Easter Unit Preview

[Taliferno]

I think the icons are probably for the late period project.

[Ower]

I'm pretty sure that this "new faction" is the absolutely redone Pahlava faction. The Creator already said that Pahlave has to be redone completely, to show that it was nomadic at the game's start and such.
Because, if they mean it another way, it would mean one faction has to die for another, because EB meets the faction limit. And I don't think any of the current factions deserves to die!
Oh, and perhaps they're going to finally implement working reforms for everyone, no more Hellenikoi Kataphraktoi and Hysteroi Pezhetairoi in the 3rd century b.c.
So, I can't wait anymore, release it or I'm forced to wait...

Yup, thet is what I thouth , and I can't wait to start that ride , a nomadic parni, and then settle them and becom one of the strongest empires in the ancient world.

I'm ready to wait, as long as neccesary, so the releas is as smooth, stabble and sweet as posible go EB, go

[Birka Viking]

Realy great preview...Cant wait to play it..Cheers

[alatar]

Is there any info about the late period project that I keep hearing about?

[PSYCHO V]

Greetings Europa Barbarorum fans.

The following units will be in the next build, which we are working on at a steady pace.

We hope you have enjoyed this preview.

Thanks guys. Adore the Spahbade Pahlavaning , Kardakâ Arteshtâr and Numidian unit.

The Koinon Hellenon is breathtaking but again I'd like to see the rationale for such an ornate unit.

The Oksywie guy is nicely done but I'm not sure what you're trying to achieve with the Kluddacorii?

Similarly, the Raetian shield, adopted / modified from the Arverni Lugaoe, is inappropriate.

The Bavarian wood cutter (Casse Axemen) just makes me laugh. Where did you guys come up with the idea for this one?


my2bob

[Teleklos Archelaou]

Classy as always.

[Urnamma]

Thanks guys. Adore the Spahbade Pahlavaning , Kardakâ Arteshtâr and Numidian unit.

The Koinon Hellenon is breathtaking but again I'd like to see the rationale for such an ornate unit.

The Oksywie guy is nicely done but I'm not sure what you're trying to achieve with the Kluddacorii?

Similarly, the Raetian shield, adopted / modified from the Arverni Lugaoe, is inappropriate.

The Bavarian wood cutter (Casse Axemen) just makes me laugh. Where did you guys come up with the idea for this one?


my2bob

In the case of the HK Epilektoi, the cuirass comes straight from Rhodes, to where three or four of the identical type were traced, given as votive offerings in Olympia. The Chalcidician helmet is a very common style, embossed with a crest, as would be appropriate among the most veteran soldiers. His shield is a normal aspis, but with some silver-work adorning the wood around which there is a leather cover. Essentially decorative, it isn't all that expensive considering the silver is just leaf over wood. The white cloak isn't terribly ornate, I should think. Bronze greaves aren't really that rich an accoutrement, seeing as how even the lowest classes often wore them (in the phalanx anyhow, or at least one on the leading leg).

I believe Stefan must have used a similar source to you on the Rhaetian shield. I'm not sure how the most common shield typology in Europe at the time is exactly inappropriate though.

I'll let Anthony defend the Casse, but again, I see no equipment there that could cause concern. Thanks for your comment, but try to be civil when you give them, eh?

[Sarcasm]

Thanks guys. Adore the Spahbade Pahlavaning , Kardakâ Arteshtâr and Numidian unit.

The Koinon Hellenon is breathtaking but again I'd like to see the rationale for such an ornate unit.

The Oksywie guy is nicely done but I'm not sure what you're trying to achieve with the Kluddacorii?

Similarly, the Raetian shield, adopted / modified from the Arverni Lugaoe, is inappropriate.

The Bavarian wood cutter (Casse Axemen) just makes me laugh. Where did you guys come up with the idea for this one?

my2bob

[PSYCHO V]

In the case of the HK Epilektoi, the cuirass comes straight from Rhodes, to where three or four of the identical type were traced, given as votive offerings in Olympia. The Chalcidician helmet is a very common style, embossed with a crest, as would be appropriate among the most veteran soldiers. His shield is a normal aspis, but with some silver-work adorning the wood around which there is a leather cover. Essentially decorative, it isn't all that expensive considering the silver is just leaf over wood. The white cloak isn't terribly ornate, I should think. Bronze greaves aren't really that rich an accoutrement, seeing as how even the lowest classes often wore them (in the phalanx anyhow, or at least one on the leading leg).

I believe Stefan must have used a similar source to you on the Rhaetian shield. I'm not sure how the most common shield typology in Europe at the time is exactly inappropriate though.

I'll let Anthony defend the Casse, but again, I see no equipment there that could cause concern. Thanks for your comment..

Thanks Matt. Much appreciated.

In relation to the HK Epilektoi, what role will this unit take?

P.S Tried to catch you on MSN over the w/e. Did you get my email?

