wtf! 50% off for both versions! FUUUUUUUUUU! btw i got no time to play E:TW

Tip of The Week 6

The Ministers in Your Government



While the government of your nation can be safely ignored in Empire: Total War, it can give you some pretty nifty bonuses that you might not have got had you ignored your ministers abilities. Sometimes you might find your nations coffers reduced after an election or regions start to rebel more because of one incompetent minister.


Each minister has a star rating that determines whether he adds a bonus or a penalty to that segment of his administration. Any star above 3 imparts an incremental bonus while any stars below 3 gives an incremental negative penalty. Ministers with 3 stars rating get no bonus or penalty.

Star ratings affect these attributes:

Head
Prestige
Town wealth per turn in home theatre
Diplomacy

Treasury
Global tax income
Growth in trade route income
Town wealth income at home theatre per turn

Justice
Repression across theatre
Cost of town watch
Maximum repression bonus from town watch

Army
Recruitment Cost for all land units
Upkeep cost for all army units
Land military technology research rate

Navy
Recruitment Cost for all naval units
Upkeep cost for all naval units
Naval military technology research rate

India
Tax income across theatre
Repression across theatre
Upkeep costs for all army units

America
Tax income across theatre
Repression across theatre
Upkeep costs for all army units

It is to your advantage to have a good minister to compliment your strategy in the game, for instance as the Dutch, you might want to focus on a strong naval fleet. Having a good minister in naval administration gives you bonuses that will assist you in your strategies.

In some instances certain type of ministers are generally more important than others. The treasury and justice minister ratings can impact your empire dramatically. Your justice minister can add repression bonus that can help you quell rebellious sentiments of newly conquered regions.

Also do note the India and America ministers impart upkeep and repression bonuses that might help you stabilise a region you are having problem with.

Depending on your government type you can fire incompetent ministers and replace them with a random minister that may be better or worse than the previous one. Constitutional monarchies and Republics can fire one minister per turn and absolute monarchies can fire the entire line up of ministers in a turn(and replace them with the ministers at the bottom).

There is absolutely no reason to keep a minister below 3 stars. Fire him as soon as possible.

You can also reassign your minister around different cabinet position. You do this by clicking and dragging their portraits to the cabinet position you want to place them in. This is helpful in certain cases where certain minister may actually have specific traits that make them better at managing certain portfolio. You can micro manage your minister by looking at their traits and reshuffling your cabinet or your can just manage your ministers based on their star rating.



How much in depth you want to get is totally up to you. Which is a great plus to this game. Before I forget your ruler, King/President only imparts prestige/diplomacy bonus and you can't fire them obviously.

I haven't explained about elections etc but if you want to know more about it or have any questions about the government in Empire: Total War, please feel free to post your questions.

I like Demo country...they got election..can always change the Minister all for once election.

Maybe at night my PC update the game while i sleeping....Now I playing france Again in (Prestige Winning) (Dulu is short).....I though British still won't taking ship so I empty my Paris Defensive Army.

Now the british suddenly taking ship and attk my Paris...arg!!!!! Game Over!!!!!

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jun 20 2009, 10:48 PM

14 Elite Units of The West DLC Announced!



This is not to be confused with the 14 or so free units released with 1.3(which I hear is live at this very moment in certain region). This is a paid DLC.

The price is USD$3.49

I'll post pics and info tomorrow..

DLC product page here:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/10604/

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Added on June 22, 2009, 11:35 pmExpand your Empire with downloadable content! The Elite Units of the West Downloadable Content for Empire: Total War™ introduces 14 completely unique brand new units from all the major Western factions. Featuring all new infantry and cavalry units, equipped with the best weapons and having undergone the most rigorous of training, the Elite Units of the West DLC is the perfect addition to your Empire's army and will bring even more options on the battlefield to all tacticians seeking to defeat their enemies.

Once you've purchased the content, you will unlock all new 14 Elite Units of the West in the single player campaign under the conditions below. They will also be available in multiplayer and single player battle modes, when playing with the appropriate faction.

