The EB II Help Required Thread

[[]Aba]

Here, The bed and the bus stop have normal maps.

[Space_Ed]

I'd like to contribute in a small way if possible. I'd like to compile a file containing information and photos on the different geographical areas in the EB map with any details I can find on the geography of the area in the given time period. I would like the landscapes in EB2 to be as realistic and visually stunning as possible so would like to create a reference source for the landscapers to use. I have a lot of free time on my hands at the moment and would happily contribute in this way. I intend to reference every source. I'm just about to start my fourth and final year of a Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree and while obviously this has no direct applications to M2TW modding I think it kind of shows that I am at least relatively intelligent and capable of hard study and producing good quality work. I would like to create this landscape reference guide to help speed up the development of the mod and help improve the overall quality and realism.

[paramedicguyer]

I would surely enjoy helping, however, I have limited modding experience and ability. I am, however, well read in roman history from the period of the first punic war to the battle of actium. Pretty much the mid and late republic with a lil knowledge of the augustan principate. Like I said my abilities ar limited but I am offering help

[option]

I'd like to offer my services as an editor and proofreader for the different text descriptions in the game. I've noticed throughout my (many) EB campaigns that some sentences tend to end up being non sequiturs or fragments, and some missed capitalizations and other minor errors appear at times. I have a large amount of writing experience, and I daresay my grammar and spelling are almost perfect, so I would like to help you by editing such sections for grammar and general 'flow', if you'll have me. If you want a sampling of my work, I currently write for the webzine UltimateMetal.com, interviewing bands and reviewing albums and concerts. You can check some out them out here:

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/i...ny-recent.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/r...t-canyons.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/n...atic-soul.html

Let me know what you think!

[Gustave]

Hi everybody.
First, I apologize for my bad english
I would like to offer my services as a skinner. I'm a big fan of EB and I'd like to help you finishing EB2 faster !

Here are some skins I created for M2TW :


french knights


venetian knights
(These skins are not meant to be historically accurate).

I don't have so much experience in skinning, however I am a student in graphic design and so I know Photoshop and Illustrator quite well. I like to draw and paint too, and I coul help you with some concept arts.

[Martelus Flavius]

En voilà une idée qu'elle est bonne!!! Joli en effet, les rouges un poil trop saturés à mon goût, mais bien détaillés!

We indeed are in dire need of skinners!

Regards

Martel

[Persian]

well as you can see i am a persian i can help you with persian language and units culture etc..
and i know a little about 3ds max i am not that much pro to creat units az good az u but maybe i can model a city well i will do a trial if u let me and if i succesful then give me more job and if not i just help u about persia and everything about them.
tnx

[-Praetor-]

Skinners and Modelers- We really need more good skinners and modellers. Skill with anything from units, strat map models for cities, vegetation, battle maps, cities, etc. is very welcome.

Any volunteers?

[-Praetor-]

Any volunteers for the skinning department?

Hello? Anyone?

[The General]

Hello? Anyone?

Well, I've got time, motivation... and zero skinning/modeling experience.

[scutum]

Well, I've got time, motivation... and zero skinning/modeling experience.

The way I see it skinning isn't terribly hard, if there is time. However modeling might require some software tools, which might not be free. Perhaps the EBII team could give some skinning objectives/targets and volunteers could post their skinning attempts and if the artworks meet the expectations, then they could be used.

[-Praetor-]

The way I see it skinning isn't terribly hard, if there is time. However modeling might require some software tools, which might not be free. Perhaps the EBII team could give some skinning objectives/targets and volunteers could post their skinning attempts and if the artworks meet the expectations, then they could be used.

I'll submit this proposal to the internal forums to see what the rest of the team thinks about it.

[A Terribly Harmful Name]

Where are all the good ol' EB1 skinners? Prometheus still logs in TWC occasionally, maybe you can lure him into working for EBII again.

[Banzai!]

I volunteer cocobongoclub-DJ.

[Tux]

Where are all the good ol' EB1 skinners? Prometheus still logs in TWC occasionally, maybe you can lure him into working for EBII again.

Easy said...

They're bored of TW I guess or who knows what.

[Finn MacCumhail]

Hello!

Do you still need modeler and skinner? I have some skills in 3ds Max, enthusiasm, and some free time. Also I keen on history, especially on the EB time frame. I'm not a great modeler but I think during the process I gain more experience.

If you need my help, please contact me, and explain the duties, standards, and other stuff. I will be glad to help.

[Tux]

And sample of your work is need, could you please post some?

[Finn MacCumhail]

Sure. I have drawn one nice picture especially for these purpose, but I do not know how to post pictures on the forum. Could you be able to explain me how or give me a link with the information, please.

[Frontline1944]

Use Photobucket or ImageShack to upload your picture. Once your picture is uploaded, you should be given a set of links to that picture. Copy the image link (alternatively, you can right-click on the full-size image and select "Copy Image Location"). In your post, click the Insert Image button and paste the url of your picture.

