Yes. When you try to join the game it should tell you you are missing a required mod.
Well it seems everything is off to a good start, everyone is connected, and the game has started.
Elfmeat is the next player…
Let the smack talk begin!
Okay, I think I found the mod on the mod website, but how do I install it? Is there a folder, or an application file.
if you are going through steam you should just click subscribe.
At the game launcher, there will be a list of “user content” and you may need to check it is ticked.
Should we create a thread specifically for discussing our PBEM game, or is that frowned upon?
Ah, thanks @BloodyBattleBrain. I was going through the mod website (I had to use it for Pathfinder). Forgot about the workshop.
I don’t see the need!
you’re welcome.
It’s not really a topic with heavy traffic… however, you are required to add pictures and a detailed AAR.
Ok, not really… but I’m slightly curious about how it’ll go. As far as one lurker is concerned, go for it.
Well, my first turn was ok.
My starting army is terrible and my starting position is mediocre.
But I am confident with my race and class combination .
So, considering the anger over the mod, what does it include that makes people so mad?
A bunch of changes done by the (quite hardcore) mp community that engage in pbem tournaments etc, intending to improve balance.
I had it there because it’s a requirement for participation in said pbem tournaments.
and I forgot to turn it off.
Given that it’s only been one turn I have no problem removing it and starting anew with no mods.
if all are ok with that I’ll have it restarted within couple of days.
I am not sure. According to notes, if we turn the mod off, won’t I be foolish not to go Necromancer and rule to world right away?
I don’t mind playing with the mod enabled, since its goal is to improve MP balance, as has already been stated. I’m more concerned about having an AI player in the mix and would prefer that all players be human for the purpose of competitive balance.
I thought that quiting was a bit of a disrespectful move.
apparently so, but bear in mind it took quite a long time of competitive pbem people trying their best to abuse the system to get to that statement!
And to use Necromancer effectively you need to be good at tactical combat, and then leverage Necromancer advantages like free cadavers and ghouled armies.
It isn’t imho, anything like an instant I win button.
Plus combat against Humans will be done automatically, so Necromancer loses some.of its tricks there.
Still, I would prefer a balance mod, since now I have it installed, and I’m using it.
Also, AoWs has always had great community support for balance mods, since the original AoW.
I dont mind either way because pbem is totally my weakest area.
I dont have the skill to really abuse Necromancers etc so it’s all the same to me.
So we have so far one in favour of the mod, one ambivalent and one against?
FWIW, I play with that mod in my single-player games and it’s not all that impactful.
Then I really don’t understand why people quit over it.