New Article: Conquered, We Conquer

by Terikel Grayhair | 6/8/2009 5:59 AM

The Old One once again ventures forth with a scroll of ancient wisdom. This time he compares the mighty and numerous Gauls to the Bedsheet-clad Drinkers of Wine to determine exactly how such a tiny burg could bring itself to complete mastery over those barbarous tribes- this after it itself had been conquered by those self-same tribes. His work reveals many small differences, but when combined spelled doom for the Gallic tribes.

You may read this scroll to peruse his lengthy and thorough dissertation upon the matter.

You may leave comments and criticisms upon this scroll.

Two new toons for the gallery

by Gaius Colinius | 5/27/2009 2:52 PM

Time for a reminder about the Toons gallery, which you can find here. Strategos has been kind enough to send in two new ones which I include below.

Unprepared


Second thoughts


Feel free to send in any submissions to any of the TWH staff team. The information thread on the forums is here.

New history article: Pyrrhus of Epirus

by Kor | 5/23/2009 3:57 PM

Count Mummolus remains one of our most active historical content contributors and has now written an article examining the life of Pyrrhus of Epirus. Apart from being commemorated in the term Pyrrhic victory, this man achieved far more than the saying implies and was, as Count Mummolus shows us, in his time hailed as most like Alexander the Great 'in arms and in action' and probably viewed by Hannibal Barca as one of the greatest generals of all time. To find out more about this intriguing king, you can read the article here. You can discuss king Pyrrhus on our forum here.

New Article: The Genius of Roman Military Organization

by Terikel Grayhair | 5/18/2009 6:30 AM

The Old One once again studies the ways of our foes from the past. On this occasion the ancient Germanic turns his rheumy eyes to the Romans, and describes the evolution of the legions into the powerhouses that conquered a continent. But he goes further, and examines that same evolution occuring in modern armies- and how those evolutions parallel each other, though two millennia apart.

Thou may peruse his scribblings here.

Comments and criticisms may be enscribed on this parchment.

The Sepia Jousts- Joust II

by Terikel Grayhair | 5/13/2009 6:45 AM

The First Sepia Joust has ended.

Congratulations to both participants for their excellent pieces and their gallantly allowing the Public to decide between the two which shall receive the laurels of victory and the coveted title of Champion of the Joust. The Voting and results can be found here.

The Second Sepia Joust has been announced. It will consist of the diary, journal, or memoirs of a famous or infamous person of history. Details can be found here.

Submissions will begin in the end of August, so you have plenty of time to prepare a worthy entrant.

New Article: The Art of the Assault

by Terikel Grayhair | 5/11/2009 6:07 AM

The ancient warlord Terikel Grayhair has once again sifted through his venerable memory to recount for young warlords tips and tactics to conquer their foes.

This time, the Old One discusses various ways of negating those awful walls and palisades that silly people build to keep out worthy warriors. You may read his ramblings in this scroll .

Comments, criticism, and praise may be posted in this thread.

New sub-forum for Spartacus: Total War

by Hussarknight | 5/4/2009 2:37 AM

It's my pleasure to announce the opening of a new sub-forum at Rome: Total War Heaven. Spartacus: Total War is a mod for RTW by neo_deus and is a very promising mod. It aims to recreate the rebellion of Spartacus, and other historical events from that time period, using the RTW engine.

To learn more and get a preview of some of the factions in the mod visit the Spartacus: Total War topics here.

Sepia Joust I- Voting Now Open

by Terikel Grayhair | 4/29/2009 11:32 AM

The Sepia Joust I has ended.

There were only two Gallant and Noble Warlords who dared enter. As the current voting rules would automatically grant victory to one, or at a minimum result in a tie, both participants have agreed to open the voting to the general public.

You may therefore add your voice to the Voting Thread in the Bardic Circle and be sure your it will be heard and your vote counted.

Voting closes on or about 6 May 2009.

Come hither to have thy voice be heard.

Sepia Joust I

by Terikel Grayhair | 4/8/2009 5:05 AM

The Sepia Jousts are now underway.

The Submissions thread is now open in the Bardic Circle. It will remain open from 15 April 2009 to Sunday evening, 26 April 2009. Please post only submissions in the thread. The thread will close on 26 April, followed by the opening of the Voting thread. Voting will be limited to those who submit a piece to the Joust.

Go here for more information.

Go here to enter the Joust.

Second Official Screenshot Competition deadline date

by EnemyofJupitor | 4/5/2009 4:42 AM

General_Zavier has put a deadline on entries to the screenshot competition- it is now April 12th, or next sunday ;)

So, if you want to enter this great competition and show off your pretty pictures, you've got until then. Details and entry thread can be found here in the RTW forums. Good luck!