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'''Romevision''' is a new [[Mann Vs. Machine]] update that came out with the August 20, 2013 patch. Upon equipping the [[Hardy Laurel]] you will unlock a special Mann Vs. Machine. mode called "Romebot invasion" that features new robots that are styled in a similar way towards the Total War games.
 
  
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== Bugs ==
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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier''' demonstrating his poor history knowledge|Let's kick this robot's ass back to the Bronze Age!|sound=Soldier mvm tank shooting03.wav}}
  
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* [[Robots]] use actual items for their Romevision counterparts. These items appear in the [[Mann Co. Catalog]] with placeholder icons.
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'''Romevision''' is a cosmetic variation, similar to [[Pyroland]], available only in [[Mann vs. Machine|Mann vs. Machine mode]] that changes the appearances of [[robots]], [[Tank Robot|tanks]] and [[carrier tank]]s in a pastiche of ancient Roman style, themed after the [[Total War Master Collection|Total War]] game series. To enable it, the player must either wear the [[Hardy Laurel]] (similar to the [[Pyrovision Goggles]]) or play together with at least one other player who simply owns the item; it does ''not'' have to be equipped. In this case, the game will ask each player on the team via notification if they desire to enable it. This option is also available in the [[Multiplayer options#Advanced multiplayer options|Advanced Multiplayer Options]] menu.
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== In-game changes ==
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Unlike Pyroland, which changes map, audio, and item appearances, Romevision solely changes the existing robot models in Mann Vs. Machine. Robots will change appearance to have armor equipped in the stereotypical style of [[w:Roman military|Roman military]], while tanks take on appearances similar to battering rams and the carrier change to a vehicular version of the [[w:Pantheon, Rome|Pantheon of Rome]].
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=== Robot changes ===
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* [[Scout Robot]]: The default cap changes to a robotic version of the [[Beastly Bonnet]], while the torso acquires gold stripes with lower metal tassels styled after the [[w:Baldric#Roman_balteus|balteus (belt)]] of Roman infantry armor.
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* [[Soldier Robot]]: The default helmet changes to an [[w:Galea (helmet)|imperial galea]] centurion helmet with a solid metal crest and detailed with gold trim, and the armor gains both segmented pauldrons and a dull black and brass balteus.
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* [[Pyro Robot]]: A galea with a vertical ridge crest of flames is added as headware, while the chest armor surrounding the neck and the shoulder armor take on a design similar to the [[Steel Sixpack]] with painted flames cresting the shoulders.
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* [[Demoman Robot]]: A galea with a horizontal crest made of five pieces of bolted rectangular metal (similar to the [[Centurion]]) is added as headware, while the torso acquires a solid chest armor made of circular metal, wide pauldrons akin to the [[w:Lorica segmentata|lorica segmentata]] style of armor, and a cod guard made of rectangular segments of dark metal.
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* [[Heavy Robot]]: A helmet in the style of a [[w:Galea (helmet)|Roman gladiatorial galea]] covers the Heavy Robot's head and a large, rounded and ridged pauldron is added onto the right shoulder.
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* [[Engineer Robot]]: The default hard hat is changed to a face enshrouding cavalry galea with three tassles that are made of angular steel and connected by joints, while a single tassle balteus is added to the cod.
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* [[Medic Robot]]: A galeus with a single vertical crest made of segmented metal blocks is added as headware and two defense plates are added to the chest, but most radically the robot's legs are removed in favor of a motorized white chariot with headlights, emblazoned with the Medic's cross on the center and trimmed with gold paint on the backside.
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* [[Sniper Robot]]: A conical grey helmet akin to a Roman archer's helmet is bolted atop the brim of the robot's cap, and a surrounding balteus is added to the waist.
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* [[Spy Robot]]: A metal hood is added as headware, and a single, rectangular balteus is added to the cod.
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* [[Sentry Buster]]: The round portion of the Sentry Buster's main body is replaced with a wooden sphere and the spikes are replaced with solid grey pyramid spikes.
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* [[Tank Robot]]: The majority of the exterior chassis is replaced with a blocky, wooden exterior similar to Roman battering rams and siege machines that covers the wheels, whilst the top scanner device is replaced with a more pyramid-shaped structure with segmented shielding and corner bracing. Additionally, the [[Freedom Staff]] is posted on both front treads, akin to territory markers.
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=== Other changes ===
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* [[Carrier Tank]]: The carrier has undergone a radical redesign to appear as a moving replica of the Pantheon of Rome, complete with columns and three arched exits replacing the large bay of the original design. Additionally, windows emanating yellow light line the front and sides of the carrier.
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== Demonstration ==
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{{youtube|kVIw1J5S0qA}}
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== Update history ==
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'''{{Patch name|8|20|2013}}'''
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* Added Total War: Rome II "Romevision" promo for Mann vs. Machine mode.
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'''{{Patch name|8|27|2013}}'''
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* Added Romevision sharing: anyone playing Mann vs. Machine on the same server with an owner of the Hardy Laurel can now opt-in to Romevision.
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** Manage your Romevision preference in the Advanced Options dialog.
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'''{{Patch name|11|21|2013}}''' ([[Two Cities Update]])
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* Fixed the Romevision tank not animating.
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'''{{Patch name|12|6|2013}}'''
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* Fixed Romevision hats conflicting with gatebot hats in Mannhattan.
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== Unused content ==
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* RED variations of the Romevision equipment can be found in the game files (except for Sentry Buster and Tank), to be matched with the unused RED robots.
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<gallery perrow=3>
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File:RomeScoutBot_red.png|RED version of the [[Scout Robot]]
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File:RomeSoldierBot_red.png|RED version of the [[Soldier Robot]]
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File:RomePyroBot_red.png|RED version of the [[Pyro Robot]]
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File:RomeDemoBot_red.png|RED version of the [[Demoman Robot]]
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File:RomeHeavyBot_red.png|RED version of the [[Heavy Robot]]
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File:RomeEngiBot_red.png|RED version of the [[Engineer Robot]]
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File:RomeMedicBot_red.png|RED version of the [[Medic Robot]]
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File:RomeSniperBot_red.png|RED version of the [[Sniper Robot]]
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File:RomeSpyBot_red.png|RED version of the [[Spy Robot]]
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</gallery>
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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=== Robots ===
 
