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==TWC Site Awards - NOW ON==
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==Picture of the Year 2019 - VOTE NOW==
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 nominate members for forum glory!<br>
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'''Nominate your favourite site members [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?801697-TWC-2019-Member-Awards-Nominations-Thread&p=15860868#post15860868 HERE].'''
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''Throughout this year we have had 12 different contestants win PotW at least once from 1st January 2019 to 30th September 2019, a good number! Now the time has come for you to decide on on the emperor of emperors. Scrutinize each picture carefully and vote for what you believe are the top 3 pictures of 2019.'' '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?802210-Picture-of-The-Year-2019! VOTE HERE].'''
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'''If you often take screenshots let us know what you use them for in our [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?802279SITE POLL].'''
 
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==TWC Wiki Featured Areas==
 
==TWC Wiki Featured Areas==
===Total War: Rome II===
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===Total War: Three Kingdoms===
The Rome II game has increased in popularity over the years. Official patches have improved the game play mechanics and fixed problems the game had at launch.  On the wiki the game information section is being expanded to include detailed information on Cultures and Factions.  New Rome II pages:
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'''The Three Kingdoms section has recently expanded pages on [[Units (TW3K)|Units]] - the unit pages include stats that are found in the database files and not readily viewable in game.'''
* [[Cultural Groups (TWR2)|Cultural Groups]]
 
* [[:Category:TWR2_Cultures|Cultures]]
 
'''Vote for your favourite Hellenic or Punic Culture [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?800045-Wiki-Poll-2-%93What-is-your-favourite-Hellenic-or-Punic-Culture-%94 here]''', and help influence how the wiki team develop the Rome II pages.
 
  
===Total War: Three Kingdoms===
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The TWC Wiki also has the following sections:
The TWC Wiki currently has the following sections on the latest game from CA:
 
 
*[[Total War: Three Kingdoms Portal|Three Kingdoms Portal]] ~ Includes Mods/Modding Information
 
*[[Total War: Three Kingdoms Portal|Three Kingdoms Portal]] ~ Includes Mods/Modding Information
 
*[[Total War: Three Kingdoms|Game Overview]] ~ Includes System Requirements
 
*[[Total War: Three Kingdoms|Game Overview]] ~ Includes System Requirements
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*[[Reforms (TW3K)|Reforms]] ~ Sortable Table with Effects and Requirements
 
*[[Reforms (TW3K)|Reforms]] ~ Sortable Table with Effects and Requirements
 
*[[:Category:TW3K Character Types]] ~ See which skills are available  
 
*[[:Category:TW3K Character Types]] ~ See which skills are available  
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*[[Buildings (TW3K)|Buildings]] ~ Sortable table of commandery buildings
 
*[[Traits (TW3K)|Traits]]
 
*[[Traits (TW3K)|Traits]]
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===Total War: Rome II===
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The Rome II game has increased in popularity over the years. Official patches have improved the game play mechanics and fixed problems the game had at launch.  On the wiki the game information section is being expanded to include detailed information on Cultures and Factions.  New Rome II pages:
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* [[Cultural Groups (TWR2)|Cultural Groups]]
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* [[:Category:TWR2_Cultures|Cultures]]
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Please check back regularly to view new content!
 
Please check back regularly to view new content!
  
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==Total War News==
 
==Total War News==
 
'''For latest news please also view [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?735 Total War Gaming News and Announcements] on TWC.'''
 
'''For latest news please also view [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?735 Total War Gaming News and Announcements] on TWC.'''
===Three Kingdoms Patch 1.3.0===
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===Mandate of Heaven chapter pack===
[https://www.totalwar.com/blog/total-war-three-kingdoms-patch-1-3-0/ Patch 1.3.0] has been released in beta formAmongst various bug and balance fixes the patch introduces four new legendary characters and reworks the Commander character role. [[Commander (TW3K Character Type)|Commanders]] (the yellow guys) will now be able to recruit crossbowmen and use formations, making them a possible substitute for the [[Strategist (TW3K Character Type)|Strategists]] in battle.
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The Mandate of Heaven chapter pack for '''[[Total War: Three Kingdoms]]''' will be released on 16th January 2020.
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It will include new characters, new units, unique faction mechanics, balance changes and the ability to begin a campaign just before the Yellow Turban rebellion and continue into the Three Kingdoms period!
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'''Discuss the new pack [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?801721-New-Three-Kingdoms-DLC-Mandate-of-Heaven here]'''
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===The Shadow & The Blade===
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The Shadow & The Blade DLC for '''[[Total War: Warhammer II]]''' has been released.  The DLC brings powerful new abilities, mechanics, and military advantages. Two new legendary lords are included, new elite Regiments of Renown and stealth magic! The DLC is now also available for macOS and Linux.
  
