Rome Total War: Will It Ever Come Out?

[msj101]

hi when u said u were looking at new games was one of them medieval total war2 also, i dont know why but the voices on when you click on a unit dont happen its just silent, but this is just not with the mod, before when i played on vanilla it started doing that after you released the last update any ideas on how to fix

 

[edddeduck]

hi when u said u were looking at new games was one of them medieval total war2 also, i dont know why but the voices on when you click on a unit dont happen its just silent, but this is just not with the mod, before when i played on vanilla it started doing that after you released the last update any ideas on how to fix

You can downgrade to the earlier version of the game 1.0.x but I think the issue is a problem with 1.1.x versions on some peoples machines. We will look into it for a future patch.

Edwin

 

[msj101]

You can downgrade to the earlier version of the game 1.0.x but I think the issue is a problem with 1.1.x versions on some peoples machines. We will look into it for a future patch.

Edwin

ah great thank you so much for all of your help. how do i downgrade then

 

[edddeduck]

ah great thank you so much for all of your help. how do i downgrade then

Just drag the Rome and BI applications from your DVD and put them in the game folder replacing the newer versions.

Edwin

 

[msj101]

Just drag the Rome and BI applications from your DVD and put them in the game folder replacing the newer versions.

Edwin

hi to cut the story short from the start i am very greatful from all of your advice and work on all of this. i followed your advice and i want to upgrade to the new version basicly cant figure out how any suggestions

 

[edddeduck]

hi to cut the story short from the start i am very greatful from all of your advice and work on all of this. i followed your advice and i want to upgrade to the new version basicly cant figure out how any suggestions

If you email support they will be able to give more step by step directions to help you out. The upgrade system is usually automatic if you are online unless you told the game to ignore the update.

Our support team should be able to give you a few suggestions.

Edwin

 

[msj101]

If you email support they will be able to give more step by step directions to help you out. The upgrade system is usually automatic if you are online unless you told the game to ignore the update.

Our support team should be able to give you a few suggestions.

Edwin

Yeah i did kind of tell the game to ignore the update woops is their any way of forcing it to check for updates

 

[msj101]

hi everything works fine now on d game HORRAY but unfortunately the disk has been damaged. Is there anyway of running the game without the disk so i dont need to by a new disk

 

[edddeduck]

hi everything works fine now on d game HORRAY but unfortunately the disk has been damaged. Is there anyway of running the game without the disk so i dont need to by a new disk

Sorry no but we do have a discounted disk replacement service if you email our support email. If you email the address you should get the details on the disk replacement service from Gerard within 24 hours max.

Edwin

 

[msj101]

Sorry no but we do have a discounted disk replacement service if you email our support email. If you email the address you should get the details on the disk replacement service from Gerard within 24 hours max.

Edwin

Thanku so much 4 being so helpful cud u please give me address please

 

[edddeduck]

Thanku so much 4 being so helpful cud u please give me address please

The email address is built into the support tab of the game (before you hit Play). It is also in the back of the manual. I don't want to post it here to try and keep the spam down.

If you use the link in the game it will also automatically create a email subject line which will save you a few seconds

Edwin

 

[msj101]

The email address is built into the support tab of the game (before you hit Play). It is also in the back of the manual. I don't want to post it here to try and keep the spam down.

If you use the link in the game it will also automatically create a email subject line which will save you a few seconds

Edwin

hi life has been real busy havent got around to getting the disk replaced, just wondering is the game gonna get released on the mac app store

 

[edddeduck]

hi life has been real busy havent got around to getting the disk replaced, just wondering is the game gonna get released on the mac app store

Yes it will be released on the AppStore hopefully very soon. You cannot upgrade to the AppStore version from retail DVD you will need to buy the game again in the store.

Edwin

 

[msj101]

Hi i was just wondering when r u gonna update the mod installer for maybe a few more mods i understand if it doesent get up updated, also i have made a mod for rome total war if anyone is interested in trying it out

 

[edddeduck]

Hi i was just wondering when r u gonna update the mod installer for maybe a few more mods i understand if it doesent get up updated, also i have made a mod for rome total war if anyone is interested in trying it out

You are welcome to have a go at adding one if you get it working then we can update the script. The mod scripts are fairly well documented so you can always download a PC Rome mod and give it a go. The initial work done on the Mac mods was by me in my spare time and recently I have not had any!

I always welcome volunteers who have managed to improve the Mac mods or add support for more.

Edwin

 

[msj101]

You are welcome to have a go at adding one if you get it working then we can update the script. The mod scripts are fairly well documented so you can always download a PC Rome mod and give it a go. The initial work done on the Mac mods was by me in my spare time and recently I have not had any!

