Kings - The Crusade

[PurgeandFire]

This definitely looks promising. Seems fun to play.

 

[Linkin]

I will test this when you put up a link to the beta, I have high hopes that this turns out well. I will also send a review when I actually can test this, don't give up just because people don't comment much. Prove them this is worth their time, but for now, cheers and good luck.

 

[ndh]

I will test this when you put up a link to the beta, I have high hopes that this turns out well. I will also send a review when I actually can test this, don't give up just because people don't comment much. Prove them this is worth their time, but for now, cheers and good luck.

Thanks! Added clouds to the sky (they slowly drift on the breeze), the player will be able to see through these clouds giving that enhanced "birds-eye" view. I have a lot more ideas for this project, I just hope i can get it all in, or at least most of it

(Will add screenshots of the new clouds within an hour or two, let me know what you guys think)

 

[ndh]

As promised, screen shots of the clouds, and one of the loading screen. Let me know what you guys think

 

[Reaper51]

Very nice map, I'd recommend to make selecting units in squads select the banner and to add more unit types.

 

[ExecutorWar]

wow i like to try this

 

[NightElf125]

I love this map, good to see you back at making it

 

[ndh]

Updated the main post to display more recent info and screenshots. Hope you like the improvements.

 

[MassiveMaster]

The terrain improvements/changings look really good.
But I don't like the wrench symbols above the workers. Doesn't fit at all, as they hadn't have wrenches in medieval times. That symbol looks much to modern for me.

Adding another resource (stone) is great, though the way you implemented it doesn't fit in very well with the rest (visually, UI). Maybe add more (like iron) and make them together with wood (and mabye also food) as costum ones (like you did with stone). At the moment stone looks like some special resource, though it should be on the same "level" as wood I think, as both are building materials.

You can just get food by building farms and wait for animals to breed, right? It would be nice to have some alternatives like wheat fields or something where you can gather additional food with workers for example.

 

[ndh]

I do like that farm idea...I'll look into it. Hmm, I have already received comments from other testers that a fourth resource was on the edge of to many things to worry about. Thanks for the feedback though : )

Oh, and as for the wrenches, that was just so i could keep track of my workers : P

 

[ndh]

December 20, 2012 News Update: Improved systems have been added, including a new building system, stone system, and an improved weather system. In addition, videos showcasing the systems and some gameplay might be added soon.

 

[APproject]

I'm glad you are still working on this. Looking towards its release as well as upcoming videos.

 

[ndh]

Update for 12/23/12: Made some custom mini-map icons for the stone and control points. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[Fingolfin]

A nice touch. Keep up the good work!

 

[TwoVenomous]

the vote was really unnecessary!

of course i want to play xD
this is good looking after all.

nice minimap

 

[Drunken_Jackal]

This map looks good, definitely would give it a shot! You got my support here!

 

[sniper23]

Any news?

 

[rulerofiron99]

Any news?

Map systems are currently undergoing fixes.

 

[Deolrin]

This actually looks pretty cool. I hope you get the chance to finish it.

 

[ndh]

Some major changes to many of the systems, going to be testing over the next few days to make sure most of the game is balanced before we begin thinking of a beta release date. Durng this time, it is very likely that we will post some gameplay footage to help raise interest in the project.

-ndh

 

[ndh]

Updated Terrain

New updated terrain, hope you guys like it

 

[Sin'dorei300]

It looks very good, though some areas are empty as hell.

 

[Metalbear]

From your info text about the map, I had the feeling that you are some pro balance freak like blizzard. xd
Thinking to check the map some time later, even tho I like to play such "spam army" games like Stronghold:Crusaders on 2D.

 

[rulerofiron99]

From your info text about the map, I had the feeling that you are some pro balance freak like blizzard. xd
Thinking to check the map some time later, even tho I like to play such "spam army" games like Stronghold:Crusaders on 2D.

We're mainly drawing inspiration from Age of Empires and Supreme Commander for economy and economic balance.

Unit balance will be very similar to Age of Empires balance - units have attack/armour types that interact differently with others.

 

[ndh]

It looks very good, though some areas are empty as hell.

I agree that some areas are more empty feeling than others, and this was intentional. I left large open areas so large battles will be more encouraged in that area. After all, a typical battle in KtC is about 72 units early game, and quickly scales as the player builds a stronger economy.

 

[Malefic]

Stronghold Crusader meats Warcraft 3 :3.
Hope you will make AI, because lot of peaple don't want to play anything else than their precious DOTA :x .

 

[ndh]

Progress has been slow lately, hoping to have more updates soon

 

[Orthane]

You should make the cows be able to starve.

 

[ndh]

There are no longer cows and pigs in the map, instead there will be wheat fields which the player can grow and harvest for food. However, that is a great idea, and will consider adding it if we put livestock back in.

 

[HOooDy]

Can I Request A Favor

 

[ndh]

Can I Request A Favor

Depends, what's the favor?

 

[HOooDy]

CAn I Help Terraining the Map )

 

[Nightblade]

This looks good, keep up the good work!

 

[ndh]

CAn I Help Terraining the Map )

The terrain is pretty much complete, just working on systems and general balancing now. But thanks for the offer

 

[gorillabull]

if i see these tree models in another map im gonna ban them from the internet

 

[ndh]

if i see these tree models in another map im gonna ban them from the internet

I find this comment rather irrelevant. I personally like the style of the trees and believe them to be quality pieces of work, as do many others. If you voted no simply because of the trees, I hope you will reconsider.

 

[gorillabull]

thats not the point, they are quality work but these trees exist in every rpg map out there and thats why EVERY single rpg starts out in some forest

 

[Fingolfin]

Frankly, i have not seen these trees in any other map but this one. You must be referring to B2M's high res trees.

 

[Deleted member 212788]

Nah, he means your trees. They are present in a couple of maps and a campaign, if I recall correctly. In fact, I've used them too but lost the map file.

 

[gorillabull]

these pines are in gaia's retalliation, sotp, this map and several more maps someone needs to make more high quality tree models or at least come up with a different texture for these .___________________.

 

[sonofjay]

Nope I don't recall that fir tree by Fin are being used on SotP and Gaias. Those maps are using the pine trees made by b2m.

Anyway if those fir trees are really being used on a lot of maps, its not ndh fault. Beside, it does fit on the atmosphere of his map.

 

[Deleted member 212788]

The main reason they go so well with his theme is cause the tiles are made by Fingolfin too

 

[zxzx606060]

how i can download it -.-

 

[takakenji]

the game looks god but in terms of accurate historicalness the crusaders would never break like that, and definently not clans

 

[ndh]

Back to War3 modding for a bit, and am in need of a coder to continue work on this project. If interested just send me a pm.

Would also like to thank rulerofiron99 for all his help with this project up to this point and his experience will always be welcomed.

Additionally, it's been much longer than 48 hours so...

BUMP

 

[FRENGERS]

I love the terrain @.@ And I love medieval game
It's just like AoE....
Looking at this....
+ REPT

 

[sniper23]

This project still alive ?

 

[ndh]

Let's get this show back on the road

Updates should be coming soon.

 

[Heinvers]

Is this project still in development?

 

[ndh]

Yes and no, progress is slow to be made - don't expect any updates in the near future. :/