FMIR first non-official preview

[Salvor Hardin]

Here are some pictures that I have taken for an interview with The10thLegion. I thought that you might like to see them.

They are from a custom battle that I played with Pontus against the Seleucids. Hope you enjoy them:

The Pontic Khalkaspides, created using a model from Ferres' Greek units.




The Seleucid Thureophoroi (using a model created by Prometheus and modified by bladerunner), trying to break the Pontic phalanx...in vain




Clash of phalanxes! The Seleucid phalangites are also a creation of Prometheus, for Res Gestae.




In the meantime, the Seleucid Companion cavalry (again, model by Prometheus) tried to outflank my line. It took the combined strenght of my own Pontic Hetairoi (our adaptation of Prometheus model) and of the Asiatikoi Hippeis cavalry (model by Atilla Reloaded, again changed to suit our mod), to defeat them.





Finally, two goodies:

Parthian Cataphracts, created from a model by Atilla Reloaded, charging across the forest, in another custom battle.




The campaign map, modified over Europa 270BC map, created by Webbird.




Due to some problem in my game configuration, I have not been able to take screenshots in campaign mode, yet.

Please notice that the standards and generals showed in custom battle are still wip.

[inquisitor]

Ah....a light at the end of the tunnel.

[Empedocles]

nice.....specially the UI

[Sarkiss]

looking good, amigo

[Salvor Hardin]

Specially for you, my friend:

The Armenian General (Armeniakoi Somatophylakes), based on another unit by Prometheus:



And the Armenian Cataphracts (Nakhararakan Aspet). Again based on Prometheus cataphract from Res Gestae:



Sorry about the interface, it will probably be the same of Pontus.

[stormer]

sorry about the interface? look at the other pictures as well *faints*

[Sarkiss]

awesome! i have never seen those units before. beautiful! ...and so is the interface

[The10thLegion]

Salvor, Im hoping to take only 4 pictures for the interveiw as the article is already much bigger than most of the other ones if you have read the Silver Shield before. I would really recommend putting in the picture of the Armenian cataphracts though, those are sweet.

[Sarkiss]

Salvor, Im hoping to take only 4 pictures for the interveiw as the article is already much bigger than most of the other ones if you have read the Silver Shield before. I would really recommend putting in the picture of the Armenian cataphracts though, those are sweet.

seconded. one of the most beautiful units i've seen so far. kick ass!

as of online battles i dont think anyone has much of a chance whilst weilding a standart "western" army against all cavalry, nomad force. it is a pain in the butt big time. i used to play RTR online as Armenia and only 4 units of HA were often enough to rid my self off entire enemy cavalry and seriously cripple his main body of infantry.

[Mont]

Looking good.

[Antiochos VII Sidetes]

Aaaaah! I'll enjoy reclaiming the East with my Seleukid phalanxes!

[stormer]

and I'll enjoy trouncing you down with my parthian shots!

[The10thLegion]

well we could try if any of you ever wanted to play online!

[Antiochos VII Sidetes]

When this comes out, I'll take any and all comers.

[Antiochos VII Sidetes]

Damn right. The only way to deal with Horse Archers is, barring other horse archers, massing foot archers and javelin cavalry.

[The10thLegion]

I have a few questions, sorry if you have answered them before...

Will we have named legions?
Will we stilll have the script that creates a full legion after the recruitment of a general?
Will we have recruitable govenors?
What is the end dates for all the campaigns?
How will you let us defeat the Numidian King Jugurtha? Wasn't he captured?

[Salvor Hardin]

Thanks to all of you for your support. So far the only factions with significant gaps on their roster are the Romans, the Socii and the Cimbri/Teutones. These are three major factions, LOL.

So if you are interested in seeing any faction units in particular, just let me know.

Now, to answer some questions:

Will we have named legions?

Although I think that Bucellarii might answer this better, I do not think so. There are no reported named legions for this period, as far as I know.

Will we stilll have the script that creates a full legion after the recruitment of a general?

Probably. Although, again, it will depend on Buc's opinion.

Will we have recruitable governors?

Again, it is quite possible.

What is the end dates for all the campaigns?

The all-factions campaign will probably last until 58BC. These are 200 turns, more than enough to conquer the world.

Marius campaign will probably end after the First Mithradatic War, in 84 BC

Sulla campaign will probably end after the Civil War against the successors of Marius, in 82 BC, after the Battle of Colline Gate.

How will you let us defeat the Numidian King Jugurtha? Wasn't he captured?

You have a point there. Due to the restrictions of the engine, we will probably have to limit the success of the mission to killing Jugurtha.

[The10thLegion]

Well if I may offer a suggestion, I noticed that you guys have a trait that makes generals un-movable. Maybe if you had Jugurtha stuck in a settlement or fort with the un-movable trait and have a Sulla led legion attack it you could simulate the capture of Jugurtha.

Im looking forward to this Im having too much fun with 77 B.C. right now

[mochi]

I am waiting for the release.

[Kozak]

I am waiting for the release.

Me too. I waiting for FMIR