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Makanyane: trying template instead

2018-11-04T12:41:39Z

trying template instead

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			{{Dead Mod}}

	"The Gathering Storm is a total conversion mod for the Creative Assembly game [[Medieval II: Total War]].<br>		"The Gathering Storm is a total conversion mod for the Creative Assembly game [[Medieval II: Total War]].<br>
	Beginning in the late 4th Century, this modification will attempt to portray the migration period/ late Roman era as authentically as is possible within the confines of the computer game.<br>		Beginning in the late 4th Century, this modification will attempt to portray the migration period/ late Roman era as authentically as is possible within the confines of the computer game.<br>
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	===The Arabs (Lakhmids and Ghassanids)===		===The Arabs (Lakhmids and Ghassanids)===
	As an important center of trade for the most exotic goods from around the world, and a vital battlefield for Ethiopians, Persians, and Romans alike, the tribes of Arabia have chosen their sides in the great competition taking place in their land. The Ghassanid tribes were a powerful confederation of tribes wich went from raiding and pillaging Roman lands to become one of their most trusted allies in the eastern frontier. Sometimes told to be most powerful and civilized than the Lakhmids, the Ghassanids often went to battle with them in the name of Roman civilization. The Kingdom of the Lakhmids was fromerly a raiding party whose main targets were in Mesopotamia and Persia, part of The Sasanian Empire. After being driven back, they were invited to settle in the oasis city of Hira to defend their former enemies, and a distinctive Arab culture flourished and survived. This is not a land in peace however, and fight the Ghassanids with one objective in mind: The Conquest of Arabia, under the Sasanian Banner.		As an important center of trade for the most exotic goods from around the world, and a vital battlefield for Ethiopians, Persians, and Romans alike, the tribes of Arabia have chosen their sides in the great competition taking place in their land. The Ghassanid tribes were a powerful confederation of tribes wich went from raiding and pillaging Roman lands to become one of their most trusted allies in the eastern frontier. Sometimes told to be most powerful and civilized than the Lakhmids, the Ghassanids often went to battle with them in the name of Roman civilization. The Kingdom of the Lakhmids was fromerly a raiding party whose main targets were in Mesopotamia and Persia, part of The Sasanian Empire. After being driven back, they were invited to settle in the oasis city of Hira to defend their former enemies, and a distinctive Arab culture flourished and survived. This is not a land in peace however, and fight the Ghassanids with one objective in mind: The Conquest of Arabia, under the Sasanian Banner.

	~~[[Category: Dead Mod]]~~

Makanyane: yup - dead

2018-11-04T10:47:00Z

yup - dead

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	===The Arabs (Lakhmids and Ghassanids)===		===The Arabs (Lakhmids and Ghassanids)===
	As an important center of trade for the most exotic goods from around the world, and a vital battlefield for Ethiopians, Persians, and Romans alike, the tribes of Arabia have chosen their sides in the great competition taking place in their land. The Ghassanid tribes were a powerful confederation of tribes wich went from raiding and pillaging Roman lands to become one of their most trusted allies in the eastern frontier. Sometimes told to be most powerful and civilized than the Lakhmids, the Ghassanids often went to battle with them in the name of Roman civilization. The Kingdom of the Lakhmids was fromerly a raiding party whose main targets were in Mesopotamia and Persia, part of The Sasanian Empire. After being driven back, they were invited to settle in the oasis city of Hira to defend their former enemies, and a distinctive Arab culture flourished and survived. This is not a land in peace however, and fight the Ghassanids with one objective in mind: The Conquest of Arabia, under the Sasanian Banner.		As an important center of trade for the most exotic goods from around the world, and a vital battlefield for Ethiopians, Persians, and Romans alike, the tribes of Arabia have chosen their sides in the great competition taking place in their land. The Ghassanid tribes were a powerful confederation of tribes wich went from raiding and pillaging Roman lands to become one of their most trusted allies in the eastern frontier. Sometimes told to be most powerful and civilized than the Lakhmids, the Ghassanids often went to battle with them in the name of Roman civilization. The Kingdom of the Lakhmids was fromerly a raiding party whose main targets were in Mesopotamia and Persia, part of The Sasanian Empire. After being driven back, they were invited to settle in the oasis city of Hira to defend their former enemies, and a distinctive Arab culture flourished and survived. This is not a land in peace however, and fight the Ghassanids with one objective in mind: The Conquest of Arabia, under the Sasanian Banner.

