I'm a big fan of Osprey publishing, especially some of their artists like Angus McBride and Graham Turner. So in the spirit of their work I decided I would slowly work my way through the factions (hence 'one faction at a time' hence forth known as OFTP) and change the skins to reflect more the reality of medieval equipment.

Its a long haul to change everything (especially with the new texture system) but I plan to do it. I've been revamping the Byzantines recently and that will probably be my first release. I've changed all the shields already for the faction and have re-skinned the mercenary Norman knights. Once the entire faction is completed I will release it and start work on the next faction and release it then move onto the next etc etc. Feel free to comment on work and even request which faction you'd like to see next or even how I should approach particular units. I don't plan on editing the models.db file simply because I would like these to work with existing mods etc. Below you can see the first screens of the Byzantine faction re-skin.


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Feel free to re-use any of my original work, so long as its integrity is maintained (aka no chopping up textures), in any other non-profit mods as long as there are credits attached.

Currently Released: Byzantium *DOWNLOAD*
Upcoming Release: Russia

Upcoming Release: To be announced

PREVIEWS

BYZANTIUM




Russia




Installation Instructions:

1) Download RAR file
2) Extract RAR file into Medieval 2 Folder
3) Set up your M2TW to play using "File First"
4) Play

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nice. I am looking forward to this mod. if you are revamping the byz the make sure to give them a heavy spear unit with appropriate shield.

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Sounds very good. Byzantines certainly need it and those Latin Knights look great.

Are you a modeler too or just a texture man?

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I can do basic modelling, helmets, weapons, shields etc. A complex model like a person or something like that is a bit out side of my skill.

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Just a little up date to assure people I'm making good progress. All the shields are done for the byzantine faction. As well I have finished the first armor level for the greek heavy armor. Screens here and updated in first post:

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Finished the armor upgrade for the "greek" armor. Here are some previews of the Byzantine infantry and Varangian Guard.

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great stuff -the byzies certainly needed a lift. the spanish yellow is a bit on the unbearable side too.

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I have finished the starting peasants armor (not the upgrade yet). It was no easy task. I originally wanted to do full single color stuff but the set up of the models (the randomization) kept me from doing that. In the end I think they turned out. In the pics you can see the two units, one of which has been upgraded to silver armor so you can see how the oval shields work with the upgraded heavier armor.

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Wait, do the peasants normally have kite or oval shields? And for that matter, are the peasants going to have better stats, now that they have a shield and a real spear?

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Pictured are the Byzantine and Militia spearmen. I refer to it as peasant textures because these textures are used for the peasants, byz/militia spearmen, and archers.

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Finished the "peasant" upgraded armor. The game calls it padded leather so that was the theme I stuck with. I also added in chain mail to give them a more "upgraded" look. So once upgraded they look like a unit that fills the gap between the heavier infantry and the peasantry.

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Very nice!

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Thanks.

I've finsished the kataphraktoi and the armoured mounts:

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Banners are done (including General and princes banner but I was too lazy to load a campaign to grab the screenies).

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What's more awesome than a mod making sweet new historical textures?

A mod with a really active worker.

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General and Captain are completed. What does that mean? Not much longer until my first release. I'm really happy with these guys I think they turned out great.

Byzantine General (Family Member)


Byzantine Captain

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I'm pretty much going to scream like a girl and then swear out my internet connection when this is released.

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These models are SUPERB Disgruntled Goat, I am especially in awe of the General and captain, beautifully textured, they look so crisp and clean.

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Yes, that mounted General is probably the best model Ive ever seen in a total war mod.

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First Post Updated:

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Sweet. One question - you reskinned the Kata's mounts, but not the light horse mounts. Was this intentional or something that can't be modded?

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They will be included in an update released on Friday June 1st. The update will also include some fixes for normal maps and a fix for a CA model (the latinkon).

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Top class work.
I heard that Russia faction will be next, so if you need Russian medieval troop images for artistic inspiration, I will gladly help you.

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Updated first post with the newest version of the byzantines, new horse saddle textures, independent normal maps and fixed latinkon medium model error

*DOWNLOAD*

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First preview for the Russians

Spear Militia - Regular and First Upgrade


(2nd upgrade is still wip)

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2nd upgrade for the Spear Militia (these guys are much more deserving of their silver shield upgrade status)



If you're wondering I am doing alot more DB editing and so units that shared the same mail textures will all be different.

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More russians. Boyar Sons, Boyar Sons UG1, and "peasant leather" UG1

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Wow! Those are jaw droppingly gorgeous!

The chainmail and scale mail look great!

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After hours of work creating detailed shield patterns I have finally finished, what has become my favourite unit, the Druzhina. Pictured is the ugraded and base versions. 10 completely unique shields are used by the unit, fully re-made, hand painted armor textures for for the upgraded version and new and improved anti-veils.

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nice work in here, DG!

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