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|Platform=[[Rome: Total War]] | |Platform=[[Rome: Total War]] | ||
|Mod Type=Overhaul | |Mod Type=Overhaul | ||
|Era=Punic Wars: 280BC-146BC | |Era=Punic Wars: 280BC-146BC | ||
− | |Mod Leader=[ | + | |Mod Leader=[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=11700 HemilcoBarca] |
− | |Release Status= Unreleased | + | |Release Status= Unreleased |
− | |Forum=[ | + | |Forum=[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=35 Here] |
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Punic: Total War is a work in progress overhaul mod for [[Rome: Total War]] which focuses on the entirety of the Punic wars between Rome and Carthage, from 280 BC to 146 BC. | Punic: Total War is a work in progress overhaul mod for [[Rome: Total War]] which focuses on the entirety of the Punic wars between Rome and Carthage, from 280 BC to 146 BC. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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Punic: Total War has had it's own mod forum since early 2009 and is yet to be released to the general public. However HemilcoBarca announced in June 2010 that the mod is currently at a Beta stage and is in the process of being tested. Due to the length of time between updates by the modders in charge, there are fears that the mod might be dead however due to there being no official announcement of this hope still remains amongst followers of the mod that their might be future work done on Punic: Total War. | Punic: Total War has had it's own mod forum since early 2009 and is yet to be released to the general public. However HemilcoBarca announced in June 2010 that the mod is currently at a Beta stage and is in the process of being tested. Due to the length of time between updates by the modders in charge, there are fears that the mod might be dead however due to there being no official announcement of this hope still remains amongst followers of the mod that their might be future work done on Punic: Total War. | ||
− | In November 2010 a sub-mod for the unreleased modification was announced entitled "The Sicilian Wars" however the sub-mod creator, [ | + | In November 2010 a sub-mod for the unreleased modification was announced entitled "The Sicilian Wars" however the sub-mod creator, [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=71723 cpdwane], has recently announced the discontinuation of the mod. |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
+ | This mod is an effort to bring the period of the Punic wars to life within Rome: Total War. The mod focuses mainly on the Mediterranean including Italy, Northern Africa, Western Europe and Greece. Currently two factions (Carthage and Syracuse) have been announced for the mod along with screenshots of the map by HemilcoBarca but, as of yet, little else is known. | ||
− | + | The sub-mod, Sicilian Wars, is set in the years following 485 BC, focusing on the reign of Gelo of Syracuse and the wars he undertook against the other Greek cities of Sicily and the Carthaginian's | |
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== Features == | == Features == | ||
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===Factions=== | ===Factions=== | ||
− | + | '''Main Campaign;''' The mod aims to bring historically accurate factions to the period in order to make it as realistic as possible with old factions being remodelled and new factions being created to ensure this is achieved. So far two factions have been announced; | |
− | The mod aims to bring historically accurate factions to the period in order to make it as realistic as possible with old factions being remodelled and new factions being created to ensure this is achieved. So far two factions have been announced; | ||
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* Carthage: One of the main factions in the game, currently boasting a roster of 14 unique units. | * Carthage: One of the main factions in the game, currently boasting a roster of 14 unique units. | ||
* Syracuse: Another faction of the game which currently has a roster of 10 units. | * Syracuse: Another faction of the game which currently has a roster of 10 units. | ||
+ | '''The Sicilian Wars;''' This mod will focus mainly on the city of Syracuse and the Greek faction that holds it at the start of the game however other factions that are present in Sicily at the time will feature heavily, currently the faction list is: | ||
+ | * Reghion | ||
+ | * Akragas | ||
+ | * Syracuse | ||
+ | * Sycels | ||
+ | * Carthage | ||
+ | * Chalcideans | ||
+ | * Elymians | ||
+ | * Hymera | ||
+ | * Selinus | ||
===The Map=== | ===The Map=== | ||
− | + | '''Main Campaign;''' The map for Punic: Total War is varied from that of the Vanilla game in the fact that it provides a more detailed look at the area directly surrounding the Mediterranean putting greater focus onto North Africa, Greece, Macedon, Spain, Italy and Western Europe whilst cutting most other areas. | |
− | The map for Punic: Total War is varied from that of the Vanilla game in the fact that it provides a more detailed look at the area directly surrounding the Mediterranean putting greater focus onto North Africa, Greece, Macedon, Spain, Italy and Western Europe whilst cutting most other areas. | ||
+ | '''The Sicilian Wars;''' This map will place a heavier focus on Sicily and the surrounding area providing a more detailed map of a much smaller area. The map itself will have 45 regions and contain 9 factions. | ||
===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
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* The Mercenary and Slave roster has been expanded to 35 unique units that fit the background of the mod. | * The Mercenary and Slave roster has been expanded to 35 unique units that fit the background of the mod. | ||
* The artwork of the game has also been altered with textures for the sky and vegetation being changed along with textures for the strat and battle map environments. | * The artwork of the game has also been altered with textures for the sky and vegetation being changed along with textures for the strat and battle map environments. | ||
+ | '''The Sicilian Wars;''' | ||
