Countdown to Open Beta - Hayasdan

[Birka Viking]

Very nice preview EB...Can't wait for the open beta...

[Moros]

why do they is it harder to choose a favorite faction every time there's a new preview?

HA are perhaps not fun to deal with but they're fun to play with.

[Ludens]

The birth of Mihr took place at the winter solstice in a cave, where shepherds attended him and bestowed upon him gifts and offerings. The winter solstice was celebrated every year as "The Birth of the Invincible Sun," (...).

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From the blood so spilled comes the wine and all growing things that cover the earth. The torchbearers bring the sacred meal and by partaking of this the salvation of mankind is symbolized in the obtaining of blessed eternal life. Following this Mihr ascends to heaven on his horse drawn chariot to fulfil his role as the cosmic ruler. It is said that he will return to earth as saviour, or Sosyant, to awaken the dead and pass judgement on the wicked. Mihr, as mankind's defender and champion, would in the final days bring forth a new order in which the faithful would enjoy blessings and immortality. In return Mihr demanded good conduct and adherence to a rigorous moral code.

(....) The cup present at the last meal had seven lines corresponding to the seven degrees in Mithraism. His followers would know each other by the Mithraic sign of the Cross which represents the unity of man from the four corners of the earth.

That sounds awfully familiar.

Great job, EB . I wonder though: can't you make the signature banners for non-members somewhat bigger? I can hardly make out the background of mine as it is.

[khelvan]

That sounds awfully familiar.

It does, doesn't it?

This is the favorite subject of one of our members, a Near East religious historian. He likes to say that none of it is new (when discussing religious mythology, and I don't mean that in a bad way), that different religions recycled myths over and over. He'll trace the origins of Judeo-Christian mythology over hours, if you'll let him.

I do, it's fun to read.

[Reverend Joe]

By now, I am afraid to read the Roman previews. They are going to be incredibly boring compared with the steppe peoples and the Greeks. Then again, Rome itself was boring when compared with the steppe peoples and the Greeks.

[Spendios]

Beautiful work and very interesting informations as always ! The royal knight (sorry I can't remember they real name) are really awesome !
Armenia was one of the most botched faction of Vanilla RTW it has now the glory it deserves !

[kayapó]

By now, I am afraid to read the Roman previews. They are going to be incredibly boring compared with the steppe peoples and the Greeks. Then again, Rome itself was boring when compared with the steppe peoples and the Greeks.

I agree

no, really...I wouldn't be so afraid...I'm sure we're in for quite a few surprises.

[Conqueror]

Given how much they've managed to improve all of the factions we've seen so far, I'm sure that EB can make even the Romans to be somewhat interesting