EB Help Required Thread

[Moros]

just like you? nice...










(joking!!! i know you're portuguese!!!)

Isn't Aymar the spanish guy

[Aymar de Bois Mauri]

*sounds of throat being slashed*

[Bouchious]

what does that sound like?

[Mouzafphaerre]

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yes, keyboard trouble,reply now sent will be.

Thanks. I'm sometimes an impatient one.
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[Julian the Apostrophe]

Not to be snarky or anything, but if you require proofreading/copyediting by a non-technical gamer novice, I may be available. I'm a composition professor and professional writer if that helps. I know nothing, absolutely nothing, about modeling, modding or mapping. I'm not even sure what those terms signify beyond their alliteration.

Um, I have noticed some hilarious malapropisms in some of the material. So please, make sure that it is _someone's_ appointed task to copyedit.

This is a brilliant project. In fact, EB fulfills the rather naive expectations I had when I first bought R:TW. The units are beautiful, and I have learned more from the previews than I did in numerous dry Western Civ lectures. The scholarship is particularly impressive.

Thanks for all the work you folks have done.

[the_handsome_viking]

I can draw well, so I'm pretty sure I could skin models if I downloaded the programs required to do so.

I know a significant bit of history but by no means enough to be at the level of the real hardcore history guys already working on this mod so I guess that leaves writing out...

[Bouchious]

First post has been updated, note 3d building co-ordinator. - Lu

[Dimitryi]

I e-mailed Bouchious about recruitment as a writer/researcher, but he asked me to post here too. I am a professional writer with a strong personal interest in ancient history, with access to research materials and some time to invest in working on EB. I'd definitely love to be involved in some aspect of EB's development.

[Steppe Merc]

Any groups or locations you are particullarly interested in?

[Dimitryi]

A lot of my personal interest has been in Baktria lately, researching Greco-Buddhist art for something I was writing. But I noticed you were looking for people to help with Pontus and Parthia, and I'd be willing to help with either of those.

I guess you could say that, in general, my interests are more towards the East (Parthia, Baktria, etc.).

[Steppe Merc]

Any chance Armenia? We need serious help writing descriptions for them...

[Dimitryi]

I can certainly try to help out on Armenia, though I'll need to see what sort of research material I can find on them. But I'll definitely do what I can, sure.

EDIT: I just remembered that Xenophon mentions some information on the Armenians and I'm re-reading the Anabasis right now anyway. :)

[Copperhaired Berserker!]

I wish to be a tester.

Here's my qualties:

-Plenty of time to do testing

-Know a good amount of histroy

-Knows what unbalanced or not.

-Knows how to code a bit (I still need intstructions)

I'm able to do all the things you need me to do.

[Jolt]

Greetings to all. I've been watching closely this mod for a couple of days, and I'd have to say I was VERY impressed at what was accomplished. When I read you were looking for help to write up descriptions, I registered myself for that purpose. Now for my "application":

1. Although I am from a non-English based country (Portugal) I have extensive knowledge of English, and sometimes I express myself easier in English than in Portuguese. I also am a constant writer of English as I participate in Online Simulations of Ancient History/Fantasy games. I've been in those games for a couple of years now. (Here comes the publicity. Feel free to join! )

http://hoi.outboxes.com
A Final Fantasy Tactics Simulation. I am a Staff Member there

http://www.heroesofchaos.com
Though the name might be similar, it is a 16th century Japan simulation. I am only a mere player there.

2. I am aiming (still in high-school though) to become a known archeologist. I believe I have a good grasp of history all around and so on the Roman period. As such, this would be yet another challenge for me into improving myself in history. Though I only have limited knowledge of Eastern cultures, their social and military ways, I am more knowledgable on Carthagean subjects and since you were looking for them, I have applied. This is pretty much my number one reason. If it involves history, it can involve me. :P And since this is to become a realism mod, all the better.

3. I do not have any modding experience whatsoever. So if people in the EB want me to actually input my writtings in the game to check if it works, than I'd have to be told how. Meaning, I do not know how to create skins, maps, etc. I like to just write the texts.

Conclusion. I'm pretty much an historian, the previews you gave me have made me try to help you make even a better game. If you think I'm qualified for a writer job (hopefully more directed into Carthagenean affairs, I'd be extremely happy to take it.)

[Moros]

*sounds of throat being slashed*

That's what I call Spanish temperament...

Nah, just chill...I'll get you a beer and some nice paella
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*gun shot*

[fallen851]

I can do research. I attend Clark University in Worcester and have access to many university libraries.

I'm also a decent skinner, not great, but decent, most of the skins you guys have done look simple enough for me, the only problem is I will be away from a computer with photoshop (trial expired on the laptop I'm using) while I'm at college so this may not be possible, unless I figure out how to skin using paint shop pro.

If you need help in either of those areas still, send an email to afrey@clarku.edu

Thanks.

[edyzmedieval]

Do you still need Getai descriptions?! I could do them, since I am a Getai myself...

Oh, BTW, may I do some other descriptions and some work on that Unit Recruitment Coordonation Khelvan told us about?!

[Bouchious]

edyzmedieval i'm guessing you have the OB? If so pick any description you wish, write a description for it. Post it and we'll see how we like your work. Off Topic - This thread has been quiet for so long. Almost overlooked the post. -Lu

[Teleklos Archelaou]

Yeah, if you want to try to write some descriptions, just keep in mind that we must focus on the period of 272 BC forward. We can't have any Dacia in the time of Imperial Rome things. Some sources on cultural things from then have to creep in, but we must keep it focused on the Getai and moreso with their Hellenic rather than Roman contacts/ties.

[edyzmedieval]

edyzmedieval i'm guessing you have the OB? If so pick any description you wish, write a description for it. Post it and we'll see how we like your work. Off Topic - This thread has been quiet for so long. Almost overlooked the post. -Lu

Yeap, I got it.

Sure, looking now for missing descriptions and making them.
Basically, they were Thraco-Dacians, with mixed influences. Tribal, Hellenic, very few Roman...Cocktail.

[edyzmedieval]

To whom do I give the descriptions?
Did one of them for the Chremastites(trader). Oh, the Getai have many problems...

[Teleklos Archelaou]

Don't go writing a lot of them. The trade ones for the Getai are actually some of the ones we have done but didn't make it into the open beta.

Give us a sample of one of these easier ones if you will (we don't have any of these simple ones):
-First level Getai Roads
-First level Getai farms (Sedentary Farming)
-First level Getai wooden pallisade
-First level Getai "Healer"
-First level getai "Game Field"

[edyzmedieval]

I did one for the Chremastites(Trader).
Working now for the Muster Field.

Oh, and check the Getai - the problems thread that I posted. It might be very useful for you guys.

[O'ETAIPOS]

Do you still need somebody to write ship's descr?
I could write greek/roman ones

[Teleklos Archelaou]

Give us a test description of one of the ships you see there is no description for in the game and we'll talk it over O'Etairos. Thanks for the interest.

[O'ETAIPOS]

could you tell me how many ships do one unit represents?

And where I should post test desciption?

[edyzmedieval]

Thanks for editing Teleklos. Hopefully will be sending them over by tommorrow....

Any other help needed?! Basic text editing(descr_strat.txt and such...)?!

EDIT: Done 2 of them...

[Callum Murray]

O'ETAIPOS I would think that the number of "men" in a fleet now represent the number of boats.

[O'ETAIPOS]

Where should I post my ready Tetrere descr?

[Bouchious]

Post in here. edyzmedieval can we see them? I'm not bothered about quantity at the moment lets see the quality first so we know we want them and that they won't need changing. -Lu