Countdown to Open Beta - Iberia

[Moros]

you know, you look just the way I tought you'd look like.

No, I like the units tough I've never seen that long spears but since they're historical I don't mind.

Like always; nice work guys!

[cunctator]

Great work. Especially the fantastic intorduction.

[econ21]

Another excellent preview, thank you! I sometimes feel that even if the EB project folded and never produced any mod, this previews would be a worthwhile output! When viewed collectively, I doubt any book has equalled them as a compendium of military units of the period.

[TheTank]

Yes Iberia!!
Aymar you did a great job!

I believe that the models in 3d very well, but skin I do not like anything, very simple, the previous ones better

Malakey, read this from the preview.

Please note that unless stated otherwise, ALL pictures shown in our previews are of works in progress. We continue to improve on all parts of EB, and we will continue to do so long after our initial relea

[Dux Corvanus]

It's not the skins, Malakay. It's that Iberians dressed that simple. We are not going to dress them like hussar sergeants or Daredevil just to make them look cool.

If you like fancy colors and cool effects, try the incoming Blue Lotus mod. There you'll find a lot of incredible units with really impressive graphics -a real good fantasy work. But EB tries to be historical, and ancient world people didn't dress themselves to meet our tastes.

Aymar's skins are incredibly good. And simpler, yes, than the expensive elite hellenistic, celtic or Roman stuff. Just as it was. If you don't like simplicity, then you'll hate the Swaboz (Germans), or the Cantabrii. Most of those guys dressed in something similar to potatoe sacks.

[Aymar de Bois Mauri]

Yes Iberia!!
Aymar you did a great job!

Thanks!!

[Malakay]

I believe that the models in 3d very well, but skin I do not like anything, very simple, the previous ones better

[jerby]

I believe that the models in 3d very well, but skin I do not like anything, very simple, the previous ones better

hm, i'm not s skinner/expert. but what dont you like? should it wield a flamethrower?

[Malakay]

yeah mate...... all people it must use flamethrower..... sure..... this is a history theme.....

[jerby]

yeah mate...... all people it must use flamethrower..... sure..... this is a history theme.....

welcome to the wonderfull world of sarcasm...
speaking of wich. i havent seen him in a while

[KingOfTheIsles]

What graphics settings are being used for those models? It looks a bit low, hence the units look a bit bland and jagged. Having seen some of these units with high graphical settings, I can safely say that they look better with graphical detail turned up to full. :)

[Tux]

yeah mate...... all people it must use flamethrower..... sure..... this is a history theme.....

You sound like Aboxix, but nevermind that..

It's not the skins, Malakay. It's that Iberians dressed that simple. We are not going to dress them like hussar sergeants or Daredevil just to make them look cool.

If you like fancy colors and cool effects, try the incoming Blue Lotus mod. There you'll find a lot of incredible units with really impressive graphics -a real good fantasy work. But EB tries to be historical, and ancient world people didn't dress themselves to meet our tastes.

Aymar's skins are incredibly good. And simpler, yes, than the expensive elite hellenistic, celtic or Roman stuff. Just as it was. If you don't like simplicity, then you'll hate the Swaboz (Germans), or the Cantabrii. Most of those guys dressed in something similar to potatoe sacks.

Dux why are the germans so simple, every new mode, with the help of Safe,l i make i try to make them different as much i can from the others by adding little details wich weren't on other and also we have 5 hair types(from wich we shown 2) wich are used on different units and other examples like this, but if you mean their weapons, yes almost all german units use 2 frameas, and if you mean the skins you should take a look at them, so please don't scare our german fans.
Anyway i completely agree with you about the iberians, that was how they dressed themselfs.
And btw it's Sweboz.

[TheTank]

Aymar,
I have checked the old EB unit thread (i was bored) and I found an interesting unit made by Prometheus.
Is this unit still in the Iberia faction ?

[Wishazu]

^^ i hope so, they look really nice. btw great preview, now bring on the greeks :) or have i missed them??

[Aymar de Bois Mauri]

Aymar,
I have checked the old EB unit thread (i was bored) and I found an interesting unit made by Prometheus.
Is this unit still in the Iberia faction ?

Yes, but it's being altered by me. Those are Celtiberians.

[Dux Corvanus]

You sound like Aboxix, but nevermind that..

Dux why are the germans so simple, every new mode, with the help of Safe,l i make i try to make them different as much i can from the others by adding little details wich weren't on other and also we have 5 hair types(from wich we shown 2) wich are used on different units and other examples like this, but if you mean their weapons, yes almost all german units use 2 frameas, and if you mean the skins you should take a look at them, so please don't scare our german fans.
Anyway i completely agree with you about the iberians, that was how they dressed themselfs.
And btw it's Sweboz.

