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Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 02, 2009, 03:38:14 AM: Hello everyone, I am currently developing a mod for Rome Total War; Spartacus Total War.

The mod will focus on the gladiator uprising lead by Spartacus and on the many events taking place at that time.
It will be as historically accurate as possible, having in mind, of course, that his is a game and supposed to be fun, not a history lesson.

The new factions will be:

The Republic of Rome (previous Julii)

The Gladiator Rebels (previous Macedon)

The Roman Rebels (previous Scipii)

The Eastern Provinces (previous Brutii)

The Celts (previous S.P.Q.R.)

The Mauritanians (previous carthage)

The Kingdom of Bithinya and Pergamum (previous Seleucid Empire)

The map will suffer some changes. More regions will be added, as well as the starting territories for the remaining factions, and some tricks I won't reveal so you can be surprised while playing it.

Since I'm no artist whatsoever I'm using the units already present in the game with some changes. You will see on the updates I will be making

If someone is willing, I could really use some help creating faction symbols and making some new skins. If so, give me a word here and we will get in touch.

This is all, for now. I will keep updating!
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on March 02, 2009, 05:49:12 PM: Looks cool; can't wait for more!
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 02, 2009, 05:53:06 PM: Thank you, Jubal. Here's something for you, then.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 02, 2009, 05:54:54 PM: Faction Preview:

Pontus

Pontus will be a very important faction in the mod, playing one of the major parts. By the time Spartacus and his army revolted, Mithridates the VI had invaded for the third time the roman province of Asia.

Pontic Light Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-02-0421-43-41-73.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-02-0421-43-41-73.jpg)

Bosphoran Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-02-0421-42-45-01.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-02-0421-42-45-01.jpg)

Pontic Heavy Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-02-0421-41-47-59.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-02-0421-41-47-59.jpg)

Pontic Nobles
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-02-0421-42-19-23.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-02-0421-42-19-23.jpg)

Pontic Royal Guards
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-02-0421-43-10-01.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-02-0421-43-10-01.jpg)

These are the new units for Pontus. They have others that were already present in Vanilla, like Hillmen or Cappadocian Cavalry, wich I didn't put here because I think everyone knows them already.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on March 02, 2009, 07:21:30 PM: Mithridates... one of the true legends of the ancient world.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 02, 2009, 10:48:46 PM: Indeed, Jubal. I find him a very interesting character.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 02, 2009, 10:50:14 PM: Faction preview:

The Greek Cities.

The Greek Cities will play a secondary roll on the mod. They are supposed to represent the greek city states that still remained with some sort of autonomy from roman authority.

City Guards
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_cityguards.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/cityguards.jpg)

Greek Citizen Militia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_greekcitymilitia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/greekcitymilitia.jpg)

Greek Marines (all the credit from this badboys must go to SubRosa, who kindly allowed me to use them from her own mod, Amazon Total War)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_greekmarine.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/greekmarine.jpg)

Greek Spearmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_greekspearmen.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/greekspearmen.jpg)

Sacred Band (these already exist in the game, but when the mod is ready you will understand why I put them as a new unit)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_sacredband.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/sacredband.jpg)

Greek Cavalry (I am looking for a better name, sugestions will be welcome)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_1-2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/1-2.jpg)

Rhodian Trireme
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/7.jpg)

Also, Cretan Archers and Rhodian Slingers have been added to the Greek roster. I have not included them because they are already known by everyone.

Feel free to post any suggestions, ideas, etc, you may have.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Aster on March 03, 2009, 11:13:42 AM: Nice.....
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: SubRosa on March 04, 2009, 01:51:06 AM: I never know which forum to post on now to comment.

Mithridates was indeed an amazing figure. He conquered everyone around, then had the misfortune of facing the Romans when they were a rising star. I do not think anyone has ever survived so many defeats at Roman hands and continued going. Well, at least for as long as he did. It is something how he always managed to hang on, even after disasters.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 04, 2009, 04:24:56 AM: Thank you, Aster.

You can reply wherever, SubRosa, I keep an eye on every place I posted the thread :)
What about the myth about Mithridates being imune to any venon because he used to take them all? Pretty clever of him!
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on March 04, 2009, 06:32:09 PM: Post here, we most need the activity. :P
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 05, 2009, 08:47:16 PM: Well, this is a unit I created today for the Mauritania faction, the Gaetulian Skirmishers.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_GaetulianSkirmishers.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/GaetulianSkirmishers.jpg)

What do you think of it?
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Silver Wolf on March 05, 2009, 09:41:40 PM: the shield looks great... Anyway I like it... Keep up the good work! ;)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on March 05, 2009, 10:22:58 PM: Yea, proper wicker shield looks cool. :knight:
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 06, 2009, 05:50:16 AM: eheh, thank you, Jubal and Silver Woolf! :)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Aster on March 06, 2009, 03:31:02 PM: Cool.......
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 06, 2009, 08:38:20 PM: Many thanks, Aster!
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 06, 2009, 08:39:47 PM: Faction Preview:

Mauritania

Although from punnic descendance, the Mauritanian Royal House has long relied on the manny berber tribes that live in its territory for military support.

Hillmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Hillmen.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Hillmen.jpg)

Desert Axemen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Axemen.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Axemen.jpg)

Dismounted Lancers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_DismountedLancers.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/DismountedLancers.jpg)

Mediterranean Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_MedInfantry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/MedInfantry.jpg)

Gaetulian Skirmishers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_GaetulianSkirmishers-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/GaetulianSkirmishers-1.jpg)

Berber Archers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Archers.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Archers.jpg)

Desert Cavalry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_desertcavalry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/desertcavalry.jpg)

Camel Raiders
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_camelraiders.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/camelraiders.jpg)

Lancers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_MauritanianLancers.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/MauritanianLancers.jpg)

Berber Chieftain
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_deserrchieftain.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/deserrchieftain.jpg)

Elephants
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_elephants-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/elephants-1.jpg)

Some units may yet be added. I think another infantry unit would be useful...

Once again any ideas, suggestions, comments, etc, will be most welcome.
Will be back soon with more updates.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on March 06, 2009, 08:59:34 PM: Not entirely certain about the palm trees on the shield, but otherwise excellent work...
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Silver Wolf on March 06, 2009, 09:16:14 PM: I think that Mediterranean Infantry are too much Roman like.. But everything else looks cool.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 06, 2009, 11:39:31 PM: I'm not certain about the Mediterranean Infantry either... I mean, I want to give the Mauritans a more eastern type of infantry, to reflect the roman influence and such, but I guess I'll re-think them.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Silver Wolf on March 06, 2009, 11:58:45 PM: Just change the armor if you can .... that lorica segmentata armor should be roman only ...
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Andalus on March 07, 2009, 10:10:08 AM: That's not lorica segmenta, it is the armour from Poeni Infantry (I've done too much skinning not to recognise these things :p).

