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Broken Crescent is a modification for [[Medieval II: Total War]].
 
Broken Crescent is a modification for [[Medieval II: Total War]].
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==Overview==
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Broken Crescent is a Total Conversion modification for Medieval II: Total War. It is among the most popular MTW:2 mods and features a brand new campaign map, a multitude of new units and factions, new religions, a "Titles" system and an AOR (Area Of Recruitment) system . It is centered around the Middle Eastern warfare during the period between 1174 and 1400 AD.
  
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== Summary ==
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== Features ==
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===Factions===
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Broken Crescent will feature 9 Muslim factions, 5 Christian factions, 1 Pagan factions, 2 Hindu factions and 1 emergent faction.
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Muslim Factions
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*The Ayyubid Sultanate
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*The Turkish Sultanate
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*The Great Seljuks
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*The Abbasid Caliphate
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*The Khwarezm Shah
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*The Sultanate of Ghazni
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*The Ghorid Sultanate
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*The Imamate of Oman
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*The Malikate of Sindh
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Christian Factions
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*The Eastern Roman Empire
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*The Kingdom of Jerusalem
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*The Kingdom of Armenia
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*The Kingdom of Georgia
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*The Kingdom of Makuria
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Hindu Factions
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*The Rajput States
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*The Solanki Rajas
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Pagan Faction
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*The Kypchak Khanate
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Emergent Faction
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*The Mongol Empire
  
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Broken Crescent is a [[Total Conversion|total conversion]] modification for [[Medieval II: Total War]], focusing on the Middle East and its warfare between the years 1174 and 1400. Broken Crescent 2.0 was released on the 23rd of June, 2009 and can be found [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=271786 here].
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===Map===
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Broken Crescent features a brand new campaign map spanning from Constantinople and Egypt in the west to Norther India and Afghanistan in the East. It encompasses all the classical and iconic lands of the Eastern and Islamic world: Anatolia, Egypt, the Holy Land, Syria, Persia, Arabia, Georgia, Cilicia, Mesopotamia, Khwarezm, Khorasan, the Indus and India.
  
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BC 2.0 features a new and more realistic AoR (area of recruitment) system, a brand new unit balancing system and an adjusted diplomacy system.
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[[Image:Bc2map.png|Bc2map.png]]
  
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== Features ==
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===Area of Recruitment===
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Broken Crescent features an Area of Recruitment system. Each faction is assigned its own unique "home regions" in which it is able to recruit units from its factional roster. In the regions it conquers, it is only able to recruit local units and other special variations. More detailed information on the AOR system can be found in [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4454409#post4454409 this post.]
  
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=== Area of Recruitment ===  
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===Religion===
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Broken Crescent features an Area of Recruitment system. Each faction is assigned its own unique "home regions" in which it is able to recruit units from its factional roster. In the regions it conquers, it is only able to recruit local units and other special variations.
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The modification features the Christian and Muslim religions, which predominate in the modification's campaign. In addition, there are also newly added Hindu and Pagan factions.
  
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=== Religion ===
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===Titles System===
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The modification features the Hindu religion. It will be the official religion of the unique Rajput States faction.  In addition, Broken Crescent features the Kypchaks as a fully playable Pagan faction.
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Broken Crescent features a system of "Titles" which brings an additional level of immersion and realism into the gameplay. Certain titles are based on the ownership of regions, while others can only be attained by killing the present holder of that title. The Abbasids, for example, begin the game with their faction leader assigned the title of Caliph; this title is hereditary; but if another faction leader defeats the Caliph in battle, he will gain the title.
  
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=== Titles ===
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===New Units===
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Broken Crescent features a system of titles that brings a level of realism into the gameplay. Certain titles are based on ownership of regions, while others can only be attained by killing the present holder of that title. The Abbasids, for example, begin the game with their faction leader assigned the title of Caliph; this title is hereditary; but if another faction leader defeats the Caliph in battle, he will gain the title.
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Broken Crescent features hundreds (250+) of completely new units made from Scratch by the skinners AlphaDelta and Strelac. The differences and variety of looks within a unit are seen far more, rather than minor differences, and the faction is balanced and unique with each having its own set of strengths and weaknesses.
  
