The EB II Help Required Thread

[Zaknafien]

Azzbaz--Thanks for the desire to help. Instead of telling us how great you are, can you post some samples of your work?

[azzbaz]

hey no spite now, but yes I will send some work when i can work my scanner i promise

[azzbaz]

Here are some of my pictures all inspired by your game. Most of them are historically accurate.
This is just a small batch, if you want to see some more just ask, I have heaps.
PLZ CONTACT ME IF THE PICS DONT TURN UP
Germanic Tribesmen


1. Cheruskan shock troop: a people with Celtic and Germanic influence. This is emphasized in their units and armies. This soldier is an ambushing specialist armed with a simple bronze buckle for armour and a large knife/seax for combat as well as his framea. The shield is debatable though. He has celtic war tattoos on him too possibly woad or some type of plant derivative.
2. Germanic spearmen/framea man: The chief arms of the ancient Germans were the shield and the spear, called by them Framea (Framed), with a narrow and short blade, but so sharp and well adapted for use, that they could employ the same weapon, according to necessity, both far and near. This soldier makes use of the framea and a broad sword (though uncommon among germans). He is of the middle class and the sword and shield were probably handed down to him from his father. The shield is commonly seen on Roman sarcophagus depicting romans fighting germans. It is probably accurate
3. Gefolge: Besides the general summons of the Heerbann, there was a Companionship in arms, founded upon a voluntary union, which was called the Gefolge, the reserve phalanx or sacred battalion. Warlike youths collected themselves around their most tried and esteemed leader, and swore in union with him to live and die. There was much contention among this Gefolge who should take the first place next to the leader, for this corps had its grades. It was high fame for a leader, not merely among his own tribes, but among all the adjacent ones, when he was distinguished by the number and valour of his Gefolge. He was appealed to for assistance ; embassies were sent to him, he was honoured by presents, and the mere celebrity of his name would frequently check a war. In battle it was considered a disgrace to the chief to be outvied in valour, and to the Gefolge not to equal that of their leader ; but to return alive from battle, after the death of his chieftain, was a stigma that attached for life to the individual, and their fidelity was so great, that scarcely an instance of this occurs. It was considered the most sacred duty to protect and defend their brave brother in arms, and to attribute their own valorous deeds to his fame. The leaders contended for victory, and the Gefolge for the leaders. When the tribe to which they belonged continued in a state of long and monotonous peace, the majority of these bold youths, led by their captain, voluntarily joined those tribes which were at war. Repose was hateful to them; and, amidst danger, the valiant acquired fame and booty. The Gefolge received from the leader their war-horse, and their conquering and deadly spear; a large Gefolge, consequently, supported itself most easily by war and booty. It is thus that Tacitus describes the military institutions of the Germans. He wrote, however, at a period when long wars and their attendant chances may possibly have altered much. Originally, perhaps, the alliance between the Gefolge and their chieftain was binding only during single excursions, and ceased at their termination. For it is not probable that a people so jealous of its liberty would have allowed individual princes to have surrounded themselves with such a troop, as with a body-guard. But when the dangers of war continued for a longer period, it became desirable, and even necessary, to be prepared for every casualty. The Gefolge remained long united, and they formed the experienced and elite portion of the army for attack, defence, or pursuit. In the migratory period, kingdoms were founded by these Gefolges, and from the essence of their internal organization, the laws sprung which regulated these new states (feudal system).

[Redmeth]

The pic does not show up..

[azzbaz]

How about now?

[azzbaz]

Here are some more images.
4. Alexander the Great: the armament is innacurate but it was an old picture one of my first
5. Heruskoz bodyguard: armed similar to most Germanic peoples except for the heru(sword) and the deer emblem on his shield which I think was the national symbol of the Heruskoz tribe

Any good or not

[Geoffrey S]

Pretty smart drawings.

[ratbarf]

Well, I have havn't done anything in the last few months but I do have limited experience in modding both Rome and Med II. Mostly I have run through some of the basic modelling and skinning tutorials. I can add units to the game and such things as well as skins for small items such as anything extra you might need like sheilds, shoulder pads, Extra boots, or other such things.

"Most interesting moment while modding was when I forgot to rename a texture for my altered musketeers and they became pearly ghosts..."

I have a decent amount of free time, roughly four or so hours a night and plenty on the weekends. Oh one last thing, can't do faces for the life of me...

[gamerdude873]

Hi

I was interested in helping out a little. I have basic experience in most categories including some modeling in Blender (made a sword for TES4: Oblivion, which I haven't been able to find to share yet) skinning (Made my own texture for sword) and scripting (toyed around with a text based game engine). I love history and i'm hooked on EB, and can't wait for EB 2. Unfortunately the only experience I can lay claim to with RTW and MTW2 modding is modding the trait files a little. On the plus side, I understand most of the concepts of scripting and can figure it out with enough direction. I wasn't the world's best modeler, but i can do it, and from the looks of things, you guys need any one you can get right now. I don't have a ton of time on my hands between school (i go to a college prep school an hour away) and homework, but i have more free time on the weekends.

I summation, my resume

+ light, all around experience, able to learn quickly, wants to play EB2 badly

- not a whole lota time, not enough experience with modding the actual game your working with

I don't mind if you don't wanna take me on, but PM me either way.