: As the game progresses through historical events like Gunpowder (around 1300 AD), the mercenary pool would automatically update to offer specialized "Handgunner" or "Cannon" units globally, rather than being tied only to specific buildings. Popular Modifications for v1.52
: Units that survive multiple battles in a specific region (e.g., veterans of the Crusades in the Middle East) could be "disbanded" to a local mercenary pool. This would allow other factions in that region to hire these battle-hardened troops with their existing experience levels intact.
: Replaces the deprecated GameSpy service with Steamworks for reliable online play.
: Merges medieval2.exe and kingdoms.exe , simplifying mod installation and game launching.
To further modernize the v1.52 experience while maintaining the game's core feel, a system could be developed:
: As the game progresses through historical events like Gunpowder (around 1300 AD), the mercenary pool would automatically update to offer specialized "Handgunner" or "Cannon" units globally, rather than being tied only to specific buildings. Popular Modifications for v1.52
: Units that survive multiple battles in a specific region (e.g., veterans of the Crusades in the Middle East) could be "disbanded" to a local mercenary pool. This would allow other factions in that region to hire these battle-hardened troops with their existing experience levels intact. Medieval II: Total War Collection v1.52 & ALL DLC
: Replaces the deprecated GameSpy service with Steamworks for reliable online play. : As the game progresses through historical events
: Merges medieval2.exe and kingdoms.exe , simplifying mod installation and game launching. : Replaces the deprecated GameSpy service with Steamworks
To further modernize the v1.52 experience while maintaining the game's core feel, a system could be developed: