Pike and shot era was from roughly 1500 to 1700 and featured giant wars like the thirty years war, english civil war, the 80 years war, the ottoman wars, the italian wars, the huguenot rebellions, the protestant/calvinist uprisings, the constant northern wars ect. Not to mention the colonization of Americas and the age of sail. This scale of warfare had not been seen in Europe since the Roman era. Huge famous battles like the two battles of Vienna, the siege of malta, the sea battle of Lepato, and numerous others. Dude a DLC do not cover it even half-way. The pike and shot era makes the medieval era look peaceful. 30 years war alone was the most destructive war in europe pre WW1.
Hell, The Thirty Year's War was more devastating by average - about 36% of the population on average disappeared in The Thirty Year's War against about 7% from the First World War. The Italian Wars were only just in the P&S period.
That's where pike and shot would fall under. Sort of. The era from 1450 to 1700 would feature some of the most dynamic technological inventions and changes in how the battles were fought. From late midde ages to renaissance, and eventually pike and shot to standing armies. From Conquest of the New World, Thirty Years War, Italian Wars, Ottoman Conquests, The Deluge etc. This period features some of the most diverse and grandiose aspects of historical warfare, IMO. Would be a dream come true.
If if you don't want some angry italians moving up in colorful clothes and halberds in their hands in front of your house don't; put ananas on a pizza!
I really like the Italian Wars. It was a really interesting point in history where tactics were changing towards gunpowder warfare. Charles VIII surprised all off Italy when he brought cannons into siege warfare. Sieges that took months to complete were over in a couple of days.
Apollo replied to me around 4-5 times, I'd like to address once again how you make my day with these videos. I love you apollo! And a reply would make my day better, because school is bombarding me with Russian Unicorn Artillery and the Teachers are attacking me with Work like Jannisarries from the Ottomans. Heh.
Felix Chaplin I blame AzkDaDwarf for blaming me on owning no life because he dosen't own one. You still have faith in humanity, It's the Dwarf who lost his life. Ignore him and you'll be fine. And I made a mistake, I don't know this Dwarf's gender. I must call the dwarf an "it".
Pike and shot is a very cool time period, and the Italian Wars are an interesting part of it, with armored heavy cavalry and crossbows still in use it is the cross section between two eras.
What an awesome battle! :D I have some hints for your next one: 1. Use Arquebusiers instead of handgunners, they have a much better range 2. Place your missile units inside your pike formation, so they can protect each other (3.) That one is a matter of taste, but I always use my artillery to force the enemy into an attack. So maybe you want to deploy more artillery next time ;) ->Aneirin/Neadal creator of TIW
Surprisingly this battle could have been a real battle in our timeline, this is what would have happened if the pope managed to get Naples to Attack Florence after Florence ate Tuscany.
Playing against Naples in the XVI century is playing against the spanish empire in its best moment. You can´t beat spanish tercios whith Florentine crap xD
+BoomShakalaka The Spannish Armada would like a word with you. You'll find it where Sir Francis Drake put it; at the bottom of the English Channel. The Dutch would like another. Spain could never reconquer them, even though it tried its best for eighty God-damn years. The Habsburg Empire was seriously overextended during this era and was falling apart in every theater.
Smygskytt #1 typical British overly biased history. You brag about defeating the invincible armada when it was destroyed by storms and bad weather. You also don't speak about the English armada trying to land in Cadiz, they were utterly defeated. You also don't talk about the battle of Cartagena de las indias, where the English royal fleet were defeated by 6 Spanish ships, the admiral in command of the English fleet lied about the battle and told your king that they had conquered the Spanish West Indies. The Spanish were undefeated in land for 150 years. We didn't loose the hegemony in the sea until trafalgar. I could keep talking about how the American natives were treated by the English. Much worse than the Spanish
There is mod for mtw2 named medieval 2 battleaxe.I like it because some factions gets access to a gunpowder unit called GUNNERS. The cool thing about them is that they actually fire their guns like we want them to.They are OP.