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=== The Campaign Map ===
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==Broken Crescent Development Team==
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Broken Crescent features a brand new campaign map spanning from Anatolia and Egypt in the West, through Mesopotamia, Persia, and Afghanistan, all the way to India to the East.
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*[[Ahiga]] - Mod Music Organization & Direction, Researching, Text/Descriptions, 2d art and design
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*[[Strelac]] - Skinning, Modelling, 2d art and design, Coding & Scripting, Animations
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*[[GrandViz]] - Coding & Scripting, Campaign AI, Battle AI
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*[[Kinniken]] - Tools
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*[[Yelu Dashi]] - Skinning, Modelling
  
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=== New Units ===
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A detailed list of all BC contributors can be found [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=88832 here.]
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Broken Crescent features hundreds (250+) of completely new units made from the ground up by the skinners AlphaDelta and Strelac. The differences and variety of looks within a unit are seen far more, rather than minor differences, and each faction is balanced and unique with their own strengths.
 
  
 
== Releases ==
 
== Releases ==
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*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140857 Broken Crescent 1.0]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=271786 Broken Crescent 2.0]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=271786 Broken Crescent 2.0]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274922 Patch 2.01]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274922 Patch 2.01]
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*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=140857 Broken Crescent 1.0]
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== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==

Revision as of 11:26, 12 July 2009

Template:Mod3 Broken Crescent is a modification for Medieval II: Total War.

Overview

Broken Crescent is a Total Conversion modification for Medieval II: Total War. It is among the most popular MTW:2 mods and features a brand new campaign map, a multitude of new units and factions, new religions, a "Titles" system and an AOR (Area Of Recruitment) system . It is centered around the Middle Eastern warfare during the period between 1174 and 1400 AD.

Features

Factions

Broken Crescent will feature 9 Muslim factions, 5 Christian factions, 1 Pagan factions, 2 Hindu factions and 1 emergent faction.

Muslim Factions

  • The Ayyubid Sultanate
  • The Turkish Sultanate
  • The Great Seljuks
  • The Abbasid Caliphate
  • The Khwarezm Shah
  • The Sultanate of Ghazni
  • The Ghorid Sultanate
  • The Imamate of Oman
  • The Malikate of Sindh

Christian Factions

  • The Eastern Roman Empire
  • The Kingdom of Jerusalem
  • The Kingdom of Armenia
  • The Kingdom of Georgia
  • The Kingdom of Makuria

Hindu Factions

  • The Rajput States
  • The Solanki Rajas

Pagan Faction

  • The Kypchak Khanate

Emergent Faction

  • The Mongol Empire

Map

Broken Crescent features a brand new campaign map spanning from Constantinople and Egypt in the west to Norther India and Afghanistan in the East. It encompasses all the classical and iconic lands of the Eastern and Islamic world: Anatolia, Egypt, the Holy Land, Syria, Persia, Arabia, Georgia, Cilicia, Mesopotamia, Khwarezm, Khorasan, the Indus and India.

Bc2map.png

Area of Recruitment

Broken Crescent features an Area of Recruitment system. Each faction is assigned its own unique "home regions" in which it is able to recruit units from its factional roster. In the regions it conquers, it is only able to recruit local units and other special variations. More detailed information on the AOR system can be found in this post.

Religion

The modification features the Christian and Muslim religions, which predominate in the modification's campaign. In addition, there are also newly added Hindu and Pagan factions.

Titles System

Broken Crescent features a system of "Titles" which brings an additional level of immersion and realism into the gameplay. Certain titles are based on the ownership of regions, while others can only be attained by killing the present holder of that title. The Abbasids, for example, begin the game with their faction leader assigned the title of Caliph; this title is hereditary; but if another faction leader defeats the Caliph in battle, he will gain the title.

New Units

Broken Crescent features hundreds (250+) of completely new units made from Scratch by the skinners AlphaDelta and Strelac. The differences and variety of looks within a unit are seen far more, rather than minor differences, and the faction is balanced and unique with each having its own set of strengths and weaknesses.

Broken Crescent Development Team

  • Ahiga - Mod Music Organization & Direction, Researching, Text/Descriptions, 2d art and design
  • Strelac - Skinning, Modelling, 2d art and design, Coding & Scripting, Animations
  • GrandViz - Coding & Scripting, Campaign AI, Battle AI
  • Kinniken - Tools
  • Yelu Dashi - Skinning, Modelling

A detailed list of all BC contributors can be found here.

Releases


External Links

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