The EB II Help Required Thread

**stratigos vasilios** · 11-09-2010, 12:55

Hey mate, welcome to the forums.

Generally if you have a new suggestion or idea for the game you can post it in a new thread (or do a forum search to see if something similar has been asked before).

From my interpretation, this thread requires you to state (and provide examples/evidence) of what you are good at, unfortunately an abundance of free time may not qualify. I think the team would like to see scripting/skinning/researching/grammar skills which you can demonstrate (possibly) by contributing to 'A case for a new faction thread'.

It is great you have an interest in history and the org can provide you great sources of discussion! Enjoy the forums!

**Ludens** · 11-09-2010, 15:34

Yes, I am afraid there is no shortage of volunteers and amateur historians willing to work for EB; but there are not enough skilled modders. If you want to help, ask what sort of modding skills the EB team could use right now (is the first post of this thread still up-to-date?) and then use your free time to teach yourself those skills.

(BTW, I am not sure if the team is waiting for another "Case for faction x" thread. If the evidence presented in first rate, or contains something the team overlooked, then yes, but unless you are an expert I'd try something else.)

**bobbin** · 11-09-2010, 21:10

Case for faction x threads are a good showcase of a person's research and writing ability, even if we don't decide to go with the faction proposed the author might be asked to join the team as a historian if they write a good argument.

I would like to add that at the moment the area's we need most help in are, in order of importance.

Skinning
Modelling
Research
Scripts and Traits

**war is hell** · 01-04-2011, 06:28

Is there a tutorial on how to skin/model/script? I would love to help but I'm basically a neanderthal when it comes to computers.

**Tuuvi** · 01-04-2011, 07:11

I've read cmacq's posts in the Lugiones preview and I'd like to volunteer as a skinner and or modeler but before I can do that I need to get the right programs and learn how. I'm guessing I need photoshop for skinning, but what about modeling, I've heard of 3ds max but unfortunately that is way out of my price range. Are there any other decent modeling programs I can use that cost less money?

**Ludens** · 01-04-2011, 12:22

Check out the Scriptorium forum: it contains guides for modding most aspects of R:TW. You'll have to teach yourself how to do it, though. Modding is mostly a self-taught enterprise.

**QuintusSertorius** · 01-04-2011, 16:04

Originally Posted by bobbin

Case for faction x threads are a good showcase of a person's research and writing ability, even if we don't decide to go with the faction proposed the author might be asked to join the team as a historian if they write a good argument.

I would like to add that at the moment the area's we need most help in are, in order of importance.

Skinning
Modelling
Research
Scripts and Traits

Anything specific on what you need by way of research? My technical skills are rather limited, but this is an area I might be able to contribute.

Do I need to be able to read ancient sources in their native language and such (I know some of EB's historians can)?

**anubis88** · 01-04-2011, 17:39

I'm not a member but the team has stated that they would need help especially with Iberia - IMHO about the Arevaci or sth like that...

**bobbin** · 01-04-2011, 19:40

Originally Posted by QuintusSertorius

Anything specific on what you need by way of research? My technical skills are rather limited, but this is an area I might be able to contribute.

We need researchers for Iberia, Iran and Central Asia.

Do I need to be able to read ancient sources in their native language and such (I know some of EB's historians can)?

No, it isn't nessecary at all really. Being able to read in another modern language would be useful though, as not all sources are in english, for example a lot of Central Asian sources are in Russian or French.

Originally Posted by Chuchip

I've read cmacq's posts in the Lugiones preview and I'd like to volunteer as a skinner and or modeler but before I can do that I need to get the right programs and learn how. I'm guessing I need photoshop for skinning, but what about modeling, I've heard of 3ds max but unfortunately that is way out of my price range. Are there any other decent modeling programs I can use that cost less money?