'''Discuss the 3k patches [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2157 here].'''
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'''Discuss the Warhammer DLCs [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?781646-Warhammer-2-possible-DLC(s)-SteamDB/page5 here]'''
  
 
===Total War Saga TROY===
 
===Total War Saga TROY===
The next Saga has been announced and it will take the Total War Series back to the Bronze Age, its earliest incarnation so far!
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The next Saga has been announced and it will take the '''[[Total War Series]]''' back to the Bronze Age, its earliest incarnation so far!
 
CA have already released the following:
 
CA have already released the following:
 
*[https://youtu.be/OaSkIVpp_mI Troy Announcement Trailer]
 
*[https://youtu.be/OaSkIVpp_mI Troy Announcement Trailer]
 
*[https://www.totalwar.com/blog/a-total-war-saga-troy-faq/ Troy Blog Post]
 
*[https://www.totalwar.com/blog/a-total-war-saga-troy-faq/ Troy Blog Post]
 
*[https://youtu.be/mcYNhzwKz00 Troy Campaign Map Reveal]  
 
*[https://youtu.be/mcYNhzwKz00 Troy Campaign Map Reveal]  
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[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099410/Total_War_Saga_TROY/ Steam Store] gives the release date as '2020' but it is not yet available to pre-order.
  
'''Discuss the the Troy Saga [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?800042-Total-War-Saga-TROY-announced!-(trailer-screens-amp-campaign-map-video) here].'''  
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'''Discuss the the Troy Saga [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?800042-Total-War-Saga-TROY-announced!-(trailer-screens-amp-campaign-map-video) here].'''
  
 
===Three Kingdoms Modding Support===
 
===Three Kingdoms Modding Support===
Creative Assembly have released the Assembly Kit tool for Three Kingdoms, it contains Dave (for database editing), Terry (for battle map creation), BoB (for compilation of pack files), and the Variant Editor (for editing unit model collections). They’ve also provided a number of art resources to assist in the creation of custom assets.  The Steam Workshop for the game has been opened and already contains hundreds of mods.
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Creative Assembly have released the Assembly Kit tool for Three Kingdoms, it contains Dave (for database editing), Terry (for battle map creation), BoB (for pack files), and the Variant Editor (for editing unit model collections).  The Steam Workshop for the game has been opened and already contains hundreds of mods.
  
 
'''Visit the [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2278 Total War: Three Kingdoms Mod Workshop] for modding help and advice.'''
 
'''Visit the [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2278 Total War: Three Kingdoms Mod Workshop] for modding help and advice.'''
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==More about the Total War Center==
 
==More about the Total War Center==
'''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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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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Revision as of 11:13, 18 January 2020

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.
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The forums are also home to vibrant debating and creative communities.
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Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?

If you've missed out here's a few things recently posted on TWC that might bring you some festive cheer:

For the Rome Total War fans:
Extended Cultures is an overhaul mod which started as a submod of the Extended Greek Mod. It aims to add roleplaying depth, increase challenge for the player and improve historical accuracy. Version V was released on 25th December, it has;

  • All new map
  • All new strategy and tactical environment
  • All new settlement and region development
  • All new buildings and events UIs
  • Many new and improved units

and much, much more! Read more here.


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For the Warscape modders:
The recently released RMEditor can be used with all Total War games from Rome II onwards. It can extract models, animations and textures, edit internal strings in RMV2 files, and export .txt files with bone names of skeletons. It has an auto-search system, and can provide real-time full 3D rendering of models with your chosen textures. Get the tool here.

Don't have Warhammer yet?:
SEGA are giving away a free copy of Total War: Warhammer with purchases from Games Workshop's webstore. Read more HERE.

