Viking Age: Total War!

[wilpuri]

Thank you, however I don't think I can join them as they mod MTW. I don't even have MTW anymore, and the new 3D engine of RTW prevents me from even thinking about going back to MTW
What is needed is a "Viking mod" for RTW.

Well I know that. I was just thinking, that since thr FotN crew has done some very extensive research on the viking world, may be you would find that useful for your mod.

EDIT: oops I thought you were quoting me. Got to learn how to read first and post later.

[Lazul]

Might I just add that the favored weapon of the "more veteran" viking was NOT the axe but the simple sword/boradsword etc etc.
It is just a myth that all vikings used only axes.

just wanted to say that...

[King Yngvar]

Might I just add that the favored weapon of the "more veteran" viking was NOT the axe but the simple sword/boradsword etc etc.
It is just a myth that all vikings used only axes.

just wanted to say that...

The reason berserkers, huskarl swordsmen and hirdmen will have swords.

Well I know that. I was just thinking, that since thr FotN crew has done some very extensive research on the viking world, may be you would find that useful for your mod.

I may concider it, thank you

[Ranika]

Christianized 'Irish' Vikings in Dublin shouldn't disclude berserkers, the Christian Irish had berserkers called Raighhangh (in the old An Mhumain). Also, the backbone of the late dark age Irish armies were chainmaille wearing light swordsmen (Dibh Lann, black blade), coupled with chainmaille wearing heavy spearmen (Bonnaght, later Bonnacht, spearman).

[King Yngvar]

Christianized 'Irish' Vikings in Dublin shouldn't disclude berserkers, the Christian Irish had berserkers called Raighhangh (in the old An Mhumain). Also, the backbone of the late dark age Irish armies were chainmaille wearing light swordsmen (Dibh Lann, black blade), coupled with chainmaille wearing heavy spearmen (Bonnaght, later Bonnacht, spearman).

Woha, we got an Irish history expert

Maybe you could be in charge of the Irish faction? I will put in those unit names, thank you.

[King Yngvar]

Sorry for the second post, but it seems you cannot edit posts in this forum. Oh well;

Irish

Peasants
Raighhangh Berserkers
Spearmen
Bonnaght Spearmen
Viking Axemen
Dibhlann Swordsmen
Gallowglasses
Skirmishers
Kerns
Celtic Guard (Infantry)
Hobilars


Dublin-York (No drakkar. No leidang system. But gets Irish units in return):

Trell Spearmen: Short spears and small wooden un-painted shield, no armour.
Bonnaght Spearmen
Dibhlann Swordsmen
Viking Axemen: Skegg-axe, medium wooden, un-painted shield, no armor, lether helmet. Geirrkastir, throw spears like Roman infantry throw pilums. Abilities: Svinefylking (Wedge) and Warcry (hoping for possibility to have two).
Berserkers: Sword and medium wooden, un-painted shield, "wild" fur clothing. Ability: Berserkergang warcry, last longer, more effect than normal warcry (if possible).
Huskarl Swordsmen: Sword, big painted shield, chain mail, gjermundbu helmet. Geirrkastir, throw spears like Roman infantry throw pilums. Abilities: Svinefylking (Wedge) and Warcry (hoping for possibility to have two).
Huskarl Axemen: Two handed bearded axeman, chain mail, gjermundbu helmet. Geirrkastir, throw spears like Roman infantry throw pilums. Abilities: Svinefylking (Wedge) and Warcry (hoping for possibility to have two).
Hirdmen: Infantry royal guard, sword, big painted shield, golden gjermundbu helmet. Geirrkastir, throw spears like Roman infantry throw pilums. Abilities: Svinefylking (Wedge) and Warcry (hoping for possibility to have two).
Horse Raiders: Spear and small wooden shield.
Hobilars

Boats:

Snekkja

[Speiz_Bankurt]

Great idea for a mod. Just thought I'd mention, Magyars should be pretty much cavalry only. They certainly didn't use slavic troops that's for sure! They were basicly like Eastern horsemen, excellent horse archers and some heavy cav, really hard bastards.