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DarthMod Napoleon (DMN) is a standalone modification for [[Napoleon: Total War]], which aims to bring the gameplay experience to a whole new level. Created by modders [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=1698 DARTH VADER] & [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=54956 husserlTW], DMN is a modification, that features vast amounts of gameplay tweaks, graphical tweaks, new units, new playable factions & AI fixes.
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==History==
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Following the release of previous [[DarthMod]] titles, DMN was released at the end of 2011 & got its own forum at the start of 2012 in January.
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==Description==
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DMN is a modification intended to enhance the experience of playing NTW. This is done by focusing on gameplay, graphical & AI problems in the vanilla version of NTW, which are then rooted out, fixed & further enhanced. DMN features all of these & numerous other enhancements in one package to make a simple & clean install.
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'''Some submods included with DMN are:'''
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=337881 Fire By Rank]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=337473 Ultimate SoundMod]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=499558 Pdguru's Mods]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=338582 Unit Pack Compatibility Project]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=485520 40 Units per Army]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=471916 Larger Regimental Flags]
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==Features==
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DMN introduces a lot of new features & a bunch of older features as well, that have been further enhanced. The features in DMN have been categorized below:
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'''Land Battles'''
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*Realistic movement rates, acceleration and physics effects provide natural looking visuals.
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*Melee fights have been made more cinematic & charging has been tweaked to be more powerful, especially for some cavalry units.
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*Realistic musket fire based on unit's accuracy and weapon characteristics.
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*Cannons have been tweaked to fire more realistic trajectories and longer ranges.
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*Morale effects are more dynamic. Now, morale can affect the enemy AI's decisions on the battlefield.
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*Fatigue has been made more realistic. Not only do units get tired quickly after running, they also recover faster.
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*Various unit statistic changes.
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*In-game battle formations aren't perfectly aligned, to create a more "realistic" look.
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*Unit experience rises more quickly.
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*Grenades have been removed.
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'''Various changes to the AI in land battles'''
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*Battalion type attacks.
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*Attacks in full unison & flanks lethally.
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*Light Infantry more dangerous.
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*AI artillery as a single battery.
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*Smart AI general.
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*Better coordinated cavalry attacks.
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*Unit formations have been tweaked.
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*AI assaults and firing are timed better.
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*AI siege and river battles have been improved.
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'''Naval Battles'''
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*Ship statistics are now realistic.
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*Naval morale is more dynamic (Surrender rather than fight to the death).
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*Ships don't blow up as frequently.
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*Cannons' solid shots do more damage to the crew and can deal lots of damage up close.
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*Chains shots have been tweaked to have less range, but be more powerful.
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'''Campaign Gameplay'''
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*campaign AI has been improved significantly. (When to invade, defend & retreat etc...)
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*AI focuses more on quality armies.
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*AI bonuses per difficulty level have been removed.
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*France is no longer as strong as in vanilla.
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*Ships have more movement points.
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*Traits increase more frequently.
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*Diplomacy & allies are better.
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*Government types are more diverse.
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*Ministers have more bonuses.
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'''New Playable Factions'''
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*husserlTW's [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=357320 Napoleon Total Factions] modification is included in DMN, which adds a lot more playable factions.
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'''New Units'''
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*DMN includes 142 new land units & 14 new naval units.
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'''New Battle Effects'''
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*Realistic smoke & visuals, blood & better explosions.
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Full list of included features [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=515029 here].
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==Submods==
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These submods were specifically designed to work with DMN:
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=521516 Husserl's Starting Positions]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=525410 National Revolutions 1821 - 1848 for DarthMod Napoleon]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=515980 Submod Scotland Darthmod]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=514866 Ottoman Navy Sub-mod]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=519029 16 L'Aigle Skins for DMN - Test]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=518606 French Old Guard in Greatcoat]
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==The Team==
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=1698 DARTH VADER] (DarthMod Architect, AI and Gameplay Designer)
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=54956 husserlTW] (Campaign Master, Launcher Designer and Artwork Maker)
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'''Others:'''
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=13700 Marku]
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*husserlTW
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=51703 Radious]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=54218 LochKopf]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=45021 taw]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=66718 The Hedge Knight]
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*LtChampers
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=29785 Erasmus777]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=55468 The Vicar]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=60554 T.C.]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=27660 Swiss Halberdier]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=106249 Sacrebleu!]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=78173 md1453]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=10838 Pdguru]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=33507 JFC]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=57302 La♔De♔Da♔Brigadier Graham]
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*riktherek
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=127630 Albtraum23]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=30042 Julle Cesar]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=24363 TheNewKing]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=71091 agnes69]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=54921 Primergy]
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Full credits [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=515029 here].
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==Visual Material==
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{|
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|}
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{|
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| [[File:1553.jpg|thumb|upright|275px|alt=wallpaper.|]]
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| [[File:1554.jpg|thumb|upright|275px|alt=wallpaper.|]]
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| [[File:1555.jpg|thumb|upright|275px|alt=wallpaper.|]]
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|}
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{|
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==External Links==
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1824 DarthMod Napoleon Forum]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=514757 DarthMod Napoleon Screenshots Thread]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=513599 DarthMod Napoleon Download Thread]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=515029 DarthMod Napoleon Features Thread]
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[[Category:NTW Mods (Released)]]
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[[Category:DarthMod Napoleon]]

