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<big>'''Here you can find information on the Total War Series games, the TWC forums and their community, and mods for Total War games.'''</big>
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==The Total War Series==
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'''TWC's dedicated forums for each Total War game contain areas for discussion and 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:'''
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==Total War Mods & Modding==
==Mod Spotlights==
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'''TWC's dedicated forums for each Total War game contain; in-progress and released mods, and modding workshops for tutorials and advice. Visit:'''<br>
===Aurei Imperii===
 
'''Aurei Imperii''' is a recently released new mod for [[M2TW]] set at 150 BC right before the 3rd Punic War.  The release is a beta concentrating on the campaign only, real-time battles are not currently supported as the development has focused on the grand strategy part of the game.  The features include: Recruitment based on area of influence with a government system; Improved AI; Scripts to help AI in finances and military; Traits for improved gameplay and roleplay;  Functional Hot-Seat campaign & Overhaul to almost everything! Find the mod '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?790312 here]'''.
 
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===The Great Conflicts 872-1071===
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Another new mod for [[M2TW]]; '''Great Conflicts''' covers the major conflict between the Roman Empire, The Bulgar Empire and The Frankish Empire. Local conflicts between factions in Italy, Balkans and North Africa, and invasion of peoples from the eastThe mod is released as a patched alpha version, and the team are keen to recieve feedback.
 
Visit the hosted forum for the mod '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1735-The-Great-Conflicts-872-1071-(TGC) here]'''.
 
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==Modding Awards 2019 - Nominations OPEN==
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'''<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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'''2019 Modding Awards are live!'''
 
  
Please check the '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1680-The-TWC-Modding-Awards Modding Awards Forum]''', and don't forget to check the Rules before nominating!
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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==
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'''In addition to the coverage of the Total War games, the forums are also home to vibrant debating and creative communities. Visit:'''<br>
  
==TWC Wiki Featured Areas==
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'''<big>[[The Community Portal]]'''</big> to find competitions you can enter, publications to read, and where to post to get the best advice or join the most interesting debates.<br>
===[[Total War: Three Kingdoms]]===
 
'''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.'''
 
  
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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 would like to understand what all the bling in people's forum profiles means?<br>
*[[Total War: Three Kingdoms Portal|Three Kingdoms Portal]] ~ Includes Mods/Modding Information
 
*[[Total War: Three Kingdoms|Game Overview]] ~ Includes System Requirements
 
*[[:Category:TW3K Characters|Characters]] ~ Includes Historical Information
 
*[[:Category:TW3K Factions|Factions]] ~ Includes Historical Information
 
*[[Reforms (TW3K)|Reforms]] ~ Sortable Table with Effects and Requirements
 
*[[:Category:TW3K Character Types]] ~ See which skills are available
 
*[[Buildings (TW3K)|Buildings]] ~ Sortable table of commandery buildings
 
*[[Traits (TW3K)|Traits]]
 
 
 
===[[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:
 
* [[Cultural Groups (TWR2)|Cultural Groups]]
 
* [[:Category:TWR2_Cultures|Cultures]]
 
 
 
Please check back regularly to view new content!
 
 
 
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=Find the Best Total War Mods=
 
<center><big>'''For latest release news please view [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?734 Modding News and Announcements] on TWC.'''</big><br>For a compilation of the News Team's recent modding announcements see [[Modding News Front Page Announcements 2020]] and [[Modding News Front Page Announcements 2019|2019]].<br>
 
<center><big>'''"Find a Mod" - Sortable Tables:'''</big><br>[[Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia Mods#Table for Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia Mods|Thrones of Britannia]] ~ [[Total War: Warhammer Mods#Table for Total War: Warhammer I & II|Warhammer I and II]] ~ [[Total War: Attila Mods#Table for Total War: Attila Mods|Attila]] ~ [[Total War: Rome II Mods#Table for Total War: Rome II Mods|Rome II]] ~ [[Total War: Shogun 2 Mods#Table for Total War: Shogun 2 Mods|Shogun 2]]
 
~ [[Napoleon: Total War Mods#Table for Napoleon: Total War Mods|Napoleon]] ~ [[Empire: Total War Mods#Table for Empire: Total War Mods|Empire]] ~ [[Medieval II: Total War Mods#Table for Medieval II: Total War Mods|Medieval II]] ~ [[Rome: Total War Mods#Table for Mods for Rome: Total War and Expansions|RTW and Expansions]]<br>
 
<big>'''Released Mods  with Wiki Pages:'''</big><br>[[:Category:TWR2 Mods (Released)| Total War: Rome II]] ~ [[:Category:TWS2 Mods (Released)| Total War: Shogun 2]] ~ [[:Category:NTW Mods (Released)| Napoleon: Total War]] ~ [[:Category:ETW Mods (Released)| Empire: Total War]] ~ [[:Category:M2TW Mods (Released)| Medieval 2: Total War]]
 
~ [[:Category:RTW_Mods_%28Released%29| Rome: Total War]] ~ [[:Category:RTW Barbarian Invasion Mods (Released)| Barbarian Invasion]] ~ [[:Category:RTW Alexander Mods (Released)| Alexander]] ~ [[:Category:MTW Mods| Medieval: Total War]]
 
  
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===[[Total War: Three Kingdoms]] 1.4.1 patch===
 
The 1.4.1 patch is now live, this hotfix fixes various issues with the 1.4 version that launched with the Mandate of Heaven chapter pack.  Unfortunately for multi-player games, the issues with AI siege behaviour have not yet been resolved.  Versions 1.3 and 1.4 are still available for use as opt-in betas for players that need to roll-back the latest updates.
 
