Suggestions

[Divinus Arma]

If that is the case, and units can be regionally restricted for production; then perhaps legions raised in the colder climates could reflect this.

Thus, raise legions in Germanic regions and a set of observable and distinct uniform alterations (in agreement with history of course) would apply.

This would aid in the depth of experience, similar to that gained by regional titles granted to units I.E. "Legio V Germania" or Hispania, or whatever.

Of course, I am totally oblivious to all things modding, and thus remain awed by the entire process even now. My simple suggestions are only humbly submitted as passing thoughts of mild creativity. My thanks for the tolerance.

Warmest Regards,

Divinus Arma

[Wikingus]

But won't they change it, so that Roman troops will only be recruitable in Italy?
Then there would be no need to make separate skins. Don't know though.

[Aymar de Bois Mauri]

Different skins are used to differentiate different faction's units, not the same unit with different clothings. To allow your ideas to work out we need new units that are just recruitable in that region and that have a "fur" skin.

[khelvan]

Actually, Aymar, is that really the case? RTR, for instance, had different skins for the same unit within the same faction based on the province it was recruited from. Since we now have the ability to define basically an infinite number of recruitment regions we could do this, if we have the time to do the skinning, and it is possible to do it without defining new units.

The problem as I see it is that we can't change the skin based on the season. So if that legion recruited in a northern area is in battle in North Africa in the middle of summer, they will still be wearing furs.

[Divinus Arma]

...if that legion recruited in a northern area is in battle in North Africa in the middle of summer, they will still be wearing furs.

Great point, Khelvan. I can't help but wonder though, where to strike the balance? I've read through many of your teams discussions on the historical accuracy of naked barbarians (or shirtless, rather). This may be a problem no matter what.

To quote Shigawire:

Don't forget that the Gaesatae was a tribe of mercenaries in Cisalpine Gaul, I don't want to see them being recruitable in Belgae or Britain for example. :p

I understand that much of Shigawire's comments relate to unit training origination location, but it also points out the relevance of climatic-regional unit representation.

It is just as absurd to have fur-clad romans marching around in North Africa as it is to have naked egyptians charging the Celtic northlands.

Also, if I may Quote Aymar de Bois Mauri in the opening of your valiant effort:

To try to make CA improve their rather "approximative" (incorrect, really) depiction of Celts, Britons, Germanics and Dacians in RTW.

Clearly, the intended purpose of EB is historical regional accuracy.

In conclusion, to exclude the climatic-regional alteration of (Roman) uniforms
is to counter the original intent of your project. The question and purpose of your endeavor, my lads, is not where the units will end up. Ultimately, historical integrity will require an acute focus on the unit's region of origination. I might also add that this will contribute significantly to the emersion so many of us crave, as we will have our "favorite units" from various regions!

Warmest regards,

Divinus Arma

P.S. How might I contribute? At the least, I would like to show my support.