			[[Category: Dead Mod]]

SharpEyed: Removed category "M2TW Mods (Hosted)" (using HotCat)

2018-11-04T08:54:17Z

Removed category "M2TW Mods (Hosted)" (using HotCat)

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	===The Arabs (Lakhmids and Ghassanids)===		===The Arabs (Lakhmids and Ghassanids)===
	As an important center of trade for the most exotic goods from around the world, and a vital battlefield for Ethiopians, Persians, and Romans alike, the tribes of Arabia have chosen their sides in the great competition taking place in their land. The Ghassanid tribes were a powerful confederation of tribes wich went from raiding and pillaging Roman lands to become one of their most trusted allies in the eastern frontier. Sometimes told to be most powerful and civilized than the Lakhmids, the Ghassanids often went to battle with them in the name of Roman civilization. The Kingdom of the Lakhmids was fromerly a raiding party whose main targets were in Mesopotamia and Persia, part of The Sasanian Empire. After being driven back, they were invited to settle in the oasis city of Hira to defend their former enemies, and a distinctive Arab culture flourished and survived. This is not a land in peace however, and fight the Ghassanids with one objective in mind: The Conquest of Arabia, under the Sasanian Banner.		As an important center of trade for the most exotic goods from around the world, and a vital battlefield for Ethiopians, Persians, and Romans alike, the tribes of Arabia have chosen their sides in the great competition taking place in their land. The Ghassanid tribes were a powerful confederation of tribes wich went from raiding and pillaging Roman lands to become one of their most trusted allies in the eastern frontier. Sometimes told to be most powerful and civilized than the Lakhmids, the Ghassanids often went to battle with them in the name of Roman civilization. The Kingdom of the Lakhmids was fromerly a raiding party whose main targets were in Mesopotamia and Persia, part of The Sasanian Empire. After being driven back, they were invited to settle in the oasis city of Hira to defend their former enemies, and a distinctive Arab culture flourished and survived. This is not a land in peace however, and fight the Ghassanids with one objective in mind: The Conquest of Arabia, under the Sasanian Banner.

	~~[[Category:M2TW Mods (Hosted)]]~~

SharpEyed: Another "Dead" I suppose? Link doesnt go anywhere and no Hosted forum it seems?

2018-11-04T08:54:09Z

Another "Dead" I suppose? Link doesnt go anywhere and no Hosted forum it seems?

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	As an important center of trade for the most exotic goods from around the world, and a vital battlefield for Ethiopians, Persians, and Romans alike, the tribes of Arabia have chosen their sides in the great competition taking place in their land. The Ghassanid tribes were a powerful confederation of tribes wich went from raiding and pillaging Roman lands to become one of their most trusted allies in the eastern frontier. Sometimes told to be most powerful and civilized than the Lakhmids, the Ghassanids often went to battle with them in the name of Roman civilization. The Kingdom of the Lakhmids was fromerly a raiding party whose main targets were in Mesopotamia and Persia, part of The Sasanian Empire. After being driven back, they were invited to settle in the oasis city of Hira to defend their former enemies, and a distinctive Arab culture flourished and survived. This is not a land in peace however, and fight the Ghassanids with one objective in mind: The Conquest of Arabia, under the Sasanian Banner.		As an important center of trade for the most exotic goods from around the world, and a vital battlefield for Ethiopians, Persians, and Romans alike, the tribes of Arabia have chosen their sides in the great competition taking place in their land. The Ghassanid tribes were a powerful confederation of tribes wich went from raiding and pillaging Roman lands to become one of their most trusted allies in the eastern frontier. Sometimes told to be most powerful and civilized than the Lakhmids, the Ghassanids often went to battle with them in the name of Roman civilization. The Kingdom of the Lakhmids was fromerly a raiding party whose main targets were in Mesopotamia and Persia, part of The Sasanian Empire. After being driven back, they were invited to settle in the oasis city of Hira to defend their former enemies, and a distinctive Arab culture flourished and survived. This is not a land in peace however, and fight the Ghassanids with one objective in mind: The Conquest of Arabia, under the Sasanian Banner.