Hungarian Grenadiers (Austria) — Hungarian Grenadiers fought in the Austrian army of the 18th century and were deliberately selected for their physical size and stature. They had to have a good throwing arm, being able to propel a grenade far enough that it wouldn't kill them! Single player campaign requirements: Military Governor's Barracks in Hungary



Horse Guards (Britain) — The elite British horse guards are a heavy cavalry shock troop used by the British army. Used as a battering ram to brutally smash enemy infantry lines and drive holes in enemy ranks, these were prized troops of the British army. Single player campaign requirements: Army Staff College in London



Swiss Guards (France) — The Swiss Guards fought for the French nation and were the prized palace guard of Louis XVI. Wearing resplendent bright red uniforms and carrying smooth bore muskets they were a better calibre of heavy infantry than most of their opponents. Single player campaign requirements: Palais Bourbon in Paris



Blue Guards (United Provinces) — The Blue Guards are a strong infantry unit of the United Provinces, and have been personal bodyguards to kings since the 1600s. These are a high status regiment with a long tradition of fighting and winning key battles. Single player campaign requirements: Army Staff College in Amsterdam



Gardes du Corps (United Provinces) — The Gardes du Corps were the strongest, and often, the last line of defence for many monarchs in the United Provinces. Dressed in splendid uniforms and riding heavy horse these royal bodyguard soldiers specialised in almost unstoppable charges and benefit any army with a high morale and solid combat discipline. Single player campaign requirements: Army Staff College in Amsterdam



Guard Grenadiers (Poland-Lithuania) — The Polish Guard Grenadiers are a highly trained and well disciplined grenadier unit unique to the Polish army. These troops spent years being properly trained in the correct stances for priming and throwing explosives and were constantly assessed on their appearance and discipline as well as their technique. Single player campaign requirements: Army Staff College in Warsaw



2nd Hussars (Prussia) — These light cavalry units were specially drawn for their shorter stature and low weight making them quick and nimble on the battlefield. Ideal for hit and run attacks and ambushing enemy formations on the move, these fast and mobile hussars specialised in running down survivors and ambushing scout parties. Single player campaign requirements: Brandenburg Gate in Berlin



Bosniaks (Prussia) — Prussian Bosniaks are an irregular mounted soldier on light horse capable of a devastating charge. These riders are historically mercenary in nature hailing from the Balkans as their name suggests. They fight with a passion and zeal as they were often paid in plunder! Single player campaign requirements: Army Board in Prussian home regions



Frei-Korps (Prussia) — These irregular light infantry forces are a much needed counter-weight to the disciplined and organised ranks of the Prussian army. Professional scoundrels, they are particularly effective against soldiers that organised Prussian infantry find difficult to counter. Single player campaign requirements: Army Board or Military Governor's Barracks in any province

Gardes à cheval (Russia) — An aristocratic heavy horse unit drawn from the nobility, exclusively to protect the Tsars. These rich notables were selected not for their soldiering ability but more for their relative attractiveness to Catherine the Great. Single player campaign requirements: Winter Palace in Moscow




Siemenovski Foot Guards (Russia) — These elite line infantry were far better equipped than their standard brothers and a touch more arrogant too. With splendid uniforms and far better trained they made excellent garrison soldiers, punishing popular decent harshly. Single player campaign requirements: Winter Palace in Moscow



Walloon Guards (Spain) — These superior infantry were drawn from a region of the Spanish Empire that produced excellent soldiers. Their distinctive uniforms and colours marked them out on the battlefield as the bodyguard of kings and queens, and as effective soldiers in their own right. Single player campaign requirements: Palacio Real de Madrid in Madrid



Legion of the United States (United States) — The United States first official organised army unit. A well drilled and trained unit of soldiers taught to fight in both the traditional European line of battle style, and a looser more irregular pattern better for confronting the native tribes of the Americas. Single player campaign requirements: Army Board or Military Governor's Barracks in any province



US Marines (United States) — These are some of the toughest and bravest soldiers the United States can boast. Either on land or at sea this unit is a fighting force above all else. The marines' greatest strength alongside their flexibility and speed in combat is their resolve. They will rarely if ever run from a fight once committed, often preferring to fight to the death than hand an inch of ground to the enemy. Single player campaign requirements: Naval College in any province



This post has been edited by frags: Jun 22 2009, 11:35 PM

This Patch file so big...adui...Long wait !!!!

This new Unit make me want reply US campaine...Try US Marine and Legion of the United States.

Swiss Guards (France)is the BEst!!! But is quite unless becasue it need Palais Bourbon (means it was the Last stage of Gov buiding...need Cost 9000 Gold to build this Buiding in 8 years Turn) That time should be Age 174X if you fast enough.

Yar, I saw it was downloading it yesterday nigh but I was busy in Eve

Guess I will give another go to it and see if it's stable for me now, the multi-processor support would be great too (I guess it's only supporting 2 cores right? no support for quad core?)

Hopefully I will be able to finish my first long campain ever...

EDIT:

Oh shit I didnt read properly, so this is the mysterious paying DLC you were refering to a week or two ago?

Price isnt too expansive... but still... I am not gonna bother with it, and I think lots of people are going to be pissed off they are trying to milk the cow some more with the current state of the game...

CA really need better marketing/PR guys... I am affraid ETW will be a bleamish on their reputation for a while...

