» Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:05 pm Why has this mod appeared out of nowhere?
A lot of you new guys probably won't remember this mod. This mod was created nearly a year ago with the intention to bring to life the somewhat boring books and records of long past battles fought in Cyrodiil.
After months of dormancy, I've decided to temporarily kill another, less popular, and more strenuous mod (Medieval London) and put this mod in its place.
I still have all the original files, so that means we have one completely finished battle and one nearly finished battle on the record. You can also play the demo of the mod, which contains the completed battle: Battle of Sancre Tor.
Thank you reading, and please, if you feel like this is a mod you'd like to take interest in, please contact me and perhaps we can get you onto the team. As you can see, I've had a diverse team of modders around my belt in previous times, and I'm always willing to make a new team.
What is the mod about?
The mod allows the player to relive historical battles recorded in the annals of the Empire's history.
Is this some kind of Time Travel mod?
No, time travel is not involved. Basically, you will be able to hire a retired model maker from the Diorama Hall of Cyrodill. This wizard has the power to make mini models of creatures that come to life. However, he agrees to make life-size models and scenery, if you are willing to give him the information he needs. Spread around Cyrodiil are forgotten books and accounts detailing this famous battles. Should you bring these books to the wizard, he'll be able to use them to make the battle. He can then transport you to the finished battleground.
Some of you have recently asked why the model maker wants to help you. Well, the wizard's daughter was a recent victim of Kvatch. The wizard desperately wants to see if there was any way to prevent the tragedy of Kvatch. So, he agrees to help you relive the battle of Kvatch. However, he wants you to study previous battles from Cyrodiil's past, so you can learn from them and go into Kvatch prepared.
After you defeat all the battles, the wizard will finally recreate the battle of Kvatch for you. Note that this is the battle that lets you try to prevent the fall of the city. Be warned, Kvatch is a very hard battle! This is why the wizard wants you to study previous battles in preparation. Can you triumph over the Daedric hordes and see what might have been?
Do I get to fight 50 vs. 50?
No, there are no epic clashes of thousands of NPCs.
How is this going to work then?
Simple, you'll start out with a small battle. For example, 10 on 10. As models start to die, they'll respawn offscreen. In addition, 2D figures and scenery will cover up the blank space on the battlefield.
Hold on, so I'm just slugging it out with a bunch of other guys on an open field?
Far from it! There will be new armor and weapons from the corresponding time period. Also, you will be able to adjust certain factors of the battle, like difficulty. Also, you'll have objectives that correspond to the actual historical battle. For example, you might be part of a small covert force sneaking through the halls of Sancre Tor, or a Kvatch guard trying to protect your city from certain doom.
Wait, what's stopping me from bringing a kick-ass sword in from Cyrodiil?
At the beginning of the battle, your inventory will be temporarily taken away and you'll be given armor and weapons from the current era.
Will there be voice acting?
This is undetermined at this current time. However, expect some cool speeches and orders from the leaders in each battle. You will also be able to talk to your fellow soldiers at certain points.
What battles can I participate in?
As this mod has been resurrected, there may be some major changes to the battle list in the near future. However, for now (In Order):
The Battle of Sancre Tor: Fight under the command of General Talos (later Tiber Septim) himself as a small Cyrodiilic army desperately attempts to defeat a High Rock-Skyrim alliance holding Sancre Tor.
The Elsweyr Civil War: Fight in the midst of a great civil rift in the province of Elsweyr. Side with one of the great armies and attempt to beat back the enemy from a nearby valley.
Uriel III: Defend the Imperial City from the invading forces of Uriel Mantiarco, later Uriel III. Unfortunately, a mistake is made, and you will be forced to test your loyalty in a bitter struggle between good and evil.
Siege of Kogmenthist Castle (Optional): Hurled into the midst of the brutal Red Diamond War, you must hold the flanks of Queen Potema's army long enough for the main force to win the battle. Fought trench-warfare style, you must possess both a sharp sword and keen eye to survive. Due to the size of the battle, players can choose to skip the battle with no penalty.
The Defence of Kvatch: The final and long anticipated battle. Before the Hero of Kvatch, before the liberation of Castle Kvatch, before the stand of Savlian Matius, there was a bitter, desperate struggle against a surprise Daedric invasion of Kvatch. Now, for the first time, relive the greatest untold story in Cyrodiilic history. Fight besides the Kvatch guard as they strive to save Kvatch from the Great Gate. Watch a once great city be reduced to a pile of rubble. Make your last stand besides Count Goldwine himself. For Kvatch!
The Team
Fluffy Knight: NPCs (Retired)
Uglulyx: Retexturing/Elsweyr (Retired)
Rokknroll4: Disaster at Ionith (Retired)
Cobb: Historian (Retired)
We would always welcome new members to help in this project!
Current Phase: Resurrected
This mod has been resurrected for the moment. Further info will be posted as time goes on.
Thanks for reading!
Certainly itching to see how it all turns out together now. Especially Disaster at Ilonith.
