The Kingmaker
Alexander
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I would've called them "the Norse," as that was the name of Scandinavia's shared language/culture in the Middle Ages. But oh well.
Not really. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalmar_Union
Sweden: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_empire
But I only would have liked Sweden because I'm Swedish. The best thing IMO would have been if they had just called the civ Scandinavians or Norsemen.
And I really would have liked to seen some Caroleans(Karoliner in Swedish) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroleans
It makes little sense to call a Viking/Norse civ 'Denmark'. (and this has already been discussed to death in threads in the civ4 forums) But it makes plenty sense to include Vikings as a part of a Denmark civ. So I think they've made a fair compromise to include historical accurate Vikings in civ5, opposed to the unhistorical 'Viking civilisation' in Civ4 Warlords. Even though that was a really cool civ as well.When the vikings were at the peak of their power, they were led by danish kings. Every conquest of significance was done by danish kings. So I think it's only fair to call it a Danish civilization, since it's based on vikings. The norwegian ski infantry is a cool gesture to Norway, which, in a historical sense, always has been a "little brother" of Denmark. I think it fits perfectly.
Sure, Sweden was the most dominating scandinavian power for a long time, but that was way AFTER the viking age.
That being said, I'm looking forward to wreck some chaos with those truely awesome beserkers!
Not the first time... Musketeer - (Rifleman) - Foreign Legion
So is it confirmed Ski Infantry replace Rifleman?
Anyone else notice in the scenario trailer, top bar? Science OFF, Happiness OFF, Golden Age OFF, Policies OFF - Hence the reason support was added for removing them via mods.
If you look at 1:28 of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjK40yQsa0w]this video, Copenhagen is the capital
wait and that should mean that the first part of the patch will be out as well. They should add a longboat in my opinion. I do like the beserker though. I am not sure about the ski rifles, they should make them ski infantry or something. Something like Finnish ski troops, only Danish.
If you look at 1:28 of this video, Copenhagen is the capital
You'll be able to weave in and out of sticky situations using the embark movement bonus, and hide behind rivers and on hills for some very strong units.
So there is still hope for korea after all
I think I'll wait for the patch before I take them out for a spin. I want to see how naval combat will improve post patch, and this looks like an excellent civ to test with.