No, both mods are complete overhauls of the game.
No, also, overhaul mods are not saved games compatible.
The beauty of I.S. is that you can play I.S and regular Empire at the same time (different games). I.S Mod does not "gut" the files so that you have to re download the game when you decide to uninstall the mod.
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ImperialSplendour - - 3 comments @ Imperial Splendour 2.2.1b
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ImperialSplendour - - 3 comments @ Details of I.S Version 3.0 Development
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The Factions: Completed France* & Great Britain*, United States
Added: Prussia, Hanover, Saxony
In progress (included in later releases): Russia, Austria, and Sweden.
The goal is make more frequent releases. However, we had people spread out working to many projects at one time.
* France, Great Britain, and the US were in the Beta release, but were incomplete.
Thanks for your support & unbelievable patience!
ImperialSplendour - - 3 comments @ Details of I.S Version 3.0 Development
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We can be found here: Moddb.com
We will be updating Rise of the Republic (v1.1) soon. A few data points to do and check and waiting on the launcher.
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Imperial Splendour attempts to create the best Empire: Total War experience possible without destroying the essence of the game, with an eye towards expanding and enriching the experience, while adding to the game's realism whenever possible. The greatest innovation in that release of Imperial Splendour is the evolution of the uniforms, separating the Grand Campaign into three periods (Early, Middle, Late). Each period allows you a different roster so as to be the most historically accurate. The uniform changes by stages and by revolution, so as to be consistent to correspond with major conflicts of the 18th century. A second aspect of Imperial Splendour is to offer a unique game- play experience with each faction. MODDERS WANTED: Imperial Splendour is a multiple award winning mod and we are always looking for enthusiastic and talented modders with basic (novice) to highly experience skills to join our team and exciting project. If interested please send us an email.