There is a program called GIMP which is a free substitute for Photoshop, as for modelling programs:

Originally Posted by Morkonan

There are a few out there that are worth getting and, yes, they are free.

http://www.blender3d.org/ Blender is probably the most powerful and full featured free 3D creation software out there. It is more difficult to master than some freeware but, not as difficult as 3DS. An added benefit is there are many, many tutorials and free vids out there that make learning Blender relatively painless. Another good thing is that Blender is a full featured 3D modeling application. You won't have to go outside of Blender and clutter your workflow to achieve many objectives. This would be my first recommendation as the sooner you get used to using it, the sooner you'll get over the learning curve. However, if you have never used any type of 3D creation application, your best bet might be to start practicing the concepts with one of the simpler packages below and then graduate up to Blender as soon as you can. (It's menu system is infuriating but, hey, it's free.)

http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html Anim8or is a lower-end, free 3D modeling program. It isn't as powerful as many but, alot of people have had good luck with it. For low intensive work, it's not bad at all. For learning 3D modelling concepts, it's fine to start with.

http://www.wings3d.com/ Wings3D isn't bad either. It's a step up from Anim8tor (IMO) with a few more features. It's a different type of modeling package so you'd be better served with using it to play around with and learn how to make 3D models before stepping up to Blender.

I would really suggest downloading all three and starting with either Anim8tor or Wings3d to get an idea of how the 3D modeling process works and what things you have to consider. Then, move up to Blender and start reading the many tutorials on it and watching the video tutorials as well. Your final goal, if you should choose it, would be to master Blender. So, if you think you're up for that challenge, jump right into it, grab some introductory tutorials and have fun!

Note: If you want to actually spend money, there are plenty of applications out there that aren't as expensive as 3DS. However, Blender is arguably more powerful than many of them (Non-production hobby packages) and because of its very, very active community, you can count on all sorts of help.

I hope that is useful, once you have got a hang of modelling post an example of your work, if we like it then we'll ask you to join the team as a unit maker. Good luck!

**Fluvius Camillus** · 01-05-2011, 01:04

Originally Posted by anubis88

I'm not a member but the team has stated that they would need help especially with Iberia - IMHO about the Arevaci or sth like that...

I'm not a team member too but IIRC, help with the Iberian tribes would be MUCH appreciated. Wasn't there a scarcity on sources?

~Fluvius

**bobbin** · 01-05-2011, 07:09

I don't believe so, the problem that we don't have a dedicated researcher for that area anymore.

**Fluvius Camillus** · 01-05-2011, 11:39

Originally Posted by oudysseos

The best way to audition as an historian is to post some awesome public threads that everyone agrees are fantastic. Pick your own topic, as long as it's something that we haven't already covered- you can be sure, for example, that we're pretty well up on Roman political offices. We're not only looking for knowledge, but also someone who is proactive, disciplined, self-motivated and creative- so that means that if we have to tell you what to do, you're not the one for us.

The other thing is that you have to get familiar with modding at least the text files. If you can't do that, there's not much you can do to help us. Practise on your EB1 build- as long as you backup the files, there's nothing that can go wrong. Try rewriting all the faction descriptions and character biographies just to see how they come up in game- something like that. It's not a job that we need doing, but it will familiarize you with the process.

Here are some suggestions for areas to look into: Iberia, the Steppes, the Caucasus region. Cutandpaste from wikipedia won't really impress us.

Originally Posted by -Praetor-

*Hint* Iberia would particularly impress us *Hint*

This.

~Fluvius

**Trve Leveller** · 01-21-2011, 12:31

Hey EB team,

I would like to volunteer to help out with some modelling and skinning.
I have made some hjortspringboat-shields and wooden clubs for the Lugiones faction, but they are not in correct size nor attached to a skeleton atm.
This will give you an impression of my work and probably will be useful also.

link:
https://img248.imageshack.us/i/hjortspring1.jpg

greetings

**Moros** · 01-21-2011, 14:37

expect a pm soon. :)

**-Praetor-** · 01-22-2011, 21:20

Originally Posted by Trve Leveller

Hey EB team,

I would like to volunteer to help out with some modelling and skinning.
I have made some hjortspringboat-shields and wooden clubs for the Lugiones faction, but they are not in correct size nor attached to a skeleton atm.
This will give you an impression of my work and probably will be useful also.

link:
https://img248.imageshack.us/i/hjortspring1.jpg

greetings

Check your PM box and let us know.

**Trve Leveller** · 01-25-2011, 19:53

Praetor, did you get my messages?
I am still waiting for access to Campus Martius.

**Moros** · 01-25-2011, 22:50

Originally Posted by Trve Leveller

Praetor, did you get my messages?
I am still waiting for access to Campus Martius.

Only a few of our members can give acces to CM, probably you'll just have to wait till one of them logs in. Some of them are not very active atm.

**Trve Leveller** · 01-25-2011, 23:23

Ok I see.

**אביתר** · 02-12-2011, 18:19

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**jirisys** · 02-13-2011, 00:09

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