No probem, enjoy your trip or whatever, youtube must be a drag sometimes it's good to get out and about I really hope I can mod for you one day I'm just not in the position right now. Bon chance :D
Pikeman's and gunners were acting as one unit back then. Maybe you should try to put gunners on top of the pikes so pikes protect would them from cav and sword/spear infantry. Also you can add infantry with swords and shields at the back, but its not necessary because it was only the case at the early stages of this period.
I wanna see a Total War that focuses on the transition from the Medieval age to the early age of gunpowder. The new world could still be largely uncharted and you could lead armies of conquistador into the heart of America while fighting hordes of natives. Or it could focus on the struggle for Hapsburg dominance and the Austrian war against the ottomans. I dunno it sounds like it would be pretty cool
My comment is a little late however the Tsardoms mod covers that period with a map consisting of the Mediterranean. It also covers the formation of Austro-Hungary and the Ottomon wars.
@@williamsmith6706 Thankfully I'm still alive don't worry! Yes I've played Tsardoms, a bloody good mod, lots of attention to detail and a tonne of factions to choose from.
I find on med 2, cav should charge at the unit behind as so you get a better crash at the first line. Definitely lowers their morale. Just make sure you have a nice amount of heavy cav with you.
Hey Apollo! What setup are you using for your PC? I really want to play Warhammer: Total War, but my PC shows the graphics so awful since Rome II: Total War. Would be nice to hear from you! :)
I like this time period in Italian history, where many of the big names in that time were mercenary captains and were also great leaders an dukes, like Francesco Sforza and Federico Da Montefeltro. I hope they are in this mod.
Apollo awesome vids man. You earned a subscribe.. I played against you last night in Company of Heroes 2. It was a great game I'm really hoping you post it. It was a 2v2 with MiniPunkin and GenDorsey. It was a very fun match. You're doing really well with it. Hope you have an awesome day brother.
twice we crushed them in their revolution then in the war the French came and helped without the French Italy was doomed we could have called the Prussians in or Russia due to The Holy Alliance
that's true mein kaiser, those bastard from paris always wanted to destabelized our empire since long ago, so their use poor peasant from savoy and north italy to rebels against our mighty empire. May our troops can crush them, eh but we never reach france territory since napoleon war eh, what a shame
but they never went into ours so a win win we should have called the Prussians and Russians and kept the balance in Europe for is that not the Alliance was for?
You should try out Tiger Knight - Empire War. It's like Total War but your a general of one unit fighting with other generals. It's also like Mount and Blade because of combat.
and maybe put the pices in the front and the handguners in the back.If the enemy charges in the men then hoot at them with the handgunners and also use the cavelry against the handgunners
Pike and shot era was from roughly 1500 to 1700 and featured giant wars like the thirty years war, english civil war, the 80 years war, the ottoman wars, the italian wars, the huguenot rebellions, the protestant/calvinist uprisings, the constant northern wars ect. Not to mention the colonization of Americas and the age of sail. This scale of warfare had not been seen in Europe since the Roman era. Huge famous battles like the two battles of Vienna, the siege of malta, the sea battle of Lepato, and numerous others.
Dude a DLC do not cover it even half-way. The pike and shot era makes the medieval era look peaceful. 30 years war alone was the most destructive war in europe pre WW1.
more the better to make a stand alone game
Hell, The Thirty Year's War was more devastating by average - about 36% of the population on average disappeared in The Thirty Year's War against about 7% from the First World War. The Italian Wars were only just in the P&S period.
Prince of Antioch dude if im correct, i heard germany lost about 80% of its population, thats just insane
Pasan 30 years war to be excact
@TheBritishBulldog defeat AHAHAAHAHAHAHA what defeat? the storms? or are you talking about the real and shameful defeat of the english armada?
WE NEED PIKE AND SHOT TOTAL WAR!
I'd love a well-done Renaissance TW more than anything. Mixed arms units, colonisable new world, evolution of guns...
No we need medieval 3
King of Antioch
Mixed arms units and Thirty Years' War formations would be AMAZING
Like 30 years war Total War
That's where pike and shot would fall under. Sort of.
