Rome II

[sandman2575]

The game is entirely different now.  Pretty much every big mod got destroyed by this update.  Dresden of DeI was talking about months to catch up.

This is exactly why I haven't played Rome II in many months.  I love DEI and can't play without it, but the constant stream of patches means these mods keep getting derailed. 

CA's commitment to improving the game is admirable, but it's also a pain in the ass.  Can't think of another AAA title that has been as obsessively patched, updated, and tweaked by the devs as much as this one...   Too much of a good thing in this case, I think...

[SirAndrewD]

The game is entirely different now.  Pretty much every big mod got destroyed by this update.  Dresden of DeI was talking about months to catch up.

This is exactly why I haven't played Rome II in many months.  I love DEI and can't play without it, but the constant stream of patches means these mods keep getting derailed. 

CA's commitment to improving the game is admirable, but it's also a pain in the ass.  Can't think of another AAA title that has been as obsessively patched, updated, and tweaked by the devs as much as this one...   Too much of a good thing in this case, I think...

It seems that DeI's latest version of 0.95 has added Patch 15 compatibility.  It does lack the new building system, and I have no idea how the unit rebalance effects it, but it is at least working.

I think the comments on how long it would take to adapt to the patch were more in reference to future versions of the mods. 

[sandman2575]

I'm actually amazed that Dresden and the DEI crew stick with it.  The sheer amount of work they've done just keeping the mod up to date with the patches is incredible.  And they seem to do it really quickly to boot...

[Gusington]

Mikeck any word on whether that Constantine mod has been updated yet?

[undercovergeek]

So if I've got radious and the season mod what happens if I run Rome 2 with its own seasons in it?

[mikeck]

Mikeck any word on whether that Constantine mod has been updated yet?

Gus, I don't believe it has yet as the patch is still in beta (at least last time I checked). Most Modders use the beta time to make their mods compatible. That way when he finished patch is released publicly the mod is updated and ready to go.  I will take a look when I get home and let you know.

[undercovergeek]

yeah - steam hasnt updated my game as i havent subscribed to the beta yet - i might finish my Sparta game first

[mikeck]

Mikeck any word on whether that Constantine mod has been updated yet?

Just checked...As of 4 hours ago, Dresden was "working on it".
I suspect that by the time the patch goes live, he will be done

[Gusington]

Cool thanks man. No time to really check out the beta tonight, want to check it out tomorrow.

[Martok]

New beta patch 15 is out. Brings the game up to the "emperor  edition" coming out soon.

http://wiki.totalwar.com/index.php?title=Total_War_ROME_II:_Patch_15#Patch_15_Beta

Wow.  That is...an extensive list of changes.  This might be the biggest single update they've ever done. 




The two updates I'm most looking forward to: 

Coffee machine now works.

;D

The pace of battles and combat has been reduced, and morale values adjusted so battles last longer and are more dynamic.

This one in particular  intrigues me.  While I enjoy Rome II's battles overall, they've always still felt a bit fast for my tastes, so this will definitely be a welcome change. 

[undercovergeek]

New beta patch 15 is out. Brings the game up to the "emperor  edition" coming out soon.

http://wiki.totalwar.com/index.php?title=Total_War_ROME_II:_Patch_15#Patch_15_Beta

Wow.  That is...an extensive list of changes.  This might be the biggest single update they've ever done. 




The two updates I'm most looking forward to: 

Coffee machine now works.

;D

The pace of battles and combat has been reduced, and morale values adjusted so battles last longer and are more dynamic.

This one in particular  intrigues me.  While I enjoy Rome II's battles overall, they've always still felt a bit fast for my tastes, so this will definitely be a welcome change.

i would say battle speed is the first thing most mods addressed and i wonder if the new game with a slow down mod crashes/reduces it more/ignores the mod

[Martok]

[Gusington]

I fired the beta up on Wednesday and was disappointed to see the new campaign was not included :/

[Martok]

I fired the beta up on Wednesday and was disappointed to see the new campaign was not included :/

Yeah, I think the update is for current content only.  I figured the IA Campaign would be a separate download. 

[Gusington]

The trailer over at TWC says the new campaign will be released on 9/16. That may throw my fall gaming schedule into a tizzy.