- Preview VI - The Eastern Kingdoms -

[demagogos nicator]

In-game effect is that they do have a shorter range than the light and medium horsearchers.

Oh, I love that atention to details

The waiting for this mod is becaoming more and more suffering with each new mini-preview Is it possible that we can see some Anglo-Saxon or Scandinavian unit as a next one?

[Gäiten]

The waiting for this mod is becaoming more and more suffering with each new mini-preview Is it possible that we can see some Anglo-Saxon or Scandinavian unit as a next one?

Hmm, possible.

[demagogos nicator]

It has been here quite silence for some time now, is everything alright?

[Gäiten]

Speaking for myself, it is.
Have been doing some nitty-gritty work to include the 7th culture.

[Diocle]

... some nitty-gritty work to include the 7th culture.

"Nitty-gritty"!!! Cool! I like the sound of "nitty-gritty"!

As my grandma used to say, it is really true that every day you learn something new!

[Majorien]

"Nitty-gritty"!!! Cool! I like the sound of "nitty-gritty"!

As my grandma used to say, it is really true that every day you learn something new!

i always been amazed by how germans and more generally north europeans speaks a great english... We, latins, are just a shame

[Iulian Bashir]

- Zâyedân-i-Zarrin -

Zhayedan (“Immortals” in Pahlavi), or the Immortals of the Golden Regiment, were the most famous and most known of the Royal Guards units. They were super-heavy cavalry, with both men and horses armoured from head to toe. They were elite shock troops, intended to close in as fast as possible and wear down the enemy with powerful lance charges and and brutal melee attacks.

Historically a force of 10,000 men, they were an elite within the Sassanian army. Only few selected Savaran veterans, who had proved them exceptionally in battle, were allowed to join the Zhayedan. Their task was to secure any breakthrough, and they were often held as reserve force, entering the battle at crucial stages.
They were a revival of the Achaemenid Immortals and so it was highly probably that their uniforms, organization and insignia reflected Achaemenid tradition. The Achaemenid organized their Immortals in 10 regiments of 1,000 warriors each. Each had its own primary colour. So there were the Yellow, the Blue and the Red regiments among the most known. The Zâyedân-i-Zarrin were the Zhayedan of the Golden Regiment.

Their commander bore the title of Varthragh-Nighan Khvadhay and often was a Prince of the Royal family. The Zâyedân belonged to the Clibinarii cavalry, man and horse were completely armoured.

Where did you fellow get these information? Especially "Zâyedân-i-Zarrin" and not to mentioned Yellow, Blue and Red Zâyedân.

Any official information?

[Joar]

Hi,

I'm afraid Gäiten is on holiday, but I'm sure he will answer your questions when he get back.

I've also edited your post to shorten it. There was no need to quote the entire preview.

[Gäiten]

And here is the next mini unit preview:

The Asavârân-î-vuzurgân-î-Sûrên

http://gaiiten.deviantart.com/art/Sa...253A1441034577

Enjoy.

[Leon Katakalon]

We are hungry Gaiten!!!

Btw I have created my own version of IBFD 7.03 with unit balances based upon IB SAI unit-to-unit, what you think about that? It gives a much better battle experience adn I have changed most legionaries and comitatenses to spearmen, to reflect historical accuracy.

[Gäiten]

We are hungry Gaiten!!!.

I just even gave you food and you are still hungry ... foodstuff was too tasty ....

Btw I have created my own version of IBFD 7.03 with unit balances based upon IB SAI unit-to-unit, what you think about that? It gives a much better battle experience adn I have changed most legionaries and comitatenses to spearmen, to reflect historical accuracy.

As most comitatenses are in IBBR ...

[demagogos nicator]

Very nice unit. Btw. should not this guy wear also some protection of the legs? Those annoying low born infantry can see them as a good target.

[Gäiten]

Under his trousers he wears laminated armor.

[Leon Katakalon]

Will be also different religions in the mod? For example Monophysitism, Areianism or Nestorianism???

[Gäiten]

No.

[Leon Katakalon]

???

[Diocle]

Great work gaiten, congrats!

Gaiten do you know that I didn't know that the damn Sassanians wore "iron underpants"?
.. I think the whole concept of "iron underpants" would be very, very useful in Italy today, with Renzi and his ing taxing programs changing everyday ..

[Gäiten]

"iron underpants"

ROFL
I love this.

Often these "underpants" were made of boiled leather (more flexible).

[Gäiten]

A new mini preview:

http://gaiiten.deviantart.com/art/Sa...253A1455648561

Enjoy!

[tomySVK]

Well done