The era from 1450 to 1700 would feature some of the most dynamic technological inventions and changes in how the battles were fought. From late midde ages to renaissance, and eventually pike and shot to standing armies.
From Conquest of the New World, Thirty Years War, Italian Wars, Ottoman Conquests, The Deluge etc.
This period features some of the most diverse and grandiose aspects of historical warfare, IMO. Would be a dream come true.
16th century warfare is my favorite for decades.
Yeah mostly the spanish tarico
It's amazing how great this game still looks even after ten years.
yeah :D
14 years
*Some people want Morgan Freeman to narrate their lives, some want Samuel L. Jackson. I'd rather have Pixelated Apollo.*
SSR hell yeah
Pixelated Apollo im italian
i'm italian and really the uniforms are very accurate
No fair, jackie had a better army comp
same money but jakie has better army camp
His fish-shaped tents are fantastic.
ya i agree
King Jon Stark or he is better player
King Jon Stark true
If if you don't want some angry italians moving up in colorful clothes and halberds in their hands in front of your house don't; put ananas on a pizza!
I love the Pike and Shot era! Thank you so much for introducing me to this mod man! I can't wait to play it. :)
It's already available: www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?675024-DIK-gt-gt-gt-Download-Version-4-0-lt-lt-lt
"Don't show your enemy all your art of war, or it will learn from it"
-Heidi
Now JF knows how to beat your ass.
LOVE U APOLLO!
Dampedo heyyyy that's pretty gayyyyy
Scotland Ball that's true!
Love you too. The world needs more love
Love your vids watch them everyday
You were the person who inspired me to do TH-cam
I'm Italian so I would love to see more videos about this mod
I really like the Italian Wars. It was a really interesting point in history where tactics were changing towards gunpowder warfare. Charles VIII surprised all off Italy when he brought cannons into siege warfare. Sieges that took months to complete were over in a couple of days.
The final version of The Italian Wars was released last month, it's come a long way and is better than ever.
will there be any more Tug of War
Vikinglord yass I agree tug of war on your mod with Jackie fish and you as factions
You know what would be awesome a viking total war game/mod.
Apollo replied to me around 4-5 times, I'd like to address once again how you make my day with these videos. I love you apollo! And a reply would make my day better, because school is bombarding me with Russian Unicorn Artillery and the Teachers are attacking me with Work like Jannisarries from the Ottomans. Heh.
Trollbest2 Plays! I have officially lost all faith in humanity because of both of you
Felix Chaplin I blame AzkDaDwarf for blaming me on owning no life because he dosen't own one. You still have faith in humanity, It's the Dwarf who lost his life. Ignore him and you'll be fine. And I made a mistake, I don't know this Dwarf's gender. I must call the dwarf an "it".
Pike and shot is a very cool time period, and the Italian Wars are an interesting part of it, with armored heavy cavalry and crossbows still in use it is the cross section between two eras.
Great mod!! We hadn't seen something like that before!!
That ending was a very movie- esq ending. I enjoyed it.
What an awesome battle! :D
I have some hints for your next one:
1. Use Arquebusiers instead of handgunners, they have a much better range
2. Place your missile units inside your pike formation, so they can protect each other
(3.) That one is a matter of taste, but I always use my artillery to force the enemy into an attack. So maybe you want to deploy more artillery next time ;)
->Aneirin/Neadal creator of TIW
Are there any German sword mercanary units? this was the time period of the German zweihander, designed to cut shit up in pike columns
More of this please. Really want some Pike and Shot Total War action.
i have been waiting for this for so long
Also, Apollo, you brought your lower tier pikes, I believe. The Florentine Citizen Mi!tia were your elites.
Surprisingly this battle could have been a real battle in our timeline, this is what would have happened if the pope managed to get Naples to Attack Florence after Florence ate Tuscany.
i realy hope that CA will make that kind of total war
Luv this mod and time period. Hoping to see more vids Pixie , just keep the good work going! :)
Playing against Naples in the XVI century is playing against the spanish empire in its best moment. You can´t beat spanish tercios whith Florentine crap xD
+1
Herr Markenstein the most efficient killing machine in the renaissance. Never lost a battle from 1500 to 1650 in rocrois
Santiago y cierra España!