<gallery perrow=3>
 
<gallery perrow=3>
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Image:Total War Rome II - Romevision.png|Promotional image featured on the Steam Store page for Total War: ROME II.
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File:RomeScoutBot.png|[[Scout Robot]]
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File:RomeSoldierBot.png|[[Soldier Robot]]
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File:RomePyroBot.png|[[Pyro Robot]]
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File:RomeDemoBot.png|[[Demoman Robot]]
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File:RomeHeavyBot.png|[[Heavy Robot]]
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File:RomeEngiBot.png|[[Engineer Robot]]
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File:RomeMedicBot.png|[[Medic Robot]]
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File:RomeSniperBot.png|[[Sniper Robot]]
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File:RomeSpyBot.png|[[Spy Robot]]
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File:Romevision Sentry Buster.png|[[Sentry Buster]]
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File:Romevision Tank.png|[[Tank Robot]]
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File:Romevision Tank Damage 1.png|Tank Robot, lightly damaged
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File:Romevision Tank Damage 2.png|Tank Robot, moderately damaged
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File:Romevision Tank Damage 3.png|Tank Robot, heavily damaged
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File:Romevision Tank Final.png|Tank Robot, final wave
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File:Romevision Carrier Tank.png|[[Carrier Tank]]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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=== Promotional images ===
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<gallery perrow=3>
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File:Total War Rome II - Romevision.png|Promotional image featured on the Steam Store page for Total War: ROME II.
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File:Tw2 bots layers resized.jpg|Former promotional image featured on the Steam Store page for Total War: ROME II.
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File:Romebot Banner.jpg|Steam announcement featuring the robots in Romevision.
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File:Romebot Store Ad.png|Promotional image featured on the Steam Store page for Total War Franchise Week.
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</gallery>
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== External links ==
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* "[https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11304 RomeBots: History Comes Alive!]", [[TF2 Official Website]], August 20, 2013
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== See also ==
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* [[Beastly Bonnet]]
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* [[Cheet Sheet]]
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* [[Centurion]]
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* [[Steel Sixpack]]
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* [[Tartan Shade]]
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* [[Tartantaloons]]
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[[Category:Mann vs. Machine]]

Latest revision as of 07:32, 6 January 2024

Promo image for Romevision, used on the Team Fortress 2 website
“
Let's kick this robot's ass back to the Bronze Age!
Click to listen
— The Soldier demonstrating his poor history knowledge
 ”

Romevision is a cosmetic variation, similar to Pyroland, available only in Mann vs. Machine mode that changes the appearances of robots, tanks and carrier tanks in a pastiche of ancient Roman style, themed after the Total War game series. To enable it, the player must either wear the Hardy Laurel (similar to the Pyrovision Goggles) or play together with at least one other player who simply owns the item; it does not have to be equipped. In this case, the game will ask each player on the team via notification if they desire to enable it. This option is also available in the Advanced Multiplayer Options menu.

