Mount and Blade: Legions Mod Extended

[stupac]

I think many folks here would be interested in this development. Some members on this board tipped me off to this incredible game, Mount and Blade, which I have really enjoyed. A beta has been released for the vastly improved Legions mod, which is set in EB's time period. While it could use some historical work, I'm already enjoying some of action, it's kind of link playing EB in first person combat. For those not familiar with mount and blade, it's an action/rpg with the best combat model I've seen for hand to hand and calvary combat. It uses an feudal model for your relationship to other characters in the game world, which carries over to Legions at the moment, probably until they manage to modify to a more realistic model. Right now they got LS in the game, so might also be nice for any historians with some time on their hands to go to their board and set them straight so to speak. They have done a top notch job on much of the skins and models though.

Check out legions extended mod here:
http://forums.taleworlds.net/index.php/board,98.0.html

Information about mount and blade can be found here:
http://www.taleworlds.com/

[Khazar_Dahvos]

Indeed.... I have been playing mount and blade for over 2 years now and and play its mods and EB quite often.

[EdwardL]

I guess I can let the cat out of the bag, and inform you that I am the director of the mod.

In regards to such issues as LS, im aware of its historical inaccuracy relevant to the time frame. As stated in my FAQ, I mention in the future that units equipped with such armor, will only be accessible once a reforms trigger is satisfied.

When the product hits the later stages of developement, dont be suprised if you recognize elements of Europa Barbarorum within it, as I will confess that my many hours playing EB has been a great source of inspiration :)

[stupac]

I guess I can let the cat out of the bag, and inform you that I am the director of the mod.

In regards to such issues as LS, im aware of its historical inaccuracy relevant to the time frame. As stated in my FAQ, I mention in the future that units equipped with such armor, will only be accessible once a reforms trigger is satisfied.

When the product hits the later stages of developement, dont be suprised if you recognize elements of Europa Barbarorum within it, as I will confess that my many hours playing EB has been a great source of inspiration :)

Glad to hear it! Love your work, the mod is already very well polished. Enjoying it very much.

[LusitanianWolf]

I'm also an LME player!!
M&B with EB inspirations =

[Gothic]

I'm a little confused about Mount & Blade. Is it a single player game or do you log into online servers? Otherwise, how could the trial download file be so small?

In either case it looks really interesting.. will definately have to give it a go!

[Pezlu]

Interesting, I was just in the mood of reinstalling M&B but didn't know where to find an interesting mod... I'll try Legions then ;)

Thanks!

[Sarkiss]

I'm a little confused about Mount & Blade. Is it a single player game or do you log into online servers? Otherwise, how could the trial download file be so small?

its single player.
regarding mod i think it looks very interesting.
i have a suggestion. looking at the world map its shifted too mach into Atlantics imo. if it could be moved in other directions (all that ocean is useless anyway) you could give more territories to Parthia and perhaps squeeze more factions (if possible at all) like Pontus and even Armenia in?

[Parallel Pain]

They fighting in formation? Or are they running all over the place like the original?

[EdwardL]

its single player.
regarding mod i think it looks very interesting.
i have a suggestion. looking at the world map its shifted too mach into Atlantics imo. if it could be moved in other directions (all that ocean is useless anyway) you could give more territories to Parthia and perhaps squeeze more factions (if possible at all) like Pontus and even Armenia in?

- Right now the factions are on freeze until I make more efficient scenes for towns to reduce load times. If there is going to be another faction added, its going to be Numidia. After that i'm considering expanding east.

- Formations are being worked on for the next release.

if yall have any questions or suggestions you're more than welcome to post them here http://forums.taleworlds.net/index.php?board=98.0

Out of respect for the EB team, this is their forum and I dont want to persist dialogue by continually answering questions concerning the mod or its future here.

thanks

[overweightninja]

I'm a little confused about Mount & Blade. Is it a single player game or do you log into online servers? Otherwise, how could the trial download file be so small?

In either case it looks really interesting.. will definately have to give it a go!

I had a simmilar thought myself, but I gave it a try today and I'm glad I did. At the end of the day, I wasn't expecting much for a download that size but it actually looks really nice. At first everything seemed a bit...well...cheap, but after an hour or two I was quite enjoying it (had to force myself to quit the arena and go to work, lancing people from horseback is great fun).
I can only speak for the legions mod though, the vanilla game doesn't really hold any appeal to me (I can run Oblivion, Gothic 3 etc with everything maxed...'nuf said ).
But yeah, as long as you don't expect too much in the way of graphics or anything, certainly an enjoyable little romp into EB's time frame, I'd reccomend it to any EB fan. keep up the good work Edward!

- Right now the factions are on freeze until I make more efficient scenes for towns to reduce load times. If there is going to be another faction added, its going to be Numidia. After that i'm considering expanding east.

Go for the factions, load times don't need any work imho (unless you have a real dog of a pc I guess).

Anyway...thanks for notifying Stupac, and thanks for making the mod Edward

Cheers

[Redmeth]

The most fun is playing as a horse archer with no crosshairs and the least amount of info and help possible on screen, it's difficult but once you get the hang of it a shot in the throat at 20m in full gallop is a thing of beauty.

Make sure to include some HA factions Edward.

[The Persian Cataphract]

Actually, while horse-archery is fun, and being the fully-armoured lancer tank just as entertaining, I recently played around with the idea of a universal cavalryman, in the spirit of Sassanian medium cavalry, armed with bow, lance and sword, heavy helmet, felt hand and foot-wear and lamellar; The mount is either a heavy hunter or a spirited courser. Having a large inventory foremost ensures that the player can assume any class on horse-back. I can be a nearly un-armoured horse-archer, all the way to a knight with re-inforced plate armour and heavy war-horse.

My character has turned into an absolute monster; He eats 200 men for breakfast, alone and without breaking a sweat. It's unbelievable how smart playing can smoothen out prospects for victory.

[craziii]

I just bought the game online after trying out the trial! so addicting.

[Sarkiss]

Actually, while horse-archery is fun, and being the fully-armoured lancer tank just as entertaining, I recently played around with the idea of a universal cavalryman, in the spirit of Sassanian medium cavalry, armed with bow, lance and sword, heavy helmet, felt hand and foot-wear and lamellar; The mount is either a heavy hunter or a spirited courser.

me wants screenshot please!