Thoughts on EB 1.0

[J.Alco]

Heheheh. well, as they said in the old days, I've been had, good n' well.

Sorry about the paranoia-fest. I withdraw my earlier misgivings about the 'units being withdrawn' from the game. Consider them the foolish ramblings of an idiot.

Note to self: Learn to spot irony in posts in the future

Sorry again for the ramblings. That said, I do feel better about the fact that I was being led on (But if I'm being led on about being led on, then you people are cruel and sadistic beyond measure)

Although this doesn't mean that I'm changing my opinion with regards to the Augustan legionaries plumed helmets (I know, I know. Work in progress, but still)

[Zaknafien]

Well, sorry, but that's how they were, so that's how they will be in EB.

[NeoSpartan]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!

I wasn't the only one who got scared by Foot's comment on that thread. That guy had me for 2mins.

[Anastasios Helios]

Same...I almost threw a fit...I need the Thorakitai.

Sometimes, I do feel that the Kelts are severely overpowered and the Sweboz underpowered though.

[mlc82]

I must have missed the joke as well, cause that first post here had me terrified... "Streamlined to appeal to a wider audience" has been the death knell of most of my favorite game series (Deus Ex, Ghost Recon, Elder Scrolls, most likely Fallout next). I was honestly almost ready to cry :(



I can't wait for version 1.0, I will not be doing anything besides playing EB the first week that's out!

[J.Alco]

I just want to add this note, due to Zaknafien's response to my comment on not being crazy about the Augustan Legionaries plumed helmets. (i.e: 'Sorry, but that's how they were, and that's how they'll be in EB')

I realise there have been some past problems on the EB forum regarding trolls and people who have flamed the team for the changes to units to make them more historical. I am not one of those people. I say that I am not crazy about the plumed helmets, but if they're based on historical, archeological facts, they're fine by me, and won't prevent me from loving EB any less, and in fact I would probably be a bit dissapointed if they weren't included now!

The only reason why I'm reluctant to the new image is that I'm still getting over the idea I have in my head of the 'Lorica Segmentata Legionary' which I accepted and absorbed since I was, well, like 7.

I'm just the nit-picky kind, but please, don't think that this means I'll make mountains out of molehills. I love EB, and I think that what the team is doing is nothing short of magnificent work. You know a helluva lot more than me when it comes to making a mod, and I know that what you show on EB is probably as close to the truth as one can get with regards to the period. That's why I play EB to begin with: To get as close to the truth of the period as I can.

So, in short, don't get the wrong idea of me. I'm just a natural whiner and nit-picker, but I really do love the mod and wouldn't change a thing about it, or about what's to come. I continue to look forwad to v 1.0

Keep the great work, EB!

[Meneldil]

Sometimes, I do feel that the Kelts are severely overpowered and the Sweboz underpowered though.

Want to discuss that ?

[The Celt]

Dude, you honestly thought that was a legit statement? Geez, I thought the mention of axing the Polybian Romans was obvious enough! Always wait for another member of the team to clarify before you fly off the handle.

Same...I almost threw a fit...I need the Thorakitai.

Sometimes, I do feel that the Kelts are severely overpowered and the Sweboz underpowered though.

Sweboz? Underpowered? Maybe unit stat wise yes, but in the campaign they make up for that in sheer population size!
I had to constantly keep watch over the Rhine in my Arverni campaign. For five-to-seven full stack Sweboz armies would cross and assault one of my towns every time I pressed end turn. I managed a raid into thier lands every once and awhile but they'd drive me back every time! And now, Bliztkrieg is saying they're getting better units in 1.0?! Gah! Ve vill all submit to zeh Sveboz!!!!