Rome Mod Questions & Recommendations

[Roman_Man#3]

XGM has a custom roster for pretty much every faction except Pontus and Armenia. I would really recommend it, it is one of my favourite mods that I don't really play.

[Kylan271]

Merc mod,how to replenish mercenaries in RTW?

Siege artillery,exit & enter settlements anyway to allow?

[Scutarii]

hi, i remember reading somewhere that someone had made a mod for BI which allows you to switch factions halfway through a campaign (a bit like control_faction in Med2). I've searched the forums quite a bit but i couldn't find it so i decided to just ask here if anyone could give me a link to it or tell me that it doesn't actually exist and i must be crazy.

Thanks, 12345abcd3

I beleive theres a console command (cheat) for that, just google it. The only side effect is you the faction you switch from's AI will be all screwed up.

[Ephialtes The Dog]

Whats the difference between Chivalry: TW and Crusader: TW?

[tomcat ha]

So ive been playing rtw for a while now. First mod i played was rtr and then i moved on to EB which is great.

Recently ive tried roma serrectum and really like the map and how they deal with the independants but it has the problem that it turns into a grindfest a bit to quikly for my taste.

So basically im searching for a mod that combines the the best of EB, good armies, decisive battles, etc with a map like roma serrectum and with how they deal with the independants.

i havent tried any rtr version since ages.

[Grant]

Sticky,

I downloaded 58 BC last evening. When I attempted to extract the three files using "7 Zip" I received an error message stating that the installer file was broken and could proceed no futher. Any ideas how I can remedy this situation?

Thanks,
Grant

[morteduzionism]

Within the past 7 seven days I read something about a mod which 'reintroduced the Senate'. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

I'm 99.99% positive that I was awake when I read it.

[Xavier Dragnesi]

Well, I don't really know about one of those apart from RTW Vanilla, because most mods just put all the Roman factions in one. But SPQR mod is based on the Senate, and has massive senatorial armies with a challenging AI. You might like it.

[^Gr8^Xander]

Within the past 7 seven days I read something about a mod which 'reintroduced the Senate'. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

I'm 99.99% positive that I was awake when I read it.

Maybe the ''Custom mod'' for RTR PE?

[morteduzionism]

Maybe the ''Custom mod'' for RTR PE?

BINGO!!!!

Have you played it? Are there Senate Missions? I'd love to do the Senate Missions with the Realism changes

[Verranicus]

Now, I've noticed that a lot of mods for RTW and MTW2 require the expansions, and I'm curious.

1. If I were to download a mod specific to the original games, then go out and buy the expansions, would I still be able to use those mods -and- any mods I mioght want for the expansions?

2. Slightly off-topic. I can run RTW comfortably at medium settings, although my PC is less than amazing. What are the chances of me running MTW2 without it being a choppy nightmare?

Quick EDIT:

Before I forget, I'm a tad overwhelemed with the number of mods up on the main site.. could someone direct me to proven working mods that a. add more factions and b. expand the map/remove the turn limit in regular RTW and MTW2? Thanks in advance!

[Imperial Fist]

Now, I've noticed that a lot of mods for RTW and MTW2 require the expansions, and I'm curious.

1. If I were to download a mod specific to the original games, then go out and buy the expansions, would I still be able to use those mods -and- any mods I mioght want for the expansions?

2. Slightly off-topic. I can run RTW comfortably at medium settings, although my PC is less than amazing. What are the chances of me running MTW2 without it being a choppy nightmare?

Quick EDIT:

Before I forget, I'm a tad overwhelemed with the number of mods up on the main site.. could someone direct me to proven working mods that a. add more factions and b. expand the map/remove the turn limit in regular RTW and MTW2? Thanks in advance!

To 1.:Some mods dont change anything in your rtw folder, some do. Roma Surrectum for eg does and i am not sure whether you can install bi after u have installed RS. Many people are doing it that way:
1. Install a clean version of rtw ( and bi)
2. copy the whole folder and rename it for the mod they want to install
-in my case there are an eb folder and ibfd folder besides the unmodded rtw folder. this way you have a clean rtw which u can copy as often as you want, but you need a lot of hdd space.

To 2.: U can run m2tw, but you should turn the unit size to medium or large. On huge you will see single pics when it comes to big battles.
Ull also need to turn down bloom. All in all the units will look very ugly on low details, so try at least medium.

to ps:To add more factions is not possible because the number of faction slots is limited, but in the mods i named before the factions are completely reworked and dont use the ugly models of vanilla rome. Some mods like RS or SPQR have a really cool looking, very strong roman faction( the name tells it). Eb is historically accuarte and has a more complicated recruitment system. And there also some mods which dont change much pff the models, but a lot of the battlesystem.
If you have or thinking of buying bi, there also some great mods.
The best of them is ibfd and rios ibfd, but there is also a medieval mod for bi called chivalry:total war.
Try the mods. All have some postitve and some negative aspects, but all in all most of them are worth to be played
Here is the link where you can find the rtw mods:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=214

and BI mods:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=215

[Militiades]

Trying to look for a mod i used to have.
I can remember that it had Corinthian Athenian and Of course Spartan Hoplites,and also a unit Called Athenian Marines they were archers i think.

(No it wasnt Hoplites 2.0)
(if u cant think of it then im looking mods containing these kinds of units"
http://www.4-leaftoys.com/13a.jpg )

Thx in advance!

[The Sundance Kid]

Was it Phyrric Victory? I had that mod, not sure if its on the forums any more. It should be, I'll have a look around. I remember it being quite good.

http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downl...do=file&id=568

Think thats it, mate

[Militiades]

Thx for the fast reply

1.Could be it after looking torugh the unit cards only .. see point 2
2.Now i got CTD (shows the first screen the goes back to the desktop)maybey wrong patch? i got 1.5/1.6

[Imperial Fist]

Trying to look for a mod i used to have.
I can remember that it had Corinthian Athenian and Of course Spartan Hoplites,and also a unit Called Athenian Marines they were archers i think.

(No it wasnt Hoplites 2.0)
(if u cant think of it then im looking mods containing these kinds of units"
http://www.4-leaftoys.com/13a.jpg )

Thx in advance!

Im quite sure its roma surrectum u r talking about. There you have the described units as far as i know. But could also be SPQR total war since there are also spartans and other hoptlites.

[Xavier Dragnesi]

I think it's Roma Surrectum. I know there's definitely all sorts of hoplites in RS, but I've never seen one in any mod that looks exactly like that hoplite in your image.

[The Sundance Kid]

For Phyrric Victory you'll need 1.2 I think mate, so fresh install, 1.2 patch, then the mod on top.

[shane32ie]

Trying to look for a mod i used to have.
I can remember that it had Corinthian Athenian and Of course Spartan Hoplites,and also a unit Called Athenian Marines they were archers i think.

(No it wasnt Hoplites 2.0)
(if u cant think of it then im looking mods containing these kinds of units"
http://www.4-leaftoys.com/13a.jpg )

Thx in advance!

XGM, extended Greek Mod, I use it and know those units a mile off.
best mod for RTW by a mile and Ive tried them all

[Scutarii]

XGM does have both Spartan Hoplites and Athenian Marine Archers. It had Corinthian Hoplites until recently when they were re-named the Sacred Band. An older version had Athenian hoplites as well, I think. Could be something else though...