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==Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia== | ==Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia== | ||
| + | === Dál Riata Total War === | ||
| + | https://i.imgur.com/9weQ9Xg.jpg | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?792596 Release]''' | ||
| + | This new mod for Thrones of Britannia allows you to play as the Gaelic Kingdom of Dál Riata in the west of Scotland! | ||
| + | The fully functioning faction comes with a new family tree and characters and uses the Scottish unit roster & Gaelic Kingdoms voiceovers. | ||
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===Shieldwall: Historical Overhaul=== | ===Shieldwall: Historical Overhaul=== | ||
https://i.imgur.com/2oNpDyl.jpg | https://i.imgur.com/2oNpDyl.jpg | ||
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===Unit Pack Compatibility Languages Project - Thrones of Britannia=== | ===Unit Pack Compatibility Languages Project - Thrones of Britannia=== | ||
http://www.twcenter.net/images/content/news/mod%20images%202018%20onwards/UPC_ToB_News.jpg | http://www.twcenter.net/images/content/news/mod%20images%202018%20onwards/UPC_ToB_News.jpg | ||
| − | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793942 | + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793942 Update]''' |
The Unit Pack Compatibility Languages Project - Thrones of Britannia (UPC-TOB) has been updated! | The Unit Pack Compatibility Languages Project - Thrones of Britannia (UPC-TOB) has been updated! | ||
It is now compatible with the new small patch changes and with several fixes of the mods it includes. | It is now compatible with the new small patch changes and with several fixes of the mods it includes. | ||
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===Steph's Warhammer Overhaul - Recruitment Diversity=== | ===Steph's Warhammer Overhaul - Recruitment Diversity=== | ||
https://i.imgur.com/fubiRoC.jpg | https://i.imgur.com/fubiRoC.jpg | ||
| − | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793983 | + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793983 Update]''' |
The new version of SWO-RD for Warhammer II: Total War contains new heraldic shields for the Dark Elves, | The new version of SWO-RD for Warhammer II: Total War contains new heraldic shields for the Dark Elves, | ||
lore specific graphics for sorceresses, and a visibility overhaul for everyone. | lore specific graphics for sorceresses, and a visibility overhaul for everyone. | ||
You can see many images of these changes to the Dark Elves starting in this post. | You can see many images of these changes to the Dark Elves starting in this post. | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?792750 Update]''' | ||
| + | SWO-RD for Total War: Warhammer II has released a major update! | ||
| + | Changes include the addition of the Wood Elves faction, an update to the High Elves faction, | ||
| + | an updated icon style and new graphics, and the mod now has its own map. | ||
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==Total War: Attila== | ==Total War: Attila== | ||
===Ancient Empires === | ===Ancient Empires === | ||
| − | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793511 | + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793511 Update]''' |
The Ancient Empires mod for Total War: Attila has gotten its biggest patch yet with its | The Ancient Empires mod for Total War: Attila has gotten its biggest patch yet with its | ||
January update! Highlights include a total character system revamp, major changes | January update! Highlights include a total character system revamp, major changes | ||
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==Total War: Rome II== | ==Total War: Rome II== | ||
| + | ===AAA Generals=== | ||
| + | https://i.imgur.com/YebohXu.png | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793221 Release]''' | ||
| + | Until now, with AAA Generals, only Romans have aged and been suitably equipped for the weather and their status. | ||
| + | Now the Greeks can share these advantages, with AAA Generals: Greeks for Total War: Rome II! | ||
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===Ancient Women Mod=== | ===Ancient Women Mod=== | ||
https://i.imgur.com/0ZSFVFV.jpg | https://i.imgur.com/0ZSFVFV.jpg | ||
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Fresh off his HD Cities Mod for Total War: Rome II, phazer is back with more. Radically New Barbarian HD Cities offers increased detail and the addition of stone walls and stone buildings. Completely compatible | Fresh off his HD Cities Mod for Total War: Rome II, phazer is back with more. Radically New Barbarian HD Cities offers increased detail and the addition of stone walls and stone buildings. Completely compatible | ||
with DeI, vanilla, and all other HD cities mods. | with DeI, vanilla, and all other HD cities mods. | ||
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==Napoleon: Total War== | ==Napoleon: Total War== | ||
| + | ===American Civil War=== | ||
| + | https://i.imgur.com/s7SoZHV.jpg | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793064 Installation Video]''' | ||
| + | American Civil War for Napoleon: Total War has recently released the new, more stable version 2.5! | ||
| + | If you'd like to install the mod, the video will show you how. | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?792775 Update]''' | ||