[BozosLiveHere]

Oh, oh, I can answer that! General's bodyguard. for KH.

[-Praetor-]

In relation to the HK Epilektoi, what role will this unit take?

Generals bodyguard for KH.

EDIT: GOD DAMNIT, they beated me to it!!!!!!

[Teleklos Archelaou]

There is also a variant of the unit that is recruitable Rod. The old epilektoi unit needs to be removed as it had a "Phalanx-button" formation and thureos.

[BozosLiveHere]

I know, but AFAIK this one with the two-headed eagle on the shield was selected for the BG. Am I wrong?

[PSYCHO V]

Oh, oh, I can answer that! General's bodyguard. for KH.

lol ..thanks mate. They sound good.
Wouldn't happen to know about the other units would you?

my2bob

[Urnamma]

Yes, these Epilektoi will indeed replace the other BG unit, which was largely a combination of Rhodian and Corinthian design.

What did you want to know about the other units?

Also, I did get your email, just not at the same time you were on. I'll be on all week though, intermittently though it may be, because of class and personal life :-)

[keravnos]

No comments.


-Phillipos greaves' It is not visible now, but the ends of the greave were very much ornamented. (other than being gilded of course)

[Jarardo]

The Icons are obviously for the Norwiegians and the Alabamians.

The Blue one(again obviously) is the Alabamian.

So the yellow one is (yes you have it!) Norwiegian.

And yes, don't worry, both Norwiegians and Alabamians were around back then.

Hope I didn't spoil anything for anybody.

[Obelics]

wow people, great preview!

best among the best (for me):

gold medal:
spahbade pahlavaning, absolutely fantastic (ant it is not cause im a fan of this faction, now i don't dare to imagine it on the horse....)
I ardentely hope it will have an arrow-secondary/primary weapon. it could be a great variation in the gameplay, to have an early general capable of throwing arrows before the charge.

silver medal:
epilektoi hoplite, great skin, i think it fit in a wonderfull manner with the kh commander skin (i admit i really didn't like the spartans placeholders..., i was not very excited even for the recruitable spartans to say the truth, but that's just me)

bronze medal:
numidian cavalry, fiinally! we have waited so much time for a new numidian unit that do justice to the famed numidian cavalry.

My guess for the faction icons (but im sure im completely wrong):
1) Baktria new faction icon
2) Epeiros new faction icon

compliments to the 2 skinners
have a good work!

[Roy1991]

My guess for the faction icons (but im sure im completely wrong):
1) Baktria new faction icon
2) Epeiros new faction icon

I'm quite sure the second one indeed is Epeiros.
The flags around Epeiros townsquares have the same image

[Fondor_Yards]

wow people, great preview!
I ardentely hope it will have an arrow-secondary/primary weapon. it could be a great variation in the gameplay, to have an early general capable of throwing arrows before the charge.

Try the sarmatians mate, and you'll get your wish

[ZhaZ]

Any word on when when next release is coming? I'm dying to play pahlava

[Ower]

Play it now, i think the next releas is a quit some time away, so dont hold back.

[Kugutsu]

Im loving the trilby on the casse axeman!

[Kull]

Play it now, i think the next releas is a quit some time away, so dont hold back.

Truer words were never spoken. The Team worked VERY hard to get the v.8x series as stable as possible, just so you would all have plenty of time to play a number of problem-free campaigns. The next build will be better, but it won't be the Quantum Leap that v.80 was versus v.74.

[CaesarAugustus]

Nice new units, and it is especially nice to hear that the EB team is already thinking about EB2!

The Icons are obviously for the Norwiegians and the Alabamians.

The Blue one(again obviously) is the Alabamian.

So the yellow one is (yes you have it!) Norwiegian.

And yes, don't worry, both Norwiegians and Alabamians were around back then.

Hope I didn't spoil anything for anybody.

Considering that the names "alabamamilim" and "norwaym" appear in the url of the images, I'd have to agree with you.


EDIT: Maybe not the tags for the first icon say Alabama militia. Is this an elaborate scheme by the EB team to confuse us further?

[Imperator]

that second one (the gold one) looks similar to RTR's faction symbol for Pahlava...


EDIT: I finally hit 100 posts!!

[Geoffrey S]

Considering that the names "alabamamilim" and "norwaym" appear in the url of the images, I'd have to agree with you.


EDIT: Maybe not the tags for the first icon say Alabama militia. Is this an elaborate scheme by the EB team to confuse us further?

D'oh?

[russia almighty]

The Casse axeman looks badass . Can't top something that looks like its from multiple time periods.

[The Celt]

I'm so happy! These units look awesome! BTW are the Kardakâ Arteshtâr a pike phalanx, or a traditional overhead phalanx?
Also, where are the Celtic cataphracts?!

[hasforth]

Kewl for teh win really love EB much better that RTR IMO