Mod Pax Malazica. - Page 5

Calchet · #41 January 17th, 2009, 04:23 PM

To show some sign of life, I've uploaded the current in-progress version, "Alpha 3".

I'm currently just getting into the graphics part, and as such, there should be quite a few additional updates over the next few weeks.

Other changes for the current version are poorly documented, but a changelog would look something like:

- Claws are now sacred.
- The starting scout is now a Marine Sergeant. You can give him some of your starting Marine troops and have him sneaking off to harass someone instantly, if you like.
- A construction 3 fire spell summons some sappers wielding more powerful munitions. Handle with care.
- Heroes more or less finalised:
Adjunct Lorn is virtually immune to magic thanks to her Otaral Sword, and she will extend this protection to your army, duplicating the effect of the spell Anti-Magic.
Tayschrenn is simply a very powerful mage of many paths.
Coltaine is a great commander, with an unparalleled Standard ability and Awe. He also summons a Wickan Horseman and five dogs each turn.
Fiddler is a sapper extraordinaire, and uses a custom weapon to fire heavy munitions from relative safety.
- Heroes no longer named. Curse you, lack of nametypes!
- Sprites for Marine, Marine Sergeant and Coltaine.
- Other stuff.

Attle · #42 January 18th, 2009, 10:51 AM

Awesome, will try it out!

Conq · #43 March 13th, 2009, 12:58 PM

Still in progress?

Calchet · #44 March 13th, 2009, 01:06 PM

It's more or less ongoing - I'm not yet confident enough in my spritecraft to create good-looking graphics without reference material, but the mod is not at all abandoned.

I've taken up a few projects in addition to this, mostly to practice creating sprites on units that I do have reference material for - but I fully intend to finish this.

Aethyr · #45 July 22nd, 2009, 11:53 PM

Bump! How's this project going?

Calchet · #46 July 23rd, 2009, 02:49 AM

It's been sort of stalled, lately, as I've been busy finishing up my education.

That said, one of these days I'll get around to adding the finishing touches required for a proper release.

Aethyr · #47 July 23rd, 2009, 04:44 AM

Good things are worth the wait--well wishes on your studies.

Deathjester · #48 October 17th, 2009, 06:51 AM

Seconding that good things are worth the wait!

Deathjester · #49 October 24th, 2009, 03:25 PM

I've played around with this a bit, and I like it over all.

I do have a few comments right now, about Coltaine.

He autosummons dogs and men. I think I personally would prefer if he would summon them via "Summon allies", but either way works. I also think 5 dogs, especially autosummons, is one or two too many.

Finally, something that I assume is a bug (even though I've only read two books in the series) - the dogs that follow Coltaine seems to be Lamias. When they die, they transform into Lamias - not intentional I presume?

Good work - here's hoping you finish this one day!