+BoomShakalaka
The Spannish Armada would like a word with you. You'll find it where Sir Francis Drake put it; at the bottom of the English Channel.
The Dutch would like another. Spain could never reconquer them, even though it tried its best for eighty God-damn years.
The Habsburg Empire was seriously overextended during this era and was falling apart in every theater.
Smygskytt #1 typical British overly biased history. You brag about defeating the invincible armada when it was destroyed by storms and bad weather. You also don't speak about the English armada trying to land in Cadiz, they were utterly defeated. You also don't talk about the battle of Cartagena de las indias, where the English royal fleet were defeated by 6 Spanish ships, the admiral in command of the English fleet lied about the battle and told your king that they had conquered the Spanish West Indies. The Spanish were undefeated in land for 150 years. We didn't loose the hegemony in the sea until trafalgar. I could keep talking about how the American natives were treated by the English. Much worse than the Spanish
happy festival of lights
Yet again a great vid apollo
There is mod for mtw2 named medieval 2 battleaxe.I like it because some factions gets access to a gunpowder unit called GUNNERS. The cool thing about them is that they actually fire their guns like we want them to.They are OP.
Sweet video! I really like the time period for this battle!
we need more third age apollo, but this was also good, continue to upload the battles KEEP IT UP
love your total war videos
I knew you would like this mod Apollo thanks for the vid really enjoyed it :D
Oh wait, I think I recommended the 1648 mod for medieval 2 focused on the 30 years war but they are very similar :D
Thanks for watching :D
No probem, enjoy your trip or whatever, youtube must be a drag sometimes it's good to get out and about I really hope I can mod for you one day I'm just not in the position right now. Bon chance :D
Love this keep up the great work
when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie
Hey Apollo, do you know the awesome mod : 1648-Thirty Years of War for Medieval 2 ?
This mod looks awesome
Apollo, Total War: Renaissance
Like always, enjoyed the video.
Your videos are the best Apollo....
Thanks man :D
Huuu beautiful mod, handsome setting!
Medieval 2 has a co-op campagin! I have played third age in co-op (albeit with myself lol)
Bro I can't wait for the squad gameplay
u broke napoleons number one rule. have the most and best artillery on the battlefield
Pikeman's and gunners were acting as one unit back then. Maybe you should try to put gunners on top of the pikes so pikes protect would them from cav and sword/spear infantry. Also you can add infantry with swords and shields at the back, but its not necessary because it was only the case at the early stages of this period.
17 mins really still loved it
classic medieval 2 total war awesome
I wish someone would make a 30 Years war mod. That would be amazing.
Ethan Dodd there is one: thirty years of war
look for it on twcenter (or google ;) )
1648
Pike and shot was used from the 16th to the late 17th century
Great vid Apollo! Always enjoyed the total wars the most! Is tug of war ever making a comeback?
I wanna see a Total War that focuses on the transition from the Medieval age to the early age of gunpowder.
The new world could still be largely uncharted and you could lead armies of conquistador into the heart of America while fighting hordes of natives.
Or it could focus on the struggle for Hapsburg dominance and the Austrian war against the ottomans.
I dunno it sounds like it would be pretty cool
My comment is a little late however the Tsardoms mod covers that period with a map consisting of the Mediterranean. It also covers the formation of Austro-Hungary and the Ottomon wars.
@@williamsmith6706 Thankfully I'm still alive don't worry! Yes I've played Tsardoms, a bloody good mod, lots of attention to detail and a tonne of factions to choose from.
@Edward Windsor There is also a War of the Roses for Bannerlord coming out that'll feature that period as well.
Hey apollo how do you make the replay play in slow motion?
Mod looks awesome Apollo. I think Signoria is pronounced more like "senor-e-a." Hope you have a fun weekend.
Next Total War, Medieval 3 with pike and shot dlc.
