Preview: The Pritanoi

[oudysseos]

In fact, I always assumed that the vehicles in the burials were able to function in either role, depending on their fit-out. It might in fact be the case that the wicker sides were removed for battle, leaving only the bare platform - or this might have been a matter of personal preference. We also have to consider that each chariot was probably unique in matters of style and decoration, with no two looking exactly alike (but all basically the same insofar as having two wheels, two ponies, etc.). That's all speculation, but it is important to note that the "Wetwang Chariot" and "Llyn Cerrig Bach Chariot" do not actually exist: in every case of reconstruction, whether on paper or out of wood, the final product is a composite of all the sources we have on charitos.


For your second question, the answer is yes.

Just kidding.

We plan to allow for the development of the Belgic/Ayelsford-Swarling Culture in southern Britain, without making it inevitable. Exactly how quickly the Channel region gets 'Belgified' will depend both on the actions of the player and on developments beyond his control (if the Carthaginians invade Kent in 225 BCE, for example). This has nothing to do with the possibility of a Belgic faction. Sorry, dude.

[Trve Leveller]

Since there arent enough slots anyway: what would that second British Isle faction be?

[Brennus]

This has nothing to do with the possibility of a Belgic faction. Sorry, dude.

Does that mean there will be no Belgic faction or these cultural changes are no indicator that a Belgic faction would be included?

[Moros]

Does that mean there will be no Belgic faction or these cultural changes are no indicator that a Belgic faction would be included?

Ah... life's full of questions is it not? It's what keeps life interesting IMO...

[oudysseos]

Does that mean there will be no Belgic faction or these cultural changes are no indicator that a Belgic faction would be included?

The latter.

Since there arent enough slots anyway: what would that second British Isle faction be?

The faction slots are less important in this case than other factors like number of provinces. Even if we wanted a second British faction, there are only 8 provinces in Britain - which makes designing a good campaign more difficult. But, if it were up to me only, and I had unlimited game resources, I would look seriously at a faction based on the Arras culture of the Vales of Pickering and York - the Parisi, with an evolutionary path towards becoming the Brigantes. That's really the only other serious candidate, in my purely personal opinion.

[Brennus]

The latter.

Phew.