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La montée de l'Empire

2010-09-08T15:54:42Z

Kdk: /* The Team */

This article is about the mod called [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=368811 La montée de l'Empire], which was created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=48658 Iutland]
{{mod|mod= Total War|modscreenshot=Lme_paper.png}}
{{Mod_overview
|width=
|title= La montée de l'Empire
|compatibility= Mods:
*ToonTW's Napoleon all in one mod
*JFC's Total Flag mod
*Swiss Halberdiers AUM-NAP
*LtRowlands Improved sound mod
*Removal of tracers mod by Ftmch
*Josst's (now known as The Hedge Knight) U_AI
*Radious "WeaponFX"
*UltimateSound V3
*Drum Cadences from Brig
*No Flags with work-around
*Mod Unit Battle Movement Speed
*Whiff of Sulfur or Mech Donalds BSM
*Other mods that changes graphics or sound.
|type= Compilation/Overhaul
|members= Iutland
|release= Released
|description=
}}

= Introduction =
In the year 1805 Napoleon’s troops were stationed at the French coast ready for a planned invasion of England using a naval flotilla. But before the flotilla could cross, however, Napoleon had to gain naval control of the English Channel - in his own words, "Let us be masters of the Channel for six hours and we are masters of the world." He envisaged doing this by having the Brest and Toulon Franco-Spanish fleets break out from the British blockade (led at Brest by Collingwood and Toulon by Nelson), and then sail across the Atlantic to threaten the West Indies. This, he hoped, would draw off the Royal Navy force under William Cornwallis defending the Western Approaches. The Toulon and Brest fleets (under Pierre-Charles Villeneuve and Honoré Joseph Antoine Ganteaume respectively) could then rendezvous at Martinique, quickly sail back across the Atlantic to Europe (losing both these pursuing British fleets en route), land a force in Ireland (as in the two French Revolutionary invasions of Ireland in 1796 and 1798) and, more importantly, defeat what parts of the Channel Fleet had remained in the Channel, take control of the Channel and defend and transport the invasion force, all before the pursuing fleets could return to stop them. (source wiki)

Are you up to the task of both defeating Nelson and the Iron Duke before crushing your oldest enemy? Or would you rather try to stop Napoleon and his forces, the choice is yours!

The La montée de l'Empire mod is a historical focused mod that give you the opportunity to play as either Naploeon or one of his allies, play as one of the Third Coalition members, or perhaps play as one of the “Major” Neutral countries having the option to choose side or stay out of the conflict.
Whatever path in history you choose it will not be easy.

= Description =
The mod is focused on history (but it doesn’t mean that it is 100% historical correct), within the limits the CA source data and game engine provides. The aim of the mod is also to get a better visual representation of units, personalities etc.
But this mod is not about changing and tweaking every aspect of campaign and battle play possible, thereby altering the Vanilla game play. But aspects in the Vanilla game that seems incorrect in a historical or realistic perspective will be changed or tweaked along the way.

The foundation of this mod is a merger of my Naval Supremacy mod 1.1.3, Denmark-Norway mod 1.1&1.2 and Diverse Artillery mod 1.6. This means that further development on these mods are discontinued and development will be through this mod. It also means that 99.5% of the contents of those mods are included in this mod.

Basic contents:

Area of Recruitment for LME units and many Vanilla units as well (applicable for all playable factions).
Revised Tech-Tree with 22 new technologies to research that will benefit your Nation in one way or another
Extensive overhaul of Naval stats, units, aspects and appearances.
Extensive overhaul of Artillery stats, units, aspects and appearances as well.
Most LME and Vanilla Cavalry units changed so they got both primary and secondary weapon to reflect historical battle outfit.
Projectile ranges and behavior customized.
Customized overhaul of the included playable factions including augmenting their infantry and cavalry roosters with +100 custom units.
Land and Naval units gain experience slightly quicker compared to Vanilla.
Correct portraits included for all faction leaders (Kings etc.) as well as most Generals and Admirals.
Campaign starting units are originating from this mod where possible.
LME units available in customized Peninsular Campaign.
Many battle play changes included.

= Features =
Nine different campaigns are possible:

'''French alliance (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Batavian Republic
* Kingdom of Italy
* Spain

'''Third Coalition (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Britain
* Austria
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Neutrals (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Denmark-Norway
* Portugal
* Sweden
* Ottomans

'''German Allies (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Switzerland
* Bavaria
* Württemberg
* Saxony

'''Client States (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Poland-Lithuania (to avoid an attack by France play on Medium setting)
* Bavaria
* Kingdom of Naples (Italy rooster)
* Saxony

'''Rheinbund or Confederation of the Rhine (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Oldenburg
* Württemberg
* Hessen
* Westphalia

'''Coalition (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Austria
* Britain
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Europe (1807) the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Denmark-Norway
* Sweden
* Kingdom of Italy

''Peninsular campaign (requires that you have purchased the DLC through steam) (Camp4) and can be played via "The Peninsular Campaign" button''

= The Team =
The team currently consists of the following:

* Coding etc.: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=48658 Iutland]

* 2D Artist: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=50044 KDK]

* Scripter: Vacant

= History =
The mod originates from the Denmark-Norway and wars with England (DEK) and with the contents from Naval Supremacy and Diverse Artillery mod. With a merger of these mods it was natural to expand the LME mod to include more nations as playable with custom made units and features all in a historical perspective.

= AAR =

= Included Mods =
Some elements of the "Realistic explosion" mod is included (via the Diverse Artillery mod) besides that everything is custom made with no 3rd party contents.

La montée de l'Empire

2010-09-07T17:59:27Z

Kdk:

This article is about the mod called [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=368811 La montée de l'Empire], which was created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=48658 Iutland]
{{mod|mod= Total War|modscreenshot=Lme_paper.png}}
{{Mod_overview
|width=
|title= La montée de l'Empire
|compatibility= Mods:
*ToonTW's Napoleon all in one mod
*JFC's Total Flag mod
*Swiss Halberdiers AUM-NAP
*LtRowlands Improved sound mod
*Removal of tracers mod by Ftmch
*Josst's (now known as The Hedge Knight) U_AI
*Radious "WeaponFX"
*UltimateSound V3
*Drum Cadences from Brig
*No Flags with work-around
*Mod Unit Battle Movement Speed
*Whiff of Sulfur or Mech Donalds BSM
*Other mods that changes graphics or sound.
|type= Compilation/Overhaul
|members= Iutland
|release= Released
|description=
}}

= Introduction =
In the year 1805 Napoleon’s troops were stationed at the French coast ready for a planned invasion of England using a naval flotilla. But before the flotilla could cross, however, Napoleon had to gain naval control of the English Channel - in his own words, "Let us be masters of the Channel for six hours and we are masters of the world." He envisaged doing this by having the Brest and Toulon Franco-Spanish fleets break out from the British blockade (led at Brest by Collingwood and Toulon by Nelson), and then sail across the Atlantic to threaten the West Indies. This, he hoped, would draw off the Royal Navy force under William Cornwallis defending the Western Approaches. The Toulon and Brest fleets (under Pierre-Charles Villeneuve and Honoré Joseph Antoine Ganteaume respectively) could then rendezvous at Martinique, quickly sail back across the Atlantic to Europe (losing both these pursuing British fleets en route), land a force in Ireland (as in the two French Revolutionary invasions of Ireland in 1796 and 1798) and, more importantly, defeat what parts of the Channel Fleet had remained in the Channel, take control of the Channel and defend and transport the invasion force, all before the pursuing fleets could return to stop them. (source wiki)

Are you up to the task of both defeating Nelson and the Iron Duke before crushing your oldest enemy? Or would you rather try to stop Napoleon and his forces, the choice is yours!

The La montée de l'Empire mod is a historical focused mod that give you the opportunity to play as either Naploeon or one of his allies, play as one of the Third Coalition members, or perhaps play as one of the “Major” Neutral countries having the option to choose side or stay out of the conflict.
Whatever path in history you choose it will not be easy.

= Description =
The mod is focused on history (but it doesn’t mean that it is 100% historical correct), within the limits the CA source data and game engine provides. The aim of the mod is also to get a better visual representation of units, personalities etc.
But this mod is not about changing and tweaking every aspect of campaign and battle play possible, thereby altering the Vanilla game play. But aspects in the Vanilla game that seems incorrect in a historical or realistic perspective will be changed or tweaked along the way.

The foundation of this mod is a merger of my Naval Supremacy mod 1.1.3, Denmark-Norway mod 1.1&1.2 and Diverse Artillery mod 1.6. This means that further development on these mods are discontinued and development will be through this mod. It also means that 99.5% of the contents of those mods are included in this mod.