| + | ACW 2.5 for Napoleon: Total War has been released, and the mod is now more stable and more playable than ever before! | ||
| + | The mod has 5 new maps, 2 new scenarios, a User Guide to help you configure your PC for improved on-line multiplayer battles, and more! | ||
| + | If you have previously had stability and connectivity issues, now is the time to take a fresh look at this mod - both single and multiplayer. | ||
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===Rusted PackFile Manager=== | ===Rusted PackFile Manager=== | ||
https://i.imgur.com/uJfUok8.jpg | https://i.imgur.com/uJfUok8.jpg | ||
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supporting Empire: Total War and Napoleon: Total War, it also includes a new live filter | supporting Empire: Total War and Napoleon: Total War, it also includes a new live filter | ||
for PackedFiles and a host of other shiny (rusty?) new bug fixes and changes! | for PackedFiles and a host of other shiny (rusty?) new bug fixes and changes! | ||
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| + | ===The Great War=== | ||
| + | https://i.imgur.com/YWCi675.jpg | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793333 Preview]''' | ||
| + | The Great War for Napoleon: Total War | ||
| + | is showcasing a preview of version VI - The German Empire! | ||
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===Rusted PackFile Manager=== | ===Rusted PackFile Manager=== | ||
https://i.imgur.com/uJfUok8.jpg | https://i.imgur.com/uJfUok8.jpg | ||
| − | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793848 | + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793848 Tool]''' |
Rusted PackFile Manager has been updated to version 1.4.1 and is looking anything but rusty! Now | Rusted PackFile Manager has been updated to version 1.4.1 and is looking anything but rusty! Now | ||
supporting Empire: Total War and Napoleon: Total War, it also includes a new live filter | supporting Empire: Total War and Napoleon: Total War, it also includes a new live filter | ||
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===The American Revolution Mod=== | ===The American Revolution Mod=== | ||
https://i.imgur.com/zsbEDCl.jpg | https://i.imgur.com/zsbEDCl.jpg | ||
| − | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?794111 | + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?794111 Recruitment]''' |
In anticipation of their ten-year anniversary, The American Revolution Mod for Empire: Total War | In anticipation of their ten-year anniversary, The American Revolution Mod for Empire: Total War | ||
is looking for a few good recruits. 2D artists are urgently needed to create new unit cards, | is looking for a few good recruits. 2D artists are urgently needed to create new unit cards, | ||
and prospective testers are also encouraged to apply. | and prospective testers are also encouraged to apply. | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?792981 Preview]''' | ||
| + | The famed The American Revolution Mod for Empire: Total War | ||
| + | is planning to celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a new release! | ||
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| + | ===War of 1812 === | ||
| + | https://i.imgur.com/BSa2fsd.jpg | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793189 Preview]''' | ||
| + | Work is in progress on version 1.2 of the War of 1812 mod for Empire: Total War, | ||
| + | and a preview, with images and details of the new version, is now available! | ||
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If you'd like early access to the mod in exchange for your help in finding bugs, testing unit and campaign balance, | If you'd like early access to the mod in exchange for your help in finding bugs, testing unit and campaign balance, | ||
and - if you wish - offering suggestions for improvements to the mod, then contact Tyranno85. | and - if you wish - offering suggestions for improvements to the mod, then contact Tyranno85. | ||
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| + | ===Campaign User Interfaces=== | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793094 Release]''' | ||
| + | Cedric37 is proud to announce the release of his Campaign User Interfaces for Third Age: Total War. | ||
| + | They will bring a new look and feel into this famous mod for Medieval II: Total War. | ||
| + | Try them if you want to bring some fresh air into your TATW game! | ||
===DCI: Last Alliance=== | ===DCI: Last Alliance=== | ||
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and his lieges, including Elrond, Glorfindel and Cirdan. | and his lieges, including Elrond, Glorfindel and Cirdan. | ||
Lindon will now muster one last time, to aid the Númenórean Kingdoms against Sauron, and form the League known as the Last Alliance. | Lindon will now muster one last time, to aid the Númenórean Kingdoms against Sauron, and form the League known as the Last Alliance. | ||
| + | DCI: Last Alliance is a Second Age Work In Progress submod for Third Age: Total War for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms. | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?792684 Preview]''' | ||
| + | Elrond Half-elven, the Vice-regent of Lindon and lord of Imladris, takes on the role of herald of Gil-galad in the war on Mordor. | ||
| + | Gildor Inglorion, head of the Wandering Companies, guards Eriador against the Shadow, as he traverses their ancient dominion. | ||