This video was amazing more if ever
This was the only time I was rooting for you're enemy because I originate from Naples lol
I find on med 2, cav should charge at the unit behind as so you get a better crash at the first line. Definitely lowers their morale. Just make sure you have a nice amount of heavy cav with you.
have a nice weekend pixie :)
Jackie had build army like a Jorg von Frundsberg, much more infantry and firearms, little role of cavalry, great battle Jackie. :)
Hey Apollo!
What setup are you using for your PC?
I really want to play Warhammer: Total War, but my PC shows the graphics so awful since Rome II: Total War.
Would be nice to hear from you! :)
I like this time period in Italian history, where many of the big names in that time were mercenary captains and were also great leaders an dukes, like Francesco Sforza and Federico Da Montefeltro. I hope they are in this mod.
Of course they are :D
Though these guys were sadly already dead in the mod's timeframe..
3:32 The music.....goosebumps
One Of my most favorite youtubers but diplex is number 1 and apollo number 2
What can you do against such reckless high ground?
Can someone explain me why is apollo such a good youtuber!?!?
Total War: English Civil War....would be awesome! Cavaliers and Roundheads....
9:30 Well, I would appreciate 30 years war Total war when it comes on pike and shots. There is never enough musketeers
Love your videos keep going you are the best
Apollo awesome vids man. You earned a subscribe.. I played against you last night in Company of Heroes 2. It was a great game I'm really hoping you post it. It was a 2v2 with MiniPunkin and GenDorsey. It was a very fun match. You're doing really well with it. Hope you have an awesome day brother.
thanks dude! GG
i wonder what Pixelated Apollo is gonna do for a Halloween episode... do any total war mods have killer clowns?
Which version of Italian Wars mod is this one?
did someone mention Italy I brought Radetzky and a bigger army this time .........
Trieste Venice then Milan
no, just no mein kaiser. you were fucked twice by those peasant
twice we crushed them in their revolution then in the war the French came and helped without the French Italy was doomed we could have called the Prussians in or Russia due to The Holy Alliance
that's true mein kaiser, those bastard from paris always wanted to destabelized our empire since long ago, so their use poor peasant from savoy and north italy to rebels against our mighty empire. May our troops can crush them, eh but we never reach france territory since napoleon war eh, what a shame
but they never went into ours so a win win we should have called the Prussians and Russians and kept the balance in Europe for is that not the Alliance was for?
We need more pike and shot battles let it be this mod other mods or just anything pike and shot
The music is really good and fitting to the time period. Is it in the game/mod or added in the video?
good tactical play
Maybe something during the 30 years war would be cool.
More of this, please!
Oh sweet Medieval 2..
Would be cool if the arquebusiers would do a counter march like in the Spanish tercio
whats the soundtrack at 14:20 ?
You should try out Tiger Knight - Empire War. It's like Total War but your a general of one unit fighting with other generals. It's also like Mount and Blade because of combat.
Apollo how hard are words exactly?
for me? very
hey Apollo, could you do an match in the English Civil War mod?
Hey Apollo, just a small question.
Are there also coming some Warhammer videos soon? because I liked them a lot
Weren’t the pike units more block shaped? And the others too?
and maybe put the pices in the front and the handguners in the back.If the enemy charges in the men then hoot at them with the handgunners and also use the cavelry against the handgunners
Whats the music
I have a cool game for you, Tiger Knight. Its something between Total War and Mount and Blade: warband
More battles with this mod pls
The pike and shot period spanned at least 100 years from the late 1500's to the 1600's if not longer
From 1500 to 1660
I wish you still played this mod
i love it pleas make more video in this mod
good day to you ma lord
Hey Apollo or anyone else for that matter, how do u get an online account to play online battles on M2TW
Joe Tiger If you get/have a steam account you can play M2TW online via steam
How do I get a steam account?
Joe Tiger Just look up steam on google. you can download it from there, as well as create an account
Thanks I'll check
Hey I created a steam account but it wouldn't let me log on on medieval 2 total war
Olé. Que nivel de detalle tiene este mod. Increible trabajo de los modders.
I love that song in the video! Can someone please tell me the name of that song? Thanks!!!
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