Questions from a New Player

**TeaSeeOh** · December 11, 2009, 06:31 AM

I apologize in advance if these have been answered, but I am fairly curious about this, and it is a constant nagging annoyance whenever I play this otherwise beautiful mod.

1). Are there any plans to change the skyboxes of the maps in Third Age to fit more in line with the Lord of the Rings setting? E.g. the Eye/Tower, or eerie red glow on the horizon during the Night setting in Custom/Multiplayer Battles.

2). Are there also any plans on changing the in-game battle/combat music? Right now it's the stock Medieval 2 music that plays. I've noticed that during the Victory/Defeat screen, we get the authentic soundtrack, but not during battle.

These two aesthetic complaints are honestly my only gripe with an otherwise outstanding modification, and again, if they have both been answered before, I aplogize for making an entirely new thread on subjects that have already been touched upon.

EDIT: I see the "Ask Question" thread, but I fear my post will get drowned out and never answered.

Oh, and I guess a third one.

3). Is there a way to follow the progress of the mod?

I see the thread section on this forum, as well as the page on moddb, but it doesn't seem to get updated often.

**Jean=A=Luc** · December 11, 2009, 06:34 AM

The Mordor area already has its own skybox. Don't know if there are any other plans regarding that. Don't know about the music either. :/ Though there is a way to import your own music into the game: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=257219

**TeaSeeOh** · December 11, 2009, 06:37 AM

I updated my post a bit, as I meant more of Custom/Online battles, than actual fighting in the Mordor area on the Campaign map. Also, is there a thread/instructional walkthrough that you can point me to, to fiddle with the music bit?

If so, I'd greatly appreciate it. Regardless, thank you for taking your time to answer my question(s).

**Jean=A=Luc** · December 11, 2009, 06:40 AM

The instructions are in the link I posted. I edited it in later so you probably didn't notice.

Another person asked about progress not too long ago, see his thread: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=316389

**TeaSeeOh** · December 11, 2009, 06:58 AM

Thank you very much, Jean. I'll get to work to modding in the music now.

**Muffer Nl** · December 11, 2009, 09:40 AM

Suggestion from a veteran:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=273942

**TeaSeeOh** · December 11, 2009, 11:36 AM

I saw such a thread. I'm no newcomer to forums, threads like that sometimes have people's questions overlooked due to the sheer volume of them, so I decided to make a quick thread instead.

I am currently in the process of reworking the music, and I guess this could lead into my last question:

4). Would it be appropriate to post a link to my mod of the music on this forum. Would it be acceptable?

EDIT: Gotta say, the more I fiddle with these files, the more I realize just how well LotR music fits. MUSIC_BATTLE_MOBILIZE has easy fits for the Northmen factions. For example, I put the Riders of Rohan song and tested it ingame, and it fits like a glove. The music completely makes or breaks the atmosphere, and right now, with actual LotR music, this mod feels complete.

**Muffer Nl** · December 11, 2009, 03:31 PM

I saw such a thread. I'm no newcomer to forums, threads like that sometimes have people's questions overlooked due to the sheer volume of them, so I decided to make a quick thread instead.

Actually that is the place you´ll msot likely get an answer. There is normally only one at a time and people don´t start posting as off-topic as I am doing right now...

4). Would it be appropriate to post a link to my mod of the music on this forum. Would it be acceptable?

Negative, this is illegal content and thus prohibited from TWC.