http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/-t1.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:19:11 GMT 10 http://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/09/04/89/37/impera35.jpg http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/-t1.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/anyone-still-playing-empires-t1408.htm Imperator_Romulus Just curious... I'd still be on it daily if i could. Empires Chat Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:36:22 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/anyone-still-playing-empires-t1408.htm#12414 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/anyone-still-playing-empires-t1408.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/muliplayer-campaign-t1514.htm Imperator_Romulus Some official info: Quote:7th November: Hi guys, I have received a lot of questions asking about the status of our Multiplayer Campaign Beta for Empire: Total War. I can confirm that the latest code went out to our Beta Group last night and we are making good progress in testing. Additionally, I can confirm that our Battle AI blog will be posted next week. Have a great weekend, Mark O'Connell (aka SenseiTW) Empires Chat Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:19:11 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/muliplayer-campaign-t1514.htm#13271 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/muliplayer-campaign-t1514.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/online-t1476.htm Imperator_Romulus Sweet games guys! I had a blast. Empires Chat Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:56:10 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/online-t1476.htm#12952 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/online-t1476.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/free-special-forces-bonus-content-dlc-t1472.htm Imperator_Romulus 8th October: Quote:Hi guys, The "Special Forces + Bonus content" DLC pack is now free for those who previously purchased the original Special Forces Edition. Customers who own the Special Forces Edition of Empire will automatically receive the bonus content, no action is required. This means the three pre-order units are free for these people. Special Forces Edition owners who already bought this new DLC will get a refund, and they will enjoy the 3 pre-order units ... Empires Chat Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:23:14 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/free-special-forces-bonus-content-dlc-t1472.htm#12944 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/free-special-forces-bonus-content-dlc-t1472.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/cas-made-new-maps-t1468.htm Imperator_Romulus And they're pretty sweet! Quote:1 October: Dear All, We're pleased to announce that we'll be releasing five new multiplayer maps with the upcoming 1.5 Patch. These maps are to mark the release of Warpath on the same day and are a thank you for the communities continued support. To be clear these maps are free with the 1.5 patch, you don't need to purchase Warpath to enjoy them. The maps are: • Grassy Flatlands - This is a flat, balanced map designed for competetive/tournament ... Empires Chat Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:25:28 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/cas-made-new-maps-t1468.htm#12899 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/cas-made-new-maps-t1468.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/new-empires-campaign-t1450.htm Imperator_Romulus http://www.totalwar.com/empire/campaigns/index.php?t=EnglishUK Quote: The Warpath Campaign Expansion is only available through Steam. Check the Downloadable Content page on Steam to purchase and unlock the new campaign and all 5 new American Indian factions. These factions can be played in single player and multiplayer games. A new detailed North American Campaign Map expands the Empire: Total War experience, with 5 brand new American Indian factions, new units and technologies. Experience ... Empires Chat Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:15:14 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/new-empires-campaign-t1450.htm#12819 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/new-empires-campaign-t1450.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/15-patch-t1455.htm Imperator_Romulus Man I love the new patch! It makes the Grand Campaign ALOT better. Cant wait to get some online games in. Empires Chat Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:28:38 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/15-patch-t1455.htm#12836 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/15-patch-t1455.