Fan-based map progression thread

[stratigos vasilios]

btw Another interesting thing would be a map that highlights the spots of the map that could(gameplaywise) have an other faction and were not explicitly ruled out(like albion).

what do you think people?

That's an interesting idea, should I try and whip up something quickly or do you want to make something? Mine will be another MS Paint job.

[Blxz]

Stratigos vasilios, the eastern indian parts of that map are looking too empty. Time for a mauyaran satraphy to be put in there =)

[stratigos vasilios]

Adjusted map. Added factions from EB1, although faction borders will be different to EB1... the map just looks prettier now ;-)

[Blxz]

Very pretty.

[B-Wing]

After admiring that map, does anyone else think that the Veneti of Gaul (located in modern day Brittany) would be a good addition? I'm speaking strictly from a gameplay perspective, since I know that historically they didn't do much more than frustrate Caesar for a short time.

[Arjos]

If it was all up to gameplay, then Meroe and Nabatu will have to get in at any cost...
Now after Taksashila, I'll say, with semitic culture and eastern one (being Meroe an Egyptian dynasty), why not?

[Blxz]

Bumpity bump bump.

I like this map very much and would like to keep it near the top for new people who might be browsing the forum to have a quick look. Its very useful to, at a glance, see the rough locations of the major factions; especially for those of us who are not history or geography orientated. Plus, I just like maps.

[stratigos vasilios]

I'll do my best to keep it updated and on the main page!

[Blxz]

Was wondering, are you able to put in the back-glow that the EB1 factions have for the other, newer factions? It does make it look very pretty.

[stratigos vasilios]

I'll give it a go. I only use MS paint as I am not an artist so hopefully it'll look nice, I'll keep you updated.

[Ca Putt]

what about this?

[SneakyNinja]

what about this?

It's alright but it's missing the Bosphorians (is that the right word) and the british tribe are in the wrong area

[Ca Putt]

oh, damn their layer got obscured somehow :O I'm sure I had them in the first version.

for the brit's: I was just too lazy to draw all the provinces of southern britain myself considering they remain the only faction there it did not really seem worthwile, especially as the only thing I know about south british provinces in EB2 is that The pritanoi province is landlocked.

[B-Wing]

The Pritanoi preview actually shows the province borders pretty well, but I don't blame you for not bothering. We know they're the only faction in Britain, so that's all that really matters.

[Arjos]

Poor Pritanoi, frowned for their cousins being passive in EB :D
Really hope, and believe, they'll meddle with the continent in EBII...

[ziegenpeter]

Appreciate your work!

[Gustave]

Poor Pritanoi, frowned for their cousins being passive in EB :D
Really hope, and believe, they'll meddle with the continent in EBII...

I believe they will. In M2TW naval invasions are very common.

[stratigos vasilios]

I believe they will. In M2TW naval invasions are very common.

Gustave your an artist, maybe you can redo our fan map...or post the EBII map your working on?...

[bobbin]

We certainly won't be posting our maps on public forums, it would give too much away.

[Gustave]

I can surely forget my ethics for a good amount of money

[B-Wing]

Every time I look at that map, I get really excited.

[stratigos vasilios]

Was wondering, are you able to put in the back-glow that the EB1 factions have for the other, newer factions? It does make it look very pretty.

I tried but my art skills are rubbish. If anyone is interested in improving the first page map PM me and I'll send you the original and other progress maps, then maybe we can throw it on the first page.

[Power2the1]

Hey guys, since the Bouiroi/Boii have been previewed, here's another tidbit of info for the map. The southern half of their white area should be removed. This is due to the chance of them becoming a superpower, or white death, too early on and giving their northern neighbors time to expand. They'll start with 2, not 3, provinces.

If y'all don't hear from me after this divulging of info, then the team has sent me on a 'vacation' far away

[B-Wing]

Thank you for the info! That is nice to know. I figured they'd only start with one province, since their Celtic neighbors in Gaul have both been regulated to one starting province.

Will the Belgae start with one province then?

[Power2the1]

Well, suffice to say that there are some Belgic units in the game of course, 5 units of Belgic origin have concepts. However we can neither confirm, nor deny, plans for a Belgic faction in EB2.

[stratigos vasilios]

Hey guys, since the Bouiroi/Boii have been previewed, here's another tidbit of info for the map. The southern half of their white area should be removed. This is due to the chance of them becoming a superpower, or white death, too early on and giving their northern neighbors time to expand. They'll start with 2, not 3, provinces.

Did the internal beta tests prove them to be superpowers with the extra province?

Will the Belgae start with one province then?

Well played.

However we can neither confirm, nor deny, plans for a Belgic faction in EB2.

Serve return.

[B-Wing]

While we're talking about Boii starting provinces, I'd like to share a thought. If there are 3 adjacent regions which are historically accurate start locations for the Boii, but only two are being selected in order to provide more opportunity for the Boii's northern neighbors to expand, wouldn't it be preferable to select the two furthest from the northern factions?

[Arjos]

While we're talking about Boii starting provinces, I'd like to share a thought. If there are 3 adjacent regions which are historically accurate start locations for the Boii, but only two are being selected in order to provide more opportunity for the Boii's northern neighbors to expand, wouldn't it be preferable to select the two furthest from the northern factions?

Yes and no imo, I mean they are the Bouiroi, not the Pannoni :)

PS: I love the name and they are increasingly becoming my fav ^^

[Power2the1]

We've not done a great deal of campaign testing, however the province taken away from the Bourioi actually became their own state later in the timeline. This was the Norikoi/Norici, famous for their steel. Even if the risk of the A.I. turning them into the 'white death' wasn't a factor, the sovereignty of the removed province is a valid reason to remove it, too. The core Bouiroi homeland (Bohemia/Moravia) is located in the remaining 2 provinces so they'll start out right where they were historically.

[B-Wing]

Cool!