Basic contents:

Area of Recruitment for LME units and many Vanilla units as well (applicable for all playable factions).
Revised Tech-Tree with 22 new technologies to research that will benefit your Nation in one way or another
Extensive overhaul of Naval stats, units, aspects and appearances.
Extensive overhaul of Artillery stats, units, aspects and appearances as well.
Most LME and Vanilla Cavalry units changed so they got both primary and secondary weapon to reflect historical battle outfit.
Projectile ranges and behavior customized.
Customized overhaul of the included playable factions including augmenting their infantry and cavalry roosters with +100 custom units.
Land and Naval units gain experience slightly quicker compared to Vanilla.
Correct portraits included for all faction leaders (Kings etc.) as well as most Generals and Admirals.
Campaign starting units are originating from this mod where possible.
LME units available in customized Peninsular Campaign.
Many battle play changes included.

= Features =
Nine different campaigns are possible:

'''French alliance (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Batavian Republic
* Kingdom of Italy
* Spain

'''Third Coalition (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Britain
* Austria
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Neutrals (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Denmark-Norway
* Portugal
* Sweden
* Ottomans

'''German Allies (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Switzerland
* Bavaria
* Württemberg
* Saxony

'''Client States (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Poland-Lithuania (to avoid an attack by France play on Medium setting)
* Bavaria
* Kingdom of Naples (Italy rooster)
* Saxony

'''Rheinbund or Confederation of the Rhine (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Oldenburg
* Württemberg
* Hessen
* Westphalia

'''Coalition (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Austria
* Britain
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Europe (1807) the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Denmark-Norway
* Sweden
* Kingdom of Italy

''Peninsular campaign (requires that you have purchased the DLC through steam) (Camp4) and can be played via "The Peninsular Campaign" button''

= The Team =
The team currently consists of the following:

* Coding etc.: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=48658 Iutland]

* 2D Artist: Vacant

* Scripter: Vacant

= History =
The mod originates from the Denmark-Norway and wars with England (DEK) and with the contents from Naval Supremacy and Diverse Artillery mod. With a merger of these mods it was natural to expand the LME mod to include more nations as playable with custom made units and features all in a historical perspective.

= AAR =

= Included Mods =
Some elements of the "Realistic explosion" mod is included (via the Diverse Artillery mod) besides that everything is custom made with no 3rd party contents.

File:Lme paper.png

2010-09-07T17:43:48Z

Kdk:

File:Lac montee eagle.png

2010-09-07T17:36:36Z

Kdk:

File:Untitled-1.png

2010-09-07T17:34:45Z

Kdk:

La montée de l'Empire

2010-09-07T17:27:18Z

Kdk:

{{Mod_overview
|width=
|title= La montée de l'Empire
|compatibility= Mods:
*ToonTW's Napoleon all in one mod
*JFC's Total Flag mod
*Swiss Halberdiers AUM-NAP
*LtRowlands Improved sound mod
*Removal of tracers mod by Ftmch
*Josst's (now known as The Hedge Knight) U_AI
*Radious "WeaponFX"
*UltimateSound V3
*Drum Cadences from Brig
*No Flags with work-around
*Mod Unit Battle Movement Speed
*Whiff of Sulfur or Mech Donalds BSM
*Other mods that changes graphics or sound.
|type= Compilation/Overhaul
|members= Iutland
|release= Released
|description=
}}

= Introduction =
In the year 1805 Napoleon’s troops were stationed at the French coast ready for a planned invasion of England using a naval flotilla. But before the flotilla could cross, however, Napoleon had to gain naval control of the English Channel - in his own words, "Let us be masters of the Channel for six hours and we are masters of the world." He envisaged doing this by having the Brest and Toulon Franco-Spanish fleets break out from the British blockade (led at Brest by Collingwood and Toulon by Nelson), and then sail across the Atlantic to threaten the West Indies. This, he hoped, would draw off the Royal Navy force under William Cornwallis defending the Western Approaches. The Toulon and Brest fleets (under Pierre-Charles Villeneuve and Honoré Joseph Antoine Ganteaume respectively) could then rendezvous at Martinique, quickly sail back across the Atlantic to Europe (losing both these pursuing British fleets en route), land a force in Ireland (as in the two French Revolutionary invasions of Ireland in 1796 and 1798) and, more importantly, defeat what parts of the Channel Fleet had remained in the Channel, take control of the Channel and defend and transport the invasion force, all before the pursuing fleets could return to stop them. (source wiki)

Are you up to the task of both defeating Nelson and the Iron Duke before crushing your oldest enemy? Or would you rather try to stop Napoleon and his forces, the choice is yours!

The La montée de l'Empire mod is a historical focused mod that give you the opportunity to play as either Naploeon or one of his allies, play as one of the Third Coalition members, or perhaps play as one of the “Major” Neutral countries having the option to choose side or stay out of the conflict.
Whatever path in history you choose it will not be easy.

= Description =
The mod is focused on history (but it doesn’t mean that it is 100% historical correct), within the limits the CA source data and game engine provides. The aim of the mod is also to get a better visual representation of units, personalities etc.
But this mod is not about changing and tweaking every aspect of campaign and battle play possible, thereby altering the Vanilla game play. But aspects in the Vanilla game that seems incorrect in a historical or realistic perspective will be changed or tweaked along the way.

The foundation of this mod is a merger of my Naval Supremacy mod 1.1.3, Denmark-Norway mod 1.1&1.2 and Diverse Artillery mod 1.6. This means that further development on these mods are discontinued and development will be through this mod. It also means that 99.5% of the contents of those mods are included in this mod.

Basic contents:

Area of Recruitment for LME units and many Vanilla units as well (applicable for all playable factions).
Revised Tech-Tree with 22 new technologies to research that will benefit your Nation in one way or another
Extensive overhaul of Naval stats, units, aspects and appearances.
Extensive overhaul of Artillery stats, units, aspects and appearances as well.
Most LME and Vanilla Cavalry units changed so they got both primary and secondary weapon to reflect historical battle outfit.
Projectile ranges and behavior customized.
Customized overhaul of the included playable factions including augmenting their infantry and cavalry roosters with +100 custom units.
Land and Naval units gain experience slightly quicker compared to Vanilla.
Correct portraits included for all faction leaders (Kings etc.) as well as most Generals and Admirals.
Campaign starting units are originating from this mod where possible.
LME units available in customized Peninsular Campaign.
Many battle play changes included.

= Features =
Nine different campaigns are possible:

'''French alliance (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Batavian Republic
* Kingdom of Italy
* Spain

'''Third Coalition (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Britain
* Austria
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Neutrals (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Denmark-Norway
* Portugal
* Sweden
* Ottomans

'''German Allies (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Switzerland
* Bavaria
* Württemberg
* Saxony

'''Client States (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Poland-Lithuania (to avoid an attack by France play on Medium setting)
* Bavaria
* Kingdom of Naples (Italy rooster)
* Saxony

'''Rheinbund or Confederation of the Rhine (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Oldenburg
* Württemberg
* Hessen
* Westphalia

'''Coalition (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Austria
* Britain
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Europe (1807) the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Denmark-Norway
* Sweden
* Kingdom of Italy

''Peninsular campaign (requires that you have purchased the DLC through steam) (Camp4) and can be played via "The Peninsular Campaign" button''

= The Team =
The team currently consists of the following:

* Coding etc.: Iutland

* 2D Artist: Vacant

* Scripter: Vacant

= History =
The mod originates from the Denmark-Norway and wars with England (DEK) and with the contents from Naval Supremacy and Diverse Artillery mod. With a merger of these mods it was natural to expand the LME mod to include more nations as playable with custom made units and features all in a historical perspective.

= AAR =

= Included Mods =
Some elements of the "Realistic explosion" mod is included (via the Diverse Artillery mod) besides that everything is custom made with no 3rd party contents.

La montée de l'Empire

2010-09-04T12:26:51Z

Kdk:

La montée de l'Empire

2010-09-04T12:26:14Z

Kdk:

{{Mod_overview
|width=
|title= La montée de l'Empire
|compatibility= Mods:
*ToonTW's Napoleon all in one mod
*JFC's Total Flag mod
*Swiss Halberdiers AUM-NAP
*LtRowlands Improved sound mod
*Removal of tracers mod by Ftmch
*Josst's (now known as The Hedge Knight) U_AI
*Radious "WeaponFX"
*UltimateSound V3
*Drum Cadences from Brig
*No Flags with work-around
*Mod Unit Battle Movement Speed
*Whiff of Sulfur or Mech Donalds BSM
*Other mods that changes graphics or sound.
|type= Compilation/Overhaul
|members= Iutland
|release= Released
|description=
}}

= Introduction =
In the year 1805 Napoleon’s troops were stationed at the French coast ready for a planned invasion of England using a naval flotilla. But before the flotilla could cross, however, Napoleon had to gain naval control of the English Channel - in his own words, "Let us be masters of the Channel for six hours and we are masters of the world." He envisaged doing this by having the Brest and Toulon Franco-Spanish fleets break out from the British blockade (led at Brest by Collingwood and Toulon by Nelson), and then sail across the Atlantic to threaten the West Indies. This, he hoped, would draw off the Royal Navy force under William Cornwallis defending the Western Approaches. The Toulon and Brest fleets (under Pierre-Charles Villeneuve and Honoré Joseph Antoine Ganteaume respectively) could then rendezvous at Martinique, quickly sail back across the Atlantic to Europe (losing both these pursuing British fleets en route), land a force in Ireland (as in the two French Revolutionary invasions of Ireland in 1796 and 1798) and, more importantly, defeat what parts of the Channel Fleet had remained in the Channel, take control of the Channel and defend and transport the invasion force, all before the pursuing fleets could return to stop them. (source wiki)

Are you up to the task of both defeating Nelson and the Iron Duke before crushing your oldest enemy? Or would you rather try to stop Napoleon and his forces, the choice is yours!