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/napoleon-total-war-t1431.htm Imperator_Romulus Today on http://www.totalwar.com/ CA presented the latest title in the series! Napoleon: Total War™ is the new chapter in the critically acclaimed Total War series and opens up a new narrative layer to the genre-defining franchise. From the early Italian campaign to the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon covers two decades of relentless battles, a backdrop of a world in flames against which the story of an extraordinary military career unfolds. Whether you play as the legendary General or ... Empires Chat Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:56:06 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/napoleon-total-war-t1431.htm#12621 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/napoleon-total-war-t1431.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/faction-of-choice-t1242.htm Imperator_Boru I am most excited about useing Spain until the release of "Road to Independence" then I will be all about America. Mainly because of my lack of history in this time period. I can say that each Total War era has been my history lesson's ]]> Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:36:43 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/faction-of-choice-t1242.htm#11082 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/faction-of-choice-t1242.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/experiance-t1398.htm Imperator_Famine I was wondering if anyone could tell me exactly what adding experiance does to a unit. I have an idea, i think it gives them better reload skill and better morale, but nut sure if thats true, or whatever it does. Could someone please shed some light on this for me. ty

Imperator_Famine]]> Empires Chat Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:49:50 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/experiance-t1398.htm#12332 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/experiance-t1398.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/close-t1374.htm Konstantine I'm $20 away from being able to buy this game. Empires Chat Sun, 31 May 2009 20:26:14 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/close-t1374.htm#12054 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/close-t1374.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/dlc-units-are-working-again-t1388.htm Imperator_Romulus ]]> Empires Chat Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:34:40 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/dlc-units-are-working-again-t1388.htm#12224 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/dlc-units-are-working-again-t1388.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/eleven-free-units-for-empires-t1367.htm Imperator_Romulus Heres the announcement: Quote:Hello everyone, Yesterday we announced the first free unit. Today I would like to talk about them. The aim of the free units is to increase the graphical and unit variety of several factions rosters. We will also be using them to introduce more balance variety between factions as well. Some are new, some are replacement for existing units in some factions rosters. There will be 11 free units that have brand new models and textures, there are also several ... Empires Chat Fri, 22 May 2009 02:03:59 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/eleven-free-units-for-empires-t1367.htm#11967 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/eleven-free-units-for-empires-t1367.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/all-empires-factions-units-stats-t1386.htm Imperator_Romulus http://totalwar.honga.net/empire_faction.php?encode=en]]> Empires Chat Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:44:42 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/all-empires-factions-units-stats-t1386.htm#12187 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/all-empires-factions-units-stats-t1386.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/a-film-on-napolean-s-escape-from-st-helena-t1370.htm Imperator_brownbomber
the film is called "monsieur n"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q47bj1mpIEo

bb]]> Empires Chat Tue, 26 May 2009 16:19:24 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/a-film-on-napolean-s-escape-from-st-helena-t1370.htm#12016 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/a-film-on-napolean-s-escape-from-st-helena-t1370.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/unsportsmanlike-conduct-15-yards-and-a-first-down-t1338.htm Imperator_Josephus I had my first experience of someone not following host set rules in a ranked naval battle. I banned rocket ships because they are overpowered. The guy said sure and proceeded to buy in excess of 12 rocket ships... I didnt say anything to him when the game started. He obviously won (I love beating people who didnt follow the rules but that didnt pan out in this case). I only lost 130 points... I hosted immediately after that game. This time I set the era o n early (no rocket ships ... Empires Chat Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:56:25 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/unsportsmanlike-conduct-15-yards-and-a-first-down-t1338.htm#11719 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/unsportsmanlike-conduct-15-yards-and-a-first-down-t1338.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/etw-factions-t1225.htm Imperator_Boru
Here is the map.
