RELEASED: ---= Knights Templar Minimod =--- v0.5 beta

[Douchebag]

Guys, in this mod Templars as an Order are not represented by just a handful of units. I know that previously, synonim for Templars were the Templar Knights unit. Well, let's just say that a picture has dramatically changed. Knights (as in nobility) within Templar faction are represented by multiple units, not just by KT's & DKT's.
This means that a) you don't need to wait 100 turns to "play with Templar Knights", as there are other Templar units recruitable prior to that milestone, and b) Templars of a both noble and common origin have many types of helmets, including greathelms, pot helms, cone helms etc... On average, every unit has 3 types of helmets per model (meaning, 3 per armour upgrade).

Exactly!!!!

Anyway, is there anyway you can convince Miraj to implement this mod to BC?

[Lord_Calidor]

No, this is for Steel only. What can I say, I'm a metalhead.

[TemplarLord]

And I'm glad you are

[Xmecial]

I love the Templar idea and love the additional units, I was wondering if there is a version of the MOD which will be done without the RR mod. I understand history and all, but after a couple of turns the timeline is gone, plus I have waiting 100 turns to have some good units. To me it is really fun to build a stack with really good unit combinations VH/VH and see how many invasions you can repulse. Anyway, I have not tried the mod but the models looks great and I cannot wait to try (without RR...no disrespect meant...just not my cup of tea.)

[the42up]

when this mod is combined with battle for the baltic my stainless steel dreams will come true.

[TheColdTruth]

Awesome job Lord Calidor!

+rep FOR YOU!

[Point Blank]

Agreed, beautiful units +rep

EDIT: damn, have to spread some rep around first

[Lord_Calidor]

Thnx guys, praise is always welcomed and well received.

Here's a short teaser for next release: Arbalesters!
(they'll be the strongest Templar ranged unit, however they become available fairly late - end of 14th century. They are formed from western mercenaries and men-at-arms on the Templar Grandmaster's payroll)

Using their deadly tools of trade, outlawed by pope. Who cares?!?


Proving that they can prove their worth not only in ranged combat. Yep, those are falchions in their hands.

[Barser]

Lord_calidor: thats pretty awesome. Your really good at making weapons. Just as well ss needs some new weapons in the game. They all look to much the same.

[RomaVictor6969]

lol i just beat the game with KT an i just got dismounted knights of st lazerus xD

[Banzai!]

Using their deadly tools of trade, outlawed by pope. Who cares?!?

Knights Templar just got excommed.

[Firebat11]

Thnx guys, praise is always welcomed and well received.

Here's a short teaser for next release: Arbalesters!
(they'll be the strongest Templar ranged unit, however they become available fairly late - end of 14th century. They are formed from western mercenaries and men-at-arms on the Templar Grandmaster's payroll)

Using their deadly tools of trade, outlawed by pope. Who cares?!?


Proving that they can prove their worth not only in ranged combat. Yep, those are falchions in their hands.

They were only outlawed against Christians. Pope never mentioned anything about using them against Muslims or Pagans!!


Looks Great!

[Douchebag]

ill give you a dollar if you convert this to ss 4.1 =)

[Lord_Calidor]

Guys, while I was working on new skins, I've noticed smth strange in the game's graphic engine.

Look here http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=181435 and tell me your thoughts.

[Werner von Urslingen]

Great submod, and I'm especially looking forward to version 1.0!
Has anyone made this mod work with Barsers Faction leaders and generals, yet?! :-)

[y2day]

Lord_Calidor, I will install this tonight, and get to work hopefully tomorrow. Because tonight the Templars shall begin thier quest of World domination.

[kelvintyk]

Guys, while I was working on new skins, I've noticed smth strange in the game's graphic engine.

Look here http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=181435 and tell me your thoughts.

Hey i think it can be controlled in battle models.

e.g

58 unit_models/_Units/SS_Templars/SS_Solomons_Guard_lod0.mesh 200
58 unit_models/_Units/SS_Templars/SS_Solomons_Guard_lod1.mesh 1225
58 unit_models/_Units/SS_Templars/SS_Solomons_Guard_lod3.mesh 6400

The numbers 200, 1225 and 6400 may be involved.

[Lord_Calidor]

Hey i think it can be controlled in battle models.

e.g

58 unit_models/_Units/SS_Templars/SS_Solomons_Guard_lod0.mesh 200
58 unit_models/_Units/SS_Templars/SS_Solomons_Guard_lod1.mesh 1225
58 unit_models/_Units/SS_Templars/SS_Solomons_Guard_lod3.mesh 6400

The numbers 200, 1225 and 6400 may be involved.

At first, this came to my mind also, but on further inspection & research, those numbers control which 3D model to use, not the texture. Next line under those (the long one) controls which texture file to use, and it's the same for all the lod's.

It has to do with mipmapping. If you have PS, open some converted texture (in dds format) and choose to load mipmaps, then you'll see what I mean. The second texture on the right, the 512x512 one, is used even for the extreme close up, and practically we never see the largest, sharpest and coolest texture. I feel like all my work is wasted, since I payed attention to many details, and now it doesn't show.

[kelvintyk]

At first, this came to my mind also, but on further inspection & research, those numbers control which 3D model to use, not the texture. Next line under those (the long one) controls which texture file to use, and it's the same for all the lod's.

It has to do with mipmapping. If you have PS, open some converted texture (in dds format) and choose to load mipmaps, then you'll see what I mean. The second texture on the right, the 512x512 one, is used even for the extreme close up, and practically we never see the largest, sharpest and coolest texture. I feel like all my work is wasted, since I payed attention to many details, and now it doesn't show.

If its a new model created from scratch, try refreshing textures in milkshape?

[Lord_Calidor]

Anyone playing this anymore? I'd love to see some feedback, suggestions etc.