Roman Camps??

[Barkhorn1x]

Roman camps are important as they did influence battles / Roman tactics.

The question is - will these be in R:TW.

I am still disappointed about the exclusion of the physicall modeling of the pilum - although we are told that the "effects" will be modeled.

OK - I guess I can live w/ that. But a ROME:TW w/o Roman camps would be getting close to an oxymoron.

Barkhorn.

[Intrepid Sidekick]

There will be roman roads, marching camps and forts. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[Catiline]

Quote[/b] ]I am still disappointed about the exclusion of the physicall modeling of the pilum - although we are told that the "effects" will be modeled.

where's that come from Barkhorn. I could live without the camps but legions without pila sounds decidedly silly. THey seem to have htem in hte screen shots of the hastati etc.

[Nowake]

why do you say that, Catiline? I consider camps rather important. As to the pila, I saw it pretty clear in the screenshots from TC.

[Catiline]

i'd rather have both. but htis is a game about battes ultimately, and if you've got legions you need Pila. Marching camps are important, but hey don't win battles.

[Nowake]

IIRC, sometimes those camps really did helped in winning.

[Barkhorn1x]

Quote[/b] (Catiline @ Sep. 24 2003,04:03)]
Quote[/b] ]I am still disappointed about the exclusion of the physicall modeling of the pilum - although we are told that the "effects" will be modeled.

where's that come from Barkhorn. I could live without the camps but legions without pila sounds decidedly silly. THey seem to have htem in hte screen shots of the hastati etc.
I got that info. from a post at TW.com. I am pretty sure it was a dev. post - but - I can't be sure as the search feature there is pretty weak.

I hope I'm wrong believe me.

Barkhorn.

[Barkhorn1x]

Quote[/b] (Intrepid Sidekick @ Sep. 24 2003,03:37)]There will be roman roads, marching camps and forts. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
Very good

Thanks.

Barkhorn.

[Intrepid Sidekick]

The Pilum will be in the game for post Marian Reform Legionaries and Hastati.

When Legionaries/Hastati are preparing for melee engagement they will have the Gladius in their hands.

When closing to throw their pilum they will have the pilum in their hand.

For a number of reasons, Roman troops won't have their pilum visible while they are holding their swords or vice versa

I hope this clears up any questions. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

I.S

C.A. Staff

[Barkhorn1x]

Quote[/b] (Intrepid Sidekick @ Sep. 24 2003,09:54)]The Pilum will be in the game for post Marian Reform Legionaries and Hastati.

When Legionaries/Hastati are preparing for melee engagement they will have the Gladius in their hands.

When closing to throw their pilum they will have the pilum in their hand.

For a number of reasons, Roman troops won't have their pilum visible while they are holding their swords or vice versa

I hope this clears up any questions. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

I.S

C.A. Staff
Yes that does clear it up - and in the good sense

I apologize for passing on what must have been an ill informed rumor.

It's 2 for 2 on the coolness meter in this thread.

Barkhorn.

[Nelson]

Quote[/b] (Intrepid Sidekick @ Sep. 24 2003,09:54)]The Pilum will be in the game for post Marian Reform Legionaries and Hastati.

When Legionaries/Hastati are preparing for melee engagement they will have the Gladius in their hands.

When closing to throw their pilum they will have the pilum in their hand.

For a number of reasons, Roman troops won't have their pilum visible while they are holding their swords or vice versa

I hope this clears up any questions. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

I.S

C.A. Staff
Good news Thanks for clearing this up Intrepid.

[Spino]

Welcome to the Org Intrepid Sidekick, pleased to meet you

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[Sir Robin]

Perhaps by pillum modelling they meant showing the metal portion bend and struck shields sag under the weight?

I am drooling over this game.