The La montée de l'Empire mod is a historical focused mod that give you the opportunity to play as either Naploeon or one of his allies, play as one of the Third Coalition members, or perhaps play as one of the “Major” Neutral countries having the option to choose side or stay out of the conflict.
Whatever path in history you choose it will not be easy.

= Description =
The mod is focused on history (but it doesn’t mean that it is 100% historical correct), within the limits the CA source data and game engine provides. The aim of the mod is also to get a better visual representation of units, personalities etc.
But this mod is not about changing and tweaking every aspect of campaign and battle play possible, thereby altering the Vanilla game play. But aspects in the Vanilla game that seems incorrect in a historical or realistic perspective will be changed or tweaked along the way.

The foundation of this mod is a merger of my Naval Supremacy mod 1.1.3, Denmark-Norway mod 1.1&1.2 and Diverse Artillery mod 1.6. This means that further development on these mods are discontinued and development will be through this mod. It also means that 99.5% of the contents of those mods are included in this mod.

Basic contents:

Area of Recruitment for LME units and many Vanilla units as well (applicable for all playable factions).
Revised Tech-Tree with 22 new technologies to research that will benefit your Nation in one way or another
Extensive overhaul of Naval stats, units, aspects and appearances.
Extensive overhaul of Artillery stats, units, aspects and appearances as well.
Most LME and Vanilla Cavalry units changed so they got both primary and secondary weapon to reflect historical battle outfit.
Projectile ranges and behavior customized.
Customized overhaul of the included playable factions including augmenting their infantry and cavalry roosters with +100 custom units.
Land and Naval units gain experience slightly quicker compared to Vanilla.
Correct portraits included for all faction leaders (Kings etc.) as well as most Generals and Admirals.
Campaign starting units are originating from this mod where possible.
LME units available in customized Peninsular Campaign.
Many battle play changes included.

Nine different campaigns are possible:

'''French alliance (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Batavian Republic
* Kingdom of Italy
* Spain

'''Third Coalition (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Britain
* Austria
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Neutrals (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Denmark-Norway
* Portugal
* Sweden
* Ottomans

'''German Allies (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Switzerland
* Bavaria
* Württemberg
* Saxony

'''Client States (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Poland-Lithuania (to avoid an attack by France play on Medium setting)
* Bavaria
* Kingdom of Naples (Italy rooster)
* Saxony

'''Rheinbund or Confederation of the Rhine (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Oldenburg
* Württemberg
* Hessen
* Westphalia

'''Coalition (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Austria
* Britain
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Europe (1807) the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Denmark-Norway
* Sweden
* Kingdom of Italy

''Peninsular campaign (requires that you have purchased the DLC through steam) (Camp4) and can be played via "The Peninsular Campaign" button''

= Features =

= The Team =

= History =

= AAR =

= Included Mods =

La montée de l'Empire

2010-09-04T12:24:56Z

Kdk:

{{Mod_overview
|width=
|title= La montée de l'Empire
|compatibility= Mods:
*ToonTW's Napoleon all in one mod
*JFC's Total Flag mod
*Swiss Halberdiers AUM-NAP
*LtRowlands Improved sound mod
*Removal of tracers mod by Ftmch
*Josst's (now known as The Hedge Knight) U_AI
*Radious "WeaponFX"
*UltimateSound V3
*Drum Cadences from Brig
*No Flags with work-around
*Mod Unit Battle Movement Speed
*Whiff of Sulfur or Mech Donalds BSM
*Other mods that changes graphics or sound.
|type= Compilation/Overhaul
|members= Iutland
|release= Released
|description=
}}

= Introduction =
In the year 1805 Napoleon’s troops were stationed at the French coast ready for a planned invasion of England using a naval flotilla. But before the flotilla could cross, however, Napoleon had to gain naval control of the English Channel - in his own words, "Let us be masters of the Channel for six hours and we are masters of the world." He envisaged doing this by having the Brest and Toulon Franco-Spanish fleets break out from the British blockade (led at Brest by Collingwood and Toulon by Nelson), and then sail across the Atlantic to threaten the West Indies. This, he hoped, would draw off the Royal Navy force under William Cornwallis defending the Western Approaches. The Toulon and Brest fleets (under Pierre-Charles Villeneuve and Honoré Joseph Antoine Ganteaume respectively) could then rendezvous at Martinique, quickly sail back across the Atlantic to Europe (losing both these pursuing British fleets en route), land a force in Ireland (as in the two French Revolutionary invasions of Ireland in 1796 and 1798) and, more importantly, defeat what parts of the Channel Fleet had remained in the Channel, take control of the Channel and defend and transport the invasion force, all before the pursuing fleets could return to stop them. (source wiki)

Are you up to the task of both defeating Nelson and the Iron Duke before crushing your oldest enemy? Or would you rather try to stop Napoleon and his forces, the choice is yours!

The La montée de l'Empire mod is a historical focused mod that give you the opportunity to play as either Naploeon or one of his allies, play as one of the Third Coalition members, or perhaps play as one of the “Major” Neutral countries having the option to choose side or stay out of the conflict.
Whatever path in history you choose it will not be easy.

= Description =
The mod is focused on history (but it doesn’t mean that it is 100% historical correct), within the limits the CA source data and game engine provides. The aim of the mod is also to get a better visual representation of units, personalities etc.
But this mod is not about changing and tweaking every aspect of campaign and battle play possible, thereby altering the Vanilla game play. But aspects in the Vanilla game that seems incorrect in a historical or realistic perspective will be changed or tweaked along the way.

The foundation of this mod is a merger of my Naval Supremacy mod 1.1.3, Denmark-Norway mod 1.1&1.2 and Diverse Artillery mod 1.6. This means that further development on these mods are discontinued and development will be through this mod. It also means that 99.5% of the contents of those mods are included in this mod.

Basic contents:

Area of Recruitment for LME units and many Vanilla units as well (applicable for all playable factions), for more see post#3.
Revised Tech-Tree with 22 new technologies to research that will benefit your Nation in one way or another (for more see post#3)
Extensive overhaul of Naval stats, units, aspects and appearances.
Extensive overhaul of Artillery stats, units, aspects and appearances as well.
Most LME and Vanilla Cavalry units changed so they got both primary and secondary weapon to reflect historical battle outfit (for more see post#2 and #3).
Projectile ranges and behavior customized.
Customized overhaul of the included playable factions including augmenting their infantry and cavalry roosters with +100 custom units.
Land and Naval units gain experience slightly quicker compared to Vanilla.
Correct portraits included for all faction leaders (Kings etc.) as well as most Generals and Admirals.
Campaign starting units are originating from this mod where possible.
LME units available in customized Peninsular Campaign.
Many battle play changes included (see change log post#3).

Nine different campaigns are possible:

'''French alliance (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Batavian Republic
* Kingdom of Italy
* Spain

'''Third Coalition (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Britain
* Austria
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Neutrals (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Denmark-Norway
* Portugal
* Sweden
* Ottomans

'''German Allies (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Switzerland
* Bavaria
* Württemberg
* Saxony

'''Client States (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Poland-Lithuania (to avoid an attack by France play on Medium setting)
* Bavaria
* Kingdom of Naples (Italy rooster)
* Saxony

'''Rheinbund or Confederation of the Rhine (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Oldenburg
* Württemberg
* Hessen
* Westphalia

'''Coalition (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Austria
* Britain
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Europe (1807) the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Denmark-Norway
* Sweden
* Kingdom of Italy

''Peninsular campaign (requires that you have purchased the DLC through steam) (Camp4) and can be played via "The Peninsular Campaign" button''

= Features =

= The Team =

= History =

= AAR =

= Included Mods =

La montée de l'Empire

2010-09-04T12:24:01Z

Kdk:

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*JFC's Total Flag mod
*Swiss Halberdiers AUM-NAP
*LtRowlands Improved sound mod
*Removal of tracers mod by Ftmch
*Josst's (now known as The Hedge Knight) U_AI
*Radious "WeaponFX"
*UltimateSound V3
*Drum Cadences from Brig
*No Flags with work-around
*Mod Unit Battle Movement Speed
*Whiff of Sulfur or Mech Donalds BSM
*Other mods that changes graphics or sound.
|type= Compilation/Overhaul
|members= Iutland
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|description=
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= Introduction =
In the year 1805 Napoleon’s troops were stationed at the French coast ready for a planned invasion of England using a naval flotilla. But before the flotilla could cross, however, Napoleon had to gain naval control of the English Channel - in his own words, "Let us be masters of the Channel for six hours and we are masters of the world." He envisaged doing this by having the Brest and Toulon Franco-Spanish fleets break out from the British blockade (led at Brest by Collingwood and Toulon by Nelson), and then sail across the Atlantic to threaten the West Indies. This, he hoped, would draw off the Royal Navy force under William Cornwallis defending the Western Approaches. The Toulon and Brest fleets (under Pierre-Charles Villeneuve and Honoré Joseph Antoine Ganteaume respectively) could then rendezvous at Martinique, quickly sail back across the Atlantic to Europe (losing both these pursuing British fleets en route), land a force in Ireland (as in the two French Revolutionary invasions of Ireland in 1796 and 1798) and, more importantly, defeat what parts of the Channel Fleet had remained in the Channel, take control of the Channel and defend and transport the invasion force, all before the pursuing fleets could return to stop them. (source wiki)

Are you up to the task of both defeating Nelson and the Iron Duke before crushing your oldest enemy? Or would you rather try to stop Napoleon and his forces, the choice is yours!