http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/250/empirefactionsmapce8.jpg]]> Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:17:36 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/etw-factions-t1225.htm#11065 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/etw-factions-t1225.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/fun-little-competition-t1349.htm [STG] BrookmanZ71 Over at ST Gamers were putting together a "Most Efficient General" competition. Instead of a ladder where your out if you lose, there will be a week of gaming in which all contestants will play eachother and then compare combined stats of all games. The winners will be chosen by the criteria found here: http://www.stgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4735#post4735 Please post if you want to be part of it. I know there is not any prestige or fancy prize but it will be fun ... Empires Chat Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:38:38 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/fun-little-competition-t1349.htm#11814 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/fun-little-competition-t1349.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/some-videos-for-inexperienced-players-t1344.htm [STG] BrookmanZ71 I know that we all love facing the occasional brand new Empire Total War player. You know, the one that brings militia and no riflemen, the guys that charge their cavalry gloriously into your neatly placed squares and shoot their own men in the back of the head. I enjoy fighting them every once in a while too. Although, I would like to see more and more quality players emerge for ETW. I have tried to do my part in passing on what i've learned the hard way. I have put together this video ... Empires Chat Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:20:04 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/some-videos-for-inexperienced-players-t1344.htm#11782 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/some-videos-for-inexperienced-players-t1344.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/interesting-video-on-the-battle-of-waterloo-t1328.htm Imperator_brownbomber hi all, this may not quite fit the empire time scale (1700-1800), but we all know a "napoleonic" expansion pack will be with us soon. part 1 of 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8FeHdF6vJY&feature=related (incredible cav charge by the french, 12,000 of them !) a 50 minute documentary on nap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KCikSrbTx8 cheers Empires Chat Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:30:12 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/interesting-video-on-the-battle-of-waterloo-t1328.htm#11635 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/interesting-video-on-the-battle-of-waterloo-t1328.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/multi-player-battles-t1317.htm Imperator_brownbomber anyone having difficulty winning games ? i started off ok, i think iver only won 1 game in the last 10, i've either lost, or was in the process of winning and someone dropped out. does anyone else find games empire games on multiplayer a touch boring ? as long as you line your men up correctly and undesrtand geometry and angles, you have a good chance of winning. don't get me wrong, i think the game is ok, but lacks something that med war II has, doesn't have the excitement during ... Empires Chat Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:58:50 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/multi-player-battles-t1317.htm#11530 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/multi-player-battles-t1317.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/cheating-t1314.htm Imperator_brownbomber hi all, haven't played much online in the last few days, come back and join a 2v2, it's a close run thing, i begin to get the upper hand of their light inf, the battle turns towards our favour, one of the enemy commits his general too early in this skirmish, he drops dead. much to my chagrin, i now find out that this player, behind this screen that have been wiped out has approximately 9 units of elite guards, as well as the units that i've wiped out he has full 20 card units. my ... Empires Chat Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:17:42 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/cheating-t1314.htm#11507 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/cheating-t1314.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/mp-bug-t1305.htm Imperator_Boru . Thats dreadful to hear and I hope they come up with a fix real fast.]]> Empires Chat Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:18:44 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/mp-bug-t1305.htm#11427 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/mp-bug-t1305.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/prefered-rules-t1306.htm Imperator_Boru What rules do we prefer to use most often in ETW MP ? I think a max 6 same unit like Rome needs to be used often as I see many players stacking units like guards or line, so lets force them to keep it balanced. Many players are saying no art-no mortars-no fixed art-max 2.....I dont realy care too much about the art unless they are camping on a hill with 6+ mortars What about players useing same faction on different sides ? Empires Chat Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:26:43 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/prefered-rules-t1306.htm#11428 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/prefered-rules-t1306.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/strongest-units-t1309.htm Imperator_Boru