My advice would be to remove the crescent from the shoulders, and change the skin colour and face so it looks more African (You could just copy and paste it from a Libyan/Numidian/Eastern unit). The palm trees look good from a distance, but when you're close enough to see what they are, not so much.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 07, 2009, 11:29:16 PM: Hi all. Here's a new update for you.

These are the Lybian mercenaries. They come to fill the complete lack of infantry mercenary options in Western Africa, Lybia, Cyrenaica and maybe Egypt.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_InfantariaLbia3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/?action=view&current=InfantariaLbia3.jpg)

And also, the new version of Mediterranean Infantry.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_meditinf2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/?action=view&current=meditinf2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_meditinf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/?action=view&current=meditinf.jpg)

You know the drill, comment, suggest, etc :)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Andalus on March 07, 2009, 11:33:08 PM: Very nice, both of them! :flashy:
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Silver Wolf on March 08, 2009, 12:02:04 AM: Mediterranean Infantry looks great now and those spearmen are great too....
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 08, 2009, 04:01:27 AM: Thank you, Andalus and Silver Wolf. Your suggestions and criticism are exactly the kind of thing I look for with this posts :)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on March 08, 2009, 08:21:10 AM: Muuuuuch better. :D
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 10, 2009, 07:25:49 PM: eheh, thank you <:
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 18, 2009, 04:57:09 PM: Just to let you know I have not stop working on the mod. But these last few days have been crazy for me so I haven't updated here.

I've been working on some celtic units for Iberia and some skinning for the gladiators. I'll post a preview as soon as I can.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on March 18, 2009, 08:59:09 PM: Cool, hope to see more soon!
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 20, 2009, 02:05:05 AM: Faction Preview:

The Gladiators

Velite Gladiator
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_velite.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/velite.jpg)

Mirmillo Gladiator
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Mirmillo.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Mirmillo.jpg)

Samnite Gladiator
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Samnite.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Samnite.jpg)

Retarius Gladiator
I know they used a net and not a shield, but all my attempts to creat a net failed miserably. Not to mention not having an animation for it.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Retarius.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Retarius.jpg)

Spartacus had to use many strategies to win against the the armies sent against him and his followers. Doesn't matter if they are somewhat archaic if they are effective!
Hoplite Gladiator
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_hoplites.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/hoplites.jpg)

Chosen Gladiator
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_golden.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/golden.jpg)

Greek Pirates
Mercenaries hired to aid in the Gladiator's fight for freedom!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_greekpirates.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/greekpirates.jpg)

Not many years have passed since the Social Wars that opposed Rome against the rest of the cities in Italy. And although they have been defeated, some of them are always prompt to rebel against the Roman oppressor.
Trained and equiped in Roman style, this troops are a precious addition to Spartacus's army.

Samnite Warriors
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Samnitewarrior.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Samnitewarrior.jpg)

Marcii Warriors
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_marciiwarrior.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/marciiwarrior.jpg)

And some mounted units

Gladiator Cavalry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-03-2000-33-12-84.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-03-2000-33-12-84.jpg)

Gladiator Chariots
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-03-2000-32-32-46.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-03-2000-32-32-46.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-03-2000-32-44-85.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-03-2000-32-44-85.jpg)

Ok, so here is the first preview. These are not final, I may and probably will make changes in some of them.
Here's what I already have in mind:
Give shields to Mirmillo and Samnite Gladiators, give a sword instead of a spear to the Chosen Gladiators.

Also, I'm not sure about the Greek Pirates... I like the idea, but I don't know if the unit is the right thing... What do you think?

Give all the suggestions and opinions you want, they are most welcome and needed in order to improve the mod! :)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on March 20, 2009, 06:26:32 PM: Add a bestiarius, and female gladiators (both of which there is evidence for). Leopards and eles would also be cool.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 20, 2009, 08:25:21 PM: I have been doing some research on the gladiators and the bestiarius has been on my mind for some time... but I guess I would use it as a handler, who can also fight, but what's keeping me from making them is what would they handle? Dogs? Because I making leopard, tiger or lion models and skins is way out of my league :s

What do you mean by eles? Elephants?

The gladiatrixes have also been in my mind.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on March 20, 2009, 09:20:12 PM: Eles=Elephants
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: SubRosa on March 24, 2009, 12:02:25 AM: I added a female gladiator to version 2.4 of ATW. Feel free to use it if you want.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 25, 2009, 05:18:19 AM: Ok, here's a new update. These are some units I've been working on.

The Iberian Tribes have suffered the influence of foreign people since anyone can remember, but they still keep some of their Celtiberian ways.
Celtiberian Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Infantariaceltiberia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Infantariaceltiberia.jpg)

Celtiberian Skirmishers (will also be slingers)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_escaramuadoresceltiberos.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/escaramuadoresceltiberos.jpg)

Iberian Heavy Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_spanishheavy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/spanishheavy.jpg)

Centuries of war against "more advanced" armies have taught the Gauls the value of fighting well armoured and protected.
Gallic Heavy Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_gaulheavy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/gaulheavy.jpg)

These units reflect the greek influence in Egypt. Something I think it is seriously lacking on vanilla.
Macedonian Nobles (shield by Halie Satanus)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_MacedonianNoble.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/MacedonianNoble.jpg)

Ptolemaic Guard
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_ptolemaicguard.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/ptolemaicguard.jpg)

And finally, some new units for the Gladiators.
Shepherd Slingers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_fundeiropastor.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/fundeiropastor.jpg)

Gladiator Archer
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_arqueirogladiador.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/arqueirogladiador.jpg)

Gladiator Berserker Only the most violent and untamable of the slaves, those who could not be trusted to not kill their owners as soon as they had a chance, were sent to the quarries. Mostly captured warriors, the slaves sent to the quarries were as good as dead, the average life time on a quarrie was little more than a year. Now, making of their previous tool their arms, these men's bloodlust knows no limits!
(armour?)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_berserkerarmadura.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/berserkerarmadura.jpg)

(or no armour?)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_berserkers.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/berserkers.jpg)

I'm not sure about if I should use or not the Gladiator Berserkers... what do you think?

Comment, suggest, discuss, etc!
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on March 25, 2009, 05:19:55 AM: Quote from: "Jubal"
I added a female gladiator to version 2.4 of ATW. Feel free to use it if you want.
I saw it on your update. If I decide to add them I guess I will be using yours, with your permission :$
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Silver Wolf on March 25, 2009, 11:25:50 AM: ber
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on April 09, 2009, 04:41:13 AM: The work on Spartacus continues! Sorry my lack of activity, but I've had some crazy days!

