Screenshot Preview thread

This first post will be the update post and will contain all the updates. I will post updates throughout the thread and update this first post each time I do. :)

A Battle of Crusaders

Teutonic Knights teach some Templars a lesson

Saracen Infantry Engage the Crusaders

Teutonic Cavalry

Saracen Warriors Battle Crusaders

Battle of the Axes

Saracen Heavy Cavalry

Heavy Cavalry

Hospitaller Spears

GRANDMASTER of the Hospitaller Knights

Welsh Bowmen

Hospitaller Cavalry Knights

Teutonics and German Crusaders

Templar Spearmen

Cilician Armenians

knights and maronites

Turcopoles

Heavy Cavalry of the Kingdom

Foot Knights of the Kingdom

Royal Knights of the Kingdom

Black Guards

French Men at Arms

Norman Knights

French Knights

English Men at Arms

English Knights

German Heavy Infantry

Saxon Warriors

Genoese Sailors

Italian Militia

Knights of Italy

Teutonic Foot Knights

Mounted Templar Knights

Crossbows of the Latin Kingdom

Knights of the Order of St. Lazarus

Templar Order Crossbowmen

Hospitaller Order Crossbowmen

Teutonic Order Crossbowmen

Men at Arms from the County of Tripoli

Byzantine Rebel Cavalry

Byzantine Rebel Archers

Byzantine Rebel Infantry

Latest Updated Screen Shot:


Re-vamped Teutonic Foot Knigts

Anatolian Infantry

Naffatin Fire Throwers

Arabs Battle Crusaders

Arabian Light Infantry

Arabian Lancers

Syrian Archers

Jund Militia

Ghazi Infantry

Syrian Heavy Infantry

Nizari

Kumah Cavalry

Hashishin

Kurdish Ghulams

Sudanese Infantrymen

Sudanese Javelinmen

Ayyubid Infantry

Nubian Infantry

Jaridah Cavalry

Tawashi Cavalry

Ayyubid Ghulams

Saracen Generals model

Mamluk Junior Askars

Mamluk Abtal Askar

Saracen Royal Cavalry

Saracen Sibyan al Rikab

Today I start previewing the Saracen Units

The Sibyan al Rikab

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Young noblemen of the Ayyubid Dynasty. These are powerfull heavy cavalry that form the incredibly solid core of the Saracen army. They are primarly the protectors of the Sultans generals; however, if you have the gold you will be able to muster a unit or two of these men. They are a solid wall of horse flesh and armor, bristling. None shall stand in their way and they will inspire all those that see them on the battle field as well as striking fear into the very hearts of your enemy.

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Todays Saracen Preview:

The Royal Cavalry

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These men are the crack cavalry force of the Sultans armies. Powerful heavy cavalry armed with spears and swords. They are not has heavily armored as the Sibyan al Rikab, but are faster and much more nimble. Where the Rikab are a thunderous wall of spears and armor, nearly unstoppable with their momentum; the royal cavalry are a fluid force that can quickly attack, turn and regroup and strike again in moments. Wreaking havoc on the crusader armies.

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Very impressive as usual.

How did you do the sash on that last unit. I've done something similar for WoT, but I keep getting problems with the sash going into the unit when its animated...

try moving the verts out away from the body a bit... i hope that helps.. that generally works for me.:2thumbsup:

Are you just attaching the sash to the torso bone?

If so that normally causes some problems of clipping. I use a skin modifier as well as keeping it off the body a bit. With the skin I normally attach verts to the torso, abs and pelvis.

Hmm, I just used torso and pelvis. I'm sure its just a matter of tweaking till I get it right...

Todays Preview:

Mamluk Abtal Askar

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Powerful shock cavalry. Meant to cover the withdraw of the hit run tactics of other saracen cavalry. They are armed with lances and large battle axes and make a formidable foe.

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lovely models! very high res and lots of nice details. beautiful stuff.

I agree... gorgeous

These are all really nice units, are they all historically accurate?

yes and no. Most are based on ospreys or museum armor pieces. Some are based on units seen in KoH and some are straight out of my imagination.

Todays Preview:

Mamluk Junior Askar

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These men are mounted junior Mamluks armed with the bow and sword. They possess such impressive horsemenship and archery skills that they are by far the finest mounted archers in the Saracen army.

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Todays Update, sorta a dual update.

The Saracen General Model and the Sibyan al Rikab's cavalry standard.

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watch out the img is rather hi res!

A massive DUAL update today. Two units for the price of one!

Tawashi Cavalry

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Considered by the crusading franks as a medium cavalry, but to the Saracens they where a heavy cavalry unit. Armed with spears swords and shields. they were easily the match of any cavalry the crusading armies of europe could field.

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Ayyubid Ghulams

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Again, another medium cavalry, Fast and agile armored in leather lamellar. They carry bamboo spears, shorter and better suited for close combat and the agility. These men were some of the finest mounted warriors of the Ayyubid Dynasty.

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Those screenshots are unreal. The metal really shines, and stands out, especially on the islamic units. Really impressive stuff, can't wait to play this.

ya, I started using a new envmap for the gloss recently (mostly for the saracens) The crusaders using the same envmap have the same steel shiny looking helmet.

I'm loving those units, man. Excellent work.

Extreme Kudos Caius!
I am absolutely enthralled by your saracen units! Once this mod comes out I am going to spend days playing as the Saracens because their units are absolutely the most bada**

One thing about making a mod that is really enjoyable... you can play it before everyone else :P

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Todays Preview:

Jaridah Cavalry

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Light cavalry, armored in leather lamellar and a mail coif. They carry a shorter cavalry spear and sabers and are fast cavalry that make up the bulk of the ayyubid cavalry lines.

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I really like those
keep it up

Really nice units can't wait to try them !

I'll have higher res and individual unit renders for the units in this preview at a later date. What I'm presenting here is a night battle I recently played which also convienently showcases the current saracen ayyubid infantry that have been created. Mamluk Junior Foot Askars, Thaqlah Infantry and Daylamite Infantry are showcased battling a army of French Men-at-Arms, Latin Heavy Spearmen and Welsh bowmen (not shown). Its presented in a filmstrip of the battle. ENJOY!


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PS: its a night battle because I enjoy the way the light reflects of the armor :)

Awsome!
Will there be Nizaris? or Hashishin?

Lovely pics....

I'm surprised that this mod is not more popular, the units are so richly detailed.

A preview (I know its been awhile but study week is over :( )

Nubian Infantry

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Light infantry, armed with shield and spear. They are by no means the greatest quality troops however their numbers are where their strength lays as they overwhelm the crusading armies of Europe.

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Still looking fantastic. What I really like is the way all the units seem to fit together, they don't seem to clash (colourwise) like those in quite a few other mods.

Glad to see you're making good progress. :2thumbsup:

Todays preview

Ayyubid Infantry

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This infantryman is a rank and file trooper at your disposal in your fight against the franks. Not armored except for his padded coat and shield he is not going to be the decisive force on the battle that your Daylamites or Black Guards will be. However they are faster then their european counterparts with just as much eagerness to show their worth.