Unit Guide

**PaulTa** · 12-09-2006, 00:20

Ok, I'm currently taking volunteers. Post here if you're interested in helping out with faction specific unit guides.

So far, I've volunteered for the Holy Roman Empire.

Doug Thompson has volunteered to write for Egyptians.

Katank has volunteered to write for the Turks.

All other single player campaign playable factions are still open for volunteers. An expert-like understanding of the faction and it's units is recommended, and at least a very good understanding is required. Writing skills are a plus, with an emphasis on descriptive language.

For references as to what this will look like, it will be very similar to Frogbeastegg's MTW unit guide, only faction specific instead of weapon type specific. The same sort of overview of the unit is the standard format. Screenshots aren't a requirement, but a plus. (If anyone would like to volunteer for pure screenshot purposes, that service would be extremely appreciated).

So, if you have a faction that hasn't been listed that you really love, and you feel that you have a good understanding of said faction, volunteer here. Standing with the community is recommended as well (Doug and Katank are well known members), since it helps to establish credibility.

This project is also restricted to members of the community. Junior members looking for a way to help out the community (and thus earn their spurs) could volunteer for screenshots.

So post your name and the faction you'd like to take, and E-mail me with any updates for your faction at VeryLowSodium89@hotmail.com. There aren't any time constraints, but sometime within the next month or two would be a recommended deadline. I'll compile all of the updates once all of the information has been gathered and submit it for the guides section of MTW2, with credit to all of those who helped.

Thanks for your time,
Paul

**Musashi** · 12-09-2006, 00:28

I would but I don't think it's fair to evaluate the units at their current level of brokenness in the stock game.

**katank** · 12-09-2006, 00:56

The stats are quite broken in many cases and thus not indicative of actual performance in combat, which makes this all the more valuable IMHO. What you see if not what you get from the unit stat tab.

I have to say, however, the fact that peasants able to rout Italian Spear Militia (equal valor captain stacks in both campaign and custom battle) etc. is fairly ridiculous.

At any rate, I'd be happy to share my experiences with my Turks. (This does happen to coincide with finals perod though). They were my favorite faction in original MTW partly due to a crazy ransoming rush I came up with but also their amazing unit roster.

**PaulTa** · 12-09-2006, 01:20

I've got the finals rush right now too Katank. No worries. I wont expect to hear from anyone who volunteers for a few weeks anyways, since everyone will be testing and playing the game to get the inside scoop on all of the different units and their effectiveness.

Would a Moderator be able to stickie this temperarily until we fill all seventeen slots for different factions?

**Molinaargh** · 12-09-2006, 01:50

Originally Posted by katank

They were my favorite faction in original MTW partly due to a crazy ransoming rush I came up with but also their amazing unit roster.

Haha, I remember reading that (and executing it!) last year. It was such a great strategy, ransoming the Egyptian nobility by surrounding the province.

I hope you guys can write guides as good and creative as those! Good luck!

**PaulTa** · 12-09-2006, 03:41

Just giving this the ol' bump for those who recently signed on.

Most of the positions are still open. In fact, only Katank and Doug have offered their services so far.

**Barry Fitzgerald** · 12-09-2006, 03:44

A noble effort by the OP, but I have to agree that until the patch is out...and balance issues looked at...maybe a it isnt a great idea!

But fire away...just have a feeling things will change somewhat shortly!

**PaulTa** · 12-09-2006, 20:04

Originally Posted by PaulTa

Just giving this the ol' bump for those who recently signed on.

Most of the positions are still open. In fact, only Katank and Doug have offered their services so far.

Same story.

**LostCause** · 12-21-2006, 17:18

I am interested in doing a unit guide for mercenaries available. Detailing them like the frogbeastegg guide, but including the provinces they are available in. Alongside I would index them by province, so you can see at a glance what might be available in any given territory. What do you think?

**econ21** · 12-30-2006, 12:53

Just a bump to see what's happening with this project.

**katank** · 12-30-2006, 17:57

Well, Doug posted his. I'll probably do my Turk guide once I get back to my dorm after winter break (with my M2TW rig). I think most people are enjoying the hiatus from the holidays right now.

**PaulTa** · 12-30-2006, 21:09

Yeah, I just finished installing a new power supply and a 7900GS KO, so I'm still running diagnostic cleanups and such to optimize performance.

In about a day or two I'll be able to sit down and start the write-up.

**bones58** · 12-30-2006, 23:50

Err, count me out. I gave up Milan because my whole empire collapsed near enough in 15 turns, so if anyone with a better attitude than mine wants to do the guide it's all yours.