I see what you mean, Silver Wolf, good point. But I tend to see the term "berserker" as more an adjective, to describe a very fierce warrior.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Andalus on April 15, 2009, 09:27:54 AM: I think a bestarii unit would be nice... you could use one of my new doggies if you like.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on April 16, 2009, 08:11:16 PM: What new doggies, Andalus? : )
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: comrade_general on April 17, 2009, 01:02:49 AM: Quote from: "neo_deus"
What new doggies, Andalus? : )
right here (http://s9.zetaboards.com/exilian/single/?p=8004170&t=7096655)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on April 17, 2009, 03:14:15 AM: wow! now those are dogs that are worth a bestiarius! :D
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on May 05, 2009, 10:20:19 PM: Faction Preview:

The Celts

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/SimboloCeltas2.jpg)

Far to the north, beyond the borders of the mysterious Gauls, live an even more mysterious people...
The Celts were the rulers of western europe many centuries before the Greek and Roman arrival to their shores and borders. Their influence brought division between those who were closer to them, thus suffering their influences, and those who lived further, maintaining their ancient lifestyle and warfare.
They have suffered influences too. From the people of the great island of Britannia of the Germans against who they fought time and time again.

The Celt rulers have tolerated their gallic brothers and sustained their germanic neighbours invasions for too long. It is time for them to retake Gaul that was once theirs and invade and defeat the Germans once and for all. Who knows? Perhaps even Iberia, a posession lost centuries ago to iberians, carthaginians and romans. To a nation of warriors and heroes, nothing is impossible. And when they have what is rightfully theirs, even the proud romans will have to bow to bow to the Celtic Kings... if they left them alive to be able to bow.

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The Celts unit roster

Barracks

Level 1 -
Spear Warband (the shield has been inspired and, in part, copied, from an original by Halie Satanus)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_spearwarband.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/spearwarband.jpg)

Sword Warband
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_swordwarband.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/swordwarband.jpg)

Level 2 -
Belgae Warriors
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_belgae.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/belgae.jpg)

Level 3 -
Woad Warriors
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_woad.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/woad.jpg)

Level 4 -
Dismounted Nobles
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Nobresdesmontados.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Nobresdesmontados.jpg)

Archery Range
Level 1 -
Slingers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_slingers.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/slingers.jpg)

Head Hurlers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_hurler.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/hurler.jpg)

Level 2 -
Archers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_arqueiro.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/arqueiro.jpg)

Level 3 -

Level 4 -
Hunters
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_arqueiroelite.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/arqueiroelite.jpg)

Onagers

Stables
Level 1 -

Level 2 -

Level 3 -
Chariots
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_chariots1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/chariots1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_chariots2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/chariots2.jpg)

Level 4 -
Celtic Nobles
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Noblecavalry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Noblecavalry.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Noblecavalry2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Noblecavalry2.jpg)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on May 07, 2009, 02:40:17 AM: Faction Preview

The Kingdom of Bithynia and Pergamum

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/simbolobitinia.jpg)

The rulers of Bithynia asserted their independence even before Alexander's conquest of the Persian Empire, and after it managed to maintain their own rulers by a politic of alliance.
Nicomedes I was Bythinia's greatest King. His rule was long and prosperous and he even founded the capital of the kingdom, Nicomedia. His successors maintained the strength and independence of the kingdom for several years even when the power of Rome reached their lands, after the first Macedonic War.

The Atallid dynasty was, by anyone's standards, a great one. They encouraged trade, art, founded cities and improved those already existent. The capital of it's Kingdom was Pergamum, one of the largest and most beautiful cities in the ancient world.
The Atallid kings allied themselves with Rome since the first Macedonic War and maintained that alliance during many years and many wars, even being rewarded with conquered territory after the war against the Seleucid Empire.
When king Atallus III died without an heir he bequeathed the whole of the Kingdom of Pergamum to Rome in order do prevent civil war. But the Senate of Rome, always a reluctant heir, was happy to put it under control of another of its allies, the King of Bithynia, thus forming the Kingdom of Bithynia and Pergamum.

The Kingdom of Bithynia and Pergamum is considered Amicis Populus Romanus, i. e., friend and ally of the roman people. It maintains its independence and native princes, and as long as it does nothing that goes against the will of the roman senate, it will not interfere.

The kings of Pontus have desired to absorb Bithynia into their own posessions for too long, and Mithridates VI, named The Great by his people, almost managed to do it, if not for the quick intervention of Rome. Now they must prepare to defende their borders against the Pontic agressor and, who knows, perhaps even expand their frontiers. The senate of Rome is known for being more than willing to delegate the rule of foreign provinces to those who help them fighting.
And with all the trouble in the West, who knows for how long Rome will stand strong enough to maintain their arm so streched...

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Kingdom of Bithynia and Pergamum unit roster

Barracks
Level 1 - City Militia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_citymilitia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/citymilitia.jpg)

Level 2 - Galatian Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_galatianinfantry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/galatianinfantry.jpg)

Level 3 - Galatian Spearmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_galatianspears1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/galatianspears1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_galatianspears2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/galatianspears2.jpg)

Level 4 - Greek Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_greekinfantry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/greekinfantry.jpg)

Level 5 - Galatian Heavy Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_galatianheavyinfantry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/galatianheavyinfantry.jpg)

Archery Range
Level 1 - Skirmishers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_skirmishers.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/skirmishers.jpg)

Level 2 - Greek Archers

Level 3 -

Level 4 - Onagers

Level 5 - Heavy Onagers

Stables
Level 1 - Mounted Skirmishers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_mountedskirmishers.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/mountedskirmishers.jpg)

Level 2 -

Level 3 - Galatian Cavalry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_galatiancavalry1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/galatiancavalry1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_galatiancavalry2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/galatiancavalry2.jpg)

Level 4 -

Level 5 - King's Companions
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_companions.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/companions.jpg)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on May 14, 2009, 03:45:14 PM: Hi all. I've made some modifications on some horse skins. Here's a few of them

Gaul, with a fluffy bear skin on it.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_horsegaul.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/horsegaul.jpg)

Numidia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_horsenumidia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/horsenumidia.jpg)

Germanic horse with wolf fur.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_horsegermans.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/horsegermans.jpg)

And for Parthia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_horseparthia1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/horseparthia1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_horseparthia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/horseparthia.jpg)

I wonder what PETA would have to say about these skins...

Speaking of Parthia, the units for Parthia and Armenia are ready. I'm just waiting the permissions of the EB team to use two of their armoured and half armoured horses to make two new previews.

