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edyzmedieval
11-04-2005, 13:23
Hello Byzantium TW fans!!!
This is our second update. Work has been continuing, and we've managed to create many new units. This is just a selection of the new units we've created.
We also have some new members, 2 new modellers/skinners, happy to work with us, to speed up the creation of the mod.

This is the last update of this kind, because we are taking the example of ChivTW, making faction previews.

For this update, we've mainly worked for the Byzantines and Bulgars. Xennik worked also on the Byzantines, and Shogo on the Cumans/Mongols.

For the start, here's a new screenshot of the campaign map, which I'm working on.

https://img65.imageshack.us/img65/5184/btwmap3zy.th.jpg (https://img65.imageshack.us/my.php?image=btwmap3zy.jpg)

This is not finished though. There's still much work to do. It's visible anyways that I added provinces.

And here are the new units, made by Blindfaithnogod, Xennik and Shogo.

Mourtatoi
https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a153/blindfaithnogod/mourtatoinew.jpg

https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a153/blindfaithnogod/mourtatoinew2.jpg

https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a153/blindfaithnogod/mourtatoinew3.jpg

Mourtatoi are armoured archers, capable of delivering showers of arrows against the enemy. They are able to fight well in melee against light and medium armored troops, but are not likely to stand up against the power of heavily armed troops. This combination makes them a must-have for any commander, as they are flexible and powerful enough to fight in melee when the need arises. They are not very cheap units, but their ability to fight and shoot makes them worth every penny.

Skoutatoi(reworked)
https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a153/blindfaithnogod/skoutatoi.jpg

https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a153/blindfaithnogod/skoutatoi2.jpg

https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a153/blindfaithnogod/skoutatoi3.jpg

https://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3311/skoutatoi24cp.jpg

https://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3596/skoutatoi8wi.th.jpg

Skoutatoi are the basic infantry units of the Byzantines. Though not heavily armoured, they are fast, and all-around good infantry. Highly diciplined, they form the backbone of the Byzantine army. They can be found in vast numbers in any Imperial army, valued for their discipline and courage. Like their predeccessors in Rome, they use javelins to soften up enemy units before charging. Armed with spears, they can hold their ground against most types of cavalry.

Peltastoi
https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a153/blindfaithnogod/peltastoi.jpg

https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a153/blindfaithnogod/peltastoi2.jpg

https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a153/blindfaithnogod/peltastoi3.jpg

Peltastoi are light armoured skirmishers.They are fast, experts in the arts of hiding. They are used to screen heavier troops and also pepper the enemy with their powerful javelins allowing the real killing machines of the Empire to do their work easily. Being lightly armoured, they cannot be expected to hold their ground against heavy troops. Their light armour and short dagger isn't of much use, unlike the equipment of their more powerful brothers, the Peltastoi Enoplioi, who can stand in a melee even against heavy infantry.

Peltastoi Enoplioi

https://img13.imageshack.us/img13/2237/peltastoien5bt.jpg (https://img13.imageshack.us/my.php?image=peltastoien5bt.jpg)

https://img387.imageshack.us/img387/6278/aaa7co.th.jpg (https://img387.imageshack.us/my.php?image=aaa7co.jpg)

https://img387.imageshack.us/img387/2143/aaaa6kj.th.jpg

Peltastoi Enoplioi are heavy skirmishers. They are able to destroy the enemy with their hard javelins. They are used to screen heavier troops, and fight alongside them also. They aren't fast, because of their armour. They compensate the speed with their ability in hand to hand combat, being able to stand against even against heavy infantry, but they cannot be relied to stand against a powerful cavalry charge, which will rout them quickly. Armed with a sword and a large shield, they are excellent troops at a medium cost.

Cuman/Mongol Heavy Cavalry

https://img380.imageshack.us/img380/2715/cumanheavycav30ej.jpg (https://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cumanheavycav30ej.jpg)

https://img380.imageshack.us/img380/2433/cumanheavycav28hm.th.jpg (https://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cumanheavycav28hm.jpg)

https://img380.imageshack.us/img380/7180/cumanheavycav41oj.th.jpg (https://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cumanheavycav41oj.jpg)

https://img380.imageshack.us/img380/7669/cumanheavycav54of.th.jpg (https://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cumanheavycav54of.jpg)

These guys are a real thunderstorm for the enemy. Their very powerful charge is their main weapon. They are equipped for melee, and can rout even heavy infantry. Their main disadvantage is their weight, thus they cannot move fast. Armed with a mace and a bow, and protected by a heavy armour,they are an important piece of the puzzle. They cannot be available is large numbers, because of their very high cost.

As a small treat, here are the Varangians, equipped with their officer(WIP):
https://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4933/varag9yb.th.jpg (https://img13.imageshack.us/my.php?image=varag9yb.jpg)

Hope you liked this update. More will come up later.
In case you missed our other update, he's the link:

Byzantium TW Update #1 (http://s10.invisionfree.com/Imperium_Total_War/index.php?showtopic=602)

Cheers!!!
The Byzantium TW Team

skeletor
11-04-2005, 14:28
Splendid!

Those mongols really rock..

-Skel-

edyzmedieval
11-04-2005, 16:13
Glad you like it. ~:cheers:

Myrddraal
11-04-2005, 16:38
nice skins, looking professional :smile:

edyzmedieval
11-04-2005, 16:51
Thanks Myrddraal. We worked very much on these units, and we are still working hard to bring the best mod available. ~:cheers:

Radier
11-04-2005, 19:13
Excellent preview! Great work BTW Team.

~:cheers:

edyzmedieval
11-04-2005, 21:38
Thanks Radier. ~:cheers:

Lord Adherbal
11-04-2005, 22:47
hmm nice mongol cavalry

edyzmedieval
11-05-2005, 23:11
Wow... Thanks Adherbal. ~:cheers:

Porphyrogenitus
11-06-2005, 16:20
These screenshots are exquisite! Excellent work. All of your contributors to this mod are to be commended for their hard work. I can't wait to play this mod. Please keep us updated!:bow:

Dutch_guy
11-06-2005, 16:35
Nice Varangian skins !

They look brutal , as they should !

:balloon2:

edyzmedieval
11-07-2005, 17:27
Yes I will. ~:cheers:

New units are on the roll.... ~D

Pompei the Great
11-24-2005, 05:13
Cool-looking skins! Can't wait for it to be finished!

edyzmedieval
11-24-2005, 20:33
Thanks man ~:cheers:

al'Callaendor
11-24-2005, 23:52
nice, I very like the Cuman/Mongol Heavy Cavalry~:)

Mooks
11-26-2005, 07:27
Wheres the good ol reliable byzatium infantry? Like in MTW, there was a solid elite unit that you could count on, armoured, with swords and good morale.. I just see a whole lot of archers down there. Nothing that could hold say a...Barbarian front attack (No heavy infantry to stop them, just archer-light infantry).

Ilsamir Lord
11-28-2005, 06:52
Looks good though. I'm sure the Byzantine infantry will follow.