Rome: Total War: Alexander - Revision history

SharpEyed: Mentioning Remastered. Good?

2021-06-02T13:33:24Z

Mentioning Remastered. Good?

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	Rome Total War: Alexander is part of the [[Total War]] series and was released by SEGA on June 19, 2006. It was developed by the [[Creative Assembly]] and is the second official expansion for [[Rome: Total War]].		Rome Total War: Alexander is part of the [[Total War]] series and was released by SEGA on June 19, 2006. It was developed by the [[Creative Assembly]] and is the second official expansion for [[Rome: Total War]].

			Along with the base game (RTW) , it was remastered and included in [[Total War: Rome - Remastered]] too.

	==Overview==		==Overview==

SharpEyed: /* System Requirements */ gaps, always.

2021-06-02T13:25:01Z

System Requirements: gaps, always.

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SharpEyed: /* Install Issues */ Dead link, shocking

2021-06-02T13:24:12Z

Install Issues: Dead link, shocking

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	===Install Issues===		===Install Issues===
	Some problems may be experienced with the installation of the Alexander expansion if your original RTW installation is not patched to the right version, or if you have insufficient space on your C: drive (~~regardless~~ of where game is installed) ~~see [http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/topic/1577/t/Alexander-Expansion-Install-Issues.html this thread] on the official forums for details and patch download links.~~		Some problems may be experienced with the installation of the Alexander expansion if your original RTW installation is not patched to the right version, or if you have insufficient space on your C: drive (Regardless of where the game is installed)

	===Engine Changes===		===Engine Changes===

SharpEyed: /* System Requirements */ commented that. Dunno how it survived this many years

2021-06-02T13:21:07Z

System Requirements: commented that. Dunno how it survived this many years

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	===Install Issues===		===Install Issues===

Makanyane: removed photobucket image - pls upload a cover image

2020-04-18T12:26:47Z

removed photobucket image - pls upload a cover image

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	Rome Total War: Alexander is part of the [[Total War]] series and was released by SEGA on June 19, 2006. It was developed by the [[Creative Assembly]] and is the second official expansion for [[Rome: Total War]].		Rome Total War: Alexander is part of the [[Total War]] series and was released by SEGA on June 19, 2006. It was developed by the [[Creative Assembly]] and is the second official expansion for [[Rome: Total War]].

	~~http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm8/ShadowMewtwoMan/2893-1.jpg~~
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Alexander features a new campaign map ranging from Egypt in the west to Persia in the east. The only faction which the player can control during the campaign is Macedon. They take on the role of Alexander the Great in an attempt to sweep eastwards and to capture almost every settlement on the map in 100 turns or less. However, in the 'Custom Battles' the player can also take control of three other factions, namely Dahae, India and Persia. Furthermore, there are also six new historical battles. But due to the small scope of the expansion it shouldn't be considered a 'full game' but rather a minor addition to the original Rome: Total War.		Alexander features a new campaign map ranging from Egypt in the west to Persia in the east. The only faction which the player can control during the campaign is Macedon. They take on the role of Alexander the Great in an attempt to sweep eastwards and to capture almost every settlement on the map in 100 turns or less. However, in the 'Custom Battles' the player can also take control of three other factions, namely Dahae, India and Persia. Furthermore, there are also six new historical battles. But due to the small scope of the expansion it shouldn't be considered a 'full game' but rather a minor addition to the original Rome: Total War.

Legio Italica at 18:54, 15 March 2020

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	===~~New~~ Units===		===Units===
			::''-See main article:[[:Category:RTW Units\|Rome Total War: Alexander Units]]''

	There are a number of new units for each faction. Many of these include new historical units that would be in Alexander's actual army at that time. The same is with the Persian Army and other factions.		There are a number of new units for each faction. Many of these include new historical units that would be in Alexander's actual army at that time. The same is with the Persian Army and other factions.