Latest revision as of 11:31, 18 February 2021

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DarthMod Napoleon
Platform Napoleon: Total War
Mod Type Total Conversion
EraNapoleonic Era, 19th Century
Mod Leader DARTH VADER
Release Status Released
Forum / Thread Hosted Forums on TWC

DarthMod Napoleon (DMN) is a standalone modification for Napoleon: Total War, which aims to bring the gameplay experience to a whole new level. Created by modders DARTH VADER & husserlTW, DMN is a modification, that features vast amounts of gameplay tweaks, graphical tweaks, new units, new playable factions & AI fixes.

History

Following the release of previous DarthMod titles, DMN was released at the end of 2011 & got its own forum at the start of 2012 in January.

Description

DMN is a modification intended to enhance the experience of playing NTW. This is done by focusing on gameplay, graphical & AI problems in the vanilla version of NTW, which are then rooted out, fixed & further enhanced. DMN features all of these & numerous other enhancements in one package to make a simple & clean install.

Some submods included with DMN are:

Features

DMN introduces a lot of new features & a bunch of older features as well, that have been further enhanced. The features in DMN have been categorized below:

Land Battles

  • Realistic movement rates, acceleration and physics effects provide natural looking visuals.
  • Melee fights have been made more cinematic & charging has been tweaked to be more powerful, especially for some cavalry units.
  • Realistic musket fire based on unit's accuracy and weapon characteristics.
  • Cannons have been tweaked to fire more realistic trajectories and longer ranges.
  • Morale effects are more dynamic. Now, morale can affect the enemy AI's decisions on the battlefield.
  • Fatigue has been made more realistic. Not only do units get tired quickly after running, they also recover faster.
  • Various unit statistic changes.
  • In-game battle formations aren't perfectly aligned, to create a more "realistic" look.
  • Unit experience rises more quickly.
  • Grenades have been removed.

Various changes to the AI in land battles

  • Battalion type attacks.
  • Attacks in full unison & flanks lethally.
  • Light Infantry more dangerous.
  • AI artillery as a single battery.
  • Smart AI general.
  • Better coordinated cavalry attacks.
  • Unit formations have been tweaked.
  • AI assaults and firing are timed better.
  • AI siege and river battles have been improved.

Naval Battles

  • Ship statistics are now realistic.
  • Naval morale is more dynamic (Surrender rather than fight to the death).
  • Ships don't blow up as frequently.
  • Cannons' solid shots do more damage to the crew and can deal lots of damage up close.
  • Chains shots have been tweaked to have less range, but be more powerful.

Campaign Gameplay

  • campaign AI has been improved significantly. (When to invade, defend & retreat etc...)
  • AI focuses more on quality armies.
  • AI bonuses per difficulty level have been removed.
  • France is no longer as strong as in vanilla.
  • Ships have more movement points.
  • Traits increase more frequently.
  • Diplomacy & allies are better.
  • Government types are more diverse.
  • Ministers have more bonuses.

New Playable Factions

New Units

  • DMN includes 142 new land units & 14 new naval units.

New Battle Effects

  • Realistic smoke & visuals, blood & better explosions.

Full list of included features here.

Submods

These submods were specifically designed to work with DMN:

The Team

  • DARTH VADER (DarthMod Architect, AI and Gameplay Designer)
  • husserlTW (Campaign Master, Launcher Designer and Artwork Maker)

Others:

Full credits here.

Visual Material

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External Links

Retrieved from "https://wiki.twcenter.net/index.php?title=DarthMod_Napoleon&oldid=84068"