Lets find out and share our results.]]> Empires Chat Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:04:56 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/strongest-units-t1309.htm#11438 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/strongest-units-t1309.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/erasing-campaign-saves-t1303.htm Imperator_Romulus For some reason you cant erase saved games from inside the game. These saves can be as large as 50 and 80MB each. Not to mention, if you have several campaign running, your list can get rather long. If you want to erase them you have to do it manually. Go here for XP: MyComputer/LocalDisk/Documents and settings//Application Data/The Creative Assembly/Empire/Save_games Or here for Vista: Computer/Local Disk/Users//AppData/Roaming/The Creative Assembly/Empire/Save_games I ... Empires Chat Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:12:53 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/erasing-campaign-saves-t1303.htm#11425 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/erasing-campaign-saves-t1303.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/unlock-all-factions-for-custom-online-battles-t1292.htm Imperator_Romulus Install at your own risk!!! To unlock all factions for online play download this file: http://files.filefront.com/13474180. Find your Empires data folder and back up your patch.pack file. I usually just rename it originalpatch.pack. The data folder is located here: Local Disk:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\empire total war\data. Now place the file you downloaded (called patch.pack) into your Empires data folder.^^ If it asks, answer Yes to replace files(since ... Empires Chat Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:17:41 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/unlock-all-factions-for-custom-online-battles-t1292.htm#11369 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/unlock-all-factions-for-custom-online-battles-t1292.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/infantry-tactics-napoleonic-t1310.htm Imperator_Boru
http://napoleonistyka.atspace.com/infantry_tactics_2.htm]]> Empires Chat Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:29:03 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/infantry-tactics-napoleonic-t1310.htm#11445 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/infantry-tactics-napoleonic-t1310.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/erasing-saved-custom-armies-t1304.htm Imperator_Romulus Cant erase saved armies? Got a list the size of a chinese phonebook? (Looks at Celtic) Well untill a patch comes out to fix it you can easily do it yourself. Go here for XP: MyComputer/LocalDisk/Documents and settings/Application Data/The Creative Assembly/Empire/Army_setups Or here for Vista: Computer/Local Disk/Users/AppData/Roaming/The Creative Assembly/Empire/Army_setups Open the Army_setups file and delete to your hearts content. FYI: Application Data maybe a hidden ... Empires Chat Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:15:41 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/erasing-saved-custom-armies-t1304.htm#11426 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/erasing-saved-custom-armies-t1304.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/my-etw-keeps-crashing-on-campaign-map-t1287.htm PathFinder Hi there, you guys probably don't know me imperator Boru said I could ask you guys for help. I got ETW a few days ago and the campaign map keeps crashing. It's strange because land battles and naval battles run perfectly fine with no log, albeit on a low graphical setting. Im sure this isn't to do with my specs as I have 3GB RAM, Geforce 8500 GT with latest drivers, AMD Phenom 9500 quad core 2.2 GHZ and plenty of hard drive space. Any ideas on how to solve it would be much appreciated. Empires Chat Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:36:48 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/my-etw-keeps-crashing-on-campaign-map-t1287.htm#11341 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/my-etw-keeps-crashing-on-campaign-map-t1287.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/unlock-all-campaign-factions-t1298.htm Imperator_Romulus If your into it you can check it out here: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=234251 I copy/pasted the following from there. "WARNING! It may not work on all computers, and you risk getting regular CTDS!" I won't take credit for the find: Scanian found it here: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=230846&page=20 Some don't work, but here's all the factions unlocked: Make a backup of startpos.esf in your EMPIRE_INSTALL_DIRECTORY/data/campaigns/main ... Empires Chat Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:10:43 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/unlock-all-campaign-factions-t1298.htm#11404 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/unlock-all-campaign-factions-t1298.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/comparison-t1290.htm Imperator_Macedonian
Mace]]> Empires Chat Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:13:19 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/comparison-t1290.htm#11353 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/comparison-t1290.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/multiplayer-t1264.htm Imperator_Romulus Hmm it looks as if it might be limited to 2on2. Quote: Originally Posted by WoCLancelot Hi mate thanks for giving us this info and taking the time to answer peoples questions. You said earlier in this thread that you played some MP (Multiplayer) could you tell me more about MP plz? How many factions available in MP? If 2v2 is the maximum for custom battles, is this the same for Multiplayer? If not what is the biggest? What kind of lobby system is there for games and ... Empires Chat Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:59:33 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/multiplayer-t1264.htm#11220 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/multiplayer-t1264.