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    In this preview we are revealing the unit roster for the Great Viking Army factions, when it comes to design we decided to go with more of a class system that better reflects the social structure of the period rather then unit upgrades that there really isn't much of a difference. That said going with a social class based structure it allows us to include much more detail into a unit so they have more character. I understand this may sound like a down grade to some but in the end we feel it is a better system to represent the period and additionally you will have more units in the end to use overall.

    Generals:
    Danskir Hirdmenn - Companion Swordband
    Danskir Huskarlar - Late bodyguard with Dane axes

    Spears:
    Leidang Spearband - Levy spears
    Danelagh Spearband - Warrior spears
    Northumbrian Thegns - Vassal nobles (Northymbre only)

    Swords:
    Rekkar Swordband - Young nobles
    Anglian Thegns - Vassal nobles (East Engle only)
    Hirdmenn Swordband - Nobles
    Sverddani - Hero and retinue

    Axes:
    Danskir Holumenn - Longship's crew
    Danelagh Axeband - Warriors
    Danskir Vikingar - Danish vikings
    Danskir Storroxar - Dane Axes
    Berserkir - Berserkers

    Archers:
    Veidrmenn - Hunters
    Bogmenn - Bowmen

    Skirmishers:
    Danelagh Skirmishers

    Cavalry:
    Danskir Spejari - Mounted scouts
    Danskir Hrossmenn - Mounted warriors

    Artillery:
    Catapult

    Some units will also have special abilities attached to them to make them actually useful to have in an army, for example scouts will give a boost to line of sight and campaign movement. Hunters will provide a boost to supplies so they will be useful to have in an army especially in enemy territory. So as you can see units will play more of an important role and you will have more versatility with a balanced build.

    A few images of the new units:



    Sverddani - Sword Dane hero and his retinue
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    Leidang Spearband - Levy spears
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    Northumbrian Thegns
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    Another thing we have added is more colors to the units to make them look a little more authentic:
    Image One
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    Image Two
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    Northymbre battle line:
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    Last edited by Kinjo; December 07, 2018 at 02:25 AM.

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    Very good preview, can't wait to see new welsh units!

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    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

    Last edited by ♔Greek Strategos♔; December 18, 2018 at 05:09 AM. Reason: Spoilers added.

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    Default Re: Great Viking Army Preview

    Good stuff.
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    Default Re: Great Viking Army Preview

    Great work!

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    can't wait

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    Great stuff guys!

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    Default Re: Great Viking Army Preview

    These units look great! I like your idea of using social class to influence the design of the units and the special abilities sound useful.

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    Default Re: Great Viking Army Preview

    Nice, TOB surely needs a modding touch. Keep it up plus Rep

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    What lighting graphic mod are you using? Those pictures looks amazing.

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    It is just vanilla with all settings maxed out at 2560 x 1600 resolution.

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    fantastic looking units! keep up the good work.

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