The La montée de l'Empire mod is a historical focused mod that give you the opportunity to play as either Naploeon or one of his allies, play as one of the Third Coalition members, or perhaps play as one of the “Major” Neutral countries having the option to choose side or stay out of the conflict.
Whatever path in history you choose it will not be easy.

= Description =
The mod is focused on history (but it doesn’t mean that it is 100% historical correct), within the limits the CA source data and game engine provides. The aim of the mod is also to get a better visual representation of units, personalities etc.
But this mod is not about changing and tweaking every aspect of campaign and battle play possible, thereby altering the Vanilla game play. But aspects in the Vanilla game that seems incorrect in a historical or realistic perspective will be changed or tweaked along the way.

The foundation of this mod is a merger of my Naval Supremacy mod 1.1.3, Denmark-Norway mod 1.1&1.2 and Diverse Artillery mod 1.6. This means that further development on these mods are discontinued and development will be through this mod. It also means that 99.5% of the contents of those mods are included in this mod.

Basic contents:

Area of Recruitment for LME units and many Vanilla units as well (applicable for all playable factions), for more see post#3.
Revised Tech-Tree with 22 new technologies to research that will benefit your Nation in one way or another (for more see post#3)
Extensive overhaul of Naval stats, units, aspects and appearances.
Extensive overhaul of Artillery stats, units, aspects and appearances as well.
Most LME and Vanilla Cavalry units changed so they got both primary and secondary weapon to reflect historical battle outfit (for more see post#2 and #3).
Projectile ranges and behavior customized.
Customized overhaul of the included playable factions including augmenting their infantry and cavalry roosters with +100 custom units.
Land and Naval units gain experience slightly quicker compared to Vanilla.
Correct portraits included for all faction leaders (Kings etc.) as well as most Generals and Admirals.
Campaign starting units are originating from this mod where possible.
LME units available in customized Peninsular Campaign.
Many battle play changes included (see change log post#3).

Nine different campaigns are possible:

'''French alliance (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Batavian Republic
* Kingdom of Italy
* Spain

'''Third Coalition (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Britain
* Austria
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Neutrals (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Denmark-Norway
* Portugal
* Sweden
* Ottomans

'''German Allies (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Switzerland
* Bavaria
* Württemberg
* Saxony

'''Client States (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Poland-Lithuania (to avoid an attack by France play on Medium setting)
* Bavaria
* Kingdom of Naples (Italy rooster)
* Saxony

'''Rheinbund or Confederation of the Rhine (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Oldenburg
* Württemberg
* Hessen
* Westphalia

'''Coalition (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Austria
* Britain
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Europe (1807) the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Denmark-Norway
* Sweden
* Kingdom of Italy

''Peninsular campaign (requires that you have purchased the DLC through steam) (Camp4) and can be played via "The Peninsular Campaign" button''

= Features =

= The Team =

= History =

= AAR =

= Included Mods =

La montée de l'Empire

2010-09-04T10:35:06Z

Kdk: /* Description */

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*JFC's Total Flag mod
*Swiss Halberdiers AUM-NAP
*LtRowlands Improved sound mod
*Removal of tracers mod by Ftmch
*Josst's (now known as The Hedge Knight) U_AI
*Radious "WeaponFX"
*UltimateSound V3
*Drum Cadences from Brig
*No Flags with work-around
*Mod Unit Battle Movement Speed
*Whiff of Sulfur or Mech Donalds BSM
*Other mods that changes graphics or sound.
|type= Compilation/Overhaul
|members= Iutland
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|description=
}}

= Introduction =
In the year 1805 Napoleon’s troops were stationed at the French coast ready for a planned invasion of England using a naval flotilla. But before the flotilla could cross, however, Napoleon had to gain naval control of the English Channel - in his own words, "Let us be masters of the Channel for six hours and we are masters of the world." He envisaged doing this by having the Brest and Toulon Franco-Spanish fleets break out from the British blockade (led at Brest by Collingwood and Toulon by Nelson), and then sail across the Atlantic to threaten the West Indies. This, he hoped, would draw off the Royal Navy force under William Cornwallis defending the Western Approaches. The Toulon and Brest fleets (under Pierre-Charles Villeneuve and Honoré Joseph Antoine Ganteaume respectively) could then rendezvous at Martinique, quickly sail back across the Atlantic to Europe (losing both these pursuing British fleets en route), land a force in Ireland (as in the two French Revolutionary invasions of Ireland in 1796 and 1798) and, more importantly, defeat what parts of the Channel Fleet had remained in the Channel, take control of the Channel and defend and transport the invasion force, all before the pursuing fleets could return to stop them. (source wiki)

Are you up to the task of both defeating Nelson and the Iron Duke before crushing your oldest enemy? Or would you rather try to stop Napoleon and his forces, the choice is yours!

The La montée de l'Empire mod is a historical focused mod that give you the opportunity to play as either Naploeon or one of his allies, play as one of the Third Coalition members, or perhaps play as one of the “Major” Neutral countries having the option to choose side or stay out of the conflict.
Whatever path in history you choose it will not be easy.

= Description =
The mod is focused on history (but it doesn’t mean that it is 100% historical correct), within the limits the CA source data and game engine provides. The aim of the mod is also to get a better visual representation of units, personalities etc.
But this mod is not about changing and tweaking every aspect of campaign and battle play possible, thereby altering the Vanilla game play. But aspects in the Vanilla game that seems incorrect in a historical or realistic perspective will be changed or tweaked along the way.

The foundation of this mod is a merger of my Naval Supremacy mod 1.1.3, Denmark-Norway mod 1.1&1.2 and Diverse Artillery mod 1.6. This means that further development on these mods are discontinued and development will be through this mod. It also means that 99.5% of the contents of those mods are included in this mod.

Basic contents:

Area of Recruitment for LME units and many Vanilla units as well (applicable for all playable factions), for more see post#3.
Revised Tech-Tree with 22 new technologies to research that will benefit your Nation in one way or another (for more see post#3)
Extensive overhaul of Naval stats, units, aspects and appearances.
Extensive overhaul of Artillery stats, units, aspects and appearances as well.
Most LME and Vanilla Cavalry units changed so they got both primary and secondary weapon to reflect historical battle outfit (for more see post#2 and #3).
Projectile ranges and behavior customized.
Customized overhaul of the included playable factions including augmenting their infantry and cavalry roosters with +100 custom units.
Land and Naval units gain experience slightly quicker compared to Vanilla.
Correct portraits included for all faction leaders (Kings etc.) as well as most Generals and Admirals.
Campaign starting units are originating from this mod where possible.
LME units available in customized Peninsular Campaign.
Many battle play changes included (see change log post#3).

Nine different campaigns are possible:

'''French alliance (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Batavian Republic
* Kingdom of Italy
* Spain

'''Third Coalition (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Britain
* Austria
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Neutrals (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Denmark-Norway
* Portugal
* Sweden
* Ottomans

'''German Allies (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Switzerland
* Bavaria
* Württemberg
* Saxony

'''Client States (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Poland-Lithuania (to avoid an attack by France play on Medium setting)
* Bavaria
* Kingdom of Naples (Italy rooster)
* Saxony

'''Rheinbund or Confederation of the Rhine (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Oldenburg
* Württemberg
* Hessen
* Westphalia

'''Coalition (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Austria
* Britain
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Europe (1807) the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Denmark-Norway
* Sweden
* Kingdom of Italy

''Peninsular campaign (requires that you have purchased the DLC through steam) (Camp4) and can be played via "The Peninsular Campaign" button''

= Features =

= The Team =

= History =

= AAR =

= Included Mods =

La montée de l'Empire

2010-09-04T10:08:29Z

Kdk: Created page with "{{Mod_overview |width= |title= La montée de l'Empire |compatibility= * ToonTW's Napoleon all in one mod *JFC's Total Flag mod *Swiss Halberdiers AUM-NAP *LtRowlands Improved so..."

