The unit rosters in Thrones of Britannia (ToB) are culturally distinct for each faction. However, I felt that they lacked certain unique units that would otherwise be fitting and make the gameplay more interesting. This mod introduces new unit types and redesigns units to vanilla ToB, making careful additions and changes to expand and enhance unit rosters.
Slinger, Mace Infantry, Chariot, Shock Cavalry, Special Artillery and Crossbow Cavalry unit types have been fully implemented with new art, animations and mechanics. Unit additions aim to be historically fitting, balanced, polished and high quality.
New units are seamlessly integrated into faction rosters so that they feel like consistent and natural additions to vanilla ToB. This leads to more variety and interesting gameplay, while staying true to vanilla content/design.
Each unit is available in custom battles and is recruitable only on a new campaign start. Mod will be constantly updated for future official patches.
New Unit Types:
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Chariots are usually expensive and rare heavy cavalry, strong +charge. Crossbow Cavalry are medium range skirmisher cavalry. Mace Infantry have lower -AP damage, but higher +vs. infantry bonus. Slingers are very cheap levy missile infantry with lower -AP damage, but higher +rate of fire. Shock Cavalry have lower -melee defenseand -lack shields, but have good +charge.
New Units:
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Full Changelog of additions:
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NOTE: Everything added in this mod has all art, models and animations fully implemented. There should also be no issues/bugs/known problems. Most mods should be compatible, but not for mods that add/affect units or large overhauls.
Global Changes and Additions: Most changes and additions try to stay true to the original game balance and design. This is not necessarily an overhaul mod, but there has definitely been significant high quality additions and work towards enhancing and fleshing-out unit rosters.
This mod makes faction rosters much more diverse and robust, adding a lot to the gameplay of Thrones of Britannia.
- Added Tiers 1 to 3 Slingers (varies for each culture) (16 total) - Added Tiers 2 to 3 Large Catapults for Anglo-Saxons and Normans
- Catapult artillery have standard and flaming variants, tied to technology
- Levy Spearmen of all cultures start with no shields and upgrade to larger shields
- Levy Axemen of all cultures start with small shields and upgrade to larger shields
- War Hounds are now specific to Dyflin and Mide
- Some vanilla units have been modified/redesigned slight
- All units are full integrated for campaign recruitment and some are tied to technology trees
- Some vanilla unit technology requirements have been moved around
- Improved AI for some vassals (less aggressive, more defensive personalities), this is the only non-unit change but it feels essential.
English Kingdoms Additions: The Anglo-Saxons were more developed and wealthy, justifying their roster of heavily armoured units and the use of heavy chariots.
Mierce have Militia Fyrds, while West Seaxe have Select Fyrds and Norman-influenced crossbowmen. - Added Tier 3 Thegn Heavy Chariots
- Added Tier 3 Royal Horsemen
- Added Tier 3 Mierce onlyMilitia Fyrd Slingers
- Added Tier 2 West Seaxe onlyFyrd Crossbowmen (requires late missile technology)
- English Retinue/Elite Sword Infantry throw a javelin before a charge
Welsh Kingdoms Additions: Gwined have retinue spearmen and Ulchewr heavy chariots matching the faction's Arthurian theme/origin.
Strat Clut have a more diverse range of cavalry, in particular the unique shock cavalry.
- Added Tiers 1 to 3 Mace Infantry (3 total) - Added Tier 3 Gwined onlyUchelwr Heavy Chariots
- Added Tiers 1 to 3 Strat Clut onlyLance Horsemen(3 total)
- Welsh Melee Cavalry throw a javelin before a charge
- Welsh Retinue/Elite Axe, Sword and Mace Infantry throw a javelin before a charge
Gaelic Kingdoms Additions: Circenn are focused around crossbow units - from infantry, mounted-riders to ballistas.
Mide are focused around javelin skirmisher units - from infantry, cavalry to light chariots.
- Added Tiers 2-3 Circenn only Mounted Crossbowmen(2 total)
- Added Tier 2 Circenn onlyBallista
- Added Tiers 2-3 Mide onlyLight Chariots (2 total)
- Mide Cavalry are now melee-skirmisher cavalry with swords (7 total)
Norse Kingdoms Additions: The below additions compliment the already unique rosters for Nordic factions.
- Added Tiers 1 to 2 Eastmen Axe Fighters(2 total)
- Added Tiers 1 to 2 Danelaw Sword Militia (2 total)
- Elite 1-handed Melee Infantry from Danelaw, Eastmen and Vikings throw axes (13 total)
Norman Invasion Additions: The below additions fit the Norman rosters.
- Added Tier 2 Flemish Mounted Crossbowmen
- Added Tiers 1 to 2 Norman Mace Infantry(2 total)
- Norman Knights and Norman Miles now have armoured (leather neck) horses
Last edited by Moonhoplite; June 07, 2018 at 01:38 AM.
ToB: Unique Units Expansion mod - TW Center / Steam ATW: AoC Byzantine Expedition mod - Steam ATW: AoC Unique Units Expansion mod - Steam ATW: AoC Bodyguards Expansion mod - Steam See my Steam Workshop for all mods (including RTW2) - steam
I really like how the levy spearmen of all factions start out shieldless. Excellent touch.
However, the unshielded Viking faction militia axemen still get no shields--ever; making them grossly inferior to the shielded levy axe of other factions. Which was presumably a Dev balance call to prevent the damned Norse roster from getting too OP. But methinks the buggers deserve shields in an upgraded form; at least for aesthetic purposes.
I really like how the levy spearmen of all factions start out shieldless. Excellent touch.
However, the unshielded Viking faction militia axemen still get no shields--ever; making them grossly inferior to the shielded levy axe of other factions. Which was presumably a Dev balance call to prevent the damned Norse roster from getting too OP. But methinks the buggers deserve shields in an upgraded form; at least for aesthetic purposes.
Cheers, yes this mod actually makes those axemen shieldless. I intended for them to be a unique light-infantry unit type, but I see how it can be seen as incosistent with axe levies from other factions (especially since the Norse are supposed to have the best axemen). Hmmn, will definately have a think about this (will either make some redesigns/additions or just re-add shields).
I've got a few new things in line and suggestions/feedback is helpful. Will update soon after the new official patch on Tuesday whether it's a beta patch or full release.
ToB: Unique Units Expansion mod - TW Center / Steam ATW: AoC Byzantine Expedition mod - Steam ATW: AoC Unique Units Expansion mod - Steam ATW: AoC Bodyguards Expansion mod - Steam See my Steam Workshop for all mods (including RTW2) - steam
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