Hi all. Here's the beta release. http://www.mbrepository.com/file.php?id=2449 Be warned, it's not very good as this was before the team joined me. So this was just me, a shedload of OSP packs and way too much time on my hands.
A chart showing all the factions, their heraldry and their real-world theme.
And here's the sub-board on Exilian where most of the work will be shown. http://s9.zetaboards.com/exilian/forum/3007560/
The new factions (All locations will likely be changed with the advent of the new map.):
Unreleased Factions:
The new Progress List:
Implemented new factions: 15 factions more or less working in SP with another 5 completely implemented in MP.
New Towns: Pretty much complete.
New Castles: Are in the process of being done.
New Villages: Are in the process of being done. On the plus side, all of these new locations are named, either seriously or with some rare inside jokes that generally will go unnoticed unless you speak the language. Oh, except for Daimyo Suzuki of the Nihon Shogunate. That was just me being silly.
New Lords: 100%
New Ladies: 100%
Troop trees: 100%
Outfitting Troops: Probably about 70%. MP troops are complete, SP troops... some are copies of the Swadians.... I'm working on it.
Reinforcements and all that stuff: Done
New Items: 100% I think. Many new items are already included, mainly from OSP packs. The Quetzl Tribes need new helmets. On the other hand, thanks to Negro of Serbia, Zimke Zvoljni and Rigadoon, we're getting there.
Recolour Existing Factions: 100%
New troops for existing factions: 100% but I will gladly take suggestions from others if they wish for a certain troop in game. In fact please give suggestions as I want this mod to be for everyone. Ask Negro of Serbia. I won't bite. Most of the time...
New Landmass: Pretty much complete. I have had sea travel before the "Incident." This will be redone before the new release.
New Claimants: 20%. It has been started but is on hold until I get in touch with Jubal.
The Intrepid Team.
Phoenixguard09: General: Scripting and implementing other people's awesome work.
Dia151: Standard Bearer: Banner maker and general, all-round art man.
Negro of Serbia: Weaponsmith: Ideas man, modeller, damn good at everything.
Uhtred Ragnarson: Loremaster: Writer who's work will be included in later releases.
Zimke Zvoljni: Armourer: Main modeller and texturer.
Rigadoon: Blacksmith: Modeller.
Demonwolf: Cartographer: The awesome new map.
Credits List:
Talak for his weapons.
Shredzorz for the 15th Century Weapons OSP.
The Europe 1200 team for kindly allowing me to use their M&B 1.011 resources.
Dariel for his Indian equipment.
Wanderer949 for the MoreHorse Pack.
Thick 1988 for his Warband Item Variants.
Yamabusi for his Highlander Pack.
Walzou and Shagrath for their Samurai stuff.
Havoc for his bow textures.
Everyone who posted on the [Tutorial] Creating a Faction Thread. That was a massive help. Here's a link for whoever is interested.
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,128647.0.html
TaleWorlds for creating such an awesome game
My sister for creative support
Jubal and everyone else on Exilian for a great community.
http://exilian.co.uk/forum/index.php
JankoMega for the promotional video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwvHjdMPMq0&context=C3123c10ADOEgsToPDskLpQw2EpV7e0dmXe9keduY2
I think that's everyone. If you do see any of your own work in the mod, please let me know and I will credit you immediately. Anyone missed is down to my horrible memory and not through any wish to degrade/steal your work.
A chart showing all the factions, their heraldry and their real-world theme.
