Late game unit appearance

[Omisan]

I have yet to see all the available units in Medieval II, but I noticed that many units lose their unique appearance in late game as they get armor upgrades.

As an example, Teutonic knights and Norman Knights , which look fantastic with their default armor, turn into feudal knights when their armor is upgraded.

It would be nice if they retained a bit more of their unique appearance than just the shields.

[Shahed]

RANT !!!!

I agree 100%. It's freaking ridiculous to upgrade and see Hospitallers turn into any other scrap metal on horse back. Annoying as hell. It's why I actually DON'T upgrade, often. At least the armor should have something unique. Specially English Knights, WOW ! Now they really look terrible once in plate.

RANT OVER

[FactionHeir]

Agreed. Although to some degree they are supposed to get plates and look more similar (as plate is the most advanced armour).
I would like to think though, that individual units should keep some sign of originality, such as a cross engraved on the armour for teutons and a pot helmet or a different armour design for normans (to make them look different from dismounted chivs in your example)

[Shahed]

Yeah at the very least a distinguishable cross, ornament or other symbol. I think the whole thing needs to be worked on a bit. Plate is too similar across the board for mounted knights IMHO. Different armor designs would be ideal.

[Omisan]

At the very least, Teutonic and Hospitaller could still wear their uniform(robe?) over the new plate armor.

[King of Kings]

I would hate that to happen to me but i never get to upgrade grade armour anyway

[Shahed]

Yeah or how about a cloak ? You can still wear that. I still favor unique armor design as best solution.