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| − | <center>'''The Total War side of TWC is complemented by vibrant creative and debate areas, scroll down for details.'''</center>
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| − | <h3><span class="portallink"> Total War: Three Kingdoms</span> </h3>
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| − | [[Image:Total War Three Kingdoms cover art.png|Three Kingdoms Cover Art|right]]
| + | |description=The city of Bayeux in Normandy, France has seen it's fair share of history over the past 1,000 years. Below I shall discuss 2 of the main events to happen in and around this small place. |
| − | '''Creative Assembly's''' next epic addition to the Total War franchise is set in ancient China in the Three Kingdoms period starting at 190 AD. Reviews so far have been intriguing with PCGamer describing it as [http://www.pcgamer.com/uk/total-war-three-kingdoms-is-ambitious-beautiful-and-confusing/ 'ambitious, beautiful and confusing'].
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| | + | |description=Alcohol has been around in many forms since time imemorial. In medecine, religion and social aspects, it has been vital in our development; having social, analgesic and antiseptic uses... |
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| − | '''Total War: Three Kingdoms''' will introduce two different modes of campaign play, a 'Classic' version based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Records of the Three Kingdoms] which aims for greater historical accuracy, and a new 'Romance Mode' based on the novel [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_of_the_Three_Kingdoms Romance of the Three Kingdoms] which portrays generals and faction leaders as powerful heroes with special powers.
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| − | Generals and leaders seem set to be more important than in older titles, and the game will include the ability for the traits and abilities of up to three generals to be used in one army. Diplomacy has been re-worked and is intended to be a more important part of the game introducing concepts such as 'obligations, reciprocity, and trust'.
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| − | | + | |title=A City like no other- The History of Athens up to the Peloponnesian War |
| − | Total War: Three Kingdoms is already available for [http://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/ pre-order]. The game is due out for Microsoft Windows on March 7, 2019, Feral Interactive has announced that the game will be released for macOS and Linux shortly afterward.
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| − | Members of the '''Total War Center''' have been gearing up for the release with a [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793015 badge competition] to bring a Three Kingdoms theme to the forums.
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| − | The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2157-Total-War-Three-Kingdoms Total War: Three Kingdoms discussion area] includes a remarkably informative [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?785765-Three-Kingdoms-Historical-Information-and-Discussion historical information thread], and a debate about [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?775400-Are-you-pre-ordering whether to pre-order or not] that has been going since February 2018!
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| − | <h3> Napoleon: Total War Modding Spotlight</h3>
| + | |description=The late Roman Empire is a very interesting and vivid period. In this thread I want to give the reader a look into the events happening in the high politics of the dying Western court with a focus on Marcellinus and Julius Nepos... |
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| − | The '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?792541 American Civil War]''' is a single or multiplayer battle-play mod for Napoleon: Total War. The mod includes historic battle maps and scenarios, an innovative 'victory point' mode, thousands of unique regiments, artillery batteries and leaders.
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| − | [[File:Acw 25 mod logo.png|center| American Civil War mod logo]]
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| − | ACW version 2.5 has been released, and the mod is now more stable and more playable than ever before!
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| − | This version adds 5 new maps and 2 new scenarios, a user guide to help you configure your PC for improved online multiplayer battles, and more!<br>
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| − | '''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?788907 The Last Stand of Greece]''' is a campaign overhaul of the Wrath of Sparta DLC that focuses on the events of the 4th Macedonian War (150BC-148BC) and the Achaian War (146BC).
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| − | The mod adds additional units, 11 more playable factions, an improved mercenary system and more variety to starting positions. This recently released mod for Rome II now has its own hosted forum on TWC [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2252 here].
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| − | <h3> 2018 TWC Site Awards - Now On! </h3>
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| − | Every year, the Total War Center community looks back at the members that have made us laugh, cry, informed us, mentored us, and generally been legendary people. Chosen and voted on by you, the members, this is your chance to select members for forum glory!
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| − | '''<center>Nominations have now closed. - Voting coming soon! - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?104-The-TWC-Member-Awards Watch this space.]</center>'''
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| − | '''The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1967 '''Post of the Fortnight Competition'''] is a new feature on TWC, it is the place to see how the best debaters post and present their ideas and positions.''' The Competition aims to recognize the best posts and reward the authors with well-earned medals.
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| − | The first ever winner was '''''Dick Cheney''''' with '''''Significance of Teutoburg Forest''''', he starts:
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| − | :''I’m just going to come out and say it, but Teutoburg Forest has got to be one of the most overemphasized battles in human history (right up there with Thermopylae). The popular myth of course, is that Germanic Tribes (led by Arminius) banded together and soundly defeated three Roman Legions (led by Quinctilius Varus) at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest -during the height of Roman power no less-, thus permanently ending Roman plans for the colonization of greater Germania.''
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| − | Read more [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?791665-Significance-of-Teutoburg-Forest&p=15707331&viewfull=1#post15707331 here]
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| − | Another winner with a military theme was '''''Cyclops''''' with '''''Why was flanking so effective?''''', here's a taster:
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| − | :''Getting men onto a field to kill one another is no mean feat. You do it by bonding them socially, emotionally and militarily. Less centralized ("civilised") societies bring warriors to the field when each individual decides to come. Complex societies have conscription and other forms of coercion, material rewards, intangible rewards , religion and so on that allows masses to be mobilised and moved. Part of these systems is practicing in formation, and the line of battle is a very old and successful institution.''
