The Crusades were a series of military conflicts of a religious character waged by Christians during 1095–1291, most of which were sanctioned by the Pope in the name of Christendom.[1] The Crusades originally had the goal of recapturing Jerusalem and the sacred "Holy Land" from Muslim rule and were originally launched in response to a call from the Eastern Orthodox Byzantine Empire for help against the expansion of the Muslim Seljuq dynasty into Anatolia.
The Crusader states were a number of mostly 12th- and 13th-century feudal states created by Western European crusaders in the Holy Land (ancient and modern Israel and Palestine). The Middle Eastern Islamic powers eventually conquered them. The name also refers to other territorial gains (often small and short-lived) made by medieval Christendom against Muslim and pagan adversaries. - Wikipedia.
Introduction
This is the second classic scenario that was made for MEM II.
The scenario tries to cover the time period of the crusades, and the wars that was fought between Christians and Muslims.
Version
This is the first version (1.0) that has only been tested by myself and a few other people I hope that with time, and your help, we'll be able to make an even better version. As such all feedback is appeciated.
Requirements
You need to have the latest version of MEM II installed, in order to play it. Otherwise the scenario is pretty easy on your computer, with a standard sized map at 100:100.
Installation
1. Download the "CS.zip" file.
2. Unzip it directly to your Conquests\Scenarios folder (usually C:\Program Files\Infogrames Interactive\Civilization III\Conquests\Scenarios)
3. Run Conquests and choose Civ-Content to access the MEM Crusader States.biq
Download
http://forums.civfanatics.com/./downloads.php?do=file&id=6823
Credits
Mod and scenario design:
embryodead & Yoda Power
Units:
aaglo, Aluminium, BeBro, Bjornlo, CamJH, CivArmy s. 1994, Dom Pedro II, embryodead, Gaias, Kinboat, Kindred72, Kryten, Lab Monkey, Orthanc, Plotinus, Sword_of_Geddon, utahjazz7, Yoda Power, zulu9812
Leaderheads:
CivArmy s. 1994, embryodead, jorde, Piernik, R8XFT, ShiroKobbure, sween32
Interface:
embryodead, mrtn, Olorin0222, PCHighway, Weasel Op
Terrain:
embryodead, Midnight Piper, Sn00py, Pounder, Rifleman, Yoda Power
Cities:
Aion, embryodead, mrtn, RedAlert, Yoda Power
Improvements, Wonders and Wonder Splashes:
aaglo, AK47, Ares de Borg, Bjornlo, crolador, embryodead, Hrafnkell, Kenta'arka, Lusikka755, mrtn, Plotinus, R8XFT, Rufus T. Firefly, SWalker, Traianus, Ukas, Unexisted, varwnos, Yoda Power
Tech Icons:
BeBro, embryodead, Kal-el, Keroro, mrtn, Partizanac, ronning, Rufus T. Firefly, Storm Grunt, utahjazz7, Yoda Power
Testing:
Azmorg, embryodead, LizardmenRule, Yoda Power
Other:
Wikipedia.org - many Civilopedia entries
Byzantium1200.com - 3d reconstructions of Hagia Sofia, Aqueduct of Valens and Theodosian Walls.
Peter Bruegel - Start menu background: "The Triumph of Death" (c. 1560)
Bernt Notke - Banner: "Totentanz" (15th century)
Redwallfortress - for providing Civilopedia descriptions for civilizations
If you find a piece of your work in the mod and you're not on the list, please let us know and we'll do our best to fix it!
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Previews, these pictures are a bit old though, a few things have been changed since, for the better!
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First post
Great
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very cool,
downloading and will play now
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The Byzantines (while very cool) were never a power player in the crusades and thats why they arent playable?
It wouldnt be historically accurate if the byzantines conquered all of palestine now would it?
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Thanks for the nice comments.
They only play a minor role in the this scenario, and they would probably be too powerful.
Bad luck, that's all I can say. The scenario is supposed to be harder than your average game. Makes it so much more fun to play. -
Excellent scenario, really. I love play as Armenia
Only one thing disappoints me: the AI is razing cities like there's no tomorrow!!! It's really annoying
I guess nothing can be done, except fake wonders, but there's no more room for them, right?
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Bad luck Alan McG. Same thing happened to me
awhile back in another scenario.
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Typical, I must have forgotten it, when I did the civilopedia entries. Ohwell you can see them in the beginning, so it probably doesn't ruin the game for you.
Sorry
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My anticipations were easily met after a short while of playing this scenario. I'm currently playing as the Edessans (or I should say owning as the Edessans). I believe in the first turn alone I captured two nearby enemy cities (though I did basically empty my city garrison's).
My allies and myself have succeeded in destroying the Turks. Now we've turned the tip of the holy spear towards the heathens in Armenia. While I've managed to capture one of their cities, it cost me quite a bit to do so. Very heavy losses, but after a major tactical blunder on my enemies part (and perhaps some crafty diplomacy on my part), I found some success along the Mediterranean and focusing on pushing west on the very north edge of the map.
Now for the inevitable critique: I do believe you need to beef up the strength of the Turks. The Christian Alliance (i.e. the Crusader States) managed to beat them in approximately 7-9 turns. And now, even though I have all the Crusader States and even a Muslim nation fighting them, we still are making very little headway against the Armenians.
I think you should try to power up the Turks a bit more, so they're a little more like Armenia and won't get toppled over so quickly. But other than that, this is a great scenario
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I'll try posting some pictures later tonight after I get home from my classes. That should be about 9:30 tonight. I basically have a 12+ hour day 3 days a week. Most of that time is spent waiting in between classes
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Great scenario. The mere availability of the download made me fire up Civ instead of Bryce, to get some nice playtime.
Randomly assigned, I started a game as Jerusalem and within 4 turns, I was lord and master of the entire Holy Land, East and West of the Jordan River.
The Turks were easily defeated by the Christian alliance. I agree, they should be ALOT stronger. Right now, they're a pushover.
The Syrians are also not that strong and should be stronger as well. After all, they're representing the Saracens who eventually cleared the Levant from all Christian holdings.
Personally, I would also make the Byzantines playable, but make them extremely susceptable to corruption, giving them an inherent weakness. Also, they would not be allied-locked with the crusader states, but at war (locked) with the Muslim states. That would be quite a challenge!
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Manzikert was in 1071, this is a little after that and the Byzantines had lost a lot of power in asia minor.
Apart from being the original reason for the crusades, the Byzantines didnt have a lot to do with them (apart from having Constantinople sacked by crusaders of course).
They were in the process of being beaten up by the seljuks at this time so werent really in any position for crusading which is why i reckon having them nonplayable is best.
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The Crusader States, a scenario for MEM II
Discussion in 'Civ3 - Completed Scenarios' started by Yoda Power, Aug 24, 2007.