+ | * A new and unique roster of units that are appropriate to the time period of the mod. | ||
+ | * Reworked unit recruitment system that places more importance on the continued existence of a unit and prevent the AI ammassing stacks of units. | ||
+ | * New scripts created that allow a four turns per years system and to detail the arrival of Punic troops landing on Sicily in 480 BC. | ||
== The Team == | == The Team == | ||
− | + | ===Main Campaign Team=== | |
− | + | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=11700 HemilcoBarca] | |
− | + | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=10637 Angel] | |
− | + | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=34509 The10thLegion] | |
− | + | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=50070 KingTheoden1] | |
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* t_tigger | * t_tigger | ||
− | + | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=50600 Huene] | |
− | + | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=37167 Legio] | |
− | + | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=28325 pirates_say_arrgg] | |
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=61382 ChampionEuropa] |
− | + | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=6164 Scorch] | |
− | + | === Sicilian Wars Team=== | |
− | + | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?find=lastposter&t=370547 cpdwane] | |
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?find=lastposter&t=279661 Irishguy] |
− | + | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=45941 Tenerife_boy] | |
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== Visual Material == | == Visual Material == | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:PunicTotal_War__Campaign_Map.png|The Campaign Map | Image:PunicTotal_War__Campaign_Map.png|The Campaign Map | ||
Image:Western meditteranean map.jpg |Map of the Western Mediterranean | Image:Western meditteranean map.jpg |Map of the Western Mediterranean | ||
Image:Unitsk.jpg |Mercenary and Slave units | Image:Unitsk.jpg |Mercenary and Slave units | ||
+ | Image:Previewfacciones.png |Factions available in Sicilian Wars sub-mod | ||
+ | Image:Painted1.png |Map for the Sicilian Wars sub_mod | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
+ | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=35 Hosted Mod forum on TWC] | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:57, 15 February 2020
Punic: Total War | |
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Platform | Rome: Total War |
Mod Type | Overhaul |
Era | Punic Wars: 280BC-146BC |
Mod Leader | HemilcoBarca |
Release Status | Unreleased |
Forum / Thread | Here |
Punic: Total War is a work in progress overhaul mod for Rome: Total War which focuses on the entirety of the Punic wars between Rome and Carthage, from 280 BC to 146 BC.
Contents
History
Punic: Total War has had it's own mod forum since early 2009 and is yet to be released to the general public. However HemilcoBarca announced in June 2010 that the mod is currently at a Beta stage and is in the process of being tested. Due to the length of time between updates by the modders in charge, there are fears that the mod might be dead however due to there being no official announcement of this hope still remains amongst followers of the mod that their might be future work done on Punic: Total War.
In November 2010 a sub-mod for the unreleased modification was announced entitled "The Sicilian Wars" however the sub-mod creator, cpdwane, has recently announced the discontinuation of the mod.
Description
This mod is an effort to bring the period of the Punic wars to life within Rome: Total War. The mod focuses mainly on the Mediterranean including Italy, Northern Africa, Western Europe and Greece. Currently two factions (Carthage and Syracuse) have been announced for the mod along with screenshots of the map by HemilcoBarca but, as of yet, little else is known.
The sub-mod, Sicilian Wars, is set in the years following 485 BC, focusing on the reign of Gelo of Syracuse and the wars he undertook against the other Greek cities of Sicily and the Carthaginian's
Features
Factions
Main Campaign; The mod aims to bring historically accurate factions to the period in order to make it as realistic as possible with old factions being remodelled and new factions being created to ensure this is achieved. So far two factions have been announced;
- Carthage: One of the main factions in the game, currently boasting a roster of 14 unique units.
- Syracuse: Another faction of the game which currently has a roster of 10 units.
The Sicilian Wars; This mod will focus mainly on the city of Syracuse and the Greek faction that holds it at the start of the game however other factions that are present in Sicily at the time will feature heavily, currently the faction list is:
- Reghion
- Akragas
- Syracuse
- Sycels
- Carthage
- Chalcideans
- Elymians
- Hymera
- Selinus
The Map
Main Campaign; The map for Punic: Total War is varied from that of the Vanilla game in the fact that it provides a more detailed look at the area directly surrounding the Mediterranean putting greater focus onto North Africa, Greece, Macedon, Spain, Italy and Western Europe whilst cutting most other areas.
The Sicilian Wars; This map will place a heavier focus on Sicily and the surrounding area providing a more detailed map of a much smaller area. The map itself will have 45 regions and contain 9 factions.
Miscellaneous
Main Campaign;
- The Mercenary and Slave roster has been expanded to 35 unique units that fit the background of the mod.
- The artwork of the game has also been altered with textures for the sky and vegetation being changed along with textures for the strat and battle map environments.
The Sicilian Wars;
- A new and unique roster of units that are appropriate to the time period of the mod.
- Reworked unit recruitment system that places more importance on the continued existence of a unit and prevent the AI ammassing stacks of units.
- New scripts created that allow a four turns per years system and to detail the arrival of Punic troops landing on Sicily in 480 BC.
The Team
Main Campaign Team
- HemilcoBarca
- Angel
- The10thLegion
- KingTheoden1
- t_tigger
- Huene
- Legio
- pirates_say_arrgg
- ChampionEuropa
- Scorch