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| − | Read more [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?792635-Why-was-flanking-so-effective/page2&p=15723911#post15723911 here]
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| − | <h3>Find the Best Total War Mods</h3>
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| − | '''For latest release news please view [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?734 Modding News and Announcements] on TWC.<br>
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| − | For a compilation of last year's announcements see; [[Modding News Front Page Announcements 2018]]'''
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| − | ===="Find a Mod" - Sortable Tables:====
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| − | [[Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia Mods#Table for Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia Mods|Thrones of Britannia]]
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| − | ~ [[Total War: Warhammer Mods#Table for Total War: Warhammer I & II|Warhammer I and II]]
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| − | ~ [[Total War: Attila Mods#Table for Total War: Attila Mods|Attila]]
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| − | ~ [[Total War: Rome II Mods#Table for Total War: Rome II Mods|Rome II]]
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| − | ~ [[Total War: Shogun 2 Mods#Table for Total War: Shogun 2 Mods|Shogun 2]]
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| − | ~ [[Napoleon: Total War Mods#Table for Napoleon: Total War Mods|Napoleon]]
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| − | ~ [[Empire: Total War Mods#Table for Empire: Total War Mods|Empire]]
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| − | ~ [[Medieval II: Total War Mods#Table for Medieval II: Total War Mods|Medieval II]]
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| − | ~ [[Rome: Total War Mods#Table for Mods for Rome: Total War and Expansions|RTW and Expansions]]
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| − | ====Released Mods with Wiki Pages:==== | |
| − | [[:Category:TWR2 Mods (Released)| Total War: Rome II]]
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| − | ~ [[:Category:TWS2 Mods (Released)| Total War: Shogun 2]]
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| − | ~ [[:Category:NTW Mods (Released)| Napoleon: Total War]]
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| − | ~ [[:Category:ETW Mods (Released)| Empire: Total War]]
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| − | ~ [[:Category:M2TW Mods (Released)| Medieval 2: Total War]]
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| − | ~ [[:Category:RTW_Mods_%28Released%29| Rome: Total War]]
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| − | ~ [[:Category:RTW Barbarian Invasion Mods (Released)| Barbarian Invasion]]
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| − | ~ [[:Category:RTW Alexander Mods (Released)| Alexander]]
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| − | ~ [[:Category:MTW Mods| Medieval: Total War]]
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| − | ==== Modding Awards: ====
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| − | * The TWC Modding Awards for Total War mods released in 2018 will be coming soon, discuss the future awards [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?786064-OPEN-DISCUSSION-the-renewal-of-the-modding-awards here]
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| − | * [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?786742-2017-MODDING-AWARDS-OFFICIAL-RESULTS 2017 Results]
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| − | * [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?319345-Hall-of-Fame-Member-Awards-Winners-2005-2010-amp-Modding-Awards-Winners-2005-2016 Previous awards] - full archive of results
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| − | <h3><span class="portallink"> Total War News</span> </h3>
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| − | '''For latest news please view [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?735 Total War Gaming News and Announcements] on TWC.'''
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| − | ==== Thrones of Britannia - Steel & Statecraft ====
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| − | The Britannia Saga has recently had an update titled the '''Steel & Statecraft patch''' with an additional bug-fix issued on 14/1/2019. The patch focuses on improvements to Estates, Traits & Recruitment but also includes new Buildings and two new Settlements. The full patch notes can be found [http://www.totalwar.com/blog/the-steel-statecraft-update-patch-notes here]. Discuss the patch on TWC [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?791833 here]. | |
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| − | ==== Rome: Total War! ====
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| − | Surprised to see good old RTW in the 'news'? No, it's not a misprint! [http://www.feralinteractive.com/en/ Feral Interactive] have released Rome: Total War for Android and iOS. Unfortunately the mobile versions aren't currently moddable, so mod lovers may need to hold on to their old PC versions too. Discuss RTW on TWC [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?20 here].
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| − | ==== Warhammer II - Festag Beta ====
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| − | Will we get an update to the update to the update? The Festag Beta Update has had its own update, see the full details [http://www.totalwar.com/blog/the-festag-beta-update-updated here]. The Festag Update is an opt-in beta which contains changes to Skills, Buildings, Balancing & Abilities. Discuss your experiences with Warhammer II and the update [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2130 here].
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| − | <h3> More about the Total War Center </h3>
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| − | '''In addition to in-depth coverage of all the Total War Series games, modding and mods, TWC is home to a lively [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?447-Discussion-and-Debate '''Discussion and Debate'''] area including the notorious and well named [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?19-Political-Mudpit Political Mudpit]. Occasionally also the scene of heated debate, [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?12-CVRIA '''The Curia'''] governs a unique system of Citizenship and discusses ways to improve the site.'''
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| − | [[File:Communityportalsmall.png|link=The Community Portal|left|The Community Portal, Home of TWC's vibrant creative community!]]</center>
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