DCI: Last Alliance is a Second Age Work In Progress submod for Third Age: Total War for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms. | DCI: Last Alliance is a Second Age Work In Progress submod for Third Age: Total War for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms. | ||
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===Rise of Three Kingdoms=== | ===Rise of Three Kingdoms=== | ||
https://image.ibb.co/kQMQgJ/splash.jpg | https://image.ibb.co/kQMQgJ/splash.jpg | ||
| − | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?794310 | + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?794310 Update]''' |
Rise of Three Kingdoms for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms has released Patch 3.1 with | Rise of Three Kingdoms for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms has released Patch 3.1 with | ||
new custom battle models for several famous characters, a new faction intro and Emperor-related | new custom battle models for several famous characters, a new faction intro and Emperor-related | ||
event videos, as well as numerous fixes, updates and other new content. | event videos, as well as numerous fixes, updates and other new content. | ||
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| + | ===Stainless Steel Historical Improvement Project=== | ||
| + | https://i.imgur.com/GBdxM2C.jpg | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?792805 Update]''' | ||
| + | The Stainless Steel Historical Improvement Project, a submod of Stainless Steel for Medieval II: TW - Kingdoms, has been updated! | ||
| + | This update includes some map adjustments, the implementation of the Selecting the Heir mod, upgrades to the display of special characters, | ||
| + | the implementation of several crowns, and bugfixes! | ||
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Would you like your Rome: Total War skies to be more interesting? Then try Skymod! | Would you like your Rome: Total War skies to be more interesting? Then try Skymod! | ||
This new mod provides beautiful, realistic skies, and is compatible with almost everything! | This new mod provides beautiful, realistic skies, and is compatible with almost everything! | ||
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| + | ===ahowl11's Vanilla Enhancement Mod=== | ||
| + | https://i.imgur.com/uGPz9Bl.jpg | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?792563 Update]''' | ||
| + | In this Christmas release of ahowl11's VE Mod for Rome: Total War, all units are reverted back to V2, but all other features are kept. | ||
| + | New Features in v8 - Nomads on the Horizon include Nomadic Culture, New traits, features from Vanilla Balance Mod, | ||
| + | and 46 units given to other factions, complete with reskins, sprites and UI cards! | ||
===Gods & Fighting Men=== | ===Gods & Fighting Men=== | ||
| − | *[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793627-Gods-amp-Fighting-Men-v1-3-Released! Update]''' | + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793627-Gods-amp-Fighting-Men-v1-3-Released! Update]''' |
Long before it was the Isle of Saints and Scholars, Ireland belonged to Gods & Fighting Men. | Long before it was the Isle of Saints and Scholars, Ireland belonged to Gods & Fighting Men. | ||
Now the Fourth Age: Total War submod for Rome: Total War – Alexander has | Now the Fourth Age: Total War submod for Rome: Total War – Alexander has | ||
updated with version 1.3. Additions include all new characters, ancillaries and loading screens. | updated with version 1.3. Additions include all new characters, ancillaries and loading screens. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Macedon Expansion=== | ||
| + | https://i.imgur.com/ighPvcT.jpg | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?792961 Update]''' | ||
| + | Macedon Expansion 1.4 final for Rome: Total War has been released! | ||
| + | It includes a new environment, a new type of barbarian wall, new textures, new unit and mount models and new traits. | ||
| + | There has also been some rebalancing and a change in the recruiting policy. | ||
===Veggiemod=== | ===Veggiemod=== | ||
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Previously certified vegan - now also certified multiplayer compatible! | Previously certified vegan - now also certified multiplayer compatible! | ||
Improved trees for everyone! | Improved trees for everyone! | ||
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| + | ===With Fire and Sword II (Ogniem i Mieczem II)=== | ||
| + | https://i.imgur.com/LWuYnzr.jpg | ||
| + | *'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?792852 Update]''' | ||
| + | A new version of With Fire and Sword II for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms has been released! | ||
| + | New in v1.3: the Danube, the Dnieper, the Don, the Volga and part of the Nile are now navigable for some vessels with low draft. | ||
| + | Fight for domination on the battlegrounds of Europe, Middle East and North Africa in the glorious XVII century. | ||
| + | |||
Revision as of 04:39, 22 February 2019
This is a compiled list of the year's TWC Front Page News Announcements about mods - to request an announcement go here. Please do not add mod update information directly to this page - update information which hasn't had an announcement can be added to the Wiki game portal pages and/or the mod finder tables.
