Preview of Dale (outdated)

[Fev]

i hate to be a bastard but they dont seem to be on par with the other factions:hm:

Thats what i think too. Not that it is a problem, but the other factions have more detail....

[marceror]

i hate to be a bastard but they dont seem to be on par with the other factions:hm:

Well, anyone who frequents this forum knows that the other faction previews thus far have been the work of veteran modellers, and Dale is the work of a relatively new modeller. So to expect them to be on par with previous factions isn't realistic.

Krechet(SiCh)'s work is quite good. Shredder's work on the Elves is amazing and King Kong's work on other factions even more so. So there's a super high bar here that Krechet can't help but be judged against. It's a natural comparison. That said, for as new as he is to modelling he's doing some fantastic work, and it only seems to be getting better and better. And, well, if it wasn't for Krechet, there would be no Dale preview to comment on at all.

So with that disclaimer out of the way... back to your regularly scheduled comments.

[Babagitta]

Very well done Krechet!

All the units are just fine, but remember dear forumers that polishing the units is the last step before release. You don't have to worry about colors or anything else, because the Team and Team Leader know exactly what to do.

Again, beautiful job!

[DjAci]

can i get an explanation of the dale style?
will they rely on heavy inf.
good mounted?
mix

They rely on the strongest archers of human factions and good swordsmen.

[Muffer Nl]

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Great work on Dale they are everything I expected them to be and even more. I love it!

[Hengest]

I had hoped they would be more Viking Rus or Goth which was apparently the concept Tolkien had of them. The Rohirrim and Dale were descended from the same source -the Rhovanion. Dale it seems was more a direct descendant, or considered itself so. The influences of the elves and dwarves were also supposed to be strong. The main two features of their own culture apparently being the Woodmen and river traders- neither of which I can see any strong elements of in these units.
Sorry to be critical, but you can't please everyone. Sorry to be on the diasppointed side fo the fence. Good to see the mod is going strong though! Another faction done it seems!

[grumpygoat]

Very good work, I'm sure youu spent a lot of time doing those units. You shouldn't get depressed for the critic you receive, but it's always good to know what to improve and polish. Keep the good work

Edit: sry my bad english

[Krechet(SiCh)]

2 All:

1. OK. I'll give to NoR simple swords like Noble Swordsmen have
2. I tryied to make facec different but I tought what could I do

I tried to mke Dale viking-looking. But some details have to be not "viking" according to existed pictuiers of men of Laketown.

BTW: KK didn't include Dale in mod yet but I hope he would listen to my thougts about some units what I'll plan

1. Dale Militia could put spikes like some english archers in M2TW, so wiyth axesand spikes it would be useful for defencing settlements
2. Bardian archers should have additional ammo and AP causer according to description they had most weak armour between "bodyguards"
3. It would be good to give bonusagainst Trolls to Beorings

[Gondor_King]

They rely on the strongest archers of human factions and good swordsmen.

Shouldn't Gondor have the strongest archers among human factions? :hmmm:

[Orko]

I love Dale the best!

[Legolose]

Shouldn't Gondor have the strongest archers among human factions? :hmmm:

Read "ALL" the books and you will see were they are going with Dale having the strongest archers, also there has to be a balance factor with each fraction

[MarcusTullius]

Fantastic preview yet again! Cant wait to play this!

[Gondor_King]

also there has to be a balance factor with each fraction

I agree with that. Well I've noticed that archers do not play a big role in the M2TW as in RTW, I mean they were weaker than i expected.Will Dale have archers strong enough to oppose the stronger evil factions?This is my biggest concern.

[Mithrandir]

I agree with that. Well I've noticed that archers do not play a big role in the M2TW as in RTW, I mean they were weaker than i expected.Will Dale have archers strong enough to oppose the stronger evil factions?This is my biggest concern.

Archers will be more powerful in TA:TW.

[Narkaz]

Once again GREAT work!!!

[Giovi]

wow awesome work i love those units

[Dragut Alì (King of pirates)]

good work

[sirfiggin]

This is awesome! dale is the kingdom I know least about, with only a stint in the hobbit, so this mod will be doubly good

[oeffohznvjvkzo]

Not bad for a newbie modeller, keep it up.

Have to agree with the other comments about the textures though, they're too saturated.

[deafmaul]

Surprise surprise!! I don't come here for a couple days, and when I check again..it's Dale!!!

Nice job. I appreciate your work, considering there is not a lot of picture evidence of what Dale units would look like.