	~~==External Links==~~
	~~You can find all of the previews released by the Gathering Storm team here:<br>~~
	~~http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=107319~~

	~~[[Category:TWC Hosted Modifications]]~~
	[[Category:M2TW Mods (Hosted)]]		[[Category:M2TW Mods (Hosted)]]

Tango12345: Removed category "TWC Hosted Modifications - MTW2"; Quick-adding category "M2TW Mods (Hosted)" (using HotCat)

2017-05-30T20:53:17Z

Removed category "TWC Hosted Modifications - MTW2"; Quick-adding category "M2TW Mods (Hosted)" (using HotCat)

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Makanyane: Quick-adding category "TWC Hosted Modifications - MTW2" (using HotCat)

2011-01-08T21:13:23Z

Quick-adding category "TWC Hosted Modifications - MTW2" (using HotCat)

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Meneth at 00:28, 8 January 2011

2011-01-08T00:28:55Z

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	"The Gathering Storm is a total conversion mod for the Creative Assembly game [[Medieval II Total War]].<br>		"The Gathering Storm is a total conversion mod for the Creative Assembly game [[Medieval II: Total War]].<br>
	Beginning in the late 4th Century, this modification will attempt to portray the migration period/ late Roman era as authentically as is possible within the confines of the computer game.<br>		Beginning in the late 4th Century, this modification will attempt to portray the migration period/ late Roman era as authentically as is possible within the confines of the computer game.<br>
	26 factions are currently planned; the majority of these will be playable.<br>		26 factions are currently planned; the majority of these will be playable.<br>

Meneth: Cleaning up overzealous use of line-breaks. Adding sub-sections

2011-01-08T00:28:37Z

Cleaning up overzealous use of line-breaks. Adding sub-sections

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190.254.84.179 at 19:46, 13 July 2009

2009-07-13T19:46:18Z

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	'''The Sasanian Empire'''<br>		'''The Sasanian Empire'''<br>
	The ancient land of Eranshahr in this period, saw itself at its potential height; the Sasanian Dynasty in power during this period having an incredible effect on its heartland Persia, the Near East, and ultimately most of the world, it's empire at some points stretching from India to Asia Minor, even reaching faraway lands such as Yemen. In game, as one of the largest and most powerful factions at the games outset, the Sasanian Empire, will, as the Eastern Roman Empire, find itself holding enormous amounts of wealth, cities and armies, yet unable to deliver a hammer blow to its long standing rival, thanks to the even greater threat of the Huns in the East and North, poor relations with Armenia~~, relatively low manpower~~, and the simple inability for its logistics to at all times maintain its vast size.<br>		The ancient land of Eranshahr in this period, saw itself at its potential height; the Sasanian Dynasty in power during this period having an incredible effect on its heartland Persia, the Near East, and ultimately most of the world, it's empire at some points stretching from India to Asia Minor, even reaching faraway lands such as Yemen. In game, as one of the largest and most powerful factions at the games outset, the Sasanian Empire, will, as the Eastern Roman Empire, find itself holding enormous amounts of wealth, cities and armies, yet unable to deliver a hammer blow to its long standing rival, thanks to the even greater threat of the Huns in the East and North, poor relations with Armenia, and the simple inability for its logistics to at all times maintain its vast size.<br>
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	'''Armenia'''<br>		'''Armenia'''<br>
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	Having never felt the sting of Roman intervention upon their lands, the Gaels of Hibernia represent a people who had long feuded amongst themselves in the ancient manner, never having to face the threat of Rome arriving on their shores. When Rome wanes however, there is potential for them; the minor raids that had long occurred against the Western coast of Britannia could easily become greater, or they could choose instead to focus their attacks against the Picts before trying to assert their authority on Britannia as a whole.<br>		Having never felt the sting of Roman intervention upon their lands, the Gaels of Hibernia represent a people who had long feuded amongst themselves in the ancient manner, never having to face the threat of Rome arriving on their shores. When Rome wanes however, there is potential for them; the minor raids that had long occurred against the Western coast of Britannia could easily become greater, or they could choose instead to focus their attacks against the Picts before trying to assert their authority on Britannia as a whole.<br>
	<br>		<br>
			'''The Arabs (Lakhmids and Ghassanids)'''<br>
			As an important center of trade for the most exotic goods from around the world, and a vital battlefield for Ethiopians, Persians, and Romans alike, the tribes of Arabia have chosen their sides in the great competition taking place in their land. The Ghassanid tribes were a powerful confederation of tribes wich went from raiding and pillaging Roman lands to become one of their most trusted allies in the eastern frontier. Sometimes told to be most powerful and civilized than the Lakhmids, the Ghassanids often went to battle with them in the name of Roman civilization. The Kingdom of the Lakhmids was fromerly a raiding party whose main targets were in Mesopotamia and Persia, part of The Sasanian Empire. After being driven back, they were invited to settle in the oasis city of Hira to defend their former enemies, and a distinctive Arab culture flourished and survived. This is not a land in peace however, and fight the Ghassanids with one objective in mind: The Conquest of Arabia, under the Sasanian Banner.<br>
			<br>


