Doviello

[White Elk]

I didn't realize that this thread existed in the Civ4 Modpacks forum. Something like that here in this forum might be ideal. It contains info on the world of Erebus including its history, the people, their religions, and their magic. In addition there are some links to fan created mods and scenarios for earlier versions. And there are some answers to a couple frequently asked questions. And of course there are links to download the current version of the mod. And more...

Perhaps a comprehensive welcome and reference thread like that one would be a good thing here? Not only would it help people, but it would also cut down on forum clutter by decreasing the amount of duplicate question posts. And it would save some CFC resources by cutting down on excessive page loads as people search for their answers and look for maps and scenarios. One knowledgeable and motivated FfH fan could save the collective FfH community a great deal of time. And as a bonus CFC would perhaps be saved a little bandwidth?

 

[vorshlumpf]

Here is yet another reason to have a stickied references thread. There is alot of info regarding the world of Erebus, as well as a few mini-mods and maps scattered around this forum. I think it would be helpful if we had a thread for which the first couple posts could be updated to provide links to these resources. A neat and tidy, efficient and useful, one stop shop.

Feel free to use my research efforts.

 

[Broken Hawk]

That is some great material.

 

[White Elk]

Very nice, thank you vorshlumpf. I hadn't realized that you'd updated that
thread with all that info. I enjoy immersing myself in the world of Erebus.

Since I've helped to threadjack this thread I should share a wish I have about the Doviello. I wish they rode bear back instead of horse back. I think it would fit their history and style. Perhaps its a little corny, but it would make them more menacing. As to mechanics perhaps their mounted units should have reduced movement but increased strength. And maybe they could gain mounts by defeating bears like the Clan does with its wolf riders.

 

[seZereth]

Very nice, thank you vorshlumpf. I hadn't realized that you'd updated that
thread with all that info. I enjoy immersing myself in the world of Erebus.

Since I've helped to threadjack this thread I should share a wish I have about the Doviello. I wish they rode bear back instead of horse back. I think it would fit their history and style. Perhaps its a little corny, but it would make them more menacing. As to mechanics perhaps their mounted units should have reduced movement but increased strength. And maybe they could gain mounts by defeating bears like the Clan does with its wolf riders.

the funny thing is, AA and me once even created a bear rider unit for doviello, bu now they ride bisons

 

[zxcvbnm]

How about both bears and bisons?

 

[White Elk]

Or perhaps Elk, Bear, Bison and Mammoths?

Keep Horsemen as is since the model is so awesome! But the Doviello don't have a unique Horse Archer and the default one looks out of place for a breed of horse which would survive in Doviello lands. I think an Elk Archer would make a good replacement. The elk is a massive beast with a formidable set of antlers. I see the elk as being able to keep enemies at bay, affording the rider time to use a shortbow to great effect. Bear Riders could replace Chariots, with a mighty grizzly taking the place of the War Chariot. Bison Riders could remain as a Knight replacement. And Mammoth Riders could naturally replace the War Elephant.


Speaking of War Elephants.. I haven't trained any for many versions now. So when I WB'd this unit for the screenshot I was surprised to see the rider falling off his mount. I exited WB and ended the turn and the rider was still in that pose. Is this the way it looks in game?

 

[Broken Hawk]

The more unique units for the Doviello the better. I think of them as the Vikings of FfH. Anything along that theme would be great.

 

[vorshlumpf]

Very nice, thank you vorshlumpf. I hadn't realized that you'd updated that thread with all that info. I enjoy immersing myself in the world of Erebus.

You're welcome. I keep updating it as I find new things or new things are posted by Kael. I'd appreciate it if anyone let me know of stuff that is missing.

Perhaps I should sig it...

 

[zxcvbnm]

Speaking of War Elephants.. I haven't trained any for many versions now. So when I WB'd this unit for the screenshot I was surprised to see the rider falling off his mount. I exited WB and ended the turn and the rider was still in that pose. Is this the way it looks in game?

Look at the spears on the other side... he's using himself as a charging weapon in completely plausible doviello-style