New version of XGM - Diadochi is out!

**RedFox** · March 13, 2008, 03:58 PM

I have just released a small patch (50mb) for XGM - Diadochi,
anyone who is interested can also check out the downloads topic.

-) Patch v0.89b - NB: You need Patch v0.85b and v0.86b for this to work!
v0.89b
- Major changes to the map - AI balance!
- Minor changes to vegetation types on battlefield
- Improvement of battlefield textures
- Added Spartiate Hoplites
- Unit stat balances and fixes
- Huge list of bugs fixed
- New faction maps
- Added new animation for large round shields
- Germans starting regions reduced
- Added new siege rams for barbarians and eastern factions
- Other minor and major gameplay fixes and balances

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

This is a little bit rushed, but it should fix a number of serious and less serious bugs. The AI is now more balanced and it's expansion routes more controlled. I strongly recommend trying out the Aedui (gauls), they are a really fun and challenging faction to play with.
I will release a full v0.9 installer in the near future, at the moment though you'll have to enjoy this patch.

Feel free to discuss any problems with the patch and of any obvious bugs, I'm also open for any suggestions for improvement.

**Balikedes** · March 13, 2008, 05:48 PM

Awesome, did you use an ATG skin for the Spartiates?
Your continued work makes Diadochi better and better, Cheers!

**RedFox** · March 14, 2008, 09:31 AM

Balikedes:
You're correct, I used parts of the ATG skin from xgm's Spartan Phalangites.
Hopefully this patch makes the game a lot better.

**Ephialtes The Dog** · March 14, 2008, 10:05 AM

Awesome, I've been waiting to try XGMD so now it looks like I will.

**Unknown Soldier** · March 14, 2008, 12:18 PM

Bugger - I'll have to download it again!

**Krieglord** · March 15, 2008, 04:16 PM

Dang new version comes out and my game wont reinstall.

**-Aquila-** · March 15, 2008, 07:15 PM

nice update, downloaded it while I was working. Then I went straight on to see the new features! LOL

**Spartan Guard Itachi** · March 21, 2008, 10:23 PM

will my saved games be invalid after i install this and does it all self install?

is e mp bigger or smaller, more or less provinces?

**Balikedes** · March 24, 2008, 12:36 PM

It installs just like XGM...you really should check it out for yourself. It will not clash with any of your other games.
RedFox did an excellent job.

**RedFox** · March 25, 2008, 10:00 AM

Balikedes:
Thanks

Spartan Guard Itachi:
There are various changes to the campaign map and it's cities. There are loads of new units, new battlemap and campaign map textures. New music, custom loading screens. A completely different gameplay - much harder economy.
To sum up, it's a challenge in it's own. The other day I actually lost my first TW campaign as the Achaeans, something that I still can't believe. - I think it's time to bring back burning oil...

**Dom9127** · March 25, 2008, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by RedFox

I think it's time to bring back burning oil...

Lol please Don't (Maybe as an install option?)

**RedFox** · March 25, 2008, 11:49 AM

I was thinking of just moving the oil release points inside the gates, so that elephants can still attack them. That wouldn't make sense though and the rate that the oil is being released is insane... how could they heat it up so fast!?
Too bad it's hardcoded.