	==External Links==		==External Links==

190.254.84.179: I fixed some faction descriptions. -Perszeusz

2009-07-13T19:27:33Z

I fixed some faction descriptions. -Perszeusz

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	Should Roman authority wane in Britain, its people will not simply stand idly by while migrant invaders from Northern Germany, or the ancient peoples north of Hadrians Wall and of Ireland. The Romano-British represent an emergent effort to preserve the Roman way of life, even when it has forsaken them. Using a variety of Roman style militia's and a variety of mercenary type forces, the Romano-British will first have to struggle to unite the remaining Romano-British people's, then defend itself against its foes.<br>		Should Roman authority wane in Britain, its people will not simply stand idly by while migrant invaders from Northern Germany, or the ancient peoples north of Hadrians Wall and of Ireland. The Romano-British represent an emergent effort to preserve the Roman way of life, even when it has forsaken them. Using a variety of Roman style militia's and a variety of mercenary type forces, the Romano-British will first have to struggle to unite the remaining Romano-British people's, then defend itself against its foes.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''The ~~Sassanid~~ Empire'''<br>		'''The Sasanian Empire'''<br>
	The ancient land of Eranshahr in this period, saw itself at its potential height; the ~~Persian dynasty~~ in power during this period having an incredible effect on Persia, the ~~Middle~~ East, and ultimately the ~~entire region~~, it's empire at some points stretching from India to Asia Minor. In game, as one of the largest and most powerful factions at the games outset, the ~~Sassanid~~ Empire, will, as the Eastern Roman Empire, find itself holding enormous amounts of wealth, cities and armies, yet unable to deliver a hammer blow to its long standing rival, thanks to the ~~invasions~~ of ~~various factions~~ in the East, poor relations with Armenia, and the simple inability for its logistics to at all times maintain its vast size.<br>		The ancient land of Eranshahr in this period, saw itself at its potential height; the Sasanian Dynasty in power during this period having an incredible effect on its heartland Persia, the Near East, and ultimately most of the world, it's empire at some points stretching from India to Asia Minor, even reaching faraway lands such as Yemen. In game, as one of the largest and most powerful factions at the games outset, the Sasanian Empire, will, as the Eastern Roman Empire, find itself holding enormous amounts of wealth, cities and armies, yet unable to deliver a hammer blow to its long standing rival, thanks to the even greater threat of the Huns in the East and North, poor relations with Armenia, relatively low manpower, and the simple inability for its logistics to at all times maintain its vast size.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Armenia'''<br>		'''Armenia'''<br>
	Historically, the first Christian nation of Armenia found itself wedged between the twin giants of the Eastern Roman Empire and the ~~Sassanid~~ Empire. Long having been a political tool manipulated by the two, Armenia was a divided country, some of its ~~Nacharars~~ siding with Constantinople, the others with Ctesiphon. Despite this, ultimately, Armenia was a nation striving to maintain itself against these twin powers. Throughout the period, time and again, the Armenian people's fought and largely survived, taking great losses yet proving itself worthy of independence.<br>		Historically, the first Christian nation of Armenia found itself wedged between the twin giants of the Eastern Roman Empire and the Sasanian Empire. Long having been a political tool manipulated by the two, Armenia was a divided country, some of its Nakharars siding with Constantinople, the others with Ctesiphon. Despite this, ultimately, Armenia was a nation striving to maintain itself against these twin powers. Throughout the period, time and again, the Armenian people's fought and largely survived, taking great losses yet proving itself worthy of independence.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Alamanni'''<br>		'''Alamanni'''<br>
	The ~~Allamanni~~ are not simply one people, but like many of the Germanic factions portrayed in the game, a confederation of smaller tribes. Translated as "All men", the Allamanni will find themselves initially facing the heavily fortified Rhine lime. Should it break this, the Allamanni may finally be able to take lands from the Empire that has defeated them time and time again.<br>		The Alamanni are not simply one people, but like many of the Germanic factions portrayed in the game, a confederation of smaller tribes. Translated as "All men", the Allamanni will find themselves initially facing the heavily fortified Rhine lime. Should it break this, the Allamanni may finally be able to take lands from the Empire that has defeated them time and time again.<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Angles and Saxons - Two Factions'''<br>		'''Angles and Saxons - Two Factions'''<br>
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	'''The Huns'''<br>		'''The Huns'''<br>
