Europa Barbarorum 2: Sweboz preview I

[war is hell]

This humble follower has a question...

What is the name of that horned helm? And will we see a sweboz sporting it in the future, perhaps a general?

[TheTank]

This humble follower has a question...

What is the name of that horned helm? And will we see a sweboz sporting it in the future, perhaps a general?

This Helmet is one of Viksø helmets, a pair of nearly identical Helmets.
This helmets if from the Nordic Bronze age which dates long before the start of EB2's time frame.
It is also a ceremonial helmet, not really suited for battle.
Because of this the Sweboz general will not wear this kind of helmet.

[war is hell]

This Helmet is one of Viksø helmets, a pair of nearly identical Helmets.
This helmets if from the Nordic Bronze age which dates long before the start of EB2's time frame.
It is also a ceremonial helmet, not really suited for battle.
Because of this the Sweboz general will not wear this kind of helmet.

Ok then, thanks for he info. I can't wait to see what you guys have in store for us!

[stratigos vasilios]

I'm curious about those settlement models, since they're different from the Getai/Boii ones. Do the Sweboz/Lugiones have a different culture, or are they using the "nomadic" settlements, since they don't seem to have walls.

You're smelling something there but I will leave someone else to answer as I may ruin a preview.

and from the TWC

Originally Posted by ignoramus maximus
Awesome preview! Love the new faction symbol, but is Germanic going to be its own culture? I thought the culture list was full.

Originally Posted by Alin
It'll be part of the "barbaric" culture which means celtic factions for example.

Curious

[moonburn]

ok finished reading now off to bed

gut arbeiten

[Skullheadhq]

No previews for months and now we get previews at the speed of a firing machine gun, keep firing!
I like this preview.

[-Praetor-]

No previews for months and now we get previews at the speed of a firing machine gun, keep firing!
I like this one.

Predictability equals boredom.

[darius_d]

This is a stunning preview, I'm surprised each new one is surpassing the previous. I hope the game itself would be same great.

[Phalanx300]

This Helmet is one of Viksø helmets, a pair of nearly identical Helmets.
This helmets if from the Nordic Bronze age which dates long before the start of EB2's time frame.
It is also a ceremonial helmet, not really suited for battle.
Because of this the Sweboz general will not wear this kind of helmet.

Can't the same be said of certain Celtic helmets which will be used?

[Arjos]

Can't the same be said of certain Celtic helmets which will be used?

Just my personal view, but the Keltoi chief was more of a statesman/strategist figure, while the Sweboz a war band leader...
So it is acceptable a "ceremonial" helmet...

[Cute Wolf]

Ahh Nice :D

especially to see Macilrille's face on one of the Duguntz!

[Tux]

especially to see Macilrille's face on one of the Duguntz!

Negative!
Maybe just similar.

[Phalanx300]

Also what is that "Grenade" that the slingers have? :P

[Tux]

Bag with stones.

[fomalhaut]

that's such a nice touch, will all slingers have a visual representing where they get their rocks? adds a lot of life to the world, rather than all the slingers doing sleight of hand magic tricks to pull rocks out of nowhere :P

[Epimetheus]

I'm curious about those settlement models, since they're different from the Getai/Boii ones. Do the Sweboz/Lugiones have a different culture, or are they using the "nomadic" settlements, since they don't seem to have walls.

You're smelling something there but I will leave someone else to answer as I may ruin a preview.

and from the TWC

Awesome preview! Love the new faction symbol, but is Germanic going to be its own culture? I thought the culture list was full.

It'll be part of the "barbaric" culture which means celtic factions for example.

Curious

Well, this makes it seem like the Sweboz are using “nomadic” settlements, or perhaps their own equivalent. Also notice how they don’t seem to have large or huge cities, which other barbarians and even the Sauromatae now seem to have(though this is probably restricted to certain regions). I wonder what this means.

[Tux]

that's such a nice touch, will all slingers have a visual representing where they get their rocks? adds a lot of life to the world, rather than all the slingers doing sleight of hand magic tricks to pull rocks out of nowhere :P

Most will use those leather bags so depends on the factions however these are poorer units and we wanted to represent that by these touches.
They wore the rocks using the cape and in some simple bags.

A nice touch that I find is that the slingers won't have any rocks in their cape while in melee.

[Populus Romanus]

Of course you post the most greatest preview in the history of ever on the only day I am gone. :/ I especially cannot wait to mow down those pesky brits withe the Swarzchenagiz.

[GenosseGeneral]

WOW every preview just reinforces the conception as EB as the very best and most professional team assembled certainly for a modification and even for most 'real' games. im going to spend so much time reading this ^_^

This is, at least professional level. The background content is in my opinion far beyond the level you can expect of any commercial product. This is why EB could never be one: All the work into it would be far too expensive, especially compared to the target group (after all, I tried to convince all my friends to play EB; but no one was eager to get used to its complexity, as especially as it is completely in English).

[fomalhaut]

A nice touch that I find is that the slingers won't have any rocks in their cape while in melee.

wow
:O

[Eastern Foot-Rocker]

Stunning preview!

[HFox]

Informative, educational, illuminating, exciting.

Just a few words tripping out of my lips.

many thanks again to all.....superb!!!

Is there any chance of the preview/faction info being put into a pdf with the pics......so us EBnerds can read at bed time? :)

[Macilrille]

Simply stunning. I'm blown away by the depth and beauty that has been shown forth. Well done guys. If I knew you guys in real life I would buy the entire team a round of beers.

Do you happen to live near Aarhus, Denmark?

[MaxMazi]

Is there any chance of the preview/faction info being put into a pdf with the pics......so us EBnerds can read at bed time? :)

Hmmm, good idea. We'll talk and see what we can do about it!

Do you happen to live near Aarhus, Denmark?

Or near Bucharest, Romania?

[Cybvep]

This is excellent! I have a question, though. Many animations (e.g. death animations) look like they are in slow-motion, while I doubt that it's the intended effect. Will you make some changes to them?

[MaxMazi]

I used the slow motion effect only for the movie, and it's added in a movie editing software.

[war is hell]

Do you happen to live near Aarhus, Denmark?

Or near Bucharest, Romania?

Sorry boys but I live across the pond lol. Are you on the team Macilrille?

[XSamatan]

From site 1:

I also like to thank all members of the Sweboz team, this includes, Cmacq, Harjaz and Macilrille

[war is hell]

Oh I feel dumb now. Why doesn't he have one of those cool banners like the rest of you guys?

[bobbin]

It's not your fault, some of the team just choose not to wear them.