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− | =Welcome to Total War Center's Wiki.= | + | =Welcome to Total War Center's Wiki= |
− | <big><big><center>'''Here you can find information on the Total War Series games, the TWC forums and their community, and mods for Total War games.'''</center></big></big> | + | <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> |
− | <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>
| + | '''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:''' |
− | <center>'''[[Main_Page#More_about_the_Total_War_Center|Read more about the Total War Center]]'''</center>
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− | <center>'''[[Main_Page#Find_the_Best_Total_War_Mods|Find the Best Total War Mods]]'''</center>
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− | <center>'''[[TWC Official:Terms of Service|TWC Terms of Service]] • [[TWC:FAQ|TWC Frequently Asked Questions]] • [[TWC Wiki Policy & Guidelines]] • [http://www.patreon.com/GrnEyedDvl/postsSupport TWC on Patreon] • [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?788480-Discuss-the-TWC-Wiki-here!&p=15654527 Discuss the Wiki on TWC]'''</center>
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− | ==Total War: Three Kingdoms - RELEASED!==
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− | [[Image:Total War Three Kingdoms cover art.png|Three Kingdoms Cover Art|right]]
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− | '''Creative Assembly's''' epic addition to the Total War franchise was released on 23rd May 2019. The new game is set in ancient China in the Three Kingdoms period starting at 190 AD. The game is already proving very popular and has set a new concurrent player record for the series on Steam.
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| + | ==Total War Mods & Modding== |
− | ===Three Kingdoms on the Wiki===
| + | '''TWC's dedicated forums for each Total War game contain; in-progress and released mods, and modding workshops for tutorials and advice. Visit:'''<br> |
− | The TWC Wiki currently has the following sections:
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− | *[[Total War: Three Kingdoms Portal|Three Kingdoms Portal]] ~ Includes Mods/Modding Information
| + | '''<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> |
− | *[[Total War: Three Kingdoms|Game Overview]] ~ Includes System Requirements
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− | *[[:Category:TW3K Characters|Characters]] ~ Includes Historical Information
| + | '''<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> |
− | *[[:Category:TW3K Factions|Factions]] ~ Includes Historical Information
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− | *[[Traits (TW3K)|Traits]]
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− | Please check back regularly, new information is being added.
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− | ===Three Kingdoms on the Forum===
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− | Are you still undecided about buying the latest Total War game?
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− | * TWC's '''Seether''' ''(the lead designer of the M2TW Rise of Three Kingdoms mod)'' has posted an extensive review awarding the game '''8/10''', read more '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?797131-Seether-s-Total-War-Three-Kingdoms-Review-Issues-and-Suggestions here]'''
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− | * Find out "[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?796915-Is-it-good Is it good?]
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− | * Find out "[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?797063 Are veterans of TW buying this game?]
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− | * See [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?797101 The Tiger of Jiangdong!] Sun Jian's Let's Play!
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− | All this decision making getting too much? Check out [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?796917-Brigs-Three-Kingdoms-quot-steam-Valve-quot-(Humour-Thread) Brigs "steam valve" (Humour Thread)] - now a tradition on TWC for new releases!
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− | ===Three Kingdoms Modding Information===
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− | '''Visit the [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2278 Total War: Three Kingdoms Mod Workshop] for modding help and advice.''' | |
− | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?796914 PFM 5.2 Three Kingdoms Support]
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− | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?776975 RPFM Now with Three Kingdoms Support]
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− | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?797361 Mixed Units Tutorial!]
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− | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?797108 55+ Mods Templates for Modders to use ]
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− | </div> | + | <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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− | ==Mod Spotlight==
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− | ===Rise of Three Kingdoms===
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− | Need a taste of Three Kingdoms China, but still undecided on buying the new game?
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− | [[File:Rise of Three Kingdoms-M2.jpg]]
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− | Rise of Three Kingdoms for Medieval II: Total War - Kingdoms has released Patch 3.4,
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− | which includes an extension of the map to include northern Vietnam, the re-skinning of numerous unique units,
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− | and more variations in face, armour and attachments among light troops. [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?661317-%26%2319977%3B%26%2322269%3B%26%2319978%3B-Rise-of-Three-Kingdoms-Download(s)-Current-version-3-4-053 Find Patch 3.4 here]
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− | ===Westeros: Total War===
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− | Inspired or frustrated by ''that'' ending to the long-running TV series? Decide who wins the '''Game of Thrones''' for yourself with the '''Westeros: Total War''' mods for '''M2TW'''. Play the '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?778126-CURRENT-RELEASE-WTW-1-0-BETA-DOWNLOAD WTW v1.0 beta]''' mod version released last year and you can storm or defend the Red Keep in King's Landing. Unfortunately, you won't be able to recruit any fire breathing dragons, but you could find some wildfire to throw!<br>
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− | Check out the '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?721-Westeros-Total-War Hosted Forum]''' for the earlier, ever-popular v0.53, and its expanding selection of sub-mods.
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− | Would you prefer to deal with more than just the AI during your attempt to capture the Seven Kingdoms? The Westeros mods have spawned a series of '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1848-Westeros-Hotseats Hotseat Games]'''.
| + | ==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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| + | '''<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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| + | '''<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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| + | '''<big>[[Terms of Service]]'''</big> to find the rules that apply to the forum and this wiki.<br> |
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− | ==Post of the Fortnight==
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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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− | ==Find the Best Total War Mods==
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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 the News Team's modding announcements see [[Modding News Front Page Announcements 2019]] or [[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:====
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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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− | ~ [[: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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− | ==Total War News==
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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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− | ==== Next Saga? ====
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− | In CA's [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793684-New-SAGA-2-(after-ToB) January blog] they let slip:
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− | :''During the next few months we’ll be keeping a watchful eye on Thrones and how the update is working out while the Saga team switches gears to begin laying the groundwork for the next Saga title.''
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− | Join in the discussion about what the next instalment might be, or what you would most like to see, [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?793684-New-SAGA-2-(after-ToB) 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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− | ==== 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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− | 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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− | '''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 encourages users to discuss ways to improve the site.'''
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