	The Huns (also known as the "Black Huns"), from their arrival into Europe during the 4th century was to prove instrumental in the events of Late Antiquity. With an army composed of horse archers, the likes of which had never been experienced before, they smashed into Europe, forever changing its political environment forever, reducing the delicate balance of diplomatic relations developed by Rome over centuries into turmoil, terrorising lands from the Levant to Italy and ultimately setting the chain reaction of events that lead to Rome's fall into action. In game, reducing tribes to vassals, and using the superior strength of the Hun horse archers to defeat opponents, the Huns will act as the force pressing others to migrate against their will.<br>		The Huns (also known as the "Black Huns"), from their arrival into Europe during the 4th century was to prove instrumental in the events of Late Antiquity. With an army composed of horse archers, the likes of which had never been experienced before, they smashed into Europe, forever changing its political environment forever, reducing the delicate balance of diplomatic relations developed by Rome over centuries into turmoil, terrorising lands from the Levant to Italy and ultimately setting the chain reaction of events that lead to Rome's fall into action. In game, reducing tribes to vassals, and using the superior strength of the Hun horse archers to defeat opponents, the Huns will act as the force pressing others to migrate against their will. The name "Black Huns" derives from the old nomadic tradition of designating colors to the cardinal points (White for West, Red for South, Black for North)<br>
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	'''The Slavs (Venedi and Rosi) - Two Factions'''<br>		'''The Slavs (Venedi and Rosi) - Two Factions'''<br>
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	'''Hepthalites'''<br>		'''Hepthalites'''<br>
	The Hepthalites, (also known as the "White Huns") were a vast political body that emerged in Bactria in the early 5th century. Despite having a fearsome reputation for their cavalry, and ~~conducting warfare like their often thought to be related Huns~~, the Hepthalites were a "town dwelling" society, who were responsible for a highly organised civilisation in Tokharistan, with numerous coinage finds proving testament to what was a highly complex society. In game, they appear early in the 5th century, immediately conflicting with the ~~Sassanid~~ Empire, and expanding into India. ~~Their~~ name ~~doesn't relate them directly to white. Different~~ colors ~~were employed~~ to ~~represent~~ the cardinal points (~~As in the case of the "~~Black~~" and "Red" Huns.~~<br>		The Hepthalites, (also known as the "White Huns") were a vast political body that emerged in Bactria in the early 5th century. Despite having a fearsome reputation for their cavalry, And being compared with the more well known "Black" Huns for their skill on horseback and use of the bow, the Hepthalites were a "town dwelling" society, who were responsible for a highly organised civilisation in Tokharistan, with numerous coinage finds proving testament to what was a highly complex society, developing a distinctive culture mostly from Iranian and Turkic influences. In game, they appear early in the 5th century, immediately conflicting with their eventual arch-enemy, the Sasanian Empire, and expanding into India. The name "White Huns" derives from the old nomadic tradition of designating colors to the cardinal points (White for West, Red for South, Black for North)<br>
	<br>		<br>
	'''Kidarites'''<br>		'''Kidarites'''<br>
	The Kidarites (sometimes known as the "Red Huns") are an obscure group emerging at some point in the 3rd century. Renown for their quality as warriors, this set of peoples, led by a mysterious man called Kidara, left their lands in Eastern Central Asia to eventually invade and settle down in the lands of ~~the old in~~ Tocharistan, Bactria, and even northern India. They saw themselves as the restorers of the Kushan Empire, and managed to form a powerful and prosperous multicultural, multiracial Kingdom.<br>		The Kidarites (sometimes known as the "Red Huns") are an obscure group emerging at some point in the 3rd century. Renown for their quality as warriors, this set of peoples, led by a mysterious man called Kidara, left their lands in Eastern Central Asia to eventually invade and settle down in the lands of Tocharistan, Bactria, and even northern India. They saw themselves as the restorers of the Kushan Empire, and managed to form a powerful and prosperous multicultural, multiracial Kingdom. The name "Red Huns" derives from the old nomadic tradition of designating colors to the cardinal points (White for West, Red for South, Black for North)<br>
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	'''Berbers'''<br>		'''Berbers'''<br>
	The Berbers never had a centralised political power within late antiquity, but instead were composed of numerous nomadic tribes that traded ~~and raided~~ with the Western Roman Empire in equal measure, and later against the Vandals. In game, they will represent the potential for an overall leader to emerge, uniting the tribes to greatness in a land that had until this time remained comparatively at peace.<br>		The Berbers never had a centralised political power within late antiquity, but instead were composed of numerous nomadic tribes that raided and traded with the Western Roman Empire in equal measure, and later against the Vandals. In game, they will represent the potential for an overall leader to emerge, uniting the tribes to greatness in a land that had until this time remained comparatively at peace.<br>
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	'''The Picts'''<br>		'''The Picts'''<br>