Name of units in ITW

[Idibil]

In ITW we are working hard the accuracy historical. We want have a game historical and realist because these two things, handled with success, bring greater playability and diversion.

In this footpath, always he is interesting to drill the opinion of the players. For that reason we want to see that you think on the name of the units.

three options:

1- name unit in culture language:

By example: Cartague in punic language -
(5 examples)
- habbim
- kabhed ba'al parash I-Shaphan
- Kêna'ani K-Kart-Hadašt
- ba'al parash I-Shaphan
- Mda Räbhab

2- name unit in your language:
(for me, spanish)

Elfefantes
Caballería hispana
infantería punica
....

or english:

elephants
Spanish cavalry
....


3- Both languages

three options more:

-Habbin (elephants)
-Elephants (habbin)
-another method


What you think about it?

[Numahr]

Hi Ibidil!

I wait eagerly for the next release of your MOD.

Having the historical names is nice to avoid the feeling that all units are the same, just the color of the shirt changes... it really helps the immersion in other MODs to speak of "hypatists" versus "principes" rather than "Macedonian heavy inf." versus "Roman heavy inf.".

Now the names you mention are not as well-known as my examples.

So.... your third option seems perfect to me!

Good luck with every thing

[Radier]

The more historical accuracy, the better IMHO.

I would go with option 1.

Though you could by all means type, in the unit description, what the native word means....

Great mod!!

[The White Knight]

3a seems like a nice balance - i.e. "habbin (elephants)".

[Idibil]

In spanish forums win three option for now.

They prupose: HABBIM (elephants) or Habbim -elephants-. In general, they think, name native normal + name spanish or english reduced. By example:

kabhed ba'al parash I-Shaphan -spanish cavalry-

The punic names are long , other factions have more short names, how gauls (we have managed to decline from the gaul) Orgetomari, it is unit of heavy infantry.


Our aim is to do the game both historic and playable, we hope to be in the right way

Saludos.

[caratacus]

I agree with the result of the Spanish poll, that is to have the Punic name first followed by the Spanish or English name in brackets.

Glad to see that your team is trying to achieve greater historical accuracy, Good luck!

[Demokritos]

I concur in what Caracatus is saying, to show the native name first in all language packs for ITW, followed by the translation of that name in the language of the pack in question (within brackets). Alternatively, in order to save space when placing the marker over the units just to identify them on the battle field, to show just their native name, but when (in pause mode) double-clicking up the comprehensive unit card info about them include a translation of that name in the description. That way the full and long translation could be given without messing things up.
Native names really add up to the feeling of an unique and historical game!

[Idibil]

Finally:

Habbim [elephants]

kabhed ba'al parash I-Shaphan [spanish cavalry]

Other names no need traslation:

Hastati
Principes

Or they are short and easy of see:

Ambhiacti
Orgetomari
Bhend
Nekue

Saludos

[Radier]

Alternatively, in order to save space when placing the marker over the units just to identify them on the battle field, to show just their native name, but when (in pause mode) double-clicking up the comprehensive unit card info about them include a translation of that name in the description. That way the full and long translation could be given without messing things up.
Native names really add up to the feeling of an unique and historical game!

Exactly what I think. But either option is good, since we get the native name anyway.