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===Changes===
 
===Changes===
* new menus
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* New menus
* authentic unit sizes and names
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* Authentic unit sizes and names
* new unit cards
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* New unit cards
* new unit info cards
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* New unit info cards
* new loading screens
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* New loading screens
* new quotes
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* New quotes
* authentic unit stats
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* Authentic unit stats
* historically correct unit descriptions
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* Historically correct unit descriptions
* new music
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* New music
* new models
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* New models
* completely new textures
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* Completely new textures
* new faction banners
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* New faction banners
* new loading animation for dismounted riflemen
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* New loading animation for dismounted riflemen
  
===Version History===
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==Version History==
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The first version of the mod has been released on January 3rd, 2012. Current version is 0.2. Further development and debugging is an objective but momentarily pending.
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[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=513357 'Isandlwana - The Thin Red Line' ver 0.2 Info and Discussion Thread]
 
* ver 0.1
 
* ver 0.1
 
* ver 0.2
 
* ver 0.2
** some unit descriptions fixed / added
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** Some unit descriptions fixed / added
** music files replaced / added
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** Music files replaced / added
** one semi-historical unit added
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** One semi-historical unit added
** unnecessary files removed
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** Unnecessary files removed
** battle editor ('back to menue')-error fixed
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** Battle editor ('back to menue')-error fixed
  
 
==Developer==
 
==Developer==
 
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=128090 Isandlwana]
 
* [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=128090 Isandlwana]
 
==Releases==
 
The first version of the mod has been released on January 3rd, 2012. Current version is 0.2. Further development and debugging is an objective but momentarily pending.
 
 
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=513357 'Isandlwana - The Thin Red Line' ver 0.2 Info and Discussion Thread]
 
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==

Revision as of 13:49, 17 March 2012

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Overview

Isandlwana - The Thin Red Line, is a modification for Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms. It is a battlemap only mod which gives the player the opportunity to replay the famous Battle of Isandlwana from either the British or Zulu perspective.

Features

Screenshot, click to enlarge

Factions & Units

Unlike the Total War Series in general, this mod features many historically authentic units of the same type.

  • British Empire (including Colonial Troops & Auxiliaries)
    • Col. Pulleine and Bodyguard, (1/24th Foot)
    • Col. Durnford (R.E.) with NNMC Troop
    • Lt. Francis Porteous' A Company, (1/24th Foot)
    • Capt. Reginald Younghusband's C Company, (1/24th Foot)
    • Lt. Charles Cavaye's E Company, (1/24th Foot)
    • Capt William Mostyn's F Company, (1/24th Foot)
    • Capt. George Wardell's H Company, (1/24th Foot)
    • Lt. Charlie Pope's G Company, (2/24th Foot)
    • Lt. Curling's Division, ('N'/5th R.A.)
    • Maj. Russel's 9 Pdr. Rocket Battery, (11/7th R.A.)
    • Imperial Mounted Infantry Squadron No.1 (Detail)*
    • Natal Mounted Police (Detail)*
    • Buffalo Border Guard (QM MacPhail's Detail)*
    • Natal Carbineers (Lt. Scott's Detail)*
    • Capt. Bradstreet's Newcastle Mounted Rifles (Detail)*
    • Capt. Krohn's Coy No. 6 (1/3rd, Natal Native Contingent)
    • Capt. Stafford's E Coy (1/1st, Natal Native Contingent)
    • Zulu Coy (2/3rd, Natal Native Contingent)
    • Lt. Raw's Zikhali Horse Troop No. 1 (Natal Native Mounted Contingent)*
    • Lt. Robert's Zikhali Horse Troop No. 2 (Natal Native Mounted Contingent)*
    • Lt. Vause' Zikhali Horse Troop No. 3 (Natal Native Mounted Contingent)*

Units marked with * at the end are available in mounted and dismounted variant

  • Zulu Kingdom
    • inGobamakhosi ibutho warriors
    • uMbonambi ibutho veterans
    • uVe ibutho warriors
    • umKhulushane ibutho veterans
    • isAngqu ibutho veterans
    • umCijo ibutho elite warriors
    • umHlanga ibutho warriors
    • uDududu ibutho warriors
    • uNokhenke ibutho elite warriors
    • uThulwana Mounted Scouts
    • uDloko ibutho warriors
    • inDluyengwe ibutho veterans
    • iNdlondlo ibutho warriors
    • Iziduna Ntshingwayo kaMahole Khoza with elite bodyguard
    • Iziduna Dabulamanzi kaMpande with elite bodyguard

Changes

  • New menus
  • Authentic unit sizes and names
  • New unit cards
  • New unit info cards
  • New loading screens
  • New quotes
  • Authentic unit stats
  • Historically correct unit descriptions
  • New music
  • New models
  • Completely new textures
  • New faction banners
  • New loading animation for dismounted riflemen

Version History

The first version of the mod has been released on January 3rd, 2012. Current version is 0.2. Further development and debugging is an objective but momentarily pending.

'Isandlwana - The Thin Red Line' ver 0.2 Info and Discussion Thread

  • ver 0.1
  • ver 0.2
    • Some unit descriptions fixed / added
    • Music files replaced / added
    • One semi-historical unit added
    • Unnecessary files removed
    • Battle editor ('back to menue')-error fixed

Developer

External Links

The official "thinredline"-blog of the mod developer with more indepht information on the development of the mod and the historical background.

http://thinredlinemod.blogspot.com/