The Elder Scrolls Mod

[Stormrage]

Hello people!

Any TES fans out there? I like it, but I`m not a fanatic, so I`ll have to do some research on the Imperial Library website

I think this would be a cool mod, and it popps into my head every once in a while, but I`ve never given it much thought so I`m opening this thread to write down my ideas, to get feedback on them, and of course to hear if you have some too That would be nice cos I`m gonna need huge amounts of help with this Plus, I don`t wanna do it alone, its more fun when we play together

Also, anyone new to this is most welcomed, I knew nothing abot WH before I played the mod, and later on, I had some ideas that got accepted by the mod`s team

Also - this is just based on the TES series, if we need something, we can make it up


Things I know I`ll just have to request

LHs:
An african LH wearing western-european like clothes or armor, ancient and medieval era.

A lizardman LH. The frogg or the dragon won`t do.

Units:
Some african units, but in western-european armor. I`ll try to recolor some, If it sucks, I`ll ask someone else to try, and if they can`t do it either, then I`ll really really request these

Lizardmen units - I`m aiming at BG conversions, but a nice unit made from scratch is good too

Catmen units. Props available in Kinboat`s thread.

Summoner & monster/elemental M-units. I`m thinking BG elementals, and some undead monsters.

Goody huts:
Ancient dwemer ruins.

Maybe some tech gfx too, tho I`ll try to make some myself.

 

[Stormrage]

The world of TES. The planet is called Nirn, the continent where it all happens is called Tamriel. Here`s a map.

Human Culture Group:

CYRODIIL -Imperials -

Spoiler :

Natives of the civilized, cosmopolitan province of Cyrodiil, the Imperials are well-educated and well-spoken. Imperials are also known for the discipline and training of their citizen armies. Though physically less imposing than the other races, the Imperials have proved to be shrewd diplomats and traders, and these traits, along with their remarkable skill and training as light infantry, have enabled them to subdue all the other nations and races, and to have erected the monument to peace and prosperity that comprises the Glorious Empire.

Militaristic and Commercial. Tiber Septim as the leader.
These guys are something like the Roman Empire.


HIGH ROCK - Bretons

Spoiler :

- Passionate and eccentric, poetic and flamboyant, intelligent and willful, the Bretons feel an inborn, instinctive bond with the mercurial forces of magic and the supernatural. Many great sorcerers have come out of their home province of High Rock, and in addition to their quick and perceptive grasp of spellcraft, enchantment, and alchemy, even the humblest of Bretons can boast a high resistance to destructive and dominating magical energies.

Um, Scientific (magic) and... Must do a little research for the leader.
They are like french/english.


HAMMERFELL - Redguard -

Spoiler :

The most naturally talented warriors in Tamriel, the dark-skinned, wiry-haired Redguards of Hammerfell seem born to battle, though their pride and fierce independence of spirit makes them more suitable as scouts or skirmishers, or as free-ranging heroes and adventurers, than as rank-and-file soldiers. In addition to their cultural affinities for many weapon and armor styles, Redguards are also physically blessed with hardy constitutions and quickness of foot.

Militaristic and Seafaring? I`m thinking of making Cyrus the Leader
They are like africans, phisicaly, can`t find a cultural comparison right now tho.


SKYRIM - Nords

Spoiler :

The citizens of Skyrim are a tall and fair-haired people, aggressive and fearless in war, industrious and enterprising in trade and exploration. Skilled sailors, Nords can be found in seaports and settlements along all the coasts and rivers of Tamriel. Strong, stubborn, and hardy, Nords are famous for their resistance to cold, even magical frost. Violence is an accepted and comfortable aspect of Nord culture; Nords of all classes are skilled with a variety of weapon and armor styles, and they cheerfully face battle with an ecstatic ferocity that shocks and appalls their enemies.

