Idea: Italian Renaissance?

[Mr Kriegtooth]

I dont think theres been a mod for this, but why not a mod focusing on Condoterrei(sp) warfare and wars in Italy during the 15th and 16th century? For "expansion", maybe include more of the Medeterranian in it?

For features, some way to have ready built armies on the map to hire by diplomats. The armies would function differently from normal armies, in order to represent the mercenary warfare of the time(I'd say higher ransom rates at the least). Also, invasions by Spain, France, and the Ottoman Empire(they could also be represented on the map for variety)

The only problems I see is that it might not be possible to make the condoterrei special enough, and it'd just be merc armies, and that the Italian city states besides like Venice would be too generic.

Also, if later in the game, maybe have the Knights of Malta as a faction, just for the lulz

As a note though, I have absolutely no modding skills, and im on dial up, thus, I can do nothing. Just wanted to throw out an idea. Been thinking that a mod or expansion like this would be neat, ever since Kingdoms came out back in 07.

[Signifer]

There is already one: an italian mod called Machiavello (http://wikitotalwar.wikidot.com/machiavello): Spicciolati d'Italia.

[Mr Kriegtooth]

Regretably, I only speak English, so um...cant read anything there XD Does it have an English translation? And a forum on this site?

Also, looks like its not as focused as what I was thinking. I was thinking a serious only Medeterranian campaign. Unless Poland Lithuania expanded alot farther than what I thought! :-P

Thanks for the link though. If theres an English translation, I'll definately try it out

*enjoys reading about all the units and such in my game*

[Mr Kriegtooth]

Sorry to double post, but im assuming maybe you can help me on it. What would I need for Spicciolati d'Italia and Mercator? Just them? Looks like I'd need Regions and Provinces for M2 for the original(I downloaded the file linked on there, it sounded pretty basic though, and was only 3MB)

And do they have English translations? Because im just grasping at context and my basic understanding of Romance langauges to look at this stuff.

[Signifer]

I think so. I'm italian so I don't have any problem. I'm going to look if there is an english translation.

[JarlFrank]

I don't think there's an English translation for the Machiavello mods, but there's an English subforum on the MTW:Italia forums, so you can ask them about the Spiccolati mod there.

http://mtwitalia.freeforumzone.leona...spx?idc=458864

[3R1C]

cant wait

[3R1C]

I dont knotw

[Wayfaerer]

Hey, I'm currently working on a mod focused on Italy, which begans in 1395, with the rise of the Visconti. If you want to work with us, tell me

[Mr Kriegtooth]

Sounds interesting! Whats the name so I can go fanboy?

And nah, I cant help Dial up and no skill. Best I could do is like, bump your topic and maybe post stuff ive read in my Osprey books on the subject

[Wayfaerer]

Okay mate the mod is called Pugna Italica, but there's no topic on TW Center, we have to create one, but the map is almost ready and we don't have the Coa...