[Dead] Persian Empire Mod Release

Version 1.4 is up and I think I got most of the flaws especially regarding the campaign...more in the latest changes box.

Readme (not always up to date):

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Persian Empire Mod by tehhaxxor23 aka m9x
Version: 1.4
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How-To
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1. Have a clean/fresh installation of RTW.
2. Install patch 1.3.
3. Install patch 1.5.
4. BACK UP(!!!) these files:
- data\export_descr_unit.txt
- data\export_descr_buildings.txt
- data\export_descr_unit_enums.txt
- data\descr_model_battle.txt
- data\descr_building_battle.txt
- data\descr_model_strat.txt
- data\descr_mount.txt
- data\descr_sm_factions.txt
- backup entire data\world\maps\campaign\imperial_campaign\ folder
5. Copy over all of the included files in this mod and replace existing ones
with them.
6. To play the campaign, select "Provincial Campaign" and Persian Empire, or
you can play the regular Imperial Campaign as well (same thing basically).
7. To play custom battles, just do as you always did.

Alexander addon is NOT required to run this mod!
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List of major changes to the game:
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- completely replaced Parthia with Persia including descriptions, captions, ...
- completely removed Parthian unit roster and replaced with Persian units
- brand new and hot unit models for Persia taken from the Alexander addon
- full battle & strategic map compatibility
- changed naval unit skins, generals skins, diplomat skins, symbols, ...
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List of minor changes to the game:
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- slighty increased power of Persian Immortals, they're now nearly as strong
as the Sacred Band
- new and accurate building tree for Persia
- changed campaign map decoration
- ...
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List of known issues/bugs:
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- no bugs until now found by me. If you have one, please contact me (on the forums).
- issue: some Persian units don't have a response-sound when clicked on at the battle
map
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Notes
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I've paid much attention to every detail, for example the lesser generals (the ones
who are with your units in custom battle mode) are altered as well.

I'm not sure how well this mod works with other major mods like RTR. Feel
free to test and let me know how it worked out if you care.

Sidenote, I know that the campaign description is not "true". It's a work of fiction
and meant to be one.
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Enjoy

Changes since last version:

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Update from 1.3 to 1.4:
- balanced immortals: raised recruitment price to 700 - they were too cheap in relation to their power
- slightly increased attack power of kardakes and price as well, so they differ more from the regular infantry

Update from 1.2 to 1.3:
- Persia can no longer build army barracks and therefore not recruit Phrygian Mercenaries, because the building wasn't made for Parthia in the first place. Didn't cause any failures but it looked silly.
- obviously, removed the Phrygian Mercenaries from campaign, they are quite overpowered anyway. But still selectable in custom battles.

Update from 1.1 to 1.2:
- fixed bug where strategy map generals didn't have a face or real texture
- added texture for some part of buildings, not sure which one - but definitely good having it ;)

Update from 1.0 to 1.1:
- renamed Seleucia to Babylon
- minor fixes to imperial campaign, it's now actually playable again
- don't forget to backup your imperial campaign folder!!!

Screenshots:
http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/9963/36952009qc0.jpg - menu
http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/8199/38393293gh1.jpg - strategic map note: the generals are textured correctly (different colors etc) in the downloadable version
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/474/45189742qk7.jpg - immortals
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/9483/51923199xm8.jpg - syrian cavalry

Download:
http://files.filefront.com//;7688640;/

If you want to comment or make a suggestion to improving the mod or anything at all please do so.

fixed most of the previous issues, they were because of misleading texture paths... ;)

You are no more Rookie;)

Im suprised .even modders with bigger experience than you cant add/replace a new faction in the game

best luck...

thank you :)

Wow looks really good! Are you thinking of expanding your mod any more

The mod seems nice and all but, I noticed while playing the Persian campaign that the generals don't have any facial texture. Just a black hole where their face should be.

Still, it's a nice mod :thumbsup2 and I'll recommend it to my friends

This looks... nice. Nice and simple. I think I'll try it soon.

How do I make a backup copy?

You copy it!

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Originally Posted by Nergal1610

The mod seems nice and all but, I noticed while playing the Persian campaign that the generals don't have any facial texture. Just a black hole where their face should be.

Still, it's a nice mod :thumbsup2 and I'll recommend it to my friends

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yup, I fixed that I think, try updating it with the newest files for download up there.

I recommend playing Imperial Campaign btw ;)

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yup, I fixed that I think, try updating it with the newest files for download up there

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How come I get this when I play?

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6461/0000ns4.jpg
By Sharezar1610 at 2007-07-24

Yeah, I know its only a minor issue and it doesn't spoil the mod but everytime I begin a battle it starts bugging me. Or is there some patch I have missed? I downloaded the version 1.4

Yet, this mod is nice. I try not to notice that missing texture:thumbsup2

aaaah you mean in battles. yes that's still there. I fixed the campaign map textures. sorry :( I couldn't really find the texture for that in the Alexander addon and didn't know where to put one either so that kinda slipped thru

Oops!:doh: Its me that Sharezar1610 up there. I was accidentally using my imageshack account and logged in by it.

yea sorry again for the inconvenience with that missing texture I really didn't notice when I was testing :( you seem to really play the mod I'd like to help but I've kinda forgotten all about modding

lol scrap that about modding into RTR. it's way too complex for that. too bad :<

Im okay with that missing texture. The overall quality of this mod kinda compensates for it. Actually I would be playing it right now, if my RTW Gold DVD wasn't broken.

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you seem to really play the mod

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Well, I must admit I'm very interested in Achaemenid Persia (even though I'm from Finland) and your mod has a nice "alternative history" feeling in it. I have already played Rise of Persia which was awesome but because the last beta gave me only CTDs I'm giving the mod a pause.

glad you enjoy the mod :)

once, or if, rome 2 total war comes out and an addon that adds persian units (cause I can't do textures) i'll do the same kind of mod for the new game.

Sorry I haven't gotten to it yet. Is everything else the same as vanilla except there's a persian empire now? good, that's the way I like it.

Maybe you should change the start date to 300 something BC.

But you did a pretty good amount of work. I support this :)

yup, it's vanilla with Persians instead of Parthians (which is paradox on its own since Parthia was a Persian Empire as well.)

so actually it is Achaemenids (spelling) instead of Parthians :)

prefer the units most, since they're kinda unique in total now for the faction

Why when i try to download it from filefront it comes as microsoft word? can someone help?

Are there Alexander's units for RTW?

I was going to tamper with the mod textures one day. That was until I noticed that the textures are apparently saved as CAS-files(???) Do I need some kind of an exporter and plugin for 3ds max to edit them?

As I see it, there is no way I can edit them without some plugin. I haven't found that yet so all help is appreciated:)

Could someone please upload the download file again?

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Originally Posted by argeela

Could someone please upload the download file again?

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Yes please do, this looks to be a decent little mod.

EDIT: The creator must be long gone by now.

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Originally Posted by Apollyon

EDIT: The creator must be long gone by now.

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Last activity: January 18, 2009.

Crap,invalid link...:disgust:

Isn't it illegal to port Alexander material to Rome?:hmm:

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Originally Posted by The Holy Pilgrim

Isn't it illegal to port Alexander material to Rome?:hmm:

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Well..then more that half RTW mods that have India in are illegal...:P

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Originally Posted by The Holy Pilgrim

Isn't it illegal to port Alexander material to Rome?:hmm:

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No, many mods have content ripped from ALX. If memory serves, XGM uses the Bactrian Cavalry for most of their Eastern factions.

Nice work there. ;)

is there a mod switch version of this mod?