Eras total war

[uanime5]

A lot of people were complaining that you had to start in 1080 and could not start in different eras. I plan to make a mod(s) that will let the player start in different eras.

Since I cannot add the option to change the era into the game (this is hard coded) the mod(s) will change the year that the player starts the game. One of these eras will start when gunpowder is invented but I have not decided on when any other era will start. Any suggestions about other eras I could start the game at will be considered.

Since I am able to do the scripting to change the dates and events all I need is information about the factions at the times (number of settlements, technology levels, wealth, diplomatic relationship, army size). I have also not decided on the exact year of any of the eras and am open to suggestions.

[Lusted]

Since I cannot add the option to change the era into the game (this is hard coded) the mod(s) will change the year that the player starts the game. One of these eras will start when gunpowder is invented but I have not decided on when any other era will start. Any suggestions about other eras I could start the game at will be considered.

You could use the custom campaign system to add in 2 new campaigns at different starting eras using the Grand Campaign map.

[uanime5]

You could use the custom campaign system to add in 2 new campaigns at different starting eras using the Grand Campaign map.

Thanks for the advice, I didn't know you could do this. I've managed to find a guide (http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93141), so I should be able to add multiple campaigns in one mod.

Now all I need to do is decide when these campaigns should start and the borders / development level of each faction should be.

[uanime5]

Okay I've decided that the Eras will be 1080, 1200, and 1300. Though I may make a 1400 start point later on.

I'm currently researching who were the major factions during these times and who was leading them. I also plan to add several new factions during the different eras including Cuman, the Golden Horde, and Serbia.

Anyone who wishes to help me make new units or factions please PM me.

[uanime5]

Progress report: 1) The basic shell of the mod (dealing with troops, buildings, factions, banners, etc) is nearly finished. 2) The 1080 start point is almost finished (I need to create starting maps). 3) The 1200 start point is almost finished (I need to create starting maps). 4) The 1300 start point is partically finished (I need to create starting maps and code the starting postions of the factions). When I've finished 1-3 I may release a beta version of this mod while I am working on the 1300 campaign.