EB2 Dev Blog & Sneak Peek - The comments section

[Petroniu]

Hello EB fans,

Since EB2 was started many have asked this much hated question to the devs: "When will it be ready?" We all know what the answer was. Now, many have taken this differently but most of you stuck with EB2 team and supported them throughout the long years of the development process. Yet, in spite of the previews released after so much time the fans wanted for more, demanded I dare say. In response to the stirred up fans, the devs gave us the Dev Blog where all can take a first hand look at what EB2 will be as a mod, what it contains and how much is it done until now.
Well, since EB2 fans are known for going into prolonged discussions and debates started from the smallest spark, the cautious devs locked the Dev Blog thread so that the precious info that lies in there would not be lost in the pile of arguments and counterarguments that would have naturally followed.
But, a discussion is itching our brains and fingers (because we write in our debates, not speak them) so here I am opening the place where you can state your opinion about the EB2 Dev Blog, commentate on the progress made, how you feel about the amount of work done and how pleased are you with the current state of affairs.

Please be polite and always remember to keep an open mind and have fun!

"Begin!" - Famous quote from the TW Shogun 2 trailer.

[Rasic]

Those egyptian units look perfect. Seriously, perfect.

[Stath's]

The Portraits are great, that Erinamesh ana-Arabim unit looked at me like i am owing to him something!

And of course the Great Scary Shield

[jmrc]

the cautious devs locked the Dev Blog thread so that the precious info that lies in there would not be lost in the pile of arguments

Thanks for opening up this section, I hope it's going to be very used. We will answer as much as possible the questions that may arise.

[torzsoktamas]

Nice to see a Dev Blog!Hope it will rase the interest in many newcomers!
Actually I didn't know you were close to finishing the units.I always taught that only the previewed units are finished and a few which are prepaired for a future preview,....so congratulations!
I wish the EB team good luck and hope they will have a working beta soon!

[tomySVK]

I really like the idea for Dev Blog, it´s great. I´m impressed by the progress update and of course I like the new units as well Thanks!

[delra]

Can you mod missions?

[martin-bs]

I understand the rationale that used to explain the sometimes scarce flow of information from the dev side on EBII's progress. I also understand why some of devs could have considered such flow of information a "wasted" time, which could better be put in more productive goals.

That said, I believe that the Dev Blog is a step in the right direction and I implore the team, and especially those who stand behind the JMRC's post, to not give up on that initiative! I believe that the strategy of working hard and putting a lower priority on keeping the community updated, would be more suitable for smaller and less (effort) demanding mods.

Thank you!

[LusitanianWolf]

This new Dev Blog made me sooooo happy! People needs to be more aware of he huge effort you're putting on this so they complain less! Also love the sneak-peek! Please keep it coming! =)

[Nikephoros Kapatsos]

Those Captain Portraits are all from factions, that have been displayed before. Interesting I am obsessed with that Machimoi Phalangitai

[Seleukos_I.]

If my memory serves me right Machimoi had a sword in EB. Is there a specific reason for the change?

[amelius]

The Dev Blog is a great idea and the units, unit cards and portraits all look amazing, this should help garner more interest for the mod, looking foward to the mini preview.

[jmrc]

If my memory serves me right Machimoi had a sword in EB. Is there a specific reason for the change?

Our recent research for this unit has led us to conclude that they should use a 2-meter length spear and a small machaira. But because the engine doesn't deal well with 2 melee weapons, we decided to not use the machaira and keep the Machimoi as a spear-only unit. Unfortunately, the Machimoi Phalangitai cannot use the machaira as well due to limitations in the engine regarding the phalanxes.

[BroskiDerpman]

So there will be no short swords for phalanxes!!!

[Bob Doad]

Yay dev blog!

[Petroniu]

For those of you that have not seen, the Sneak Peek thread has been posted by the Devs. Feel free to comment and share your opinions on that here.

[The Byzantine]

Your work is absolutely the definition of perfection...
Great work EB2 team!!

[tomySVK]

And now the Sneak Peeks thread - the team is trying to spoil us

[Dudok22]

great work! love the details put into the units.

[Peucestas]

EBII team: never have I been rendered speachless by a modders work until now........... Words do little justice. Teach the world its history!