And here's the sub-board on Exilian where most of the work will be shown. http://s9.zetaboards.com/exilian/forum/3007560/
The new factions (All locations will likely be changed with the advent of the new map.):
The Nihon Shogunate:
Not a very original name but it gets the point across. Situated to the south of the Saranids, the Nihon Shogunate are inspired by the Japanese culture and have three towns. Kanjii, Katakana and Hiragana. Yes I just picked the first Japanese words my sister could find off the internet but hey? Samurai, Ashigaru, Yabusame and more are to be found. (I've noticed from another couple of mods that feature Samurai that TaleWorlds has some real students of Japanese history. I must state now that this is a. not historical and b. I know crap-all about Japanese history. But that doesn't matter to me. Samurai are cool. Their colour is dark blue.The Crown of Lyonesse:
I know the name doesn't imply it but hey, these guys are based off medieval Spain. Jinetes, Almughavars, Rodeleros all make an appearance. The colour is bright red and they are also in the desert between the Rhodoks and the Sarranids more or less. The Vorrok Clans:
I asked Jubal about the name and he said it was fine. I got it from his excellent Southern Realms mod. (That mod was great except the bears. They never worked for me.) The stereotypical medieval highlanders. Their colour is brown and the are situated to the north of the Vaegirs.The Halrond Confederation:
Ok these guys have an odd name that may or may not be changed completely up to you guys. They are based off medieval welsh, irish and english. I was originally going to put the scotsmen in here too but my sister likes the Scottish accent so they got a faction of their own. They are in between Rhodoks and Swadia and are greyish blue.Unreleased Factions:
The Szabzla Union:
These guys are based off medieval Polish, mainly because who doesn't like Winged Hussars, right? You'll find several types of infantry to back up the glorious Hussaria on the charge.The Garwall States:
Based off India, specifically the Rajput era. You'll find good archers, and great infantry and cavalry in the form of the Garwall Rajputs and Garwall Sipahi respectively.The Himanchian Dynasty:
Basically these are going to be China during the Yuan and Ming dynasties. Sort of. I don't know all that much about Chinese so they may or may not be that close to history. Which is I suppose a good thing. These factions are loosely based off history, not complete carbon copies.The Quetzl Tribes:
Some sort of odd amalgamation of Native American cultures with strong Aztec and Comanche influences. This faction will answer my question, what would have happened if these guys developed metalworking to any great extent? Using cutting edge software (What is this Deadliest Warrior? ) we will... Nah I'm kidding I'm just tossing them in here for ****s and giggles.The Basileia Euriae:
My good friend Negro of Serbia had an excellent idea. Byzantines in M&B. So this will be them. A loose Roman influence with way too much Ancient Greece for the time period and Corinthian Helms. Cause everyone likes Corinthian Helms right? +5 Secret Factions. Who will they be?
The new Progress List:
Implemented new factions: 15 factions more or less working in SP with another 5 completely implemented in MP.
New Towns: Pretty much complete.
New Castles: Are in the process of being done.
New Villages: Are in the process of being done. On the plus side, all of these new locations are named, either seriously or with some rare inside jokes that generally will go unnoticed unless you speak the language. Oh, except for Daimyo Suzuki of the Nihon Shogunate. That was just me being silly.
New Lords: 100%
New Ladies: 100%
Troop trees: 100%
Outfitting Troops: Probably about 70%. MP troops are complete, SP troops... some are copies of the Swadians.... I'm working on it.
Reinforcements and all that stuff: Done
New Items: 100% I think. Many new items are already included, mainly from OSP packs. The Quetzl Tribes need new helmets. On the other hand, thanks to Negro of Serbia, Zimke Zvoljni and Rigadoon, we're getting there.
Recolour Existing Factions: 100%
New troops for existing factions: 100% but I will gladly take suggestions from others if they wish for a certain troop in game. In fact please give suggestions as I want this mod to be for everyone. Ask Negro of Serbia. I won't bite. Most of the time...
New Landmass: Pretty much complete. I have had sea travel before the "Incident." This will be redone before the new release.
New Claimants: 20%. It has been started but is on hold until I get in touch with Jubal.
The Intrepid Team.
Phoenixguard09: General: Scripting and implementing other people's awesome work.
Dia151: Standard Bearer: Banner maker and general, all-round art man.
Negro of Serbia: Weaponsmith: Ideas man, modeller, damn good at everything.
Uhtred Ragnarson: Loremaster: Writer who's work will be included in later releases.
Zimke Zvoljni: Armourer: Main modeller and texturer.
Rigadoon: Blacksmith: Modeller.
Demonwolf: Cartographer: The awesome new map.
Credits List:
Talak for his weapons.
Shredzorz for the 15th Century Weapons OSP.
The Europe 1200 team for kindly allowing me to use their M&B 1.011 resources.
Dariel for his Indian equipment.
Wanderer949 for the MoreHorse Pack.
Thick 1988 for his Warband Item Variants.
Yamabusi for his Highlander Pack.
Walzou and Shagrath for their Samurai stuff.
Havoc for his bow textures.
Everyone who posted on the [Tutorial] Creating a Faction Thread. That was a massive help. Here's a link for whoever is interested.
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,128647.0.html
TaleWorlds for creating such an awesome game
My sister for creative support
Jubal and everyone else on Exilian for a great community.
http://exilian.co.uk/forum/index.php
JankoMega for the promotional video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwvHjdMPMq0&context=C3123c10ADOEgsToPDskLpQw2EpV7e0dmXe9keduY2
I think that's everyone. If you do see any of your own work in the mod, please let me know and I will credit you immediately. Anyone missed is down to my horrible memory and not through any wish to degrade/steal your work.