Oh, yes, still about the horses. Some horses will be using Pinarius Horse Mod. When I have it ready, I'll show them to you.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on May 14, 2009, 07:23:11 PM: Hm... It's rather an inaccuracy to have Pergamum with Galatian troops; the galatains were Celts, the Pergamese Greeks. I'd just rename them to bithnyans, with the exception of thae half naked celtic dude who can stay as a galatian.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on May 17, 2009, 02:36:24 AM: I know they were Celts. But afther Mithridates VI had almost all the Galatian nobily killed and their kingdom absorbed, the remaining Galatian warriors fought as mercenaries or within the ranks of anyone who was fighting against Pontus. That being the case of the Bythinia.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on May 21, 2009, 03:50:44 PM: Numidia

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidia.jpg)

The numidians were originally divided into two berber kingdoms, the Massylii and the Masaesily. They were a country divided, each king always fighting for proeminence.
During the second punic war, however, Masinissa, the king of the Massylii, allied himself with Rome, while Syphax of the Masaesyli, chose the Carthaginian side. When the war was over and Carthage, along with its allies, was defeated, the Masinissa was able to unite Numidia in one single kingdom, profiting from both the lands of the defetead Masaesyli king and lands that were before in carthaginian hands.

Having in their hands some of the most fertile lands in the world, along with seasoned warriors to maintain their lands free of invaders, the numidians thrived as allies of Rome rulling almost all of the western north Africa.

When King Jugurta rose to the throne of Numidia, his throne was disputed by one of his half-brothers and civil war started once again. The killing of some roman business man who were aiding his rival brought Rome to declare war on Jugurta.
In the first part of the war the numidians gained the upper hand thanks to the inactivity of the roman commander, but when Caius Marius assumed control, defeat after defeat followed. Although defeated, the urge of returning to Rome to defend its borders from a germanic threat, allowed Jugurta to stay in the throne, though with a much smaller kingdom. Its bigger part was divided between the new Roman province of Africa and the Mauritanian King who allied with Rome.

Now the numidians are in a fragile position, surrounded with unfriendly neighbours. With Rome distracted with his own backyard perhaps it is the moment to strike on those who betrayed them, taking back the lands that belonged to the King of Numidia for generations. And then, when Numidia is again a rich kingdom, maybe they can try to face the might of the roman legions once again.

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Numidia Unit Roster
Barracks
Level 1 - Tribal Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_tribalinfantry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/tribalinfantry.jpg)

Level 2 -

Level 3 - Numidian Heavy Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_heavyinfantry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/heavyinfantry.jpg)

Level 4 - African Legionaries
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_africanlegionary.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/africanlegionary.jpg)

Stables
Level 1 - Numidian Cavalry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_NumidianCavalry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/NumidianCavalry.jpg)

Level 2 - Camel Riders
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_camelriders-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/camelriders-1.jpg)

Level 3 - Elephants

Level 4 - Numidian Noble Cavalry (thanks to SubRosa for the permission to use these from ATW!)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_noblecavalry-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/noblecavalry-1.jpg)

Poeni Nobles
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_poeninobles-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/poeninobles-1.jpg)

War Elephants

Archery Range
Level 1 - Archers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_arqueiro-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/arqueiro-1.jpg)

Level 2 - Gaetulian Skirmishers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_gaetulian.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/gaetulian.jpg)

Level 3 -

Level 4 - Onagers

I'm already using Pinarius' horses in some units as you can see. I wont use them in all of the units, though.

I thought of including the Poeni Nobles as an elite infantry unit. It would be something like this:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_poeninobles.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/poeninobles.jpg)

Oh, the faction symbol is from SubRosa's ATW too. Another thank you for her!
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on May 23, 2009, 12:04:53 AM: New version of Lybian Infantry, The armour is from Halie Satanus, I just changed it a bit.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_lybian.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/lybian.jpg)

The older was this one

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_InfantariaLbia3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/InfantariaLbia3.jpg)

Versatile unit, carry several javelins to the battle so they can harass the enemy at distance and well capable of engaging infantry and cavalry and hold their ground for a while until heavier troops arrive.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on May 23, 2009, 08:57:53 AM: Looks good!
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on May 26, 2009, 02:00:30 PM: Thank you, Jubal.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on May 28, 2009, 06:22:05 PM: Egypt

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/simboloegipcioforum-3.jpg)

After the death of Alexander the Great the empire he had
created tottered and fell into disarray with remarkable speed. His empire was the largest ever seen, and the generals struggled against each other for the ultimate prize that none of them was quite strong enough to gain. The Diadochi, or Successors, were only strong enough to hold together fragments of Alexander
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on May 28, 2009, 06:49:42 PM: My main thought; less of the old style hats. The egyptian army at this time was Greek in all but name, if that. Phalanx pikemen should be in there, and the helmets and armor should preferably be of a greekier style. The worst offender is the axemann, who looks like about 1000 years off timeperiod.

Not saying this as a crticicism of you, but it's the thing which really bugged me about egypt in RTW vanilla.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on May 28, 2009, 07:09:43 PM: My main thought; less of the old style hats. The egyptian army at this time was Greek in all but name, if that. Phalanx pikemen should be in there, and the helmets and armor should preferably be of a greekier style. The worst offender is the axemann, who looks like about 1000 years off timeperiod.

Not saying this as a crticicism of you, but it's the thing which really bugged me about egypt in RTW vanilla.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on May 29, 2009, 12:20:15 AM: I get what you're saying, I always thought egypt was one of the main errors of vanilla. I included the axemen and the vanilla skirmishers and archers to include some native troops in the rooster, but it's an error to think that the native culture didn't had any influence in the army aswell. That's why I gave some units a more egyptian armour. I wont have phalanxes, though as there won't be any in the game.

I might change the Nubian infantry model. That hair of them always seemed odd to me. And if I do that the skirmish and archer model will be changed too because they have the same kind of hair.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on June 10, 2009, 09:22:57 PM: Just to let you all know that the work on Spartacus continues. I've been kinda quiet these last days due to large amounts of work.

I'm finishing the units for Parthia and Armenia, I think a new preview will be out sometime this week. Stay tunned :)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on June 13, 2009, 05:39:37 PM: Faction Preview: Parthia

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/symbol128_parthia-1.jpg)

The Parthians are a nomadic people who conquered and settled in the area near the Caspian Sea in the 4th century BC as part of the Dahae confederation. Since that time the Parthians, under their Arsacid rulers (named after King Arsaces I), have fiercely maintained their independence. The Seleucids have, from time to time, claimed to be the overlords of Parthia and, from time to time, have actually been strong enough to try and enforce their claim, but the Parhians outlived them and without the shadow of the seleucids, have become the dominant power in the region.

The Parthias are alrady a big empire, but have the potential to be a great one, as they sit close to or astride the main trade routes from the east to the Mediterranean. The wealth of the world flows through these lands: a fortune that could pay for any army that an ambitious king could imagine. This wealth is there for the taking, for the people with the will to stretch out their hands and grasp it.

The Parthians now stand in the backdoors of the Roman borders and must decide whether they will do war against the heirs of Romulus or turn their armies in another direction.

