Viking Invasion III version 1.0 released!

[Leith]

Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting, Axalon! The Huscarle bif and a few others are heavily modified versions of the METW bifs. However many other bifs are also heavily modified versions of the HTW bifs. But most importantly, some of my major bifs are modified versions of the original MTW units like the Viking Carls, Landsmen and Chosen Fyrdmen. Please have a look if you have the time and let me know what you think. My cavalry units are also based on the original MTW bifs. I have taken your advice about the Viking Huscarle and changed the white color into dark grey. They look better now. Thanks!

The plan for this mod is to upgrade the graphics and to create balanced, varied armies for all the factions. In this regard, the unit balance will be heavily based on Redux with a few modifications like costs and the number of soldiers for example. The highest number of soldiers is 80 and the bodyguard units have 60, with the exception of the cavalry units which have 40-50 riders. In addition, there will be at least two more factions, one of which will certainly be Irish so there will be two Irish factions.

My main aim here is to make the battles much more brutal and exciting, unlike the original Viking invasion which I found lacking in excitement and variety. To this end , I'm doing my best to create a lot of eye candy and unique units. I cannot state when the mod will be ready as I want to ensure I'm reasonably satisfied with the outcome, unlike the first release which was rushed.

[dimitrios the samian]

Great update Leith ...
I look forward to playing your Mod as it sounds like it will be a major improvement over the original .
Your philosophy on units numbers is , very interesting
Count me in please when you need a Beta Tester .....
Keep up the great work .
Cheers

[Cyprian2]

Great to see you back again, Leith! The new units look amazing -- such detail for an old engine! I also like the idea of adding another Irish faction to the campaign (Northern Uí Néill have my vote). As I said some years ago, it would also be nice to see two Viking factions -- one to represent the Norse and one to represent the Danes -- which would be clones of one another. Regardless of what you choose to do, I am looking forward to your release.

[Leith]

Thank you old friend! I have been wondering if you gave up on the org or not. Glad you're still around! No matter, you have guessed what my would-be-faction, the men of Ulster. I think we can afford to have two Irish factions but probably not two Viking factions due to space. I will consider it though. My other potential factions are the Manx and the East Anglians.

I'm going to post a screen of Feudal Swordsmen, one of the toughest units in the HIGH era! Yes, there will be three different eras just like the original MTW campaign. Feudal swordsmen could easily turn the battle in your favour if you survive long enough to get them due to their high defence and armor. Not all factions can get them.


P.S dimitrios the bifs have been sent and thank you very much for the kind words.

P.S.S Cyprian it is great to have you back on the forums!

[Leith]

Hi Yan! I know the map you speak of. I am planning to use it for my next potential project: the Norman conquest of Britain. Creating more provinces is not a priority at the moment. Getting the unit roster and the new factions in place come first. We'll see how things progress.

My first screen involves Feudal spearmen fighting Axe militia:


The Irish factions have access to Irish spearmen in the High era instead of Feudal spearmen. They are less armed and armored than their Feudal counterparts but are extremely brave:

[Leith]

Light Fyrdmen provide the Saxon factions with a versatile unit, capable of skirmishing and fighting in hand-to-hand combat in addition to dealing with light enemy cavalry. Availabe in HIGH era. In the next screen they are preparing their javelins to throw at the enemy:


Viking Raiders are the basic soldiers of a Viking Jarl in the HIGH era. They are superior to enemy units of comparable cost and can easily slaughter spearmen. They are equipped with a few javelins, swords and shields. They can chase down fleeing enemy due to their high mobility.

[dimitrios the samian]

Happy 100 posts Leith
Cheers mate ....