{{Mod_overview
|width=
|title= La montée de l'Empire
|compatibility= * ToonTW's Napoleon all in one mod
*JFC's Total Flag mod
*Swiss Halberdiers AUM-NAP
*LtRowlands Improved sound mod
*Removal of tracers mod by Ftmch
*Josst's (now known as The Hedge Knight) U_AI
*Radious "WeaponFX"
*UltimateSound V3
*Drum Cadences from Brig
*No Flags with work-around
*Mod Unit Battle Movement Speed
*Whiff of Sulfur or Mech Donalds BSM
*Other mods that changes graphics or sound.
|type= Compilation/Overhaul
|members= Iutland
|release= Released
|description=
}}

= Introduction =
In the year 1805 Napoleon’s troops were stationed at the French coast ready for a planned invasion of England using a naval flotilla. But before the flotilla could cross, however, Napoleon had to gain naval control of the English Channel - in his own words, "Let us be masters of the Channel for six hours and we are masters of the world." He envisaged doing this by having the Brest and Toulon Franco-Spanish fleets break out from the British blockade (led at Brest by Collingwood and Toulon by Nelson), and then sail across the Atlantic to threaten the West Indies. This, he hoped, would draw off the Royal Navy force under William Cornwallis defending the Western Approaches. The Toulon and Brest fleets (under Pierre-Charles Villeneuve and Honoré Joseph Antoine Ganteaume respectively) could then rendezvous at Martinique, quickly sail back across the Atlantic to Europe (losing both these pursuing British fleets en route), land a force in Ireland (as in the two French Revolutionary invasions of Ireland in 1796 and 1798) and, more importantly, defeat what parts of the Channel Fleet had remained in the Channel, take control of the Channel and defend and transport the invasion force, all before the pursuing fleets could return to stop them. (source wiki)

Are you up to the task of both defeating Nelson and the Iron Duke before crushing your oldest enemy? Or would you rather try to stop Napoleon and his forces, the choice is yours!

The La montée de l'Empire mod is a historical focused mod that give you the opportunity to play as either Naploeon or one of his allies, play as one of the Third Coalition members, or perhaps play as one of the “Major” Neutral countries having the option to choose side or stay out of the conflict.
Whatever path in history you choose it will not be easy.

= Description =
The mod is focused on history (but it doesn’t mean that it is 100% historical correct), within the limits the CA source data and game engine provides. The aim of the mod is also to get a better visual representation of units, personalities etc.
But this mod is not about changing and tweaking every aspect of campaign and battle play possible, thereby altering the Vanilla game play. But aspects in the Vanilla game that seems incorrect in a historical or realistic perspective will be changed or tweaked along the way.

The foundation of this mod is a merger of my Naval Supremacy mod 1.1.3, Denmark-Norway mod 1.1&1.2 and Diverse Artillery mod 1.6. This means that further development on these mods are discontinued and development will be through this mod. It also means that 99.5% of the contents of those mods are included in this mod.

Basic contents:

Area of Recruitment for LME units and many Vanilla units as well (applicable for all playable factions), for more see post#3.
Revised Tech-Tree with 22 new technologies to research that will benefit your Nation in one way or another (for more see post#3)
Extensive overhaul of Naval stats, units, aspects and appearances.
Extensive overhaul of Artillery stats, units, aspects and appearances as well.
Most LME and Vanilla Cavalry units changed so they got both primary and secondary weapon to reflect historical battle outfit (for more see post#2 and #3).
Projectile ranges and behavior customized.
Customized overhaul of the included playable factions including augmenting their infantry and cavalry roosters with +100 custom units.
Land and Naval units gain experience slightly quicker compared to Vanilla.
Correct portraits included for all faction leaders (Kings etc.) as well as most Generals and Admirals.
Campaign starting units are originating from this mod where possible.
LME units available in customized Peninsular Campaign.
Many battle play changes included (see change log post#3).

Nine different campaigns are possible:

'''French alliance (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Batavian Republic
* Kingdom of Italy
* Spain

'''Third Coalition (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Britain
* Austria
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Neutrals (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Denmark-Norway
* Portugal
* Sweden
* Ottomans

'''German Allies (1805) with the following factions playable:'''

* Switzerland
* Bavaria
* Württemberg
* Saxony

'''Client States (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Poland-Lithuania (to avoid an attack by France play on Medium setting)
* Bavaria
* Kingdom of Naples (Italy rooster)
* Saxony

'''Rheinbund or Confederation of the Rhine (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Oldenburg
* Württemberg
* Hessen
* Westphalia

'''Coalition (1807) with the following factions playable:'''

* Austria
* Britain
* Prussia
* Russia

'''Europe (1807) the following factions playable:'''

* France
* Denmark-Norway
* Sweden
* Kingdom of Italy

''Peninsular campaign (requires that you have purchased the DLC through steam) (Camp4) and can be played via "The Peninsular Campaign" button''

= Features =

= The Team =

= History =

= AAR =

= Included Mods =

Regions & Provinces Mod

2010-08-15T10:57:09Z

Kdk: /* Features */

[[Image:Re%26p.jpg]]

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== '''History''' ==
The mod was started about four years ago. Sb2ean released v2.4 and disappeared after the release. Wherever he is, we wish him well. After that [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=2581 Irishron] took the responsibility and carried out the torch further more and kept the mod alive with his hard and relentless efforts. [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 Gigantus] was the one that made this fun mod kingdoms compatible with his supreme modding skills.

== '''Description''' ==
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=356 Regions Mod] is a M2TW and Kingdoms modification that focuses on the entertaining gameplay rather than historical accuracy. This mod has a basis Spurius' BigMap mod. To this the amount of regions available has been maxxed out to 198 including the Americas. It is now 2 turns per year. The map has been mdoified in favor of ai expansion. And has new religions like Shaman for the Mongols. Regions & Provinces Mod Adds 69 Regions, 7 cultures, 4 religions, Faction Name Changes, Historical name changes, garrison changes , more variety of units, New victory conditions. Currently the the latest version for the mod is v3.72.1.

This mod has 7 new factions that are Ireland, Sweden, Mali, Hedjaz, Armenia, Georgia, and the Cumans surplus with many new and challenging units.

== '''Features''' ==

[[Image:Map_byzantium.jpg|thumb|right|250px|alt=Campaign Map.|Campaign Map Preview]]

=== Factions ===
# Kingdom of England
# Kingdom of France
# Holy Roman Empire
# Spain
# Republic of Venice
# Sicily
# Republic of Genoa
# Scotland
# Byzantine Empire
# Novgorod
# The Almoravids
# Turks
# Fatimid Caliphate
# Kingdom of Denmark
# Portugal
# Poland
# Kingdom of Hungary
# Kingdom of Georgia
# Kingdom of Sweden
# Emirate of Hedjaz
# Cumans
# Kingdom of Armenia
# Kingdom of Ireland
# Mali Empire
# The Papacy (Non-playable)
# Mongols (Non-playable)
# Timurids (Non-playable)
# The Aztecs (Non-playable)

=== '''Key Features''' ===
* Hotseat Enabled.
* Is Geomod compatible by gigantus.
* An addon that incorporates [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=2897 Red Bricked Castles] on the Battle maps for the East-European Factions.
* Agart's City/Castle mod for strat maps.
* BBB 4.0 that adds new Traits and Ancillaries by Billydilly
* XAIs Advanced Battle and Campaign AI.
* Landbridges are invisible on the Campaign map making it more challenging for the player.
* New resources added(apples, honey, salt)and all resources redone on campaign map.
* New Strat models for Kings and Heirs.
* New Loading Screens by BillyDilly.
* Grapeshot capability for cannons.
* New music arrangement by IZob.
* Europe will now feel the full wrath of the Black Death unless you play blitz.
* New Victory conditions.
* And Much more.

=== '''Addtional Features''' ===
* Now the Player gets the event messages for coming age of Princess.
* Player gets a notification in the campaign if an AI faction leader dies.
* Tougher Mongols and Timurids invasions.
* Now one year is equals to 2 turns.
* 7 Cultures and 4 Religions in Total.
* And Much more.

== Screenshots ==

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== '''Modding Crew''' ==

* '''Modleaders''': [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=2581 Irishron], [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 Gigantus]

* Billydilly for his Heraldry mod addition.

* Cswoian for his input on adding the Shaman religion and a lot of info on the Cumans.

* Spurius for making his BigMap available to others.

* IZob, REDrake, Moon, Dmitri_Harkov, Dristvaan and Ishan for further contributions.