Parthia unit roster

Barracks
Level 1 - Parthian Spearmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_EasternSpearParthia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/EasternSpearParthia.jpg)

Level 2 -

Level 3 - Indian Spearmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_indianspearmen.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/indianspearmen.jpg)

Level 4 - Eastern Axemen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_easternaxemenparthia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/easternaxemenparthia.jpg)

Level 5 - +2 experience to all units recruited.

Stables
Level 1 - Parthian Mounted Archers

Dahae Skirmishers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_dahaeskirmishers.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/dahaeskirmishers.jpg)

Level 2 - Persian Cavalry

Dahae Riders
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_dahaeridees.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/dahaeridees.jpg)

Level 3 - Median Cavalry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_mediancavalryparthia1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/mediancavalryparthia1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_mediancavalryparthia2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/mediancavalryparthia2.jpg)

Level 4 - Cataphracts
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_cataphractsparthia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/cataphractsparthia.jpg)

Cataphract Archers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_cataphractarchersparthia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/cataphractarchersparthia.jpg)

War Elephants

Indian War Elephants
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_indianelephant.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/indianelephant.jpg)

Level 5 - Parthian Nobles
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_parthiannobles.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/parthiannobles.jpg)

Cataphract Elephants

Indian Cataphract Elephants
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_indiancataphractelephants.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/indiancataphractelephants.jpg)

+2 experience to all units recruited.

Archery Range
Level 1 - Slingers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_slingersparthia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/slingersparthia.jpg)

Level 2 - Archers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_archerparthia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/archerparthia.jpg)

Kurdish Javelinmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_kurdishparthia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/kurdishparthia.jpg)

Level 3 - Elite Archers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_elitearcher.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/elitearcher.jpg)

Level 4 - Onagers

Indian Longbowmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_indianlongbowman1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/indianlongbowman1.jpg)

Level 5 - Heavy Onagers

+2 experience to all units recruited.

A big thank you for the Europa Barbarorum team who kindly allowed me to use their models for the horses of the Cataphracts, Parthian Nobles and Median Cavalry as well as their model for the Indian Longbowmen.

New units may be added. I'm thinking about another regional type of infantry because I fear the infantry choices may be too weak.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Silver Wolf on June 13, 2009, 06:15:53 PM: That spearman looks great... Low tier troops are always my favourite.
And Elite Archers are also great...
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on June 14, 2009, 04:50:56 PM: Thanks, Silver Wolf :)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on October 14, 2009, 01:56:36 AM: New mercenary units

Lybian Infantry.
Spearmen armed with some javelins to throw before they engage the enemy. These men can be relied to hold the line for a while until heavier troops arrive or to engage light cavalry but should not be expected to hold in prolongued melee with heavy infantry or cavalry.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_lybian.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/lybian.jpg)

Nubian Spearmen
Common mostly on the Egyptian armies some of these men venture even further north looking for an employer. Usefull as supporting troops they shouldn't be expected to make a difference on the battlefield, but to help others do it.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_nubianmerc.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/nubianmerc.jpg)

Scordisci Mercenaries
Heavy infantry that can hold their ground against most enemies. As any other "non-speared" infantry they shouldn't be exposed to heavy cavalry charges.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Scordisci.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Scordisci.jpg)

Scythian Mercenary Axemen
When the Scythians were overrun from their lands by the Sarmatian and Roxolanni, not all of them perished or assimilated the conqueror's culture. Some of them decided to migrate and gain their life as mercenaries.
Fierce warriors, these men can tear apart unarmoured opponents and even put up a good fight against armoured ones when well used.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Scythianmercs.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Scythianmercs.jpg)

Greek Mercenaries
Mercenaries were always abundant in the greek world since most of the times its city states could not afford to have a permanent army and used mercenaries in their times of need. These men adapted and are the substitutes of the hoplite mercenaries.
Armed with a sword and javelins these men are well armed and well trained and are an excellent addition to any general that can afford them.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Greekmercenaries.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Greekmercenaries.jpg)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on October 14, 2009, 06:51:35 PM: I need your opinion, people. I was working on a heavy infantry unit for Thrace and I came up with these two

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Thracianheavyaxes1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Thracianheavyaxes1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Thracianheavyaxes2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Thracianheavyaxes2.jpg)

Wich one you think is better?
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on October 14, 2009, 10:17:56 PM: Now, another opinion. Wich one of these shields do you prefer?

This one, with Philip II of Macedon and the diadochus Lysimachus
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_infantariagreco-tracia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/infantariagreco-tracia.jpg)

This, with the Kings and the Thracian symbol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_infantariagreco-tracia-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/infantariagreco-tracia-1.jpg)

These with just the Thracian symbol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_infantariagreco-tracia-2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/infantariagreco-tracia-2.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_infantariagreco-tracia1.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/infantariagreco-tracia1.png)

Or this one?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_infantariagreco-tracia2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/infantariagreco-tracia2.png)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: comrade_general on October 15, 2009, 12:46:43 AM: I'm not sure about the first two, they both seem a little bit odd to me.

As for the second, I like the one with the Kings and the Thracian symbol.

BTW its looking good neo!
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on October 15, 2009, 02:41:01 AM: Thanks, comrade general. I guess I'll go for one of the last two. I still have to decide wich one.

I actually came here looking for you. I'll send you a PM.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on October 15, 2009, 01:54:11 PM: In other news, I have a new version of the Numidian Heavy infantry. Thus one
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_numidiaheavy.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidiaheavy.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_numidiaheavy1.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidiaheavy1.png)

is replacing this old version
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_heavyinfantry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/heavyinfantry.jpg)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: comrade_general on October 15, 2009, 10:28:41 PM: Looks great B)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on October 17, 2009, 08:53:38 PM: Thank you. Here are some more :)

New Greek Marines will be replacing these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_6.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/6.jpg)

For the Greeks
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_marinesgregos.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/marinesgregos.png)
For the Kingdom of Bithynia and Pergamum
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_marinesbitinia.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/marinesbitinia.png)
And this are the merceries
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_marinemerc.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/marinemerc.png)

New units for Pontus
Pontus Heavy Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_ponticheavyinfantry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/ponticheavyinfantry.png)
Will replace these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-02-0421-41-47-59.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-02-0421-41-47-59.jpg)

And new Pontic Royal Guards
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_ponticroyalguard.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/ponticroyalguard.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_ponticroyalguard2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/ponticroyalguard2.png)

To replace these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-02-0421-43-10-01.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-02-0421-43-10-01.jpg)

New mercenary units
Illyrian Mercenaries (courtesy of DimeBagHo)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_illyrianmercs.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/illyrianmercs.png)

Illyrian Mercenary Swordsmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_illyrianswordmercs.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/illyrianswordmercs.png)

Eastern Swordsmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_merceasternswords.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/merceasternswords.png)

Gallo-German Spearmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_germanogallicmercs.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/germanogallicmercs.png)

