Patch 1.5 coming - probably end of October

Moopere · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2009 2:16 pm

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25 September:

Dear All,

In response to several questions and queries we'd like to address a few points.

The new Menu screen 'WTF'??

There are a number of you who dislike the new Warpath menu screen, it was implemented temporarily in order to let everyone know that a new DLC was coming shortly. Whilst those of you who read the forums regularly and follow Total War developments (thank you) will be aware of the expansion, many players at home will not. The menu screen is a good way of letting those players know that an expansion is coming and that it'll be of a native american theme.

And on that note...

When is Warpath coming out?

Very soon. It's gone into our public beta program so it's not much longer of a wait.

Will there be any more patches?

When Warpath is released a patch will be made available symultaniously with it. Patch 1.4 made a great impact on the AI and the feedback we're getting is generally positive, so hopefully you're enjoying it. The patch that arrives with Warpath is really the coup de grace as far as the campaign AI is concerned. It makes a massive difference in the AI's ability to wage war and completes the changes we've begun in 1.4.

Obviously to see the full benefits of the new AI changes in the upcoming patch it's recommended you start a new campaign, however it will be compatible with old save games.

An important point of note so there is no confusion: You do not have to buy Warpath to benefit from the upcoming patch, you will get it automatically. It's release alongisde Warpath is simply for ease of distribution.

Why should I be excited about Warpath?

In all honesty, my favourite thing about Warpath is that it's like 'old Total War versus new Total War'. You start out with axes, horses and bowmen and you must fight against cannon and musket. It's really great to play the two styles agianst one another, plus the new Native American tech tree and agents make for some interesting tactics.

Where the bl**dy hell is the multiplayer campaign beta?

It's also about to go into our public beta group, just behind Warpath, so it's not long now. And it's proving to be great fun. We've held onto the beta for a while in order to implement all the AI changes, so that when you and a friend (Or enemy) get your hands on it, it's really a fun experience. And we're almost there. Of course as it's a beta, it won't be perfect, but the intention is to have as many of you experience it as you wish and feedback via these forums.

Hopefully this has addresed a few of the regular issues appearing here.

Thank you all for your constructive feedback, we listen to what's said politely and it's nice to hear many of you are enjoying Patch 1.4. The next one is even better...

Kind regards,
Kieran

No date on the MP campaign yet and my guess is that it will arrive just prior to N:TW in order to help smooth the bugs before N:TW's release (presumably N:TW will benefit from the MP Campaign)

Moo

dougiej · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:20 pm

Another patch dam them, lets hope its the last.

Gunner24 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:12 pm

Hell, what a mess, sell a game that barely works, patch it Lord knows how many times and still not have the game you should have had in the first place.

I''ll not be surprised to see CA go out of business if they keep this preformance up.

I don't think I'll ever buy another CA product, including NapTW.

General Beale · **Posted:** Fri Oct 02, 2009 5:26 am

Gunner, I didn't just read that, these forums are dedicated to the Napoleonic Wars and when CA finnally releases one, you won't buy it! I'll have none of this devil talk! (Ok, I'm joking, all that money for a half working game! I can see why!)

Ok, what i would do is to wait and see what people think of it, what game sites rate it and people reviews. Then if its good enough one should go and buy it. Well thats my plan, but i am quite excited to play a Napoleonic game (not as excited as i am for LG) that has been professionally made, because I'm tired of ETW and NTW2. So I'm hoping for a change. Anyway, NTW should be better because it is being made in their British office, ETW was made here in Australia, and Australians are lazy when it comes to detail and creating perfections in something, we use the saying "That'll do!" alot.

Gunner24 · **Posted:** Fri Oct 02, 2009 3:09 pm

By the time NapTW appears I will no doubt waste my money and buy it, if only for the Lordz to fix it with a decent mod......but then again, if LG is as good as I expcet it to be maybe I won't bother.

General Beale · **Posted:** Sat Oct 03, 2009 12:37 am

Ok, but what if its really good, the best TW to date. And everyone is saying is pretty good, only a couple minor complaints, will you buy it then?

Gunner24 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:52 pm

Maybe, all depends on LG for me, I tend to stick to one game, not several different ones.

nwg

Patch 1.5 coming - probably end of October

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