Countdown to Open Beta - Sauromatae

[Angadil]

Now, now... "the infantry is regulated to the very far background, as they are deserved to be" might be a tad radical, but of course, we all know Steppe Merc is a hardcore fan of cavalry... and (rightly?) proud of it too.

Anyway, in this matter of Sarmatian infantry, how much of it and of what sort, EB attempts, as always, to reflect the historical situation. In short: there will be Sarmatian infantry units because they existed historically. Some Sarmatian groups moved out of the steppe into areas either not suited to the keeping of large horse herds or where becoming farmers instead of nomadic herders was a viable option. That process was already well under way in some areas by 272 BCE. Some of those settled Sarmatians fought as infantry (not necessarily good infantry, though..). However, when looking at the whole picture, the Sarmatians were first and foremost mounted warriors and our preview has put its emphasis on this aspect. We have just focused on what we judged the most iconic Sarmatian units (probably the ones a player will find himself using most, too).

[Spendios]

Very informative and interesting preview with beautiful units as always.

[Mujalumbo]

Are the lancers going to have a decent charge? Are we gonna be able to rout a herd of ramping armoured elephants with a SINGLE CHARGE?! I want a charge value so high they can just charge through epic stone walls.

That would be cool.

[eadingas]

They will charge through stone walls, if you put them on a catapult :)

[Loinnreach]

It is quit astonishing to see so many enthusiasts, working on this mod for so long. All the credits for your time you have spent at the mod, but I would just like to give you advice.

I'm not impatient. Far from that. My focus is MP thought, so I'm not even interested in SP.
As mentioned befor, you shall recive all the credit for your work, but if you will be working on this too long till BI expansion is out, mod will lost effect.
I belive that you realize this.

VorCid

[khelvan]

I just have one question for all those who give us advice like "release before BI or people won't care!"

Does anyone think we WANT to wait this long?

Honestly, think about it. Does anyone think we actually have chosen not to release the open beta now, when we thought it would be ready two months ago?

[Steppe Merc]

Khelvan hit it on the head. Besides, why does it matter when it is released? I never understood that...

[Big_John]

Honestly, think about it. Does anyone think we actually have chosen not to release the open beta now, when we thought it would be ready two months ago?

yes, i think EB has been ready for months now, but you guys are keeping it all to yourselves. why? because you all delight in crushing the hopes and dreams of us little folk.

[Cronos Impera]

Great job!
What will the next week's preview be?
Ideea: The Sarmatians could use some slaves as infantery to man siege equipment.

[Steppe Merc]

Doubtful. Few true slaves were ever used in battle field, the main exceptions being the Ghulams and Mamluks of Islam. They more likely used conscripts, or Sarmatians that were no longer nomads, or at least true nomads.

[Lief]

These look much better than the garish, orange Gaul-look-alikes that CA passed-off as the Scythians. I especially like the last two units. Now, let's keep up the cavalry-heavy previews with the Parthians next week.

[TheTank]

Nice update EB !!
Well worth the waiting
I especially like the Sauromatae Faction Icon.

Question(s):
How many unit's will this faction get and what is the cavalry/infantry ratio for this faction and will this faction get javalin cavalry?

[Steppe Merc]

Most steppe peoples used javilens, though obviously not as much as bows.

Question(s):
How many unit's will this faction get and what is the cavalry/infantry ratio for this faction and will this faction get javalin cavalry?

Sarmatians will be able to recruit horse javilen chuckers, and I believe foot javileneers. Most of the infantry would be ranged, since it suits there style of warfare more. As for ratio, not sure.

[TheTank]

Eadingas, told me a while ago that EB is busy creating a proto finnic, baltic and maybe a proto slavic unit.
Will the sauromatae's able to recrute these chaps and will the sauromatea's rely alot on non-iranian units for infantry?!

PS: are the baltic,finnic units done I want to see them

[Angadil]

will the sauromatea's rely alot on non-iranian units for infantry?!

They will certainly use non-iranian infantry, but they will also recruit infantry from settled Iranian peoples, should they conquer the appropriate regions