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia
Dál Riata Total War
This new mod for Thrones of Britannia allows you to play as the Gaelic Kingdom of Dál Riata in the west of Scotland! The fully functioning faction comes with a new family tree and characters and uses the Scottish unit roster & Gaelic Kingdoms voiceovers.
Shieldwall: Historical Overhaul
Shieldwall: Historical Overhaul for Thrones of Britannia announces its Sea Kings and Welsh Kingdoms preview! Read the rosters, admire the images, and join in the discussion!
Unit Pack Compatibility Languages Project - Thrones of Britannia
The Unit Pack Compatibility Languages Project - Thrones of Britannia (UPC-TOB) has been updated! It is now compatible with the new small patch changes and with several fixes of the mods it includes.
Total War: Warhammer
Steph's Warhammer Overhaul - Recruitment Diversity
The new version of SWO-RD for Warhammer II: Total War contains new heraldic shields for the Dark Elves, lore specific graphics for sorceresses, and a visibility overhaul for everyone. You can see many images of these changes to the Dark Elves starting in this post.
SWO-RD for Total War: Warhammer II has released a major update! Changes include the addition of the Wood Elves faction, an update to the High Elves faction, an updated icon style and new graphics, and the mod now has its own map.
Total War: Attila
Ancient Empires
The Ancient Empires mod for Total War: Attila has gotten its biggest patch yet with its January update! Highlights include a total character system revamp, major changes to capitals, and a complete overhaul for Hellenistic factions.
Total War: Rome II
AAA Generals
Until now, with AAA Generals, only Romans have aged and been suitably equipped for the weather and their status. Now the Greeks can share these advantages, with AAA Generals: Greeks for Total War: Rome II!
Ancient Women Mod
The Ancient Women Mod for Total War: Rome II has new previews! Images have been posted of Germanic noblewomen, Celtiberian noblewomen, and female Daco-Thracian generals and politicians, among others!
The Ancient Women Mod for Rome II: Total War aims to improve the variety of women politicians and generals in the game. The mod is currently a Work In Progress, but there are already many preview images available!
Battle Camera mod
Would you like to see the whole battlefield at once, or take close-up screenshots? This Battle Camera mod for Total War: Rome II will allow you to do that - and unlike many other similar mods, this one works even with Rome II's patch 20!
Radically New Barbarian HD Cities
Fresh off his HD Cities Mod for Total War: Rome II, phazer is back with more. Radically New Barbarian HD Cities offers increased detail and the addition of stone walls and stone buildings. Completely compatible with DeI, vanilla, and all other HD cities mods.
Total War: Shogun 2
Napoleon: Total War
American Civil War
American Civil War for Napoleon: Total War has recently released the new, more stable version 2.5! If you'd like to install the mod, the video will show you how.
ACW 2.5 for Napoleon: Total War has been released, and the mod is now more stable and more playable than ever before! The mod has 5 new maps, 2 new scenarios, a User Guide to help you configure your PC for improved on-line multiplayer battles, and more! If you have previously had stability and connectivity issues, now is the time to take a fresh look at this mod - both single and multiplayer.
Rusted PackFile Manager
Rusted PackFile Manager has been updated to version 1.4.1 and is looking anything but rusty! Now supporting Empire: Total War and Napoleon: Total War, it also includes a new live filter for PackedFiles and a host of other shiny (rusty?) new bug fixes and changes!
The Great War
The Great War for Napoleon: Total War is showcasing a preview of version VI - The German Empire!
Empire: Total War
Imperial Splendour - Rise of the Republic
A new preview for v1.2 of Imperial Splendour - Rise of the Republic for Empire: Total War has been released! This time the focus is on the painting of warships and the development of the Danish infantry, and the preview contains many images from different stages of the modding process.