Militaristic and Seafaring. Leader - Ysgramor
Your basic nord



Elves Culture Group:

SUMMERSET ISLE - High Elves

Spoiler :

In Imperial speech, the haughty, tall, golden-skinned peoples of Summerset Isle are called "High Elves," but they call themselves the "Altmer," or the "Cultured People." In the Empire, "High" is often understood to mean "tall," "proud," or "snobbish." The High Elves confidently consider themselves, with some justice, as the most civilized culture of Tamriel; the common tongue of the Empire, Tamrielic, is based on Altmer speech and writing, and most of the Empire's arts, crafts, and sciences are derived from High Elven traditions. However, the High Elf's smug self-assurance of his superiority can be hard to bear for those of other races. Deft, intelligent, and strong-willed, High Elves are often gifted in the arcane arts, and High Elves boast that their sublime physical natures make them far more resistant to disease than the "lesser races."

Scientific and I suppose seafaring since they live on islands. No idea about the leader yet.
Your basic high elf.



MORROWIND - Dark Elves

Spoiler :

Dark Elves are the dark-skinned Elven peoples of the Eastern Empire. "Dark" is variously understood to mean "dark-skinned," "gloomy," and "ill-favored by fate." The Dunmer and their national character embrace these various connotations with enthusiasm. In the Empire, "Dark Elves" is the common usage, but in their Morrowind homeland, and among their Aldmeri brethren, they call themselves the "Dunmer". The dark-skinned, red-eyed Dark Elves combine powerful intellect with strong and agile physiques, producing superior warriors and sorcerers. On the battlefield, Dark Elves are noted for their skilled and balanced integration of swordsmen, marksmen, and war wizards. In character, they are grim, aloof, and reserved, distrusting and disdainful of other races.

Militaristic and Religious Whatshisname the Wolf King as the Leader, or maybe Nerevar. I`m not sure yet.
Unlike WH dark elves, these guys are not evil, they are just not.. nice



VALENWOOD - Wood Elves

Spoiler :

The Wood Elves are the various barbarian Elven clanfolk of the Western Valenwood forests. In the Empire, they are collectively referred to as "Wood Elves," but "Bosmer," or "the Tree-Sap People," is what they call themselves. "Tree-Sap" suggests the wild vitality and youthful energy of Wood Elves, in contrast with their more dour cousins, the Altmer and Dunmer. Bosmer reject the stiff, formal traditions of Aldmeri high culture, preferring a romantic, simple existence in harmony with the land, its wild beauty and wild creatures. These country cousins of the High Elves and Dark Elves are nimble and quick in body and wit, and because of their curious natures and natural agility, Wood Elves are especially suitable as scouts, agents, and thieves. But most of all, the Wood Elves are known for their skills with bows; there are no finer archers in all of Tamriel.

? Have to think about it. All of it



Beastmen Culture Group:

BLACK MARSH - Argonians

Spoiler :

Little is known and less is understood about the reptilian denizens of Black Marsh. Years of defending their borders have made the Argonians experts in guerilla warfare, and their natural abilities make them equally at home in water and on land. They are well-suited for the treacherous swamps of their homeland, and have developed natural immunities to the diseases and poisons that have doomed many would-be explorers into the region. Their seemingly expressionless faces belie a calm intelligence, and many Argonians are well-versed in the magical arts. Others rely on stealth or steel to survive, and their natural agility makes them adept at either. They are, in general, a reserved people, slow to trust and hard to know. Yet, they are fiercely loyal, and will fight to the death for those they have named as friends.

No ideas about the lizardmen yet, these guys are mysterious



ELSEWEYR - Khajiit

Spoiler :

Khajiit hail from the province of Elsweyr and can vary in appearance from nearly Elven to the cathay-raht "jaguar men" to the great Senche-Tiger. The most common breed found in Morrowind, the suthay-raht, is intelligent, quick, and agile. Khajiit of all breeds have a weakness for sweets, especially the drug known as skooma. Many Khajiit disdain weapons in favor of their natural claws. They make excellent thieves due to their natural agility and unmatched acrobatics ability. Many Khajiit are also warriors, although this is less common among the suthay-raht.

Commercial and something. Expansionist? No leader yet.
Cat people - we`ll need some units made for this, I hope Kinboats models will prove usefull.