  
'''Discuss the 1.4+ patch [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?802180 here]'''
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==RVINA ROMAE - RTW Modding Spotlight ==
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''"RVINA ROMAE starts in 410 AD, and features a fully packed campaign set in the turbulent era of the migration period. Barbarian hordes have invaded the Empire, and threatens Rome itself. Gaul are in the hands of a usurper, and as darkness descends upon the West, the much dreaded Huns are sweeping the East like a storm, unstoppable and relentless, bringing the old order to its knees..."''
  
===Mandate of Heaven chapter pack===
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'''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?800168-RELEASED-RVINA-ROMAE RVINA ROMAE]''' won first place in the Rome: Total War category of the TWC 2019 Modding Awards. The mod is part of the INVASIO BARBARORVM series and had its first release in September 2019 after a decade in development!  The mod features:
The Mandate of Heaven chapter pack for '''[[Total War: Three Kingdoms]]''' was released on 16th January 2020.
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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 Stainless Steel Historical Improvement Project (SSHIP) is an ambitious, large-scale sub-mod for the great Stainless Steel 6.4, with the ultimate goal of delivering the most historically accurate early era campaign this game can offer."''
  
===The Shadow & The Blade===
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'''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?654754-Release-SSHIP-v0-9-6-downloadable-6th-of-December-2019 Version 0.9.6 of SSHIP]''' won first place in the Medieval II: Total War sub-mod category of the TWC 2019 Modding Awards.  SSHIP has been in development since inception as "The Stainless Steel Map Adjustment Project" in 2011, and has a series of releases and updates since 2014. In comparison to the parent mod SSHIP provides:
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.
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'''Discuss the Warhammer DLCs [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?781646-Warhammer-2-possible-DLC(s)-SteamDB/page5 here]'''
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===Total War Saga TROY===
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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!
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*[https://www.totalwar.com/blog/a-total-war-saga-troy-faq/ Troy Blog Post]
 
*[https://youtu.be/mcYNhzwKz00 Troy Campaign Map Reveal]  
 
[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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In addition to in-depth coverage of all the '''[[Total War Series]]''' games, modding and mods, TWC is home to a lively '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?447-Discussion-and-Debate Discussion and Debate]''' area including the notorious and well named '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?19-Political-Mudpit Political Mudpit]'''. Occasionally also the scene of heated debate, '''[https://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 07:47, 29 May 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.

The Total War Series

TWC's dedicated forums for each Total War game contain areas for discussion and technical and gameplay help. For more information about the games visit the Total War Series overview page, or go to the individual game's portal by clicking on the appropriate image below:

Total War: PharaohRome: Total War & Remastered PortalTotal War Saga: TroyTotal War: Three Kingdoms PortalTotal War Saga: Thrones of BritanniaTotal War: Warhammer PortalTotal War: AttilaTotal War: Rome II PortalTotal War: Shogun 2 PortalNapoleon: Total WarEmpire: Total WarMedieval 2: Total War PortalMedieval: Total WarThe Modding Portal

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:

Total War Mods to find links to mods large and small for all the Total War games. From total conversions, to small adjustments to improve battle play.

The Modding Portal 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.

Modding News and Announcements on TWC for the latest news about mod releases and updates.

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:

The Community Portal to find competitions you can enter, publications to read, and where to post to get the best advice or join the most interesting debates.

Frequently Asked Questions if you have queries about the forum, can't figure out how to register, or would like to understand what all the bling in people's forum profiles means?

Total War Center if you would you like to know more about TWC, its history and staff.

RVINA ROMAE - RTW Modding Spotlight

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"RVINA ROMAE starts in 410 AD, and features a fully packed campaign set in the turbulent era of the migration period. Barbarian hordes have invaded the Empire, and threatens Rome itself. Gaul are in the hands of a usurper, and as darkness descends upon the West, the much dreaded Huns are sweeping the East like a storm, unstoppable and relentless, bringing the old order to its knees..."

RVINA ROMAE won first place in the Rome: Total War category of the TWC 2019 Modding Awards. The mod is part of the INVASIO BARBARORVM series and had its first release in September 2019 after a decade in development! The mod features:

  • 20 playable factions divided into 7 unique culture groups
  • Brand new units for each faction
  • All new buildings for all cultures and factions
  • New and enlarged map
  • All new and original ancillaries
  • New event cards for all cultures
  • All new interfaces
  • All new portraits with fitting clothes, armour and hairstyles of the period

...and much, much more! If you haven't played the original Rome game for years, this could give you a reason to dust off that disc!

Visit the hosted forum for the mod here.

SSHIP - M2TW Modding Spotlight

"The Stainless Steel Historical Improvement Project (SSHIP) is an ambitious, large-scale sub-mod for the great Stainless Steel 6.4, with the ultimate goal of delivering the most historically accurate early era campaign this game can offer."

Version 0.9.6 of SSHIP won first place in the Medieval II: Total War sub-mod category of the TWC 2019 Modding Awards. SSHIP has been in development since inception as "The Stainless Steel Map Adjustment Project" in 2011, and has a series of releases and updates since 2014. In comparison to the parent mod SSHIP provides:

  • New factions
  • Overhauled campaign map
  • Historically accurate settlement sizes and population numbers
  • Historically accurate faction relations
  • Improved AI an diplomacy
  • Improved campaign script
  • Improved economic system
  • New units
  • Countless bugfixes

Visit the hosted forum for the sub-mod here.

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