Rusted PackFile Manager
Rusted PackFile Manager has been updated to version 1.4.1 and is looking anything but rusty! Now supporting Empire: Total War and Napoleon: Total War, it also includes a new live filter for PackedFiles and a host of other shiny (rusty?) new bug fixes and changes!
The American Revolution Mod
In anticipation of their ten-year anniversary, The American Revolution Mod for Empire: Total War is looking for a few good recruits. 2D artists are urgently needed to create new unit cards, and prospective testers are also encouraged to apply.
The famed The American Revolution Mod for Empire: Total War is planning to celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a new release!
War of 1812
Work is in progress on version 1.2 of the War of 1812 mod for Empire: Total War, and a preview, with images and details of the new version, is now available!
Medieval II: Total War
Calradia Total War
Calradia Total War for Medieval II: Total War is looking for testers! If you'd like early access to the mod in exchange for your help in finding bugs, testing unit and campaign balance, and - if you wish - offering suggestions for improvements to the mod, then contact Tyranno85.
Campaign User Interfaces
Cedric37 is proud to announce the release of his Campaign User Interfaces for Third Age: Total War. They will bring a new look and feel into this famous mod for Medieval II: Total War. Try them if you want to bring some fresh air into your TATW game!
DCI: Last Alliance
For an Age, freedom between the Mountains and the Sea has been secured by High King Gil-galad - and his lieges, including Elrond, Glorfindel and Cirdan. Lindon will now muster one last time, to aid the Númenórean Kingdoms against Sauron, and form the League known as the Last Alliance. DCI: Last Alliance is a Second Age Work In Progress submod for Third Age: Total War for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms.
Elrond Half-elven, the Vice-regent of Lindon and lord of Imladris, takes on the role of herald of Gil-galad in the war on Mordor. Gildor Inglorion, head of the Wandering Companies, guards Eriador against the Shadow, as he traverses their ancient dominion. DCI: Last Alliance is a Second Age Work In Progress submod for Third Age: Total War for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms.
New Faction Icons for Third Age: Divide and Conquer
Cedric37 is proud to announce the release of his new Faction Icons for Third Age: Divide and Conquer. They will bring a new look and feel into this famous submod for Third Age: Total War for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms. Try them out and breathe fresh life into your game!
Rise of Three Kingdoms
Rise of Three Kingdoms for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms has released Patch 3.1 with new custom battle models for several famous characters, a new faction intro and Emperor-related event videos, as well as numerous fixes, updates and other new content.
Stainless Steel Historical Improvement Project
The Stainless Steel Historical Improvement Project, a submod of Stainless Steel for Medieval II: TW - Kingdoms, has been updated! This update includes some map adjustments, the implementation of the Selecting the Heir mod, upgrades to the display of special characters, the implementation of several crowns, and bugfixes!
Rome: Total War
20ninescene's Skymod
Would you like your Rome: Total War skies to be more interesting? Then try Skymod! This new mod provides beautiful, realistic skies, and is compatible with almost everything!
ahowl11's Vanilla Enhancement Mod
In this Christmas release of ahowl11's VE Mod for Rome: Total War, all units are reverted back to V2, but all other features are kept. New Features in v8 - Nomads on the Horizon include Nomadic Culture, New traits, features from Vanilla Balance Mod, and 46 units given to other factions, complete with reskins, sprites and UI cards!
Gods & Fighting Men
Long before it was the Isle of Saints and Scholars, Ireland belonged to Gods & Fighting Men. Now the Fourth Age: Total War submod for Rome: Total War – Alexander has updated with version 1.3. Additions include all new characters, ancillaries and loading screens.
Macedon Expansion
Macedon Expansion 1.4 final for Rome: Total War has been released! It includes a new environment, a new type of barbarian wall, new textures, new unit and mount models and new traits. There has also been some rebalancing and a change in the recruiting policy.
Veggiemod
Veggiemod v1.5 for Rome: Total War has now been released. Previously certified vegan - now also certified multiplayer compatible! Improved trees for everyone!
With Fire and Sword II (Ogniem i Mieczem II)
A new version of With Fire and Sword II for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms has been released! New in v1.3: the Danube, the Dnieper, the Don, the Volga and part of the Nile are now navigable for some vessels with low draft. Fight for domination on the battlegrounds of Europe, Middle East and North Africa in the glorious XVII century.
