Middle Earth is coming... - Age of Wonders Heaven Forum

The_Stranger
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posted 06-05-10 11:34 PM EDT (US) 1 / 39

Speaking of offers of assistance, I have begun work on a Hobbit multi player/PBEM map, and would also like to complete a War of the Ring map to ship with the mod. If someone could create a seed map for the War of the Ring, this would be a great help to me. The following file

http://aow2.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=348

is nearly perfect, but there is too much land down south in Harad for my liking. If anyone has the time and patience to make a Middle Earth map with more space in the middle and less to the south, it would be greatly appreciated and would give me more time to work with Kirky toward producing the final mod.

Regards,

Brad

Achilles reborn
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posted 06-06-10 05:56 AM EDT (US) 2 / 39

Great to see this posted, between you and kirky I don't think you could find better modders of AOW... I'm really looking forwards to playing in middle earth

Magog
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posted 06-06-10 05:57 AM EDT (US) 3 / 39

Very cool

gl!

ben_danger
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posted 06-06-10 10:09 AM EDT (US) 4 / 39

wow, excited!

i don't know if this has been explained anywhere, but how does kirky picardo make his WOW unit files? does he use the WOW model viewer to take screenshots, then individually composite them, or does he have some automated, less time consuming method?

Swolte
AOWH/AOW2H Seraph

posted 06-06-10 10:39 AM EDT (US) 5 / 39

Pictures!!

Get the unofficial Patch v1.4. here!
My best AoW-Sm map: Drums of Death (This is the multiplayer version; for single player, or AI use different version)
Other proud AoW-sm maps: The Key of Kharzul, The Fight for Light, Waikiti Island, Goldrush Mountains
My proud AoW2 maps:The River Arne
Coordinator of the v1.4 and v1.5 patchteams, Seraph of AoWHeaven, PBEM Singles Champion 2008

Albaron
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posted 06-06-10 02:33 PM EDT (US) 6 / 39

Extremely interesting! I'm looking forward to this and I would be interested in creating maps for this too!

Unfortunately I'm still very busy in RL and have some other projects too. Maybe a bit later...

[This message has been edited by Albaron (edited 06-06-2010 @ 04:59 PM).]

The_Stranger
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posted 06-06-10 04:30 PM EDT (US) 7 / 39

I'll try to put a picture up later today...maybe something from the mines of Moria. Maybe Swolte could tell me how...

I'm glad there's some interest out there! Personally, I grew up on Tolkien and so am very glad to work on a project like this. The possibilities for scenarios are really endless....

Beren V
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posted 06-06-10 06:21 PM EDT (US) 8 / 39

I made an Arda Mod some years ago, although unfortunately my computer doesn't run AoW anymore. But I would be happy to help with conceptual work/fact checking!

-Heir to Beleriand, Heir to the Silmaril, Chosen of Illuvatar-
GM of the Glory of the Past Middle Earth Roleplay Thread
Creator of the New Keepers Campaign

The_Stranger
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posted 06-06-10 07:04 PM EDT (US) 9 / 39

Beren,

That would be very helpful, as your expertise is unrivaled on these boards. As soon as we have a good framework of ideas put together in a more or less intelligible fashion, I will share them here. We're definitely working on it!

[This message has been edited by The_Stranger (edited 06-06-2010 @ 07:05 PM).]

Kirky Picardo
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posted 06-06-10 09:06 PM EDT (US) 10 / 39

Greetings,

Well probably a bit early to be posting previews since the mod is very much in its early stages. But maybe it's never too early to send out your ~~warg~~ elven riders!

Kirky

Low_K
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posted 06-10-10 10:02 AM EDT (US) 11 / 39

As huge fan of Kirky's units, I blatantly use them in my upcoming mod, this project looks very interesting! Those Hobbits look remarkable! It's a bit hard to see the cavalry units with the speeds they move in the forum, but also looks very promising!

Great work and hope the work proceeds fast and as planned!

As for scenario/maps based on the LotR; maybe make a campaign which follows the book? First make a small map where the hobbits depart the Shire then a map when they go from Bree to Rivendell, Moria etc.

I'll see if I can make some time to doodle a bit around, but no promises yet.Time is very scarce at the moment.

Keep up the good work!

Cheers!

