MTW: Third Age

PanzersEast · January 07, 2013, 02:16:34 PM

Finally got around to downloading the newest (to me) update to The Third Age mod for MTW. I have not played it since 2.1 and it has blown me away the amount of polish and effort that has gone into this mod. I have started a campaign as Rohan and Isengard has been a pain in the backside...... mmmm Orc Bacon.

PE

Gusington · January 07, 2013, 02:18:46 PM

You sir are a sultry temptress. I have been waiting to start a Third Age campaign after rewatching the movies over Christmas.Think I may play as Isengard.

Seytan · January 07, 2013, 02:29:46 PM

Isengard is tough to play. I can capture thier capitol playing as Rohan in a few turns even with the garrison script active.

Sir Slash · January 07, 2013, 02:55:26 PM

The 3.1 version I play and it's got some real hidden edges to it. There are several AI cheats supposed to make it harder to beat the AI. A number of regions spawn additional units for the AI when you attack them. Look to their info screen for a little green lore book in the upper left corner and read it. It will tell if the AI gets this boost before you attack. Also AI factions will get a recruitment boost when down to their last 2 regions, resulting in a whole bunch of new enemies showing-up when you expect them to be losing strength. Their are also a number of recruitable special units available in certain spots. As Rhun, I found Giant Spiders in Mirkwood. The AI is very good and I would caution against playing on the Hard difficulity level until your really ready. But it is the best TATW mod I've played.

PanzersEast · January 07, 2013, 03:15:07 PM

Just to let you guys and Orcs know......

:-P

PE

Gusington · January 07, 2013, 03:27:31 PM

I plan on doing exactly that :)

TheCommandTent · January 07, 2013, 07:12:33 PM

Third Age was by far my favorite mod on any game ever! I am hoping when Rome II TW comes out they decide to mod that into the LOTR universe. :) That or they should just make a LOTR TW. 8)

MengJiao · January 09, 2013, 02:15:12 PM

Quote from: TheCommandTent on January 07, 2013, 07:12:33 PM
Third Age was by far my favorite mod on any game ever! I am hoping when Rome II TW comes out they decide to mod that into the LOTR universe. :) That or they should just make a LOTR TW. 8)

I agree. Even years ago Third Age was a great mod. I haven't played it in about 2 years.

Just waiting for ROME II TW. There can't be an official Third Age because of copyrights. The mod was okay because it was not for profit.

JasonPratt · January 10, 2013, 05:15:34 PM

Fortunately, we have an official Warhammer Total War game on the way.

One supposes the flaming pigs will finally seem reasonable to include.

;D

LongBlade · January 10, 2013, 05:26:29 PM

Quote from: PanzersEast on January 07, 2013, 03:15:07 PM
Just to let you guys and Orcs know......

:-P

PE

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Nice find :)

Longdan · January 13, 2013, 05:36:25 PM

How are the other mods for MTW2? How well do they like to be on steam?
I have had some problems making some mods work for Empire.

Gusington · January 13, 2013, 08:03:46 PM

There are tons of other mods MTW2 and most of the newer ones play well with Steam.

Martok · January 14, 2013, 02:58:57 AM

Quote from: Longdan on January 13, 2013, 05:36:25 PM
How are the other mods for MTW2? How well do they like to be on steam?
I have had some problems making some mods work for Empire.

Stainless Steel and Broken Crescent are two mods for Medieval 2 that are widely praised. Not sure how well they work on Steam, but given their popularity, odds are good that they do.

MTW: Third Age

Seytan