And Nervii Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_nerviimerc.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/nerviimerc.png)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Silver Wolf on October 17, 2009, 08:56:00 PM: Wow... Nice models... Good work !
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on October 18, 2009, 11:30:49 PM: Thanks, Silver Wolf.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on October 19, 2009, 08:45:05 PM: These are new mercenaries for the regions of Gaul and Germania

Boii Mercenaries
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_boiimerc.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/boiimerc.png)

Gallic Mercenary Cavalry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_barbariancavalry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/barbariancavalry.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_barbariancavalry2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/barbariancavalry2.png)

Remii Mercenaries
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_remii.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/remii.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_remii2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/remii2.png)

Germanic Mercenary Cavalry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_germanic_barbarian_cavalry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/germanic_barbarian_cavalry.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_germanic_barbarian_cavalry2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/germanic_barbarian_cavalry2.png)

Mercenary Germanic Heavy Cavalry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_heavygermans.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/heavygermans.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_heavygermans2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/heavygermans2.png)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on October 21, 2009, 09:54:30 PM: New mercs:
For Syria. Archers and Infantry. I need two opinions though.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_syrianmerc1.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/syrianmerc1.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_mercsyrianarchers.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/mercsyrianarchers.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_mercsyrianarchersveil.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/mercsyrianarchersveil.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_syrianmerc.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/syrianmerc.png)

Veil or no veil? Sword or Spear? I'm inclined towards the spearmen, but I'm having serious doubts about the veil.

And Nabateans
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_nabatean.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/nabatean.png)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: comrade_general on October 22, 2009, 01:44:50 AM: Spearmen, and no veil - at least not a chainmail one.

They all look great though. :knight:
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on October 24, 2009, 05:30:51 PM: Thanks, Comrade General.

I'm preparing several map previews, wich I think the forum is badly missing! Stay tunned <:
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on October 28, 2009, 07:41:58 PM: Spartacus Map Previews

The Gladiators start here
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-16-16-96.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-16-16-96.png)

Roman territories
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-16-51-82.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-16-51-82.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-17-13-51.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-17-13-51.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-17-21-78.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-17-21-78.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-17-37-98.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-17-37-98.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-00-65.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-00-65.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-09-46.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-09-46.png)
(You can also see the Kingdom of Bithynia and Pergamum here)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-31-20.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-31-20.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-46-48.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-46-48.png)

The Roman Rebels
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-59-28.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-59-28.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-19-03-48.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-19-03-48.png)

Iberia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-19-07-87.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-19-07-87.png)

Numidia & Mauritania
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-19-21-81.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-19-21-81.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-19-32-73.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-19-32-73.png)

Galia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-19-43-17.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-19-43-17.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-20-08-90.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-20-08-90.png)

The Celts
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-20-19-48.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-20-19-48.png)

Germania
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-20-34-92.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-20-34-92.png)

Dacia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-20-40-64.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-20-40-64.png)

Thrace
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-20-54-96.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-20-54-96.png)

Sarmatians & Roxolani
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-21-06-20.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-21-06-20.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-21-16-06.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-21-16-06.png)

Pontus & Armenia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-21-48-60.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-21-48-60.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-21-54-85.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-21-54-85.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-01-42.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-01-42.png)

Parthia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-15-07.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-15-07.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-25-95.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-25-95.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-36-56.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-36-56.png)

Egypt
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-45-29.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-45-29.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-52-76.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-52-76.png)

The Eastern Provinces
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-59-40.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-59-40.png)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: comrade_general on October 28, 2009, 10:23:12 PM: Nice! ^_^
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on November 03, 2009, 05:18:02 PM: Thanks :)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on November 07, 2009, 02:40:34 AM: Small update:
New Skin for Iberian Scutarius

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_scutariusiberia.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/scutariusiberia.png)

And also a merc version
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_mercscutarius-1.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/mercscutarius-1.png)

Also, new unit versions for Parthia.
New Indian Spearmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_IndianSpearmen-2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/IndianSpearmen-2.png)
Will replace these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_indianspearmen.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/indianspearmen.jpg)

And new Eastern Axemen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_easternaxe.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/easternaxe.png)
To replace these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_easternaxemenparthia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/easternaxemenparthia.jpg)

To the Greek Cities, new Heavy Spearmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_greekspearmen-1.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/greekspearmen-1.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_greekspearmen2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/greekspearmen2.png)
(I'm almost sure I'm choosing the second one, but what do you think?
Will replace these old ones
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/4.jpg)

And courtesy of the EB team:
Jewish Mercs
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_jewishmercs.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/jewishmercs.png)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on November 10, 2009, 05:31:54 AM: Here's a new update; this time, units for Iberia!

Celtiberian Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_celtberian.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/celtberian.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_celtiberian2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/celtiberian2.png)
Will replace these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Infantariaceltiberia.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Infantariaceltiberia.jpg)

Iberian Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_iberianifantry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/iberianifantry.png)

Scutarius
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_scutariusiberia-1.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/scutariusiberia-1.png)

Iberian Heavy Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_iberianheavyinfantry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/iberianheavyinfantry.png)
Will replace these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_spanishheavy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/spanishheavy.jpg)

Iberian Cavalry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_iberiancavalry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/iberiancavalry.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_iberiancavalry2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/iberiancavalry2.png)

And also a merc version for the Scutarii
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_scutariusmerc.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/scutariusmerc.png)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on November 11, 2009, 05:30:14 AM: I need an opinion. Wich one of these should be the final Merc Numidian Cavalry skin?

The simpler?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_numidiancavalry-1.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidiancavalry-1.png)

The one with the black guy?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_numidianblackskin.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidianblackskin.png)

Or the one with the leopard skin?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_numidiancavalryanimalskin1.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidiancavalryanimalskin1.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_numidiancavalryanimalskin2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidiancavalryanimalskin2.png)

I think the black skin is too dark for a north african, so I probably wont use it, but I decided to post it anyway. The main doubt is if I should keep the animal skin or lose it and go with the simpler version?
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on November 14, 2009, 05:26:08 AM: New units and skins !

