The byzantine empire unit roster

[Jorisje123]

Would it be possible to get the old byzantine unit roster back in 6.4? The one that was used in 6.2 and lower I think, I'm not entirely sure.
I realy liked the old one but to start playing with 6.2 again is not an option. So would it be possible, by swappin some files or something to get that old roster back and still have the nice updates from 6.4?

[spH3RiCal]

Its the same roster.. Only the unit pics have changed.

(have you by chance kept the 6.2 files?)

[Jorisje123]

Realy it can't be the same, I used to have lots of different units. I think it changed with 6.3 but again, I'm not sure. The byzantines used to have units like Trebizond archers, byzantine lancers etc.
The whole roster has completely changed and I'm sure I've seen that in a feature list of one of the new Stainless steels, but I just don't like them

[AnthoniusII]

Can you post a screenshot of such a new unit?

[k/t]

The current roster is historically accurate.

[Jorisje123]

I think I am mixing up the stainless steel versions I think it was 5.0 that had those older units, and I think 6.x changed them.

[Jorisje123]

And it is historically accurate yes, that other roster wasnt, but I still liked it more

[Jorisje123]

Found a link to the unit roster I was looking for, seems the roster was still used in 6.1.

http://totalwar.honga.net/unit.php?v...hers&encode=en

So, would It be possible to get this roster back in 6.4?

[Torvus]

why would you want to? Those were the basic CA units. CBUR's great roster is used in SS now and it is certainly a major improvement. If you just want easier recruitment, you might try for the Disable RR submod.

[Jambat]

why would you want to? Those were the basic CA units. CBUR's great roster is used in SS now and it is certainly a major improvement. If you just want easier recruitment, you might try for the Disable RR submod.

I can understand where he's coming from. In most games when there is a major change in the class or roster system, I find myself having to force my way through it at first as I'm stuck with 'The old way, the way I knew, that's superior!'. Especially with a tactical game like this where you find certain units and how they play, or combination's, become very near and dear to your heart.

To the OP though I'd say give the new Roman roster a shot. I find it a far better thing than the vanilla roster, and not only are they some of the nicest skins in the game but they have some of my favorite units...period.

[Jorisje123]

I've been playing with the new roster since the release of 6.3, I just prefer the old roster for the byzantines.

[Erunion Telcontar]

You prefer the old roster!?!?! Heathen!

One word, just one word - Scholarii.

[Ferdiad]

You prefer the old roster!?!?! Heathen!

One word, just one word - Scholarii.

Two words -Scholarii, Siphonatores.

[CristianS]

I don't think the CBUR mod had an uninstall option, at least it didn't when I used it the first time with SS 6.1.
If you have an old installation of SS 6.1 (I have one on a laptop), you can maybe use those files as a model to modify the new ones in SS 6.4, but I doubt it would be a practical method.

[Torvus]

Two words -Scholarii, Siphonatores.

Three words: Scholarii, Siphonatores, Spatharii.

[Marcvs Antonivs]

Three words: Scholarii, Siphonatores, Spatharii.

What can I say ...

[AnthoniusII]

I know that i promised that i wont post anything relative but i can't keep secrets to long.
Varangian Guard.

DO NOT ask when a new version will be released because we simply DO NOT know.

[Liandro]

I don't really get what people mean when they say the Romans get owned in the late era, Spatharii can kick the crap out of any gothic, norman, dismounted whoever and if they can't daddy general surely will, cannons really don't get much better than the grand bombard anyway, perhaps the mortar has more practical uses such as precise aiming and using it as anti siege, but the grand bombard blows down walls better than a serpentine. Lets face it the serpentine grape shot rarely hits anything worth while unless the enemy stands still. The Mediterranean remains a Roman lake IMO and the former English Channel becomes the Caesar's Strait

[Jambat]

I don't really get what people mean when they say the Romans get owned in the late era, Spatharii can kick the crap out of any gothic, norman, dismounted whoever and if they can't daddy general surely will, cannons really don't get much better than the grand bombard anyway, perhaps the mortar has more practical uses such as precise aiming and using it as anti siege, but the grand bombard blows down walls better than a serpentine. Lets face it the serpentine grape shot rarely hits anything worth while unless the enemy stands still. The Mediterranean remains a Roman lake IMO and the former English Channel becomes the Caesar's Strait

Mass heavy cavalry will roll right over them though, and once you make the second version of your own FM's the Roman ones don't seem as scary. The Romans have one of the best defensive rosters in the game, but there comes a point where your offense just outclasses them to an extent that it doesn't matter anymore.

[Liandro]

Mass heavy cavalry will roll right over them though, and once you make the second version of your own FM's the Roman ones don't seem as scary. The Romans have one of the best defensive rosters in the game, but there comes a point where your offense just outclasses them to an extent that it doesn't matter anymore.

What are FM's? I likely know the full name, but I am not familiar with the acronym, thanks.