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/i-got-mine-t1288.htm |-HoS-|Wolf ]]> Empires Chat Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:54:45 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/i-got-mine-t1288.htm#11346 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/i-got-mine-t1288.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/valve-t1282.htm Imperator_Josephus Hi all, First, my apologies for being "gone" so long. I've explained it all in the tavern. I want to say that I am very impressed with ETW. However, I am not very impressed with valve. I "bought" the game via valve 2 nights ago. After I bought it, I found out two things. 1. There was no way to download my new game onto the hard drive I wanted it to go on. I finally gave up trying to find a way of choosing the drive I want. I decided to delete or move files ... Empires Chat Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:50:59 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/valve-t1282.htm#11322 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/valve-t1282.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/empires-demo-t1259.htm Imperator_Romulus http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/topic/42851]]> Empires Chat Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:41:40 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/empires-demo-t1259.htm#11182 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/empires-demo-t1259.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/etw-war-room-t1243.htm Imperator_Boru I think we should start a seperate war room just for etw, what do you think ? Empires Chat Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:34:38 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/etw-war-room-t1243.htm#11092 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/etw-war-room-t1243.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/very-slow-t1263.htm Imperator_Boru The game is alright but Im not very impressed with loading screens and such....its soo damn slow. The battles play fine so far.]]> Empires Chat Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:19:24 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/very-slow-t1263.htm#11199 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/very-slow-t1263.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/demo-coming-soon-t1241.htm Imperator_Boru http://www.totalwar.com/empire/demo/?]]> Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:44:54 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/demo-coming-soon-t1241.htm#11081 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/demo-coming-soon-t1241.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/fougasse-improvised-explosive-device-t1240.htm Imperator_Boru Fougasse This defensive weapon is a landmine constructed by military engineers and fired by the defenders lighting a fuse. A fougasse consists of a pit, sometimes dug at an angle, with gunpowder packed into the bottom and suitably wrapped to keep it dry. The hole is then backfilled with rubble and stones, taking care not to break the fuse, creating a huge “canister shot” weapon. Any enemies caught by the explosion are blown to smithereens by the blast. Damp, of course, will cause the fougasse ... Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:41:32 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/fougasse-improvised-explosive-device-t1240.htm#11080 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/fougasse-improvised-explosive-device-t1240.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/square-formation-t1239.htm Imperator_Boru Square Formation A defensive posture for musket-armed infantry units, creating an impassable wall of steel to fend off cavalry attacks. As the name suggests, this is four two- or three-rank lines of infantry arranged as a hollow square, with everyone facing outwards. It is a version of the obsolete pike “hedgehog”, making any cavalry charge a suicidal exercise. Bayonets are fixed to muskets when appropriate and possible. Forming a square requires good order in the ranks. The outer companies ... Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:40:13 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/square-formation-t1239.htm#11079 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/square-formation-t1239.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/platoon-fireing-t1238.htm Imperator_Boru Platoon Firing This firing plan for musketry ensures an infantry unit keeps up a continual barrage of shots against an enemy. Nearly all line infantry carry smoothbore, muzzle-loading muskets. These take considerable time to reload after firing: anything up to a minute for poorly trained or nervous troops. During that time, the enemy can close or return fire unmolested. In the time it takes to reload, a unit can be cut down, its half-loaded weapons useless in the face of an aggressive foe. ... Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:38:50 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/platoon-fireing-t1238.htm#11078 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/platoon-fireing-t1238.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/austria-t1236.htm Imperator_Boru Austria The history of Austria is one of warfare against invaders from the east, and the infidel Turks in particular. The originally Duchy was the eastern marches of the Holy Roman Empire (the Ostmark), and the defensive importance of Austria to the rest of Europe is immense. For nearly 250 years, the Ottoman Turks have hurled themselves against the bastion of Austria, reaching the gates of Vienna on more than one occasion. The last time was in 1683. Austrian bravery has kept them at ... Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:32:13 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/austria-t1236.htm#11076 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/austria-t1236.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/poland-lithuania-t1235.htm Imperator_Boru Poland-Lithuania Poland is an old idea, and an old kingdom. Like anything old, it has old enmities and problems. The problems, and enmities, are those of any state surrounded by ambitious rivals, all of whom are looking to become stronger at someone else’s expense. Sweden’s ambitions to create an empire around the Baltic; Tsar Peter’s desires to make Russia a great European power to rival the style of Bourbon France; the Austrians and Prussians each seeking to define a greater Germany ... Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:31:37 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/poland-lithuania-t1235.htm#11075 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/poland-lithuania-t1235.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/prussia-t1234.htm Imperator_Boru Prussia Prussia itself has only been “German” since the 13th Century, when the Teutonic Knights carved out a new Christian state on the Baltic coast. The present Kingdom of Prussia is a new state, the result of a union between the duchies of Brandenburg and Prussia, and it is a Kingdom only because the current ruler, Elector Frederick III has decided to improve his status to that of King! In doing so, however, he has been careful not to offend the Holy Roman Emperor, the Archduke of Austria, ... Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:30:58 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/prussia-t1234.htm#11074 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/prussia-t1234.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/spain-t1233.htm Imperator_Boru Spain The Spanish have a long been conquerors and colonisers in distant parts. Indeed, the Spanish and Portuguese signed a treaty in 1494 that neatly divided the world between themselves. The Spanish went conquering “for God, Spain and to get rich”. They succeeded, to a great degree, in all three aims. Spain is a staunchly Catholic country, and the Church and the fearsome Spanish Inquisition still have their hold over men’s hearts. This partly explains why, for all its wealth, Spain ... Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:29:51 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/spain-t1233.htm#11073 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/spain-t1233.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/russia-t1232.htm Imperator_Boru Russia “Muscovy”, as its rulers have previously called it, is a sleeping giant, with age-old traditions and ways of doing things. Here, the feudal way of life has become so entrenched that the serfs are as tied to the land as cattle, and with almost as few rights. It is a vast, deeply conservative and religious country: Mother Russia and the Orthodox Church are the two pillars of national belief. The Tsar may be the father of his people, but by tradition and practice he is a stern parent. ... Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:28:40 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/russia-t1232.htm#11072 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/russia-t1232.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/united-provinces-t1231.htm Imperator_Boru United Provinces The United Provinces are a Protestant stronghold in North-western Europe, a place where science, trade and freedom of thought have flourished since the Spanish were driven out in the last century. Having tamed their land and held back the sea, the Dutch have also embraced the sea and become the foremost naval power in the world. A mere generation ago, the Dutch navy sailed into the Thames and burned the English fleet at anchor: this kind of bravado and expertise is ... Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:28:04 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/united-provinces-t1231.htm#11071 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/united-provinces-t1231.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/great-britain-t1230.htm Imperator_Boru Great Britain Great Britain is not a natural creation, but the marriage of separate kingdoms and peoples. The new nation has been through a century of unparalleled turbulence: an unwelcome joining of Scotland and England; religious strife; civil wars; an executed king; military dictatorship; a populist monarch restored; and the overthrow of a second king. Less than 15 years ago, the hated Catholic James II was forced into exile in the Glorious Revolution and a Protestant monarchy restored. ... Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:27:13 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/great-britain-t1230.htm#11070 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/great-britain-t1230.htm http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/ottoman-empire-t1229.htm Imperator_Boru The Ottoman Empire The history of Europe over the last centuries can be seen as the history of the Ottoman Empire and a few annoying, small nations that thwarted Ottoman ambitions. Ottoman power is unmatched in its extent and grandeur, straddling the traditional trade route between Europe and Asia. The Ottomans also have power over the whole of the Mediterranean coast of North Africa. This Turkish, Islamic empire supplanted the Orthodox Byzantine Empire in the 15th Century and since ... Empires Chat Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:25:50 GMT http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/ottoman-empire-t1229.htm#11069 http://imperator.editboard.com/empires-chat-f22/ottoman-empire-t1229.htm