DPII's Unit Previews

[Dom Pedro II]

Sword_of_Geddon: you quoted yourself, not me...

 

[Sword_Of_Geddon]

Yes...I quoted myself so you could respond to that message...

The bottom comment was a response to your message.

 

[Dom Pedro II]

Ah, well, then... with regards to the Korean War Wagon, I'd still like somebody to show whether or not these actually existed.

But if they are speculative, then I'd at least like to see the reasons why the Koreans in particular would've developed armored, horse-drawn wagons.

And thank you again for the support. I do appreciate it. Especially if it's honest and straightforward.

 

[god_money]

So... Dom, anything come of the zebra warrior?

 

[Dom Pedro II]

Yes, the Zebra Warrior/Rider has been completed... but I still have to make the FLICs. I've been working hard on the revised Hwarang these last few days, and when I finish that, I'm going to try and make the FLICs for all my quasi-completed units in one shot.

 

[Sword_Of_Geddon]

Will the Hwarang appear in your Battlefield Asia Thread when its done?

 

[Dom Pedro II]

Yeah, anything Asian is getting tossed in that thread and I'll alert everyone.

 

[Sword_Of_Geddon]

Its been so long since you made that thread. I don't think I was even on Civfanatics then....

 

[Dom Pedro II]

I'll tell you, no offense to the Villista, but I wanted a real Aztec rifleman. I just couldn't use him anymore.

This fellow is much more to my style...

It's the new redcoat.

Now before I get criticism of taking on too much, I'd just like to say that this was in order to test out my modeling skills, refining my techniques for my boats... I designed the hat myself. Very simple. Based off of pictures of Aztec warriors.

But this guy is going to the back of the line

 

[Sword_Of_Geddon]

I'd think that by the time the Azteks had Riflemen, theyed have true uniforms as well, even if they are a variant of the Jaguar Warrior's outfit. Or perhaps and multi-colored version of the Rifleman's outfit. Theres a fictional Jaguar Infantry in Rise of Nations, although thats an infantry replacement.

Looking good DPII!

 

[Ozymandias]

I like it the way it is. "Uniforms" derived from varying historical forces, with the ultimate result being able to tell friend from foe on the battlefield. As long as this hypothetical rifleman's opponents looked different, and they all looked the same, then it IS for all intents and purposes a uniform.

-Oz

 

[Dom Pedro II]

Well, this hat reminded me a lot of the British hats of the late 1700s and Napoleonic Wars, so I figured that'd fit reasonably well. But perhaps other people didn't get that vibe.

Also, I think this could be a "true" uniform as well. It's a one-piece uniform, and looks different from the European-style uniforms, but it could still be a uniform.

 

[Sword_Of_Geddon]

I suppose. But the Azteks at that technological level of development would be wearing more than that I'd imagine.

 

[Dom Pedro II]

Well, then make some suggestions... like what?

Should I maybe add a backpack? Or a utility belt of sorts?

 

[Sword_Of_Geddon]

Perhaps a multi-colored version of the Rifleman's outfit, maybe with feathers of several colors on the shoulders. Yes, no, maybe so?

 

[Dom Pedro II]

I dunno... I just don't see why they'd get rid of the war pajamas. I mean, what difference does it make if it's one-piece or several?

 

[Sword_Of_Geddon]

It doesn't, I just like the idea of the Azteks continuing their tradition of colorful unit outfits(See the Plumed Archer from AoK: The Conquerors or the Aztek units from American Conquests)

 

[aaminion00]

I see no reason why the aztec rifflemen should be waring a uniform or anything.. keep him as he is, maybe just add a bit of color with feathers here or there.

 

[Dom Pedro II]

Well, actually, I didn't completely concoct this on my own. While the idea of having him with a flintlock was certainly my doing, the uniform is in fact based on Aztec design:

But here, I made some changes. I added a little more civ-specific color, and I gave him a backpack and boots.

 

[Sword_Of_Geddon]

Looks better. He could use some colorful feathers here and there. I vote on the shoulders. Perhaps his shirt could use some different colors as well.