*You MUST play as these factions for the mod to work properly.
Installation:
NOTHING TO OVERWRITE :) EXCEPT overwrite the interface.xml & soundfiles.xml file in your T&P data directory with the ones i've provided, this will make the icons and sound work properly...back them up of course.....I will have an installer in the next version so that this problem is completely fixed. then just simply pop it into your mods folder in the Thrones and Patriots directory and copy and paste my sounds into your game's "sounds" folder in the main RON directory.
Info.:
THE MOD ONLY WORKS IN THE CLASSICAL AGE. So far we have 5 playable factions with completely unique looking armies. Everything is historically accurate and units are named according to their Greek and Latin names. Wonders can only be built by the factions who actually built them. Technology-specific houses can be built that can provide your faction with troops. Lower-class housing can provide conscripted/peasant/militia troops...while the upper class Villas can provide you with your factions strongest units. Barracks', stables, siege factories and forts can only be unlocked starting at military level 5 and can provide your faction with professional troops....while the houses can be unlocked through ascending civic research. No patriots, at least for now. Some factions have generals however, that provide added benefits. Supply wagons heal troops. Dust cloud effects have been enhanced and the Gunpowder era building set has replaced the Classical Age building set as it looks more Roman/Greek.
Misc.:
PLEASE REPORT BUGS......go easy on the reviews too this is just an elementary release. Please also tell me how you feel about balancing and the gameplay....I need your ideas. With your feedback we can make this an awesome mod. Please leave constructive feedback though. And if you want to use my stuff please give me credit, it took a lot of hard work to put this together. Thanks for your help.
I tried the mod and I realised you have to change the name of the folder of the mod from 'the ancients' to 'rise of the ancients'. I checked in unitgraphics and this was the path of the unit art and now everything seems to work fine. I'll rate it after I play for a bit more.
[Edited on 09/18/10 @ 04:14 AM]
uthum876 File Author
Posted on 09/18/10 @ 03:58 AM
Oh Yea, thats right Super.....let me fix that right now. Thanks for pointing that out!
uthum876 File Author
Posted on 09/18/10 @ 04:03 AM
Ok it should be good to go now. Please re-download all.
Super7700 (id: super7700)
Posted on 09/18/10 @ 04:15 AM
Oh and another problem: the unit icons aren't showing up so where should I put those iface files you've included with the mod. The skins look brilliant so I really can't wait for the next release!!
PS. Can you please check out the mod I just added? I know its probably quite bad but its my first one.
uthum876 File Author
Posted on 09/18/10 @ 04:17 AM
OMG! Thats cuz I forgot to add the xml. file that makes the icons show up...ugggghhh let me REUPLOAD lol.
Super7700 (id: super7700)
Posted on 09/18/10 @ 04:19 AM
Wow you are quick to respond! And eight downloads!! you'll catch up with my mod and all the others on this page in no time!!
[Edited on 09/18/10 @ 04:19 AM]
uthum876 File Author
Posted on 09/18/10 @ 04:21 AM
Super, thanks for telling me about the bugs bro.....I'll help you out with your mods...just let me know what you are having trouble with.
Ok I re-uploaded, can you try it now and tell me if the icons work?
Super7700 (id: super7700)
Posted on 09/18/10 @ 04:34 AM
Oh I would just like some feedback on where to improve from someone who really knows about modding.
And about the icons, I've tried playing and nothing happens. Do I need to replace anything with the iface files you included?
uthum876 File Author
Posted on 09/18/10 @ 04:44 AM
Ok Man, I replaced the interface xml file it should work now.......if you want to try one more time....thanks a bunch. I'll check out your mod first thing in the morning! I like the idea of NZ in RON, used to live there....it sounds interesting.
Super7700 (id: super7700)
Posted on 09/18/10 @ 05:15 AM
Bad news the icons still aren't showing up! I've had a look around the interface but nothing seems wrong with them yet none of the icons want to appear!