[Finn MacCumhail]

Thanks you, Frontline1944, for advice.



These is my Hoplitai. He wears Phrygian helmet, that replaced Korinthian one in the 3rd century BC, and a linseed (not sure with the english word but I think these one fits) armor that was popular in 3rd century BC too. Also he has haplon-shield and a spear. But IMHO he looks like sarrisofor.

Model made in 3ds max, and it contains 554 faces. But I made shield from cylinder, instead of plane with opacity channel map. Also I didn't count skeleton faces, so the file size is bigger.



The same model with the different skin.

[Holtingar]

Is there a voice-mod or any language work in place for the Swêbōz?
I am an amateur but I know a lot about comparative Germanic Linguistics. I've been studying the subject since the late 90's. I have created a database of Proto-Germanic vocabulary which is a synthesis of the works of Torp & Falk, Vladimir Orel, and The forms attested in Calvert Watkins' Dictionary of Indo-European Roots. I have a veritable library on the subject and have access to a lot of Cultural/Linguistic information about these people.

I am also a graphic designer by trade. I am 'fluent' with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop (among other things). I don't know much about skinning, but I'm willing to learn. At this point in my career, I have never gotten the opportunity to work on a project that matches my personal interests as much as this would seem to, so I have a LOT of enthusiasm to bring to the team if I'm considered.

[Caulaincourt]

Hello !
I'm a french modder, coming from UTW, maybe few of yours know this community. Sorry for my bad english...

I've discover your mod since many months and follow with admiration your excellent work. Who has never imagin the great game that can be done by using the med2 engine to improve RTW ? It's why your work is so important for all the TW players ; you're doing that Ca will nevermore success : create good, beautiful and historical games.

I'm also volunteer to help you as well as I could. I've read you need scripters. I'm a scripter. I've done the mod "The Lord of the Ring" for TATW for example. I can also coded some files (I'm a coder too), but unfortunately I'm not a modeler or a great texturer.

Plus, as I organized the translation of TATW on UTW, I'll be interresed to cooperate with your text'team to insure a good translation of your mod in french (faster translation = faster diffusion).

I'm at your service,
Regards, Caulaincourt.

[The Epigone]

Hello all,

I've heard you guys need some coders/scripters. I'm a computer engineering student, hardcore gamer, and coder and I'd love to help out this mod.

I played EB back in the Rome TW era, and it was pretty awesome, but I'm just rediscovering this from a friend.

[Visarion]

please pay more attention on greek diphthongs and their pronunciation! especially ai, ei, oi! In EB the spelling is correct but the pronunciation is not and it is disturbing! Oh and one more thing nice work on the units! I really like them! I can't say the same about the menu and the water though... Try making EB II bettter! I am very excited about your intention to make it better! :) Oh I almost forgot I really appreciate that you want to give a chance to all factions in that time and make them playable! ;) I live in Romania but I am half greek and I am really drawn by the Hellenistic period... Keep up the good work! :)

[Foot]

please pay more attention on greek diphthongs and their pronunciation! especially ai, ei, oi! In EB the spelling is correct but the pronunciation is not and it is disturbing! Oh and one more thing nice work on the units! I really like them! I can't say the same about the menu and the water though... Try making EB II bettter! I am very excited about your intention to make it better! :) Oh I almost forgot I really appreciate that you want to give a chance to all factions in that time and make them playable! ;) I live in Romania but I am half greek and I am really drawn by the Hellenistic period... Keep up the good work! :)

Ancient Greek is pronounced differently to Modern Greek.

While you may not like the water, we prefer the high quality texture and you will see the same thing in EBI. I'm not entirely sure how to take your menu comment, we're sorry you don't like it but as you were not more specific the comment was entirely, and without any exception, unhelpful. If you don't like something, perhaps spend some time explaining to us why. We've spent countless hours on this mod; you spending a bit of time offering critical feedback beyond "Like! Don't Like!" is not really asking too much.

I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the mod, and EBII will of course be better.

Foot

[-42-]

I have both 3ds max and a bit of skinning skill with GIMP. People are not my forte, but if it doesn't move of it's own accord, odds are I can make it. Armor, weapons, banners, minor modifications to an existing M2TW model are within my skill range. I can always skin, and I feel that I am a quick learner. I would post some of my work, but I just went through a M2TW reinstall (ironically after accidentally botching an install for a minor mod), and I forgot to save backups.

[ldabel]

Hi. I am an artist/publisher looking to help. Please contact me at ldabel@dabelbrothers.com Thanks.



My website: www.dabelbrothers.com


Les D

[-Praetor-]

Hi. I am an artist/publisher looking to help. Please contact me at ldabel@dabelbrothers.com Thanks.



My website: www.dabelbrothers.com


Les D

Mmkey...

Actually, we are the ones looking for help in this thread.

In what matters would you need ours?

[Moros]

Mmkey...

Actually, we are the ones looking for help in this thread.

In what matters would you need ours?

Looking to not for help, he wrote.

[-Praetor-]

Oops... don't know why I read "for"...