This post has been edited by Gormaz: Jun 23 2009, 10:23 AM

WTF!!!! Those great DLC unit need to buy....shit~~~

Those Free New unit are these only after update:

Prussian Grenadiers -Wearing a distinctive brass fronted mitre cap, the Prussian Grenadiers are an explosive force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

Spanish Guardias de infateria - These elite guard infantry are charged with protecting the monarch and are a potent force on the battlefield.

Swedish lifeguard horse - This cavalry regiment forms part of the monarchs' household guard. Superbly drilled, they act as a shock force on the battlefield.

Holland Horse Guard -Armed with heavy cavalry sabres, these disciplined cavalrymen represent the elite of the army.

Prussian Garde Du Corp- The Prussian Garde Du Corp are a replacement for the Prussian standard Household cavalry. These heavy horse shock troops are best used to break enemy lines and overrun enemy positions. With a strong charge and fearsome attack, these riders make short work of those who would oppose a Prussian monarch.

Prussian Life guard - The Prussian life guards are equipped similarly to line infantrymen. However their uniforms are altogether more splendid, marking them out as a superior force, in arrogance if nothing else. They do a good job as garrison troops and are dedicated to the crown.

Russian Grenadiers - This new Russian unit is great for assaults and their grenades pack a mighty punch!

Spanish Guardias De Corp -The Spanish Guardias De Corp replace household cavalry for Spain. With almost unbreakable morale, on the charge they are almost unstoppable.

Spanish Grenadiers - These are a replacement for the standard Spanish Grenadiers with a distinctive bearskin hat to mark them out as exemplary on the battlefield.

Swedish 'Lifeguards of foot' - These are a highly trained replacement for the standard Swedish guard. They are often used as a force in a system that defends a monarchy and can be relied upon for utter loyalty and deadly accuracy in the field. Their professionalism is reflected in their fearsome battle reputation.

Holland Guard - The Holland Guards from the United Provinces are superior line infantry units. Carrying smoothbore muskets, they were traditionally chosen to protect the royal family and have an incredibly high morale, often making them the last troops to break in a fight.

Scots - The Scots are a Highland ex-patriate infantry used by the United Provinces, renowned for their deadly charge.

Swiss Infantry - Very disciplined infantry of the United Provinces with quick reload and excellent marksmanship.

Mamelukes - Mamelukes are fearless light horsemen, deadly when deployed against a broken or unsupported enemy.



This patch making Holland So many new unit....where is france unit? whre is france unit? Napoleon Bonaparte will not happy on this~~~

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jun 23 2009, 11:14 AM

Yeah lah...I said it is paid DLC what. Only RM12 for us. I will be getting this. Delaying it as I hear at the moment Steam got some problem with the latest Steam update.

France already got many unique units. The reason they are expanding the unit roster is to add diversity to the factions that lack them.

Hi guys, is CA still working on updating the game engine in the future...or they are now concentrate on the milk cow? if they still have plans for the free update on the games (not new units) then i sure will support them by getting the new dlc...Still hoping they can get the navy transportation issue fixed...

Yes there will continue to be free updates and the naval transport issue is being improved.

In case you need explanation...engine updates and the multiplayer campaign will always be free. Updates to the core game engine will be free.



This post has been edited by frags: Jun 23 2009, 12:25 PM

navy transportation no problem in my PC....now British so damm crazy...it income so high....keep on build ship and taking land unit attk me(France and Spain) All Unit in Britian mnow take ship then go land on my Caen Side then attk my paris......Or taking land unit to protugal then land at there then move into Spain madrid.

I dun have Credit card..how to buy those new unit in Stream

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jun 23 2009, 03:08 PM

how come i dont c 50% off on that game? i use internet explorer to access Steam's webpage...

That was on weekend lah. That's why they call it weekend sale.

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Added on June 23, 2009, 4:18 pmGet someone you trust to buy it for you and gift it to you.

This post has been edited by frags: Jun 23 2009, 04:18 PM

Then Frags ,....help me buy

Sorry I do not have a credit card myself. I'm getting with someone else's help too. Sorry. I would if I could.

PS : Maybe you can ask Edison.

This post has been edited by frags: Jun 23 2009, 04:40 PM

omg i missed out the discount...sien...zzz

i just bought this game because of discount... and realized I don't have 15Gig of disk space. Max I can get is 13Gig.

After I got a new HD, downloading this beast is gonna take weeks!

I have bought the extra units. However, there are no downloads after the update I have done last night.

How to activate these new units?

Can use debit card.

from some stuff i read on forums, the DLC units were downloaded inside the 1.3 and are only activated when u buy it, might means it's normal u dun see new download. Do u see the units inside the game?