Hornakhtyotef
Chieftain
- Joined
- Jul 9, 2014
- Messages
- 66
Hi,
given I find it slightly disappointing the lack of participation of PAE fans, I decided to step in. Ancient Civilizations is my full time pastime, so why not try to add more content into PAE if Pierre desires that I join the party of the developping team...somehow.
One thing that struck me is the unbalance between Middle East civilizations and European ones. Of course, it makes sense since PAE stands for Pie's Ancient Europe and the Middle East and Indians were added likely later.
I wish to help the PAE community to rebalance and add more content in regards to civs of the Middle East. One thing I find desesperating in the video games world is the sheer amount of games set in antiquity for Rome and Greece. Barely two games for Egypt and nothing else. I found one for Ancient China.
No Babylonia? No Assyria? No Sumer?
I know it boils down to popularity and Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome hits more at home for the gaming population, but that doesn't justify the lack of at least one game for one of Mesopotamia. It is even preposterous there is no game for Persia (Prince of Persia doesn't count at all).
Without further ado, for today, I want to add material for the Elamite civilizations.
I've recently read this book covering the entire history of Elam, so it'll help me regarding the information material.
I can't cover everything today because it is late, but I start with this material before rearranging and editing. I'll let Pierre decides if he wants more ancient civilizations.
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Regarding wonders, I made the Elamite wonder "Choghal Zanbil" despite the NIF rendering didn't work at all.
Here are screenshots:
For its bonus, I think something related to water as it was one of its purposes. Will be discussed later.
For the video, this youtube video is perfect. Even the music rocks.
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Regarding leaders, I have these suggestions, but it is still under construction.
Untash-Napirisha
He is the maker of the ziggurat of Choghal Zanbil.
One of the most reknowned Elamite ruler.
Naram-Sîn
No description yet about Naram-Sîn.
Elamite Sukkalmah
It is not an individual per se, but a title during the period where Elam was at its apex of power. Elam was so strong the kingdom(s) had effects as far as Anatolia. The title of Sukkalmah was the highest of three tiles thought to represent different kingdoms where the Sukkalmah was residing in Shushan (Susa). One the Sukkalmah died, the next in title took over the highest echelon of power.
Anyways, it is not needed to have individuals in PAE. Unnamed kings are as interesting.
Humban-Haltash III
Neo-Elamite Ruler that confronted Assurbanipal. I shall give more details later. Lack of time now.
=======================================
So, what do you think, Pie?
I attached the failed NIF file of the ziggurat of Choghal Zanbil btw.
Hope that gives the sparkle to not give up on PAE despite lack of participation.
given I find it slightly disappointing the lack of participation of PAE fans, I decided to step in. Ancient Civilizations is my full time pastime, so why not try to add more content into PAE if Pierre desires that I join the party of the developping team...somehow.
One thing that struck me is the unbalance between Middle East civilizations and European ones. Of course, it makes sense since PAE stands for Pie's Ancient Europe and the Middle East and Indians were added likely later.
I wish to help the PAE community to rebalance and add more content in regards to civs of the Middle East. One thing I find desesperating in the video games world is the sheer amount of games set in antiquity for Rome and Greece. Barely two games for Egypt and nothing else. I found one for Ancient China.
No Babylonia? No Assyria? No Sumer?
I know it boils down to popularity and Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome hits more at home for the gaming population, but that doesn't justify the lack of at least one game for one of Mesopotamia. It is even preposterous there is no game for Persia (Prince of Persia doesn't count at all).
Without further ado, for today, I want to add material for the Elamite civilizations.
I've recently read this book covering the entire history of Elam, so it'll help me regarding the information material.
I can't cover everything today because it is late, but I start with this material before rearranging and editing. I'll let Pierre decides if he wants more ancient civilizations.
==============================
Regarding wonders, I made the Elamite wonder "Choghal Zanbil" despite the NIF rendering didn't work at all.
Here are screenshots:
Spoiler :
For its bonus, I think something related to water as it was one of its purposes. Will be discussed later.
For the video, this youtube video is perfect. Even the music rocks.
========================
Regarding leaders, I have these suggestions, but it is still under construction.
Untash-Napirisha
Spoiler :
He is the maker of the ziggurat of Choghal Zanbil.
One of the most reknowned Elamite ruler.
Naram-Sîn
Spoiler :
No description yet about Naram-Sîn.
Elamite Sukkalmah
Spoiler :
It is not an individual per se, but a title during the period where Elam was at its apex of power. Elam was so strong the kingdom(s) had effects as far as Anatolia. The title of Sukkalmah was the highest of three tiles thought to represent different kingdoms where the Sukkalmah was residing in Shushan (Susa). One the Sukkalmah died, the next in title took over the highest echelon of power.
Anyways, it is not needed to have individuals in PAE. Unnamed kings are as interesting.
Humban-Haltash III
Spoiler :
Neo-Elamite Ruler that confronted Assurbanipal. I shall give more details later. Lack of time now.
=======================================
So, what do you think, Pie?
I attached the failed NIF file of the ziggurat of Choghal Zanbil btw.
Hope that gives the sparkle to not give up on PAE despite lack of participation.