The Community Portal

2010-08-10T13:23:59Z

Kdk: /* TotW 86a Challenge */

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====MAARC XX====
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[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
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====GC 81 Winner====
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''[[Master Necromancer]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=379422 here]

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====GC 83====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Rock!'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

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====TotW 85/86====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====TotW 86a Challenge====
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This week, you will write about whatever you feel like!
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====PotW 203 Champion====
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''[[theatroN]] has conquered the PoTW 203 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations theatroN.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=378822 here]</center>

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====UESW 106 Champion====
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''[[LuckyLewis]] has emerged the victor of competition 106 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
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The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR News </h2></center>
*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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''Important members of this forum: [[Winter]],,[[Aldgarkalaughskel]],[[Carl von Döbeln]],[[Major Darling]],[[Lord Flasheart]] - moderation''





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All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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<center>[[Image: Aarcompetiton.png|center|225px]]</center>
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====MAARC XX====
<center>
[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 81 Winner====
<center>
[[File:Thefourelements.png]]

''[[Master Necromancer]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=379422 here]

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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====GC 83====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Rock!'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=379420 here]</center>




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<center><h3 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> TotW Contest Roundup </h3><center>
<center>[[Image: Taleoftheweek.png|center|225px]]
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====TotW 85/86====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377896 here]</center>

<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====TotW 86a Challenge====
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This week, you will write about whatever you feel like!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377908 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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<center>[[Image: Pictureoftheweek.png]]</center>
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====PotW 203 Champion====
<center>
[[File:Skrivebordsbaggrund.jpg|center]]

''[[theatroN]] has conquered the PoTW 203 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations theatroN.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=378822 here]</center>

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====UESW 106 Champion====
<center>
[[File:Uesw.jpg|center]]

''[[LuckyLewis]] has emerged the victor of competition 106 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=378822 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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[[Image:Afteractionreport250.png|center|250px]]

or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



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===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

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===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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''Important members of this forum: [[Winter]],,[[Aldgarkalaughskel]],[[Carl von Döbeln]],[[Major Darling]],[[Lord Flasheart]] - moderation''





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All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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====MAARC XX====
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[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 81 Winner====
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[[File:Thefourelements.png]]

''[[Master Necromancer]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=379422 here]

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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====GC 83====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Rock!'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=379420 here]</center>




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<center><h3 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> TotW Contest Roundup </h3><center>
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====TotW 85/86====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377896 here]</center>

<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====TotW 86a Challenge====
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This week, you will write about whatever you feel like!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377908 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 203 Champion====
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''[[theatroN]] has conquered the PoTW 203 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations theatroN.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=378822 here]</center>

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====UESW 105 Champion====
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''[[Smoggy On Tour]] has emerged the victor of competition 105 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

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===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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''Important members of this forum: [[Winter]],,[[Aldgarkalaughskel]],[[Carl von Döbeln]],[[Major Darling]],[[Lord Flasheart]] - moderation''





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''The Arts Portal created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=39377 mollsomg]
All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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====MAARC XX====
<center>
[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 81 Winner====
<center>
[[File:Thefourelements.png]]

''[[Master Necromancer]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=379422 here]

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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====GC 83====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Rock!'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=379420 here]</center>




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<center><h3 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> TotW Contest Roundup </h3><center>
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====TotW 85/86====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377896 here]</center>

<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====TotW 86a Challenge====
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This week, you will write about whatever you feel like!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377908 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 203 Champion====
<center>
[[File:Skrivebordsbaggrund.jpg|center]]

''[[theatroN]] has conquered the PoTW 202 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Killerbee.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=378822 here]</center>

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====UESW 105 Champion====
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[[File:98042331.png.jpg|center]]

''[[Smoggy On Tour]] has emerged the victor of competition 105 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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[[Image:Afteractionreport250.png|center|250px]]

or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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''Important members of this forum: [[Hesus de bodemloze]],,[[molls]],[[Mega Tortas de Bodemloze]] - moderation''




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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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''Important members of this forum: [[Winter]],,[[Aldgarkalaughskel]],[[Carl von Döbeln]],[[Major Darling]],[[Lord Flasheart]] - moderation''





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All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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====MAARC XX====
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[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 81 Winner====
<center>
[[File:Thefourelements.png]]

''[[Master Necromancer]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=379422 here]

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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====GC 83====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Rock!'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=379420 here]</center>




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<center><h3 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> TotW Contest Roundup </h3><center>
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====TotW 85/86====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377896 here]</center>

<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====TotW 86a Challenge====
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This week, you will write about whatever you feel like!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377908 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 202 Champion====
<center>
[[File:potw202.png|center]]

''[[Killerbee]] has conquered the PoTW 202 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Killerbee.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>

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====UESW 105 Champion====
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''[[Smoggy On Tour]] has emerged the victor of competition 105 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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''Important members of this forum: [[Hesus de bodemloze]],,[[molls]],[[Mega Tortas de Bodemloze]] - moderation''




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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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''Important members of this forum: [[Winter]],,[[Aldgarkalaughskel]],[[Carl von Döbeln]],[[Major Darling]],[[Lord Flasheart]] - moderation''





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All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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The Community Portal

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====MAARC XX====
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[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 81 Winner====
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[[File:Thefourelements.png]]

''[[Master Necromancer]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=379422 here]

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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====GC 82====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Mythology'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377549 here]</center>




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====TotW 85/86====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377896 here]</center>

<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====TotW 86a Challenge====
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This week, you will write about whatever you feel like!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377908 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 202 Champion====
<center>
[[File:potw202.png|center]]

''[[Killerbee]] has conquered the PoTW 202 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Killerbee.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>

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====UESW 105 Champion====
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''[[Smoggy On Tour]] has emerged the victor of competition 105 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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''Important members of this forum: [[Hesus de bodemloze]],,[[molls]],[[Mega Tortas de Bodemloze]] - moderation''




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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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====MAARC XX====
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[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 80 Winner====
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[[File:airplanesig.png]]

''[[Killerbee]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377541 here]

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====GC 82====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Mythology'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377549 here]</center>




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====TotW 85/86====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377896 here]</center>

<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====TotW 86a Challenge====
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This week, you will write about whatever you feel like!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377908 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 202 Champion====
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''[[Killerbee]] has conquered the PoTW 202 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Killerbee.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>

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====UESW 105 Champion====
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''[[Smoggy On Tour]] has emerged the victor of competition 105 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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The Community Portal

2010-08-09T12:04:43Z

Kdk: /* TotW 84/85 */

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====MAARC XX====
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[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 80 Winner====
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[[File:airplanesig.png]]

''[[Killerbee]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377541 here]

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====GC 82====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Mythology'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377549 here]</center>




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====TotW 85/86====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377896 here]</center>

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====TotW 85a Challenge====
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This week, smoke on the water shall be the basis for your stories!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=375967 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 202 Champion====
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''[[Killerbee]] has conquered the PoTW 202 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Killerbee.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>

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====UESW 105 Champion====
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''[[Smoggy On Tour]] has emerged the victor of competition 105 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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The Community Portal

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Kdk: /* UESW 105 Champion */

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====MAARC XX====
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[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 80 Winner====
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[[File:airplanesig.png]]

''[[Killerbee]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377541 here]

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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====GC 82====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Mythology'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377549 here]</center>




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<center><h3 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> TotW Contest Roundup </h3><center>
<center>[[Image: Taleoftheweek.png|center|225px]]
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====TotW 84/85====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377665 here]</center>

<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====TotW 85a Challenge====
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This week, smoke on the water shall be the basis for your stories!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=375967 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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<center>[[Image: Pictureoftheweek.png]]</center>
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====PotW 202 Champion====
<center>
[[File:potw202.png|center]]

''[[Killerbee]] has conquered the PoTW 202 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Killerbee.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>

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====UESW 105 Champion====
<center>
[[File:98042331.png.jpg|center]]

''[[Smoggy On Tour]] has emerged the victor of competition 105 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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[[Image:Afteractionreport250.png|center|250px]]

or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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''Important members of this forum: [[Hesus de bodemloze]],,[[molls]],[[Mega Tortas de Bodemloze]] - moderation''




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<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Spotlight </h2></center>
[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR News </h2></center>
*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Workshop Spotlight </h2></center>
===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Graphics Workshop News </h2></center>
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Gallery Spotlight </h2></center>
===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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* \o/
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<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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''Important members of this forum: [[Winter]],,[[Aldgarkalaughskel]],[[Carl von Döbeln]],[[Major Darling]],[[Lord Flasheart]] - moderation''





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''The Arts Portal created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=39377 mollsomg]
All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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Kdk: /* PotW 202 Champion */

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<center>[[Image: Aarcompetiton.png|center|225px]]</center>
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====MAARC XX====
<center>
[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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<center>[[Image: Thegraphicsworkshop.png|center|225px]]</center>
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====GC 80 Winner====
<center>
[[File:airplanesig.png]]

''[[Killerbee]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377541 here]

</center>

<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====GC 82====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Mythology'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377549 here]</center>




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<center><h3 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> TotW Contest Roundup </h3><center>
<center>[[Image: Taleoftheweek.png|center|225px]]
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====TotW 84/85====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377665 here]</center>

<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====TotW 85a Challenge====
<center>

This week, smoke on the water shall be the basis for your stories!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=375967 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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<center>[[Image: Pictureoftheweek.png]]</center>
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====PotW 202 Champion====
<center>
[[File:potw202.png|center]]

''[[Killerbee]] has conquered the PoTW 202 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Killerbee.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>

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====UESW 100 Champion====
<center>
[[File:Uneditedelephant.png|center]]

