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Vanilla Plus - Map, Unit Size, Construction and Technology Times

This is a re-issue of a mod I had previously created (a change in PCs and file corruption meant I couldn’t update it further)

For the empire divided map I have used the mod originally created by Novaspook - https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2096448001

Dresden's City Sack and Liberate - https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=186925601

As well as Season effects originally created by Dresden - https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=205975174

Additions on top of these mod are as follows:

- Increased Research time x2 vs. Vanilla. I have done this as I always felt the usual times were 'too fast' in a 4TPY scenario but the alternatives of x4 length took away from the gameplay. As time goes on and I get more confident with modding I will look to layer the length ranging from x1.5 upwards to better balance the gameplay. (Only for Grand Campaign)
- Increased Construction time x2 vs. Vanilla. I have done this as I always felt the usual times were 'too fast' in a 4TPY scenario but the alternatives of x4 length took away from the gameplay. As time goes on and I get more confident with modding I will look to layer the length ranging from x1.5 upwards to better balance the gameplay (Only for Grand Campaign)
- Updated the first layer of missions for Rome in the Grand Campaign to better reflect the adjusted campaign map. The initial focus will be for Rome however if anyone has any feedback I will be more than happy to look into other factions.
- Adjusted the unit size x1.5 vs Vanilla. For me ancient warfare has always been about scale so I wanted to increase this to add the extra layer of authenticity.
- Updated faction starting rosters to reflect unit size increases for the Grand Campaign, Caesar in Gaul, Hannibal at the Gates, Empire Divided and Imperator Augustus.
- Unit stats modified to create longer battles (longer than Vanilla, shorter than DEI). This is to allow for a more tactical approach and means battles of 10,000 soldiers are not over in 5-10 minutes.

This is not to be a total overhaul mod but rather aims to keep much of the Vanilla experience with tweaks to improve the game play experience. Any feedback is welcome.

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For the Future!
- Amending Wrath of Sparta and Rise of the Republic starting rosters to reflect new unit sizes.

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Thank you all for your support!