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	In single player campaign they do not appear as a faction but as a rebel stack near Taxila. They have many good archers, such as the Indian Longbowmen and Female Archers. They do not have much melee infantry, having just one unit in the form of Indian Spearmen. They are so-so troops, and can not hold against the heavier phalanxes or sustained missile fire for long.		In single player campaign they do not appear as a faction but as a rebel stack near Taxila. They have many good archers, such as the Indian Longbowmen and Female Archers. They do not have much melee infantry, having just one unit in the form of Indian Spearmen. They are so-so troops, and can not hold against the heavier phalanxes or sustained missile fire for long.
	India has a variety of fear units, including scythed chariots and elephants.		India has a variety of fear units, including scythed chariots and elephants.

	~~====Units====~~
	~~::''-See main article:[[:Category:RTW Units\|Rome Total War: Alexander Units]]''~~

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Legio Italica: /* Units */

2020-03-15T18:52:39Z

Units

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	====Units====		====Units====
	::''-See main article:[[:Category:RTW Units\|Rome Total War: Alexander Units]]''		::''-See main article:[[:Category:RTW Units\|Rome Total War: Alexander Units]]''

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	==Technical==		==Technical==

Legio Italica: /* Factions */

2020-03-15T18:52:08Z

Factions

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	Lastly come the Persians: Similar to the Indians in a few respects, except for the fact they rely on cavalry more than infantry. Of course, they come with elephant-mounted troops, altogether they have and flexible selection of troops. This faction controls most of the map and controls Egypt, Arabia, Babylon, Asia Minor, Armenia, Persia and India.		Lastly come the Persians: Similar to the Indians in a few respects, except for the fact they rely on cavalry more than infantry. Of course, they come with elephant-mounted troops, altogether they have and flexible selection of troops. This faction controls most of the map and controls Egypt, Arabia, Babylon, Asia Minor, Armenia, Persia and India.

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	===New Units===		===New Units===

Legio Italica at 18:51, 15 March 2020

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	Alexander features a new campaign map ranging from Egypt in the west to Persia in the east. The only faction which the player can control during the campaign is Macedon. They take on the role of Alexander the Great in an attempt to sweep eastwards and to capture almost every settlement on the map in 100 turns or less. However, in the 'Custom Battles' the player can also take control of three other factions, namely Dahae, India and Persia. Furthermore, there are also six new historical battles. But due to the small scope of the expansion it shouldn't be considered a 'full game' but rather a minor addition to the original Rome: Total War.		Alexander features a new campaign map ranging from Egypt in the west to Persia in the east. The only faction which the player can control during the campaign is Macedon. They take on the role of Alexander the Great in an attempt to sweep eastwards and to capture almost every settlement on the map in 100 turns or less. However, in the 'Custom Battles' the player can also take control of three other factions, namely Dahae, India and Persia. Furthermore, there are also six new historical battles. But due to the small scope of the expansion it shouldn't be considered a 'full game' but rather a minor addition to the original Rome: Total War.

	==~~Features~~==		===Factions===
	Rome Total War - Alexander ~~has seen quite a few changes to the engine, as well as new in game features.~~		::''-See main article:[[:Category:RTW Factions\|Rome Total War: Alexander Factions]]''

	~~===New factions===~~
	Rome Total War - Alexander brings four new playable, and some unplayable factions into the mix. The first of these which the player controls during the campaign is Macedon: a phalanx-happy faction with missile troops and cavalry for support, reminiscent of the Greeks from the original game. They are based control all of Greece and Macedon at the start of the game and boarder Thrace to the west and Illyria to the North, their goal is the conquest of the Persian Empire.		Rome Total War - Alexander brings four new playable, and some unplayable factions into the mix. The first of these which the player controls during the campaign is Macedon: a phalanx-happy faction with missile troops and cavalry for support, reminiscent of the Greeks from the original game. They are based control all of Greece and Macedon at the start of the game and boarder Thrace to the west and Illyria to the North, their goal is the conquest of the Persian Empire.