''[[MasterBigAB]] has emerged the victor of competition 100 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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[[Image:Afteractionreport250.png|center|250px]]

or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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''Important members of this forum: [[Hesus de bodemloze]],,[[molls]],[[Mega Tortas de Bodemloze]] - moderation''




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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR News </h2></center>
*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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''Important members of this forum: [[Winter]],,[[Aldgarkalaughskel]],[[Carl von Döbeln]],[[Major Darling]],[[Lord Flasheart]] - moderation''





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''The Arts Portal created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=39377 mollsomg]
All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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====MAARC XX====
<center>
[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 80 Winner====
<center>
[[File:airplanesig.png]]

''[[Killerbee]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377541 here]

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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====GC 82====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Mythology'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377549 here]</center>




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<center><h3 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> TotW Contest Roundup </h3><center>
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====TotW 84/85====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377665 here]</center>

<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====TotW 85a Challenge====
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This week, smoke on the water shall be the basis for your stories!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=375967 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 202 Champion====
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[[File:98042331.png.jpg|center]]

''[[Smoggy On Tour]] has conquered the PoTW 202 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Smoggy On Tour .''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376887 here]</center>

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====UESW 100 Champion====
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[[File:Uneditedelephant.png|center]]

''[[MasterBigAB]] has emerged the victor of competition 100 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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[[Image:Afteractionreport250.png|center|250px]]

or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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''Important members of this forum: [[Hesus de bodemloze]],,[[molls]],[[Mega Tortas de Bodemloze]] - moderation''




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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



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===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

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===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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''Important members of this forum: [[Winter]],,[[Aldgarkalaughskel]],[[Carl von Döbeln]],[[Major Darling]],[[Lord Flasheart]] - moderation''





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All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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====MAARC XX====
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[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 80 Winner====
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[[File:airplanesig.png]]

''[[Killerbee]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377541 here]

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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====GC 82====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Mythology'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377549 here]</center>




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====TotW 84/85====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377665 here]</center>

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====TotW 85a Challenge====
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This week, smoke on the water shall be the basis for your stories!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=375967 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 197 Champion====
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''[[Luckylewis]] has conquered the PoTW 197 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Luckylewis.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>

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====UESW 100 Champion====
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''[[MasterBigAB]] has emerged the victor of competition 100 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



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===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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''Important members of this forum: [[Winter]],,[[Aldgarkalaughskel]],[[Carl von Döbeln]],[[Major Darling]],[[Lord Flasheart]] - moderation''





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''The Arts Portal created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=39377 mollsomg]
All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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The Community Portal

2010-08-02T16:09:49Z

Kdk: /* TotW 81/82 */

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====MAARC XX====
<center>
[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 80 Winner====
<center>
[[File:airplanesig.png]]

''[[Killerbee]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377541 here]

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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====GC 82====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Mythology'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377549 here]</center>




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<center><h3 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> TotW Contest Roundup </h3><center>
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====TotW 84/85====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377665 here]</center>

<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====TotW 82a Challenge====
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This week, a random picture shall be the basis for your stories!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=368317 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 197 Champion====
<center>
[[File:Runp.jpg|center]]

''[[Luckylewis]] has conquered the PoTW 197 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Luckylewis.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>

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====UESW 100 Champion====
<center>
[[File:Uneditedelephant.png|center]]

''[[MasterBigAB]] has emerged the victor of competition 100 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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[[Image:Afteractionreport250.png|center|250px]]

or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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''Important members of this forum: [[Hesus de bodemloze]],,[[molls]],[[Mega Tortas de Bodemloze]] - moderation''




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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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''Important members of this forum: [[Winter]],,[[Aldgarkalaughskel]],[[Carl von Döbeln]],[[Major Darling]],[[Lord Flasheart]] - moderation''





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''The Arts Portal created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=39377 mollsomg]
All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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The Community Portal

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====MAARC XX====
<center>
[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 80 Winner====
<center>
[[File:airplanesig.png]]

''[[Killerbee]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377541 here]

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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====GC 82====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Mythology'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377549 here]</center>




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<center><h3 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> TotW Contest Roundup </h3><center>
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====TotW 81/82====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 84a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377665 here]</center>

<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====TotW 82a Challenge====
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This week, a random picture shall be the basis for your stories!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=368317 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 197 Champion====
<center>
[[File:Runp.jpg|center]]

''[[Luckylewis]] has conquered the PoTW 197 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Luckylewis.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>

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====UESW 100 Champion====
<center>
[[File:Uneditedelephant.png|center]]

''[[MasterBigAB]] has emerged the victor of competition 100 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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''Important members of this forum: [[Hesus de bodemloze]],,[[molls]],[[Mega Tortas de Bodemloze]] - moderation''




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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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The Community Portal

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====MAARC XX====
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[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=373837 here]</center>


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Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXII!'''

Remember: The nominated AAR must have at least 2 updates in July or August.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=370838 here]</center>




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====GC 80 Winner====
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[[File:airplanesig.png]]

''[[Killerbee]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377541 here]

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<center><h4 style="padding:7px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Join the contest! </h4><center>

====GC 82====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Mythology'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377549 here]</center>




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====TotW 81/82====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 81a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=367387 here]</center>

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====TotW 82a Challenge====
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This week, a random picture shall be the basis for your stories!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=368317 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 197 Champion====
<center>
[[File:Runp.jpg|center]]

''[[Luckylewis]] has conquered the PoTW 197 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Luckylewis.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>

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====UESW 100 Champion====
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[[File:Uneditedelephant.png|center]]

''[[MasterBigAB]] has emerged the victor of competition 100 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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''Important members of this forum: [[Hesus de bodemloze]],,[[molls]],[[Mega Tortas de Bodemloze]] - moderation''




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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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====MAARC XX====
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[[Image: Aarsig2hp3.png|center|225px]]

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=365771 here]</center>


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Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXI!'''

Remember: Your AAR needs to have at least 2 updates in May to be be nominated.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 here]</center>




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====GC 80 Winner====
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[[File:airplanesig.png]]

''[[Killerbee]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377541 here]

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====GC 82====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Mythology'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377549 here]</center>




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====TotW 81/82====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 81a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=367387 here]</center>

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====TotW 82a Challenge====
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This week, a random picture shall be the basis for your stories!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=368317 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 197 Champion====
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[[File:Runp.jpg|center]]

''[[Luckylewis]] has conquered the PoTW 197 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Luckylewis.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>

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====UESW 100 Champion====
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[[File:Uneditedelephant.png|center]]

''[[MasterBigAB]] has emerged the victor of competition 100 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>












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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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[[Image:Lor-gondor.gif|center|225px]]

===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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===1. Weekly Competitions===
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===2. Galleria===
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Create your own Screenshot Gallery! Show off your pics, talent and style - earn reputation, constructive criticism, reknown and the attention of other members.
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''Important members of this forum: [[B. Ward]], PotW Manager''

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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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====MAARC XX====
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'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=365771 here]</center>


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Nominate your AAR for next month's competition,

'''MAARC XXI!'''

Remember: Your AAR needs to have at least 2 updates in May to be be nominated.
'''The Nomination Thread is stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 here]</center>




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====GC 80 Winner====
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''[[Killerbee]]'' has won this week's Graphics Competition. Congratulations!

'''Winner announcements are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377541 here]

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====GC 77====
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The theme for the current GC is:

*'''Expo'''.
maximum 550 X 175 px

'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=368164 here]</center>




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====TotW 81/82====
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Vote for in the ongoing '''TotW 81a''' Contest:
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=367387 here]</center>

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====TotW 82a Challenge====
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This week, a random picture shall be the basis for your stories!
'''Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=368317 here]</center>



PoTW 80c winner after a tie breaking vote was Solid Snake.

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====PotW 197 Champion====
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''[[Luckylewis]] has conquered the PoTW 197 challenge and emerged as the Champion with this shot. Congratulations Luckylewis.''
'''Winner and Submission Threads are stickied at the top of the page''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=366456 here]</center>

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''[[MasterBigAB]] has emerged the victor of competition 100 for un-edited screen shots with this beautiful submission''
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==<center>'''The Writers Study Forum Description'''</center>==
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1353 Writers Study] is divided into the '''After Action Reports''' , the '''Monthly After Action Competition''' , '''Tale of The Week''' , '''Creative Writing''' , TWC Members Blogs , section and threads regarding this forum in general.
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or in short: [[AAR]]s are gathered here. There are 3 major AAR sections:
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=391 Total War Eras AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=268 Medieval 2: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1052 Empire: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1446 Napoleon: Total War AARs]
#[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1359 Non-TW AARs]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Competitions </h4></center>
AARs for previous/or non Total War games are stored inside the 4. subforum, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 AAR Competitions]. As the name already says, the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=747 Monthly AAR Competition], or in short: MAARC, is held here.
Each months, writers can nominate their AARs if they were at least 2 times updated in the same month. After the 4 Week nomination period, usually a 10 days voting is held to find the 3 best AARs in this month.

Winning the MAARC gets you a score/leadership points:
# place: '''4''' points
# place: '''3''' points
# place: '''2''' points
These points can be gathered to finally gain the three [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 AAR Competitions Medals!]

