Battle of Wu Zhang but could continue further until about 260-270 AD.

The map, I thought would be divided into roughly 100-150 provinces and from memory at least 15 factions all playable. Turns could be divided into months giving about 450 turns depending on the timescale. One aspect i thought interesting about this particular mod would be historical battles. Now i've no idea if these can be modded, but there would easily be prospect for a minimum of 10.

The units in this campaign would be quite similar in some respects, but it would feature new units, such as Bai Ma Cavalry or Nanman Elephants. Generals would also be given some alterations, with hopefully unique pictures or horse armour, it all depends on which general. For instance, Liu Bei would have his twin swords if this is possible.

Any thoughts are very welcome, like i said, i'm hardly even a basic modder but any people willing to get the ball rolling will be appreciated

[Arceus]

isn't there already a three kingdoms mod?

[kelvintyk]

isn't there already a three kingdoms mod?

Haha yes but its for BI and not mtw2. So i suppose this guy wants a new 3 kingdoms mod for mtw2, making use of its better engine.

[LuBu]

Still, anyone interested?

[LuBu]

Triple post

Well, im going away until Sunday if anyone is interested then please PM me or put something down here Hopefully this mod could pick up some interest, at least i hope so otherwise i may be forced to try make it alone or keep searching

LuBu

[LuBu]

Yeah, I had no clue there was one for BI but i don't own it and would like to make one for mtw2, seeing as there isn't one being made for mtw2 at the moment anyways. Not that i have seen

[Snipafist]

Word on the street is that the next TW game is likely going to be Asia-centric. If that's the case, I'd imagine we may see this period covered within a year or two in an official game. If that's the case, then I don't know if undertaking a huge modding program will really pay off. Just my thoughts, as I also love Chinese history (enough to go to grad school for it, so I'd better )

[kelvintyk]

Word on the street is that the next TW game is likely going to be Asia-centric. If that's the case, I'd imagine we may see this period covered within a year or two in an official game. If that's the case, then I don't know if undertaking a huge modding program will really pay off. Just my thoughts, as I also love Chinese history (enough to go to grad school for it, so I'd better )

Yea, like you said. In a year or two. Like who would have the patience?

[Snipafist]

Yea, like you said. In a year or two. Like who would have the patience?

The problem is that if he's going to make a mod of that sort, it would take at least 1-2 years to get together all the unique models, new map, new textures, new everything that he would need. So if it's going to take just as long but one of these methods doesn't involve thousands of hours of work and coordination between lots of modders, why not choose the easy way?

[kelvintyk]

The problem is that if he's going to make a mod of that sort, it would take at least 1-2 years to get together all the unique models, new map, new textures, new everything that he would need. So if it's going to take just as long but one of these methods doesn't involve thousands of hours of work and coordination between lots of modders, why not choose the easy way?

Haha my sentiments exactly.

[KuKulzA]

LuBu, don't let DongZhwou manipulate you, he's just a big fatty

I feel that it would be wise to consider either the Three Kingdoms or the Ming dynasty, both have some very nice stuff going on... I happen to know a bit about Ming dynasty military, and it'd be amazing to be able to have warring between China and Japan in Korea, etc. with the Viets going into southeast asia... etc.etc.

nice thing about Ming Dynasty is that you can have a larger map with more gunpowder going on... but of course there's romance and heroism and legends rooted in Three Kingdoms...

hope this goes well, I can offer some bit of planning and advice help but whatever time i can spare for modding Total War will be on Yucatan : Total War

[Mike13531]

Word on the street is that the next TW game is likely going to be Asia-centric. If that's the case, I'd imagine we may see this period covered within a year or two in an official game. If that's the case, then I don't know if undertaking a huge modding program will really pay off. Just my thoughts, as I also love Chinese history (enough to go to grad school for it, so I'd better )

are you serious? china better be included!! or i'll shoot CA (jk, but i'd be upset)

Lubu, is your nickname based on LuBu? the guy who has it all? i watched the 3 kingdom show in China for more than 20 times.. awesome! Btw, i can give ideas about units and such because i'm quite formiliar with it

[Calaros]

Hey LuBu. Just wanted to say hi, I was browsing through the forum and this caught my eye I'm a huge fan of the Three Kingdoms era, and seeing someone making a TW version of it makes me a happy happy guy Unfortunately I don't have any modding skills whatsoever (I know, I suck) but I just want to wish you all the best and good luck

[LuBu]

Ok, 3 Kingdoms : Total War is recuiting anyone with an interest in this period or anyone keen to help out. The most important thing needed doing right now is going to be the map, so a competant mapper is wanted! I'm going to post up some information on the starting factions and maybe a few other things too.

[iblewafuse14]

I can do some text editing, but models, skins I'm no good

[LuBu]

Ok, welcome aboard Fuse All help is needed at the moment so your in!

Researchers and a Map Maker is urgently needed!!

[iblewafuse14]

Ok, welcome aboard Fuse All help is needed at the moment so your in!

Researchers and a Map Maker is urgently needed!!

lol I think we also need skinners, model creaters

but I can semi do skins as you saw in our Fuse+lubu mod lol.

[LuBu]

heh, hopefully we can gt scotty sorted out with what he needs to skin and or model make for us too

[Rewinged]

I will try and help out with skinning/textures/models/scripting and/or research whenever I get time but unfortunately I don't have much time of late. I'll just drop by now and then when I produce anything.

[LuBu]

Ok mate, thanks alot Can use all the help we can get right now, welcome aboard! How often are you gonna drop by?