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| + | =Welcome to Total War Center's Wiki= |
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| + | <big>'''Here you can find information on the Total War Series of games, the TWC forums and their community, and mods for Total War games.'''</big> |
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| + | ==The Total War Series== |
| − | <span class="portallink"><center><big><big>'''Welcome to Total War Center's Wiki. Here you can find information on the Total War Series games, the TWC forums and their community, and mods for Total War games.'''</big></big></center></span>
| + | '''TWC's dedicated forums for each Total War game contain areas for discussion and for technical and gameplay help. For more information about the games, visit the <big>[[Total War Series]]</big> overview page, or go to the individual game's portal by clicking on the appropriate image below:''' |
| − | <span class="portallink"><center>'''TWC's dedicated forums for each Total War game contain discussion, technical and gameplay help, mods, and modding tutorials and advice.</center>
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| − | <center>'''The forums are also home to vibrant debating and creative communities.'''</span></center>
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| − | <h3><span class="portallink"> Total War: Three Kingdoms</span> </h3>
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| − | '''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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| − | '''[[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'.
| + | ==Total War Mods & Modding== |
| | + | '''TWC's dedicated forums for each Total War game contain; in-progress and released mods, and modding workshops for tutorials and advice. Visit:'''<br> |
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| − | Total War: Three Kingdoms has been available for [http://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/ pre-order] for some time. '''However the game launch has been postponed from March 7 to 23 May, 2019.''' See [http://www.totalwar.com/blog/total-war-three-kingdoms-development-update here] for CA's explanation.
| + | '''<big>[[Total War Mods]]</big>''' to find links to mods large and small for all the Total War games. From total conversions, to small adjustments to improve battle play.<br> |
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| − | Members of the '''[[Total War Center]]''' have been gearing up for the release of Total War: Three Kingdoms with a badge competition to bring an Oriental theme to the forums. The [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793646-Three-Kingdoms-Badges-Competition-2nd-Round-Voting-Poll winning set] by Katsumoto includes this Citizens badge:<br>[[File:3k-badge-example.png]]
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| − | Also on TWC 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!
| + | '''<big>[[Modding Portal|The Modding Portal]]'''</big> if you want to start modding the Total War games yourself. From here, you will find links to tutorials, tools, and resources for each game.'''<br> |
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| | + | <big>'''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?734 Modding News and Announcements on TWC]</big>''' for the latest news about mod releases and updates. |
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| + | ==About Total War Center== |
| | + | '''In addition to the coverage of the Total War games, the forums are also home to vibrant debating and creative communities. Visit:'''<br> |
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| − | <h3> Napoleon: Total War Modding Spotlight</h3> | + | '''<big>[[Total War Center]]'''</big> to find competitions that you can enter, publications to read, and where to post to get the best advice or to join the most interesting debates, and to learn more about TWC, its history, and its staff.<br> |
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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.
| + | '''<big>[[TWC:FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]'''</big> if you have queries about the forum, can't figure-out how to register, or woud like to understand what all the bling in people's forum profiles means?<br> |
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| − | [[File:Acw 25 mod logo.png|center| American Civil War mod logo]] | + | '''<big>[[Terms of Service]]'''</big> to find the rules that apply to the forum and this wiki.<br> |
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| − | ACW version 2.5 has been released, and the mod is now more stable and more playable than ever before!
| + | ==Total War Center Publications== |
| − | 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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| + | ==Help the TWC Wiki== |
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| − | <h3> Total War: Rome II Modding Spotlight</h3> | + | <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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| − | 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! Voting has now finished and the results are being calculated. '''Stay tuned for results!'''
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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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| − | '''''Dick Cheney''''' who won the first ever PotF with '''''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?791665-Significance-of-Teutoburg-Forest&p=15707331&viewfull=1#post1570733 Significance of Teutoburg Forest]''''', has had another success with his recent tie for first place with '''''Who was Alexander's greatest teacher?''''' multiple candidates are discussed but perhaps the most interesting is:
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| − | :'''''No one''' - The maverick pick. Alexander was a historical outlier. An adolescent, angry, genocidal, war-mongering megalomaniac and momma's boy who should give all the credit in the world to his incredible good fortunate. No alcoholic drunk, reckless gambler, or psychopathic prince has ever benefited so much from outcome bias...''
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| − | Read more [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793311-Who-was-Alexander-s-greatest-teacher&p=15732042#post15732042 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]]'''
| + | <center>'''[[TWC Official:Terms of Service|TWC Terms of Service]] • [[TWC:FAQ|TWC Frequently Asked Questions]] • [https://www.patreon.com/GrnEyedDvl/posts Support TWC on Patreon]'''</center> |
| − | ===="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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| − | ====Released Mods with Wiki Pages:====
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| − | [[: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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| − | * 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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| − | '''For latest news please also view [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?735 Total War Gaming News and Announcements] on TWC.'''
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| − | ==== Three Kingdoms Teasers ====
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| − | '''Total War: Three Kingdoms''' will have an all-new spy system, find out more in [http://youtu.be/ZfzwCV40Vsg this video].
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| − | Biographical and playstyle details have been released of the eleven legendary warlords you will be able to play as, including the female warrior Zheng Jiang described as ''"The Bandit Queen"'', ''"A fierce warrior and anarchist bandit, she lives to burn down the corrupt Han Dynasty"''. Read more [http://academy.totalwar.com/three-kingdoms-warlords/ here].
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| − | [http://youtu.be/PpjifFxOx6k ''"A Hero's Journey"''] shows legendary hero Zhuge Liang wandering ancient China searching for a worthy master, the video showcases the varied landscape of the game's territory.
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| − | With diplomacy set to be a major factor in Total War: Three Kingdoms two blog posts and videos have been released describing the new system. Find the links and discuss the implications [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?791159-New-Information-on-Diplomacy here].
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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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| − | 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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| − | 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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