Orcs

Spoiler :

These sophisticated barbarian beast peoples of the Wrothgarian and Dragontail Mountains are noted for their unshakeable courage in war and their unflinching endurance of hardships. In the past, Orcs have been widely feared and hated by the other nations and races of Tamriel, but they have slowly won acceptance in the Empire, in particular for their distinguished service in the Emperor's Legions. Orcish armorers are prized for their craftsmanship, and Orc warriors in heavy armor are among the finest front-line troops in the Empire. Most Imperial citizens regard Orc society as rough and cruel, but there is much to admire in their fierce tribal loyalties and generous equality of rank and respect among the sexes.

Since they have no country of their own, and have been introduced as citizens just recently they should be barbs.

 

[Stormrage]

Reserved for units

 

[Stormrage]

Reserved for tech - trees

Ancient age

 

[Stormrage]

Reserved for possible maps - maybe I`ll make one, maybe not

 

[Stormrage]

City gfx:
I`m thinking 2 city sets - 1 per 2 ages

1.Elven (or Mer) culture group -
Mrtn`s Elven cities
Mrtn`s Elven cities 2

2.Human culture group -
Varlin Saliptor`s Dual Era **Progressive** Euro Cities- the last 2


3.Beastmen culture group -
Arne`s afrikan cities

Since I have only 3 culture groups, that leaves place for 2 more. I`m thinking of having the beastmen splitt up - Argonians will only have the first city style for all eras, and the Khajiit will have the first and the second one. I might do this with the Elves too

Terrain :
- by Ares de Borg! Thanks Ares!
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=3864729#post3864729post3864729

 

[Stormrage]

You can yapp now, if you want, I`ll start with editing the civ list, and giving a bit of info

 

[aaglo]

Uhh... Orcs as sophisticated barbarians? This is a totally new realm to me

This could be interesting...

 

[Stormrage]

They are green, they smell, they weild axes, but they are not stupid like in other games Cos its a role-playing system, you have to be able to have a smart orc merchant, the kind that doesn`t eat his customers

And welcome to my thread aaglo

When a CFC legend is the first one to visit the thread, and he says it could be interesting, it helps alot

 

[Supa]

I only played Morrowind (and I haven't finished it yet!) and I plan to buy Oblivion soon. Good luck with this project.

 

[The Last Conformist]

I played some Daggerfall back in the day.

 

[Stormrage]

TLC, I wanted to play D-fall so much, but my "stupid-too-slow-for-Morrowind" system is too fast for D-fall, its messy and annoying to play it, just like the Arena.

I have updated the gfx section with the cities

Also, I`m making this up as I go, so input is very much appreciated

 

[Supa]

TLC, I wanted to play D-fall so much, but my "stupid-too-slow-for-Morrowind" system is too fast for D-fall, its messy and annoying to play it, just like the Arena.

Did you try DOSbox ? You can limit the speed with it.

 

[The Last Conformist]

Hm. Arena came in '94 - back then I had a 25MHz 386 ...

 

[Stormrage]

Yup, and its still twitchy and choppy and annoying. I barely got out of the first dungeon in the Arena, when I had to go outside to see some friends and cool down.

I have a buddy who has a 486, maybe I`ll ask him to lend it to me

 

[Stormrage]

Here is a preview of the Ancient age tech tree - any thoughts, suggestions?

I will be adding civ-specific techs, I`m just trying to do the default tech-tree, keep it simple, its my first

Also, I have a question, how do I know which tech allows the transition into a new era?

 

[Anarki]

I've got the Game, it's pretty good, I could help out.

 

[Stormrage]

What Game There is 9 or 10 of them

I assume you are talking about Morrowind or Oblivion?

Any help is welcomed, thanks!

What do you think of the tech-tree?

 

[Anarki]

Yeah Oblivion, I bought it 3 days ago.

 

[Stormrage]

ooooh, I envy you

What do you think of the tech tree, please, tell me, I`m very excited, its my first I sound like that "More votes, please" dude