Alex.exe

[Herodotus of Halicarnassus]

Hey I just started using the alex.exe for RS and i like the better ai but I discovered that i can't uses the schiltrom or shieldwall formations and ive giver almost every spear unit one of these. I was wondering if these abilities can be imported or if you could have alex and bi runing at the same time.

[★Bandiera Rossa☭]

I do not believe you can but a member of the team should know better..

[Tesla]

alex.exe doesn't have the option shieldwall if I recall correctly

only BI I thought

[florin80]

The bi features like the special formations you`ve listed, hording and such are only possible with the bi exe. And you can`t run the game with both at the same time.

[Stitch_BR]

I was looking forward to use the alex.exe for better gameplay too, but what do I have to do, jsut open the alex.exe? or do i ve to put some command line on theproprieties of the shortcut?

sorry shortcut is created when install the mod, =D

[mastershake16]

Do you need the Alexander files or BI files to use the .exe?
Whats the difference? Purchase worthy?

[Brusilov]

I was looking forward to use the alex.exe for better gameplay too, but what do I have to do, jsut open the alex.exe? or do i ve to put some command line on theproprieties of the shortcut?

sorry shortcut is created when install the mod, =D

Do you need the Alexander files or BI files to use the .exe?
Whats the difference? Purchase worthy?

There are three things you need to do (this assumes you have Alexander already installed on your computer;

1) Copy the RomeTW-ALX.exe from the Alexander game folder to the one you've set up for RS
2) Copy the chat_filter.san file from the alexander\data folder to the data folder you've set up for RS
3) Install RS

The install process will detect that you have Alexander in the target folder. It will install various files that are needed to stop your generals from being immortal (as Alexander in the game won't die of old age) and also set up the shortcut with the correct properties (I think one of the switches is -noalexander).

If you want to use Alexander to an existing RS install then there is some editing of text files. When I did this I used the details that are over at the EB part of the forum. However, it's far easier to reinstall RS onto a RTW Alexander install.

I have an install that has the RTW games installed in this sequence RTW, RTW BI and RTW Alex. I've kept a clean install of RTW BI and RTW Alexander by copying the folders to a new location each time (after making sure that the install has worked by launching the game).

[Squid]

There are three things you need to do (this assumes you have Alexander already installed on your computer;

1) Copy the RomeTW-ALX.exe from the Alexander game folder to the one you've set up for RS
2) Copy the chat_filter.san file from the alexander\data folder to the data folder you've set up for RS
3) Install RS

Only a slight correction, the chat_filter.san file should be installed along with the RS mod, only the exe needs to be in the folder where you install RS.

[Brusilov]

Okay so I need the full games. Are they worth it for the gameplay upgrade?

Well you can pick up the game quite cheaply now. It's not essential but I bought it because I was told by someone (Lestat) that it was better.

I've been using it with any RTW mod that I am playing (apart from the RS2.0 beta).

Only a slight correction, the chat_filter.san file should be installed along with the RS mod, only the exe needs to be in the folder where you install RS.

OK, it was such a long time ago since I installed Alex to RS (manually).

[King Nud]

The BI.exe is more 'clever' than the standard RTW. More Naval Invasios, better strategising.
Alex.exe beats BI , even more Sea Invasions.

in short.

ALEX > BI > RTW

[GreatOne]

The BI.exe is more 'clever' than the standard RTW. More Naval Invasios, better strategising.
Alex.exe beats BI , even more Sea Invasions.

in short.

ALEX > BI > RTW

Actually I havent noticed much invasions on ALX and its the exe im playing most of the time with, aside some mods that are meant to be played with BI.I think CA made seperate exe for ALX straight up from RTW I dont think they upgraded BI to ALX.

[Brusilov]

Actually I havent noticed much invasions on ALX and its the exe im playing most of the time with, aside some mods that are meant to be played with BI.I think CA made seperate exe for ALX straight up from RTW I dont think they upgraded BI to ALX.

Naval invasions are controlled by the entries in the desc_sm_factions.txt file - there is an entry 'prefers_naval_invasions'.

As you can see from the following Parthia is not set up to do naval invasions and Pontus is.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

faction                        parthia
culture                        eastern
symbol                    models_strat/symbol_parthia.CAS
rebel_symbol                models_strat/symbol_eastern_rebel.CAS
primary_colour                red 168, green 62, blue 154
secondary_colour            red 0, green 0, blue 0
loading_logo                loading_screen/symbols/symbol128_parthia.tga
standard_index                8
logo_index                243
small_logo_index            255
triumph_value                5
intro_movie                fmv/intros/eastern_intro_640x480_bars.wmv
victory_movie                fmv/victory/eastern_outro_320x240.wmv
defeat_movie                fmv/lose/parthia_eliminated.wmv
death_movie                fmv/death/death_parthia_sand_320x240.wmv
custom_battle_availability    yes
can_sap                yes
prefers_naval_invasions        no
;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

faction                        pontus
culture                        eastern
symbol                    models_strat/symbol_pontus.CAS
rebel_symbol                models_strat/symbol_eastern_rebel.CAS
primary_colour                red 0, green 112, blue 164
secondary_colour            red 0, green 0, blue 0
loading_logo                loading_screen/symbols/symbol128_pontus.tga
standard_index                9
logo_index                246
small_logo_index            260
triumph_value                5
intro_movie                fmv/intros/eastern_intro_640x480_bars.wmv
victory_movie                fmv/victory/eastern_outro_320x240.wmv
defeat_movie                fmv/lose/pontus_eliminated.wmv
death_movie                fmv/death/death_pontus_sand_320x240.wmv
custom_battle_availability    yes
can_sap                yes
prefers_naval_invasions        yes

In RS1.5 I've seen the free people ship boatloads of armies from Greece and try to get to Iberia with them.

Don't expect to see a naval invasions frequently though.

[mastershake16]

Okay so I need the full games. Are they worth it for the gameplay upgrade?

[mastershake16]

ok i have BI and Alexander....Ive installed them both, so now I just install RS?

Is there a noticeable difference? I hope so and hopefully its not just a placebo effect...like in battle is there a difference?

[Brusilov]

ok i have BI and Alexander....Ive installed them both, so now I just install RS?

Is there a noticeable difference? I hope so and hopefully its not just a placebo effect...like in battle is there a difference?

I'd suggest that you take a copy of your RTW folder (with RTW BI and RTW Alex installed) and install RS to there. It will make sure that you've got a clean RTW available.

Well, if you mean will the 'AI' act like another human - then I think the answer to that is no.

Have you played RS1.5 before?

[mastershake16]

umm...yeah.. I have played lol
and thank you for your help... Are the Barbarian or Alexander campaigns any good?

[Brusilov]

umm...yeah.. I have played lol
and thank you for your help... Are the Barbarian or Alexander campaigns any good?

Hmmm.. I played BI for a couple of short campaigns. I played one Alexander campaign -it was too short a time period for me (you need to 'rush').

However, I'd suggest at least playing them yourself as after all we all have different preferences.

If you like the BI period I'd suggest having a look at Invasio Barbarorvm: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=113

[mastershake16]

What is a provincial campaign? In all my mods when I click it it does nothing...

[Gez]

Gona test it out now. Will post my results. Hopefully the AI will be better

[DoogansQuest]

Will Alexander be required for RS2?