<center><h4 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Tale of the Week Contest </h4></center>
The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=802 Tale of the Week Contest] is a good way to boost your creativity:
Each Week a picture, often from the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Picture of the Week Contest], gets chosen and the participants write a short story, or tale about the picture, ranging from minimum 200 to 500 maximum words.

The winner of the weekly contest is awarded '''1''' point for the AAR Competitions Medals Scoreboard.
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===Gondor, Gondor between the mountains and the sea!===
With the release of the Third Age: Total War Modification, it was only a matter of time until the first tales and stories began to unfold.

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=258409 This Gondor AAR] is written by 2 members, being: [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=26846 sithlord447] and [http://http//www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41713 Coeur de lion].

In a short introduction by Ecthelion, the current Steward of Gondor, he tells of a man that married his daughter. His name is Mistven, a trusted Captain of Gondor.
The AAR is written in form of excerpts from the Gondorian Annals; it tells the battles and bloody events through the eyes of Mistven, while the actions are commented on by Ecthelion, who as a Steward, stays at home and is forced to rely on news from the front.

Solid writing, mixed with small potions of poetry, the battle screenshots and of course the Lord of the Rings feeling make this AAR a nice read!



<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Spotlight </h2></center>
===='''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]'''====
[[File:Kue2.png|200px|left]]
Kampf um Europa (Battle for Europe) is a Community RPG/AAR Campaign that pits Prussia, commanded and led by a staff of TWC members, against the turbulent Europe of the 18th Century.

At its very core lies one basic rule: the campaign is what you make of it. No player is invincible, no player is all powerful. By working with or against your fellow Officers of the Reich, you have a direct say in the operation of the Empire.

In its current form, the General Staff forms the strategic level of the Reich. The War Branch, Doctrine Branch, and Internal Branch all work together under the direction of the Chief of Staff, to set policy, run economics and research, and develop and deploy the forces of the Landheer (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Deutsches Marine Korps (Marines).

Beneath them is a pool of Commissioned Officers, Admirals and Marines, who command the combat forces of the Reich in battle.

Read the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5141770#post5141770 whole introduction HERE]!



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*coming soon
*coming even sooner
*coming as soon as ETW DEMO
<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> AAR Useful Links </h2></center>

===Competition===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225827 Announcements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=175679 Rules&FAQs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=180009 Medal leaderbord points]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247145 Complete leaderboard points + TotW]
===Tutorials & Guides===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154625 AARs - Tips and Notes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=134145 How to start an AAR]
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103522 Writing in general - links]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229938 Some tips for making comedic AARs]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179540 AARtist's Group: General AAR talk, advice and Tips]

===Library===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=229960 AAR Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164161 Tweety's Library]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254093 Rome: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254091 Medieval 2: TW AARs Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254090 Empire: TW AARs Index]
===Random===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246697 AAR Reviews: The Critic's Quill]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=244252 Aster's Article Repository]
===AAR Hall of Fame===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182728 Amazing AARs in here]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG News </h2></center>

===Recently Started Community Games===
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1169 You Are The Congress]
*New RPG: [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 Kampf um Europa]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> RPG Useful Links </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=194003 Discussion: What makes a good RPG?]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198831 RPG Subforum Requirements]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=232094 Discussion about RPGs and the Community]







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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=946 The Graphics Workshop] is THE place for all your artistic needs regarding:
*Picture editing and general editing '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 Tutorials]'''
*Avatar and Signature '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=68048 Requests]'''
*Your own '''Gallery''' - show off your work, earn respect and constructive criticism
*A massive '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 Help Section]'''
*'''Content and Art Staff''': They will create everything for you:
**Banners for your mods
**Badges and other art for the Total War Center
**Constructing different page skins and more

And of course the Graphics Competition -
Each week artists race against each other to create pictures about general topics in signature style - for the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=243156 Graphics Competition Medals]!
*3 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Bronze Medal
*9 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Silver Medal
*15 wins earn you the Graphics Competition Gold Medal
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''Important members of this forum: [[Giovi]],[[y2day]],[[MarcelP]] - Art/Content Staff''

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===<center>Giovi's Workshop</center>===
One of the most successful GW artists will present [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207679 his Workshop] to you:

"Well, I use and love photoshop because you can make everything and express the artist inside your soul...I keep exploring and learning; You can clearly see the difference between my old works and my new ones!

Most of the stuff in my workshop are signatures made for my personal use and for others members, but there also are several wallpapers as well as tons of other stuff.

For me, it is important to advertise mods and other sections of the forum.
Basically I love everything about digital art and I blend different pics in various ways to make something totaly different and personal.
In my works I want to express a great pathos and my works are generally dark."

Probably one of [[Giovi]]'s best works is the Winner of the "Abstract" Themed GC:
[[Image:Abstarct.png|center|225px]]

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* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259502 Art Staff News]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Useful Links </h2></center>

===Tutorials & Help===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=949 All tutorials in one spot]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227460 Tutorial Index]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245571 Link Collection]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1110 The Help section]
===Others===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=207426 GW Introduction and Rules]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=217691 Propose the next Graphics Competition Themes]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216245 The Hall of Fame]



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==<center>'''Forum Description'''</center>==
This is the place for all your Total War Games Screenshots!

The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33 Forum] gets divided into the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1039 Weekly Competitions] and the [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1040 Gallerias].
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Two seperate contests are being held every week:
#The '''Picture of the Week Contest''', in short PotW, allows any kinds of modifications to the original Total War picture, as long as the final picture still consists of a major Total War Screenshot part.
#The '''Unedited Screenshot of the Week Contest''', in short UESW, allows ONLY UNEDITED Total War Screenshots. The emphasis lies on the perfect shot at the perfect time.

As always, the winners of the PotW contest (not UESW!) qualify for the

'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Picture of the Week Medal]''':
*Bronze: 3 Wins
*Silver: 9 Wins
*Gold: 15 Wins
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===<center>Lolgast's Gallery</center>===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=197971 The Gallery] of [[Lolgast]] is definately a proof how much people can enhance and improve their sense of picturetaking, as well as their skill to edit those pictures.

Lolgast started off with some pretty heavy and overdone editing, but even there - right at the beginning of his PotW carreer - you could spot that he understands how the basis picture has to look like to make a good final piece of art.

He started off with R:TW screens, with dark and somehow blurred graphics, then moved on to animated Pictures, including his famous "the last seconds before the end". After that he got active in the Graphics Workshop too, and by then you could see an impressive enhancement of his works.

When the Empire hype started, Lolgast was the first one to grab the opportunity by its horns and took an official screenshot from IGN, edited in and backed it up with a [http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii15/lolgast/empttw.jpg breathtaking background] - this won him his first PotW contest.

After that his recent empire works have superb, warm graphics and do really please the eye! Example:

[[Image:Emp-galleyssun.png|center|225px]]

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===Competitions===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224748 Suggestions in here]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224737 Rules and Information]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154963 Detailed Winner Statistics]
===Tutorials===
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185152 Massive Tutorials]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190608 Tips on Picture Editing]

<center><h2 style="padding:5px; background-color:#666989; color:white;"> Famous Galleries </h2></center>
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=137925 Official TW Video and Machinima Thread]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75965 PotW's number 1]: [[crypel]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140788 Another Champion]: [[Toboe]]
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117257 The King of hilarious editing]: [[Argent Usher]]










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===<center>'''TW-Based Community RPG's'''</center>===
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'''R'''ole '''P'''laying '''G'''ames, in short [[RPG]]s, are a complex and highly entertaining way to interact and "play" with other members on TWC.

People usually play [[Hotseat]] Campaigns. In general, all participants of one RPG choose one faction for the game and pick their characters (Family Members, Agents, etc) out of this faction. Then everyone acts out his role or character to turn a simple Total War campaign into a vivid theatre play or rather, a novel! Most RPGs have introduced a complex game system with political aspects and structures.

New Community Games are put together and proposed in the

[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=968 Consulate Subforum].

Here is the list of the currently active [[RPG]]s:

#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1498 Land of the Rising Sun]''' Japan, a ancient Empire divided by war. Will you, warrior, honor your ancestors with victory and power, or will your name be forgotten by history?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=266 God Save the King! (A Medieval RPG)]''' A world of political strife, great battles, and ever changing allegiances. The most active RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1420 The Kingdom of England]''' Welcome to Saxon England can you rise to greatness and forge a dynasty worthy of a saga?
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=513 You Are the Senate]''' Roman RPG, second most active.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=841 Augustus!]''' RTW hotseat/PBeM game, where all or several factions are controlled by human players.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1145 The Republic of Venice]''' In a Serene Republic, not all is as it seems... With Treachery and Murder at your doorstep, what will you do? Become a General, perhaps even be Doge after long enough... It is all, up to you.. A new RPG.
#'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1408 Vive l' Empire]''' Battle for Europe, By War or Diplomatics you decide! - lead the French Empire through the turbulent 19th century in this NTW community game. A new RPG.

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All banners and logos created by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=32278 sud commander]''

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