As you might know, The3rdAge.net is not only responsible for creating the T3A:Online server. We've also been the home of BFME mods and modders for a decade.
Unlike Gameranger, our server is fully compatible with mods. That means you can download and install mods that completely change and refresh the BFME experience, and play them against others (if they have the same mod installed).
Below we have selected a number of BFME1 mods (hosted here on The3rdAge.net) that we believe are easiest to install and most fit for online play. With these, you can always play the original game while having these mods installed simply by selecting the original game's shortcut from your desktop or Windows start menu.
The Dwarf Holds (click for screenshot) COMPATIBLE WITH 1.04 and 1.05 (as well as future patches)
- What does it do?
The Dwarf Holds (or TDH for short) adds a whole new Dwarven faction named Erebor, and completely revamps the four original factions.
You can read more on its official website here: http://tdh.the3rdage.net/ and visit its development forums here.
- Where to download it?
- How to install it?
The Dwarf Holds comes with an installer that does the work for you. Make sure that after installation you run the auto updater
(found in the mod's folder in the Windows start menu) because there is a patch available.
- Can I still play the original game with the mod installed?
Yes, the mod does not interfere with the game's installation and it will work fine.
The Elven Alliance (click for screenshot) COMPATIBLE WITH 1.04 and 1.05 (as well as future patches)
- What does it do?
The Elven Alliance (or TEA for short) adds an Elven faction, changes the original factions, and improves the game's singleplayer campaign.
You can read more on its official website here: http://elven.the3rdage.net/ and visit its development forums here.
- Where to download it?
- How to install it?
The Elven Alliance comes with an installer that does the work for you.
- Can I still play the original game with the mod installed?
Yes, the mod does not interfere with the game's installation and it will work fine.
Shadow and Flame (click for screenshot) COMPATIBLE WITH 1.04 and 1.05 (as well as future patches)
- What does it do?
Shadow and Flame (or SaF for short) adds an Orcish faction named Gundabad.
You can visit its development forums here, and it's Moddb profile here.
- Where to download it?
- How to install it?
Shadow and Flame comes with an installer that does the work for you. Make sure that after installation you run the auto updater
(found in the mod's folder in the Windows start menu) because there is a patch available.
- Can I still play the original game with the mod installed?
Yes, the mod does not interfere with the game's installation and it will work fine.
Lone Wolf: Return of Shadow - COMPATIBLE WITH 1.04 and 1.05 (as well as future patches)
-What does it do?
Lone Wolf: Return of Shadow (LWR for short) changes the game in many ways.
At the moment there are 5 factions, including the original 4 and Lorien. More factions are coming soon.
More information on the site and the forums
-Where to download it?
-How to install it?
Detailed instructions here: http://www.moddb.com...wr-installation
- Can I still play the original game with the mod installed?
Yes, the mod does not interfere with the game's installation and it will work fine. You can run the original game through the launcher.