I always welcome volunteers who have managed to improve the Mac mods or add support for more.

Edwin

I have been working on my own mod for mac just wondering if anyone is interested in beta testing it.

it reworks the factions Roma, Seleucid Empire, Carthage, Egypt, Macedon, Greek cities, Pontus and adds bits to all the other factions. Complete new units for the mentioned factions, with included strat map units as well. Made Egypt in to a real greek power. no longer with prehistoric chariots but a correct historic perspectiv

The mod is only at its start and will soon inlcude many more features. Including now just starting to touch the geography and graphic side of things and will also inlude some new animations. Any help will be much appreciated in producing the mod if u understand mechanics of rtw. So if anyone is in downloading it just put a comment and i will give u the address

 

[PatrickCocoa]

Sounds like fun

I have been working on my own mod for mac just wondering if anyone is interested in beta testing it.

Yes, I'd like to do some beta testing on this. I've got RTW on the Mac (and Windows via boot camp), so just let me know where to get it.

 

[msj101]

Yes, I'd like to do some beta testing on this. I've got RTW on the Mac (and Windows via boot camp), so just let me know where to get it.

Great heres the download :http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=3182
Heres info and screenshots:http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=9023130#post9023130
If you could definatly have a look at the windows side please as icant get it to run, and do you have any experience with modding rtw by any chance

 

[tomceulemans]

I think this is a problem with your machine/network. Email support along with a step by step guide of what you do when trying to play. Also attach a support report so we can check your installation and Rome error logs.



1.) No, but you can cheat to grab some extra cash
2.) I think it is fairly arbitrary you can't always have this option it depends on your situation, what your faction is and what faction you are trying to ally with.
3.) Yes but it is not a supported option (although we have used it in the office without problems). Look in the Rome preferences plist file (Read the FAQ on the DVD if you don't know where this is) and find the fullscreen=1 and change it to fullscreen=0 you now have windowed mode.
3.5) Not heard anything about performance issues if you email support with your thoughts and a support report so we know your machines spec we can look into it.

Edwin

Hi there ,

I opened my Rome preferences plist file but there is no option "fullscreen = 1". Do I need to type it in the text edit or am I just looking at the wrong file? I downloaded it via the app store and my setting are the following:

SAFE_REFRESH:TRUE
USE_TRIPLE_BUFFER:TRUE
USE_WIDESCREEN:FALSE
SUBTITLES:FALSE
MORALE:TRUE
FATIGUE:TRUE
LIMITED_AMMO:TRUE
SUPPLY:TRUE
FOG_OF_WAR:TRUE
RESTRICT_CAMERA:TRUE
DEFAULT_BATTLE_CAMERA:RTS
EVENT_CUTSCENES:TRUE
SMOKE:TRUE
DESYNC:TRUE
SPLASHES:TRUE
GLINTS:FALSE
REFLECTIONS:FALSE
SHADOWS:TRUE
VEGETATION:TRUE
DETAILED_UNIT_SHADOWS:TRUE
GLOSS_MAPPING:FALSE
STENCIL_SHADOWS:TRUE
MULTI_TEXTURE:TRUE
AUTO_SAVE:TRUE
SHOW_BANNERS:TRUE
UNIT_EXPERIENCE_UPGRADE_EFFECT:TRUE
UNIT_SIZE:80
MASTER_VOL:100
SPEECH_VOL:100
SFX_VOL:100
MUSIC_VOL:70
CAMERA_ROTATE:50
CAMERA_MOVE:50
CAMERA_FOV:75.000000
ENABLE_AUDIO:TRUE
ENABLE_MUSIC:TRUE
ENABLE_UNIT_SPEECH:TRUE
DISABLE_BACKGROUND_FMV:FALSE
DISABLE_ARROW_MARKERS:FALSE
AUDIO_3D_PROVIDER:Miles Fast 2D Positional Audio
CLOUD_TRANSITIONS:TRUE
GRASS_DISTANCE:75
AA_QUALITY:AA_LOW
STRATEGY_RESOLUTION:1280x800
STRATEGY_MAX_RESOLUTION:2048x1536
STRATEGY_32_BIT:TRUE
BATTLE_RESOLUTION:1152x720
BATTLE_MAX_RESOLUTION:2048x1536
BATTLE_32_BIT:TRUE
UNIT_DETAIL:ULTRA_HIGH
BUILDING_DETAIL:ULTRA_HIGH
TGA_CAPTURE_WIDTH:1024
TGA_CAPTURE_ASPECT:1.333333
TGA_CAPTURE_INPUT_SCALE:1
TGA_CAPTURE_RESERVE_SPACE:FALSE
LABEL_CHARACTERS:FALSE
LABEL_SETTLEMENTS:TRUE
MINIMAL_UI:FALSE
CAMPAIGN_MAP_MAX_SCROLL_SPEED_MIN_ZOOM:30
CAMPAIGN_MAP_MAX_SCROLL_SPEED_MAX_ZOOM:30
FIRST_TIME_PLAY:FALSE
ADVISOR_VERBOSITY:3
MUTE_ADVISOR:FALSE
BLIND_ADVISOR:FALSE
CAMPAIGN_MAP_CAMERA:FOLLOW_AI_FACTIONS
CAMPAIGN_MAP_SPEED_UP:FALSE
CAMPAIGN_MAP_GAME_SPEED:99
DISABLE_EVENTS:0
MICROMANAGE_ALL_SETTLEMENTS:FALSE
ADVANCED_STATS_ALWAYS:FALSE
UNIT_USE_SHADERS:TRUE
TERRAIN_QUALITY:HIGH
EFFECT_QUALITY:HIGHEST
VEGETATION_QUALITY:HIGH
KEYSET:0
UNLIMITED_MEN_ON_BATTLEFIELD:FALSE
CAMPAIGN_MAP_CAMERA_SMOOTHING:TRUE
CHAT_MSG_DURATION:10
USE_QUICKCHAT:FALSE
GS_PIDS:FALSE
GS_PIDS_FULL:FALSE
GS_PIDS_CUR:TRUE
ALWAYS_LOGFILE:FALSE
TIMESTAMP_LOGFILE:TRUE
32BIT_UI:FALSE
GS_LOG_RESULTS:FALSE
CHAT_COLOURS:name=ffffa0,private=ff7707,game=94aadc,public=fff777,system=ffffff,lobby=fff777,setup=94aadc,playing=ff0707
EDIT_SETTLEMENT_NAMES:FALSE