In-game changes

Unlike Pyroland, which changes map, audio, and item appearances, Romevision solely changes the existing robot models in Mann Vs. Machine. Robots will change appearance to have armor equipped in the stereotypical style of Roman military, while tanks take on appearances similar to battering rams and the carrier change to a vehicular version of the Pantheon of Rome.

Robot changes

  • Scout Robot: The default cap changes to a robotic version of the Beastly Bonnet, while the torso acquires gold stripes with lower metal tassels styled after the balteus (belt) of Roman infantry armor.
  • Soldier Robot: The default helmet changes to an imperial galea centurion helmet with a solid metal crest and detailed with gold trim, and the armor gains both segmented pauldrons and a dull black and brass balteus.
  • Pyro Robot: A galea with a vertical ridge crest of flames is added as headware, while the chest armor surrounding the neck and the shoulder armor take on a design similar to the Steel Sixpack with painted flames cresting the shoulders.
  • Demoman Robot: A galea with a horizontal crest made of five pieces of bolted rectangular metal (similar to the Centurion) is added as headware, while the torso acquires a solid chest armor made of circular metal, wide pauldrons akin to the lorica segmentata style of armor, and a cod guard made of rectangular segments of dark metal.
  • Heavy Robot: A helmet in the style of a Roman gladiatorial galea covers the Heavy Robot's head and a large, rounded and ridged pauldron is added onto the right shoulder.
  • Engineer Robot: The default hard hat is changed to a face enshrouding cavalry galea with three tassles that are made of angular steel and connected by joints, while a single tassle balteus is added to the cod.
  • Medic Robot: A galeus with a single vertical crest made of segmented metal blocks is added as headware and two defense plates are added to the chest, but most radically the robot's legs are removed in favor of a motorized white chariot with headlights, emblazoned with the Medic's cross on the center and trimmed with gold paint on the backside.
  • Sniper Robot: A conical grey helmet akin to a Roman archer's helmet is bolted atop the brim of the robot's cap, and a surrounding balteus is added to the waist.
  • Spy Robot: A metal hood is added as headware, and a single, rectangular balteus is added to the cod.
  • Sentry Buster: The round portion of the Sentry Buster's main body is replaced with a wooden sphere and the spikes are replaced with solid grey pyramid spikes.
  • Tank Robot: The majority of the exterior chassis is replaced with a blocky, wooden exterior similar to Roman battering rams and siege machines that covers the wheels, whilst the top scanner device is replaced with a more pyramid-shaped structure with segmented shielding and corner bracing. Additionally, the Freedom Staff is posted on both front treads, akin to territory markers.

Other changes

  • Carrier Tank: The carrier has undergone a radical redesign to appear as a moving replica of the Pantheon of Rome, complete with columns and three arched exits replacing the large bay of the original design. Additionally, windows emanating yellow light line the front and sides of the carrier.

Demonstration

Update history

August 20, 2013 Patch

  • Added Total War: Rome II "Romevision" promo for Mann vs. Machine mode.

August 27, 2013 Patch

  • Added Romevision sharing: anyone playing Mann vs. Machine on the same server with an owner of the Hardy Laurel can now opt-in to Romevision.
    • Manage your Romevision preference in the Advanced Options dialog.

November 21, 2013 Patch (Two Cities Update)

  • Fixed the Romevision tank not animating.

December 6, 2013 Patch

  • Fixed Romevision hats conflicting with gatebot hats in Mannhattan.

Unused content

  • RED variations of the Romevision equipment can be found in the game files (except for Sentry Buster and Tank), to be matched with the unused RED robots.

Gallery

Robots

Promotional images

  • Promotional image featured on the Steam Store page for Total War: ROME II.

  • Former promotional image featured on the Steam Store page for Total War: ROME II.

  • Steam announcement featuring the robots in Romevision.

  • Promotional image featured on the Steam Store page for Total War Franchise Week.

External links

See also

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