Interview with JMRC at leviathyn.com

[Mithridates VI Eupator]

Hello everyone.

Recently, our Project manager JMRC gave an interview at leviathyn.com about EBII. The interview contains some information about the team, our work process, and for all you Taksashila-fans out there: A little spoiler...

Enjoy:

http://leviathyn.com/blog/2012/04/24/siccmr187s-monday-mod-spotlight-on-a-tuesday-europa-barbarorum-2/

[Brennus]

Hello everyone.

Recently, our Project manager JMCR gave an interview at leviathyn.com about EBII. The interview contains some information about the team, our work process, and for all you Taksashila-fans out there: A little spoiler...

Enjoy:

http://leviathyn.com/blog/2012/04/24/siccmr187s-monday-mod-spotlight-on-a-tuesday-europa-barbarorum-2/

Sweet!

[Tarkus]

Fantastic little teaser there, JMCR!!! :2thumbsup:
(OK, I won't give it away...)

[Arjos]

Thanks for sharing this :)

[moonburn]

nice interview but only 12 questions ? maybe they should create a new part and release 1 interview per faction :X

[Blxz]

A great (if short) interview. I didn't realise there was so much attrition of members. Such a pity.
Also, forgive me if the great spoiler wasn't that 'spoiler-ific'.

[Brave Brave Sir Robin]

A great (if short) interview. I didn't realise there was so much attrition of members. Such a pity.
Also, forgive me if the great spoiler wasn't that 'spoiler-ific'.

Well there clearly is attrition of members considering the project leader has in fact changed.

[Mithridates VI Eupator]

Well there clearly is attrition of members considering the project leader has in fact changed.

JMRC has in fact been our project manager for a very long time.

[DaciaJC]

JMRC has in fact been our project manager for a very long time.

Is Foot still on board?

[Tux]

Is Foot still on board?

He disappeared. Probably busy w/ RL issues.


Well there clearly is attrition of members considering the project leader has in fact changed.

No, Foot and JMRC were both project leaders. And Foot's leaving has nothing to do with attrition.

[Blxz]

What do you consider attrition then? Admittedly he hasn't 'left' the team but a long term (unexplained) disappearance is very similar in effect.

[Tux]

What do you consider attrition then? Admittedly he hasn't 'left' the team but a long term (unexplained) disappearance is very similar in effect.
We were doing pretty ok at that time with important members such as Gustave, me, k_raso, oudysseus quite active, so it's not that the reason.

And no one replaced those members so we lack manforce to work at the pace we did in the past.
It may be a surprise but Eb2 is lacking most in the gameplay mechanics department and not in other such as units.

I don't like saying these internal things but I do it in the hope that some fans will get motivated and volunteer to help.

[Gustave]

We were doing pretty ok at that time with important members such as Gustave, me, k_raso, oudysseus quite active, so it's not that the reason.

:rolleyes:

[Tux]

:rolleyes:

Was my statement false in some aspect? ~:)

[Arjos]

Also, forgive me if the great spoiler wasn't that 'spoiler-ific'.

It was something expected, but at least to me, was quite a surprise to see it already done: thought that sorta details would've been implemented after the units and campaign were ready...

[Brave Brave Sir Robin]

No, Foot and JMRC were both project leaders. And Foot's leaving has nothing to do with attrition.
Ah, my mistake. I didn't realize there were multiple project leaders.

[Skullheadhq]

"But among the new ones, my favourite is Gandhara. "

Is this one even previewed or announced yet?

[moonburn]

yes as takashila wich was rulled by one of ashoka´s uncles or cousins or something

[bobbin]

His brother.

[Mithridates VI Eupator]

For the sake of clarity, the faction name is Taksashila. However, the city of Taksashila was located in the historical region of Gandhara.

Hence, Gandhara = Taksashila.

[moonburn]

dank je mithriades

[Cybvep]

It may be a surprise but Eb2 is lacking most in the gameplay mechanics department and not in other such as units.
This doesn't sound good. Unique gameplay and historical accuracy were the two main strengths of EB1. Unit models etc. are important, but the replayability depends mostly on gameplay. The mod cannot feel MTW2-ish or it will turn people off.

[Tux]

This doesn't sound good. Unique gameplay and historical accuracy were the two main strengths of EB1. Unit models etc. are important, but the replayability depends mostly on gameplay. The mod cannot feel MTW2-ish or it will turn people off.

Of course, that's why things are moving so slow and why the mod isn't released yet.

[Blxz]

So does this mean scripting, traiting, etc.? What exactly does 'gameplay' mean when you say you are lacking people?

[Tux]

Yes.