[PREVIEW] - Shield Extravaganza

[Meneros]

Shield Extravaganza

Overview
What is the Shield Extravaganza? Well, it is nothing short of almost a complete replacement of every single shield design used by the hellenic world in Rome 2. In a very generous move, the RS2 fellows have given permission to DeI to use their shields. So before moving on, I would like to specially thank the RS2 team and Pacco in particular, who is the creator of these fantastic shields. The only work done by me has been to make some adjustments in order to make them work well in Rome 2, so all the credit goes to RS2 for making this possible. This update adds a grand total of over 150 new shield designs, which means that the vanilla shield patterns have been almost completely eliminated. Regular units, officers and generals (both in battles and on the campaign map) all benefit from this revamp. This shield revamp will be included in patch 0.85. So, without further ado, here is a host of pictures showing off some of the new shields:

[Rafkos]

Wow, can't wait to see them in game! It's great that both DeI and RS2 developers are working together to provide us, players, the best Total War gaming experience ever, I'm personally hoping for more this kind of stuff in the future. Thanks!

[KAM 2150]

Amazing job There will be even more stuff to fill screenshot thread

[fernando77]

That is pretty sweet! Will you be using the shield design that RS2 has for the carthaginian scutum used by the late libyan spearmen?

[eNVee]

Well, these shields are certainly a thing of beauty, but I think I can hear my PC crying just thinking about rendering all this.

(Also, what's up with Argyraspides? Didn't anybody teach them anything about shield maintenance? )

[Tenerife_Boy]

I would like to say, THANK YOU. A couple of days ago I checked the Little Legionaries mod and his units are wonderful because of the colourful clothes, helmets, shields....representing perfectly the esence of hellenistic armies. I hope in future that modders could make the aspis to it's size (BIGGER, do not trust in pics taking from ground level and showing hoplites/hyspaspistai units defending, because an aspis covers you from you nose to your knee, again SHAME ON CA) and the proper animation

Thanks again DeI team!!!!

[Gaius Loupus]

Greeeeat work!!This mod is getting better and better and it's really the only reason I keep playing Rome 2.Thanks

[stevehoos]

Thanks, mod is improving literally every day!

[gary]

Wow!

[Hetairos]

The shields are stunning, exactly something I expected too be released soon!

However as much as i like the patterns and acknowledge the immense effort!!! i think DeI is getting partially 1.) too colorful (feels rainbowy) and 2.) sometimes too unrealistic in my feeling (some too bright and probably not possible (for that time period) colors on armor and shields) for the sake of diversion on textures.

Anyways, it's just my concern and not so important. Once I learn how adjust them for my personal preference I will do it.

Keep up the good work!
Alec

[ToonTotalWar]

Brilliant!!! I think I just seen RS3 now on Hosted Mods!!

[juanplay]

Great work and thanks to the RS2 team not just for this but for their amazing mod.

[PonySlaystation]

omg...wow...those shields are incredible!

[Amalric]

really marvelous.

[SirGerakul]

I jizzed my pants muahaha awesome!!!

[AnthoniusII]

Meneros i must admit something...
Your skining skills are unmatched.
If by any chance you want to expand in M2TW mods TGC mod could use such a talent!!!

[Master Necromancer]

Sparta here I come!!!

[stupar123]

0.85 , Macedon new campaign

[adambomb1]

GREAT!! I SAY GREAT!!

[Chereye]

Really amazing, good work!