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	India has a variety of fear units, including scythed chariots and elephants.		India has a variety of fear units, including scythed chariots and elephants.

	===~~Engine Changes~~===		====Units====
	~~The Alexander engine is different from the RTW engine. It has all the features of RTW, but also some new ones.~~		::''-See main article:[[:Category:RTW Units\|Rome Total War: Alexander Units]]''
	*The DMB limit has increased. In vanilla RTW, it was 255, but not anymore. Wlesmana from LOTR - ~~TW is said to have put over 330 different entries in without a problem.~~
	*New campaign changes as well. Now you can have faction specific mercenaries, unlike in RTW ~~where mercenaries were available to any faction. Also, you can choose a faction to never attack another faction.~~
	*For a list of changes and how they affect modding, see [http:~~//forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=84221 here~~].
	~~However, as Alexander was not built from the Barbarian Invasion engine, many features from Barbarian Invasion, such as hording and shieldwall, are unavailable.~~

	==Technical==		==Technical==
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	===Install Issues===		===Install Issues===
	Some problems may be experienced with the installation of the Alexander expansion if your original RTW installation is not patched to the right version, or if you have insufficient space on your C: drive (regardless of where game is installed) see [http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/topic/1577/t/Alexander-Expansion-Install-Issues.html this thread] on the official forums for details and patch download links.		Some problems may be experienced with the installation of the Alexander expansion if your original RTW installation is not patched to the right version, or if you have insufficient space on your C: drive (regardless of where game is installed) see [http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/topic/1577/t/Alexander-Expansion-Install-Issues.html this thread] on the official forums for details and patch download links.

			===Engine Changes===
			The Alexander engine is different from the RTW engine. It has all the features of RTW, but also some new ones.
			*The DMB limit has increased. In vanilla RTW, it was 255, but not anymore. Wlesmana from LOTR - TW is said to have put over 330 different entries in without a problem.
			*New campaign changes as well. Now you can have faction specific mercenaries, unlike in RTW where mercenaries were available to any faction. Also, you can choose a faction to never attack another faction.
			*For a list of changes and how they affect modding, see [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=84221 here].
			However, as Alexander was not built from the Barbarian Invasion engine, many features from Barbarian Invasion, such as hording and shieldwall, are unavailable.

	[[Category:RTW Information]]		[[Category:RTW Information]]
	[[Category:Total War Series]]		[[Category:Total War Series]]

Hejligan: /* Engine Changes */

2016-11-08T07:34:40Z

Engine Changes

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	The Alexander engine is different from the RTW engine. It has all the features of RTW, but also some new ones.		The Alexander engine is different from the RTW engine. It has all the features of RTW, but also some new ones.
	*The DMB limit has increased. In vanilla RTW, it was 255, but not anymore. Wlesmana from LOTR - TW is said to have put over 330 different entries in without a problem.		*The DMB limit has increased. In vanilla RTW, it was 255, but not anymore. Wlesmana from LOTR - TW is said to have put over 330 different entries in without a problem.
	*New campaign changes as well. Now you can have faction specific mercenaries, unlike in RTW where mercenaries were available to any faction. Also, you can choose a faction to never attack another faction~~. While I am a little blind as to the extent of this, it may turn out to be a useful feature~~.		*New campaign changes as well. Now you can have faction specific mercenaries, unlike in RTW where mercenaries were available to any faction. Also, you can choose a faction to never attack another faction.
	*For a list of changes and how they affect modding, see [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=84221 here].		*For a list of changes and how they affect modding, see [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=84221 here].
	However, as Alexander was not built from the Barbarian Invasion engine, many features from Barbarian Invasion, such as hording and shieldwall, are unavailable.		However, as Alexander was not built from the Barbarian Invasion engine, many features from Barbarian Invasion, such as hording and shieldwall, are unavailable.