For M2TW and Fantasy fans:
The M2TW Hyrule sub-mod Hyrule Total War: Classic Ultimate has a new comprehensive update which includes:

  • Implemetation of civilians
  • New bodyguards
  • New and improved scripts
  • New working 'Sky City' custom settlement

and much more. Read more HERE.


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For Empire: Total War fans:
Ottoman Total Overhaul which has been worked on since 2013 now has its final update released! The mod comes with Full and Light versions, and with and without music. The full version includes many new playable factions including Portugual, the Safavid Empire, the Mughal Empire, Venice, and many new units for almost all factions. Read more HERE.

Tolkein on the Warscape Engine!:
Recently released Last Alliance Total War mod for Shogun 2 has:

  • Numenorean playable culture with new units, characters and buildings
  • New animations and music
  • Akallabeth mini-campaign with fully new campaign map, and more!

The mod now also has an installation/instructions video. Check it out HERE


The mod creator of Last Alliance has also kindly released a RAW empty campaign map of Shogun 2 for modders, get that HERE.


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Picture of the Year 2019 - VOTE NOW

poty2019-2.jpg

Throughout this year we have had 12 different contestants win PotW at least once from 1st January 2019 to 30th September 2019, a good number! Now the time has come for you to decide on on the emperor of emperors. Scrutinize each picture carefully and vote for what you believe are the top 3 pictures of 2019. VOTE HERE.

If you often take screenshots let us know what you use them for in our POLL.

TWC Wiki Featured Areas

Total War: Three Kingdoms

The Three Kingdoms section has recently expanded pages on Units - the unit pages include stats that are found in the database files and not readily viewable in game.

The TWC Wiki also has the following sections:

Total War: Rome II

The Rome II game has increased in popularity over the years. Official patches have improved the game play mechanics and fixed problems the game had at launch. On the wiki the game information section is being expanded to include detailed information on Cultures and Factions. New Rome II pages:

Please check back regularly to view new content!

Total War News

For latest news please also view Total War Gaming News and Announcements on TWC.

Mandate of Heaven chapter pack

The Mandate of Heaven chapter pack for Total War: Three Kingdoms will be released on 16th January 2020. It will include new characters, new units, unique faction mechanics, balance changes and the ability to begin a campaign just before the Yellow Turban rebellion and continue into the Three Kingdoms period!

Discuss the new pack here

The Shadow & The Blade

The Shadow & The Blade DLC for Total War: Warhammer II has been released. The DLC brings powerful new abilities, mechanics, and military advantages. Two new legendary lords are included, new elite Regiments of Renown and stealth magic! The DLC is now also available for macOS and Linux.

Discuss the Warhammer DLCs here

Total War Saga TROY

The next Saga has been announced and it will take the Total War Series back to the Bronze Age, its earliest incarnation so far! CA have already released the following:

Steam Store gives the release date as '2020' but it is not yet available to pre-order.

Discuss the the Troy Saga here.

Three Kingdoms Modding Support

Creative Assembly have released the Assembly Kit tool for Three Kingdoms, it contains Dave (for database editing), Terry (for battle map creation), BoB (for pack files), and the Variant Editor (for editing unit model collections). The Steam Workshop for the game has been opened and already contains hundreds of mods.

Visit the Total War: Three Kingdoms Mod Workshop for modding help and advice.


More about the Total War Center

In addition to in-depth coverage of all the Total War Series games, modding and mods, TWC is home to a lively Discussion and Debate area including the notorious and well named Political Mudpit. Occasionally also the scene of heated debate, The Curia governs a unique system of Citizenship and encourages users to discuss ways to improve the site.

The Writers Study

The Writers' Study is home to many exceptional writers of After Action Reports and Creative Writing and hosts the Tale of the Week competition and much more.

The Scriptorium

The Scriptorium is a place where the Total War Center's most popular and well-written articles are stored.

Picture of the Week

The Picture of the Week and Video Competitions are held in the Screenshot Galleries.

The Graphics Workshop

The Graphics Workshop is home to some great artists who as well as showcasing their works are happy to provide help and advice and might even make a signature or avatar for you!


The Community Portal, Home of TWC's vibrant creative community!


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