Hence no "fullscreen". Please help and thank you in advance.

 

[edddeduck]

Hi there ,

I opened my Rome preferences plist file but there is no option "fullscreen = 1". Do I need to type it in the text edit or am I just looking at the wrong file? I downloaded it via the app store and my setting are the following:

Hence no "fullscreen". Please help and thank you in advance.

That is not your preferences "plist" file. That looks like the preferences "txt" file. Check your "Preferences Data.plist" file found in ~/Library/Preferences/Feral Interactive/Rome Total War folder. Please note that windowed mode is not supported but should work fine.

Enjoy,

Edwin

 

[tomceulemans]

That is not your preferences "plist" file. That looks like the preferences "txt" file. Check your "Preferences Data.plist" file found in ~/Library/Preferences/Feral Interactive/Rome Total War folder. Please note that windowed mode is not supported but should work fine.

Enjoy,

Edwin

I'm sorry to ask so many question, but I'm new to mac and I'm unable to find the Preferences Data.plist file :/. Thank you for your help!

 

[edddeduck]

I'm sorry to ask so many question, but I'm new to mac and I'm unable to find the Preferences Data.plist file :/. Thank you for your help!

As I said in my previous post the file is in the found in ~/Library/Preferences/Feral Interactive/Rome Total War folder.

"~" means your home folder. Your Home folder has an icon like a house and will be named after your user name. Inside this you will have a "Library" folder (icon is a building with 4 columns), inside that a "Preferences" folder and inside that "Feral Interactive" folder. Inside this folder you will find the "Rome Total War" folder which contains your "Preferences Data" file. Open this using a text editor and edit as I mentioned.

Edwin

 

[tomceulemans]

As I said in my previous post the file is in the found in ~/Library/Preferences/Feral Interactive/Rome Total War folder.

"~" means your home folder. Your Home folder has an icon like a house and will be named after your user name. Inside this you will have a "Library" folder (icon is a building with 4 columns), inside that a "Preferences" folder and inside that "Feral Interactive" folder. Inside this folder you will find the "Rome Total War" folder which contains your "Preferences Data" file. Open this using a text editor and edit as I mentioned.

Edwin

Thank you so much for that easy outline I was looking in the Hard Drive of my mac and its preferences file... Wrong place :/ Thank you so much !!!

 

[edddeduck]

Thank you so much for that easy outline I was looking in the Hard Drive of my mac and its preferences file... Wrong place :/ Thank you so much !!!

Glad you are sorted enjoy!

Edwin

 

[PatrickCocoa]

Oh Great.

Now I have an incredible desire to go play RTW some more. Actually this works out well, I just cancelled WoW so have some open game time.