City Militia for

Iberia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_iberiancitymilitia.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/iberiancitymilitia.png)

Mauritania
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_mauritaniacitymilitia.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/mauritaniacitymilitia.png)

and Numidia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_numidiacitymilitia.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidiacitymilitia.png)

Slingers for Mauritania
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_mauritaniaslinger.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/mauritaniaslinger.png)

and Numidia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_numidianslinger.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidianslinger.png)

New skins for the African Legionaries of Mauritania
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_mauritanianlegionary.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/mauritanianlegionary.png)

and Numidian
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_numidianlegionary.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidianlegionary.png)

to replace the old ones
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_africanlegionary.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/africanlegionary.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_AfricanLegionaryMauritania.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/AfricanLegionaryMauritania.jpg)

Numidian Cavalry for Mauritania
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_mauritanianumidiancavalry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/mauritanianumidiancavalry.png)

Numidia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_numidiancavalry-3.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidiancavalry-3.png)

and a merc version
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_mercnumidiancavalry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/mercnumidiancavalry.png)

(just imagine the horses under them)

and also Numidian Raiders
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_numidianraiders.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidianraiders.png)

It crossed my mind to add another infantry unit to the Numidia roster. Somekind of levy infantry like this
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_numidianlevyinfantry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/numidianlevyinfantry.png)

but I think it would be redundant having the city militia and another levy infantry unit, so I guess I wont.
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: comrade_general on November 15, 2009, 05:02:41 AM: I'd go with the leopard skin, just to add some class and sophistication. B)

As always it's all looking good, Neo. :)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on November 25, 2009, 03:34:13 PM: Thanks, Comrade General!

A new preview for the factions of the steppes

Sarmatians & Roxolani

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/symbol128_scythia.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/symbol128_senate.png)

In the 3rd century BC, the Sarmatians invanded the European steppes, replacing the Scythians as the dominating power. Some centuries later, the Roxolani claimed independence from their Sarmatians lords, and now dispute with them the dominance of the steppes.

Steppe Spearmen
Armed with a shield and spear these men are shepherds or peasants, recruited against their will. Useful to increase the numbers of any army, these men can also push a Ram against a wall, serve as arrow fodder or as garrison in a conquered city.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_sarmatianspearmen.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/sarmatianspearmen.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_roxolanispearmen.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/roxolanispearmen.png)

Archers
The people of the steppes are famous for their skills with the bow, but not all of them are able to keep a horse.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_sarmatianSteppeArcher.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/sarmatianSteppeArcher.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RoxolaniSteppeArcher.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RoxolaniSteppeArcher.png)

Heavy Archers
Lesser Nobles or men that distinguished themselves as arches and are "sponsored" by a rich noble, they are elite archers, with long range missiles that are able to engage the mounted archers. Because they are well armoured and carry a sword to battle, they can even engage some types of light infantry in melee and give good account of themselves.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_SarmatianHeavyArcher.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/SarmatianHeavyArcher.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_SarmatianHeavyArcher2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/SarmatianHeavyArcher2.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RoxolaniHeavyArcher.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RoxolaniHeavyArcher.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RoxolaniHeavyArcher2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RoxolaniHeavyArcher2.png)

Horse Archers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_SarmatiaHorseArcher.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/SarmatiaHorseArcher.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RoxolaniHorseArcher.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RoxolaniHorseArcher.png)

Steppe Riders
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_SarmatianSteppeRiders.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/SarmatianSteppeRiders.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RoxolaniSteppeRiders.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RoxolaniSteppeRiders.png)

Scythian Nobles
Not all the Scythians fled or died when the Sarmatians invaded. Some of them stayed and prospered under the new rulers. While they aren't anymore the epitome of the fiercly nomadic warior, these men fight in a manner more similar to the greeks, making them a valuable heavy cavalry force.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_NobresCitasSarmatas.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/NobresCitasSarmatas.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_NobresCitasRoxolani.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/NobresCitasRoxolani.png)

Steppe Lancers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_SarmatianSteppeLancer.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/SarmatianSteppeLancer.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RoxolaniSteppeLancer.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RoxolaniSteppeLancer.png)

Noble Horse Archers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_SarmatianNobleHorseArcher.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/SarmatianNobleHorseArcher.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RoxolaniNobleHorseArcher.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RoxolaniNobleHorseArcher.png)

Noble Cavalry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_NobresSarmatas.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/NobresSarmatas.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_NobresRoxolani.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/NobresRoxolani.png)

Also, new versions for two units of the Gladiators.

New Marcii and Samnite warriors
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_MarciiWarriors.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/MarciiWarriors.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_samnitewarriors.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/samnitewarriors.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_samnitewarriors2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/samnitewarriors2.png)

To replace these old ones
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_marciiwarrior.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/marciiwarrior.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Samnitewarrior.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Samnitewarrior.jpg)

Oh, and this thing I did
Spoiler: click to toggle
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/spartacuslogo.png)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on November 25, 2009, 07:53:33 PM: Another update.

Bosphoran Spearmen

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Bosphoranmercinfantry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Bosphoranmercinfantry.png)

and Bosphoran Archers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Bosphoranmercarcher.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Bosphoranmercarcher.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Bosphoranmercarcher2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Bosphoranmercarcher2.png)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on December 03, 2009, 03:05:43 AM: Ok, here are some new units.

For Gaul
Barbarian Infantry (The shield is the work of Halie Satanus)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_Gaulsbarbarianinfantry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/Gaulsbarbarianinfantry.png)

Heavy Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_GaulHeavyInfantry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/GaulHeavyInfantry.png)
(to replace these)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_gaulheavy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/gaulheavy.jpg)

and Heavy Spearmen
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_GaulHeavySpears.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/GaulHeavySpears.png)

For the Kingdom of Bithynia & Pergamum
Galatian Heavy Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_BithyniaGalatianHeavyInfantry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/BithyniaGalatianHeavyInfantry.png)

And Galatian Spears
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_bithyniaheavyspears.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/bithyniaheavyspears.png)

To replace these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_galatianspears1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/galatianspears1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_galatianheavyinfantry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/galatianheavyinfantry.jpg)

To the Greek Cities
Greek Citizen Militia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_GreekCitizenMilitia.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/GreekCitizenMilitia.png)

will replace these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_2-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/2-1.jpg)

Greek Elite Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_greekeliteinfantry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/greekeliteinfantry.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_greekeliteinfantry2.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/greekeliteinfantry2.png)

Pontus has a new
Bosphoran Infantry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_pontusbosphoraninfantry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/pontusbosphoraninfantry.png)

to replace these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-02-0421-42-45-01.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-02-0421-42-45-01.jpg)

And the Gladiators have a new officer.
The Italian Officer, who will lead the italian warriors (the Samnites and Marcii) when they fight for Spartacus and his followers.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_ItalianOfficer.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/ItalianOfficer.png)

Also, new merc versions the
Boii Mercenaries
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_boii.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/boii.png)

and Nervii Mercenaries
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_mercnervii.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/mercnervii.png)

Thanks a lot to DimeBagHo and his XGM for the Model and part of the skin for the Barbarian Heavy Infantry :)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Jubal on December 05, 2009, 11:02:13 PM: The Bithynians look lovely, I'll definitely be wanting to try that faction. :)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Silver Wolf on December 05, 2009, 11:10:02 PM: Everything looks great... Good job neo_deus !
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on December 12, 2009, 06:27:34 PM: Thanks a lot, Jubal and Silver Wolf!

Update for the Roman Factions!