Sorry, Alin, I meant simplicity in the sense of austere clothing in natural colors, different from the goudy exhibition of gold and rich textiles that are common in other factions. That doesn't mean at all a lack of attention to detail and variety.

And if you want to have some laughs in Spain, just shout "No me toques los Sweboz" ("Don't touch my Sweboz"), and observe people's reaction...

[Monkwarrior]

And if you want to have some laughs in Spain, just shout "No me toques los Sweboz" ("Don't touch my Sweboz"), and observe people's reaction...

[Tux]

Sorry, Alin, I meant simplicity in the sense of austere clothing in natural colors, different from the goudy exhibition of gold and rich textiles that are common in other factions. That doesn't mean at all a lack of attention to detail and variety.

And if you want to have some laughs in Spain, just shout "No me toques los Sweboz" ("Don't touch my Sweboz"), and observe people's reaction...

haha, i'll remember that, but to not say it.
Ah yes now i agree with you, the clothing is very simple, the textiles don't look as rich as at other factions, altough they will have some armoured units, but they do have a lot of variety.

[Cronos Impera]

Great work! AVE EB!
Will you keep bull warriors ?

[Spendios]

An excellent preview with very nice units and a lot of interesting informations about the iberians, can't wait to play them !

[Mikeus Caesar]

Very swanky. Btw, on the subject of Malakay -

Don't feed the troll!!!

[Aymar de Bois Mauri]

Great work! AVE EB!

Thanks.

Will you keep bull warriors ?

Over my dead body. They did not exist and are as historical as an alien invasion on the time of Augustus.

[Mongoose]

I think i'll add the sig image nest to the casse one

[Mr Jones]

hhmmmmm i like the models but the textures are just a bit.... bland? i dunno there is just sumthing not quite right about them. they are a VAST improvement on the vanilla faction (as are all the EB factions) but i was far more impressed by the other previews. i was hoping for the iberians to get perhaps the biggest upgrade in EB, but then again, this is just a beta preview, so hopefully things will improve. still, it is nice work, and you should be congratulated. i really like the iberians in prometheus' RES GESTAE mod and in iberia: total war. maybe you could take a look at them? otherwise, well done. cheers.

p.s sorry if i seem ungrateful

[Ludens]

Beautiful, Aymar. You are making it very hard for us to be patient while we wait for EB to arrive.

BTW, my compliments to those who made the signature banners for Iberia and the Swêbōz. The misty forest of the Swêbōz signature took me back to the time I lost in the German forrest. Very good work!

[Danest]

Hmm, looking good. But... have historians typically categorized Iberians as barbarians? I can't tell just from looking, so I'm unsure (not that the distinction is really all that important, I suppose).

[Aymar de Bois Mauri]

Beautiful, Aymar. You are making it very hard for us to be patient while we wait for EB to arrive.

Hello, Ludens! Long time no see...

Thanks for the apreciation. Nice surprise to see you this interested. Keep on alert for more...

BTW, my compliments to those who made the signature banners for Iberia and the Swêbōz. The misty forest of the Swêbōz signature took me back to the time I lost in the German forrest. Very good work!

It was Teleklos Archelaou.

[Aymar de Bois Mauri]

hhmmmmm i like the models but the textures are just a bit.... bland? i dunno there is just sumthing not quite right about them. they are a VAST improvement on the vanilla faction (as are all the EB factions) but i was far more impressed by the other previews. i was hoping for the iberians to get perhaps the biggest upgrade in EB, but then again, this is just a beta preview, so hopefully things will improve. still, it is nice work, and you should be congratulated. i really like the iberians in prometheus' RES GESTAE mod and in iberia: total war. maybe you could take a look at them? otherwise, well done. cheers.

p.s sorry if i seem ungrateful

Well, your entitled to your opinion. I haven't checked Prom's work for those mods but these units are only the 6 lowest units for the southern Iberians. The others are still a wip. And as far as bland is concerned, the higher end units did use a lot more rich patterns and clothing, so, stay tunned.

[Mr Jones]

Well, your entitled to your opinion. I haven't checked Prom's work for those mods but these units are only the 6 lowest units for the southern Iberians. The others are still a wip. And as far as bland is concerned, the higher end units did use a lot more rich patterns and clothing, so, stay tunned.

that is good news. i was hoping that perhaps these units were the less interesting ones. besides, they are far better than any in vanilla rtw and a swag of other mods too. i think now i will probly start as the iberians. i love the idea of buckler and falcata combat. if i were a soldier back then, i would most definitley fight that way. looking forward to the beta release. cheers.

p.s chester nice sig. i love jack handy

[Chester]

EB is getting to be a pain in the ass. I just know I'm going to stare at the faction selection screen, for about an hour, trying to figure out which faction to start as!

So far it's an even toss up with every single faction presented.

Iberia EB is the best Iberia I've seen. They don't look like Cathagian Clones!!!