The Republic of Rome

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/simboloromanos2.png)

These are turbulent days for the roman people. After the death of their first dictator in a hundred years, and almost recovered from the devastation that decades of struggle, both abroad and internal, brought, Rome finds itself threatened in various fronts once again.

Iberia, one of Rome's most ancient provinces, is now nearly completely dominated by the rebel Quintus Sertorius and his iberian allies, and he is not about to content himself with it. Sertorius must be stoped at the price of having him nominated dictator, or even worse... king of Rome!

In the East, King Mithridates and his armies threatened to take over roman influence and power in Asia Minor for years, and now, after they have invaded, yet again, roman provinces and allies there, war against Pontus has been declared.

Parthia also threatens roman territories. The descendants of the Persians have expanded through the lands of Babylonia, Armenia and Arabia until they reached almost Rome's back door. Will the Parthians be willing to halt their expansion or will war follow?

And in Italy, who is this man that drives a horde of slaves, gladiators, and even freeman who have decided to join an army of rebels? Surely nothing more than rabble scum to be delt easily by Rome's armies...

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Unit Roster

1 - City Guards
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_romanscitymilitia.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/romanscitymilitia.png)

2 - Velites
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_romansvelites.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/romansvelites.png)

3 - Auxilia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_romansauxilia.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/romansauxilia.png)

4 - Legionaries
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_romanslegionary.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/romanslegionary.png)

5 - Legionary First Cohort

Stables

Roman Cavalry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_romansromancavalry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/romansromancavalry.png)

Siege Engineer

1 - Onagers, Ballistas, Scorpions

2 - Heavy Onagers, Repeating Ballistas

The Officers
General, Aquilifer, Standard Bearer, Centurion.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_romansromangeneral.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/romansromangeneral.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_romansaquilifer.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/romansaquilifer.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_romansstandardbearer.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/romansstandardbearer.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_romanscenturion.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/romanscenturion.png)

Legionaries will only be recruitable in Italy. In the later game, however, some cities across the map will be able to expand and recruit them. But there will be few of them.
The Roman's siege weapons will be very powerfull. It will compensate to take ballistas and scorpions to the battlefield as they will cause a lot of punishment to the enemy.

To represent the Roman religion tolerance, a system of foreign temple construction will be available. You will be able to construct temples to the native gods, though not all the levels.

Roman territories
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-16-51-82.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-16-51-82.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-17-13-51.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-17-13-51.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-17-21-78.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-17-21-78.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-17-37-98.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-17-37-98.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-00-65.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-00-65.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-09-46.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-09-46.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-31-20.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-31-20.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-46-48.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-18-46-48.png)

The Eastern Provinces

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/simboloprovinciasorientais-1.png)

After the wars against the Seleucid Empire some of the cities in Syria were somewhat absorbed into the roman sphere. The truth, however, is that Rome, represented by its Senate, as always been reluctant to create new provinces, thus increasing its bureaucracy and was happy to let those cities be governed by local Etnarchs or even pro-Roman princes from defeated households, as long as they keep paying tribute and wont do anything that goes against the Senate's interestes there.
Now, however, with the war against Pontus and the always threatening Parthians expanding untill the point of reaching roman borders the necessity for a firm and capable command demands that someone from the senatorial ranks is sent to the Eastern Provinces in order to establish order and defend them at all costs.

The Senate has sent a Proconsul there with orders to hault the armies of Pontus if they try to invade. Also its his duty to begin diplomatic conversations with the Parthians to remind them of the pact they signed with Sulla, representing the Senate, not so many years ago, and to act accordingly if they don't want to remember.

It's not an easy job. The Senate has already three different wars to fight so its not likely to be able to help with money or troops. So it's up to whoever is in command to act, and act quickly.

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Unit Roster

1 - City Guards
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_eastern_provinces_city_militia.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/eastern_provinces_city_militia.png)

2 - Velites
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_easternprovincesvelite.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/easternprovincesvelite.png)

3 - Auxilia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_easternprovincesauxilia.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/easternprovincesauxilia.png)

Eastern Auxilia
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_easternprovincesgreekauxilia.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/easternprovincesgreekauxilia.png)

4 - Legionaries
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_easternprovinceslegionary.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/easternprovinceslegionary.png)

Stables
Roman Cavalry
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_easternprovincesromancavalry.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/easternprovincesromancavalry.png)

Siege Engineer
1 - Onagers, Ballistas, Scorpions.

2 - Heavy Onagers, Repeating Ballistas.

The Officers
General, Aquilifer, Standard Bearer and Centurion
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_easternprovincesgeneral.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/easternprovincesgeneral.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_easternprovincesaquilifer.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/easternprovincesaquilifer.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_easternprovincesstandardbearer.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/easternprovincesstandardbearer.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_easternprovincescenturion.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/easternprovincescenturion.png)

Territories
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/th_RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-59-40.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/RomeTW2009-10-2814-22-59-40.png)

The Eastern Provinces are roman so will have access to roman temples as well as to the system of "foreign temple construction".
They start allied with the Roman Republic and probably as a client kingdomm, and will receive sproradic reinforcements from the Senate
Although the rule of "legionaries are only recruited in Italy" also applies to here, they will start with one city capable of recruiting them.

The Roman Rebels

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/neo_deus/symbol128_scipii.png)

When civil war erupted in Rome, Quintus Sertorius took the side of his uncle Marius and travelled to the Iberia to secure to loyalty of those provinces but was soon defeated by one of Sulla's legates.
Sertorius fled to Mauretania where he organized an army and defeated many of Sulla's legates there. The news os his success in Africa reached the Iberian tribes who were being attacked by Sulla's legates in the region and an embassy was sent asking him to return to Iberia to lead it's armies against the oppressor.
Sertorius soon desimnarked on Iberia bringing reinforcements from Africa and with the help of the Iberian tribes, took over almost all of the Iberian territories under the senate
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Silver Wolf on December 12, 2009, 06:48:40 PM: Wow ... You're making tons of new units ... And as a matter of fact I like them all...
Especially centurions...
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: comrade_general on December 12, 2009, 07:18:01 PM: Quote from: "Silver Wolf"
Wow ... You're making tons of new units ... And as a matter of fact I like them all...
Especially centurions...
agreed! B)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: neo_deus on December 28, 2009, 05:43:43 PM: Thank you :)
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: debux on December 25, 2010, 05:23:27 AM: *whispers* pssst! there were no Velites after Marius' Reforms!

Good looking mod, too bad I don't like the time period. It looks that your skills were improving with time though
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: kobac005 on January 31, 2011, 09:22:21 AM: hi am am now so can you help me i whant to download this mod but i cant fing it
Title: Spartacus: Total War
Post by: Phoenixguard09 on January 31, 2011, 10:54:24 AM: As far as I can tell it was never released.