Low

Author of the Lords of Celederion and Wizard's Folly maps.

kaskoid
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posted 06-22-10 03:55 PM EDT (US) 12 / 39

If you need the help of a journeyman wordsmith, Stranger, let me know.

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The_Stranger
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posted 06-23-10 06:00 PM EDT (US) 13 / 39

Hello Tim,

I'd really appreciate the opportunity to work with you again! We'll definitely have to develop some stories for certain racial heroes: Haradrim, Easterlings, and such. If you can share your writing skills with us, they would be put to good use!

Low_K
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posted 09-06-10 04:30 AM EDT (US) 14 / 39

Any updates to be had? Am really looking forward to this one

Cheers!

Low

Author of the Lords of Celederion and Wizard's Folly maps.

Kirky Picardo
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posted 09-09-10 05:29 PM EDT (US) 15 / 39

Hi Low_K,

Well not much to report at the moment. I have some new ILBs that I need to put in a package to send to The_Stranger. Maybe we will post some new images soon.

Thanks for the interest!

Kirky

nvc_for_the_soul
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posted 09-18-10 10:23 AM EDT (US) 16 / 39

Very nice to see this mod in work. I love the theme. I love the BNW-mod made by Kirky. I love the units shown above. I really looking forward for this!

Gandalf and the four hobbits discuss what secrets the Middle Earth Mod Book might contain...
--> Lol. I wish I could get a bit closer to hear what they are saying....

The_Stranger
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posted 09-18-10 04:35 PM EDT (US) 17 / 39

They're saying, "dang, do you think we should do two Elvish races or three?"

Honestly, the graphics for this mod will astound you. Kirky has outdone himself

I've put combat on auto just so that I could sit back and watch the ilbs "come alive."

nvc_for_the_soul
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posted 09-21-10 08:34 AM EDT (US) 18 / 39

They're saying, "dang, do you think we should do two Elvish races or three?"
Ah! Nice. Somehow it reminds me of the famous Third Age Mod of Medieval Total War 2 which has two Elvish factions: the Silvan Elves and High Elves.

Honestly, the graphics for this mod will astound you. Kirky has outdone himself I've put combat on auto just so that I could sit back and watch the ilbs "come alive."
Very good

. BTW. Good luck on your tournament-matches!

The_Stranger
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posted 09-21-10 03:36 PM EDT (US) 19 / 39

Thank your for the luck, but I could have used it a bit sooner!

I think I'm out, hehe.

nvc_for_the_soul
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posted 09-22-10 08:54 AM EDT (US) 20 / 39

Too bad

. You had very good opponents though. On the plus side: more time for this mod

Swolte
AOWH/AOW2H Seraph

posted 10-14-10 05:29 PM EDT (US) 21 / 39

Updates please!

Get the unofficial Patch v1.4. here!
My best AoW-Sm map: Drums of Death (This is the multiplayer version; for single player, or AI use different version)
Other proud AoW-sm maps: The Key of Kharzul, The Fight for Light, Waikiti Island, Goldrush Mountains
My proud AoW2 maps:The River Arne
Coordinator of the v1.4 and v1.5 patchteams, Seraph of AoWHeaven, PBEM Singles Champion 2008

Beren V
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posted 10-14-10 06:48 PM EDT (US) 22 / 39

My old Arda Mod is on hiatus at the moment, being in a currently playable and semi-finished version. Most of my mod-making energies at the moment are focused on Dominions, among my projects being an AoW mod.

-Heir to Beleriand, Heir to the Silmaril, Chosen of Illuvatar-
GM of the Glory of the Past Middle Earth Roleplay Thread
Creator of the New Keepers Campaign

toad_hoppin
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posted 10-25-10 06:58 PM EDT (US) 23 / 39

Hail The_Stanger and Kirky Picardo: a huge thank-you in advance to you both and anyone else who is working on this mod. I am really, really looking forward to seeing middle-earth in AoW's engine and game system. If you need additional help play-testing, please let me know.

RogerRabid
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(id: Roger the Rampant)

posted 12-13-10 08:41 PM EDT (US) 24 / 39

Update?

^{"Shooting down a plane of civilians isn't careless, it's politcal opportunism." - Stormraider}

Kirky Picardo
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posted 12-20-10 11:58 AM EDT (US) 25 / 39

Hi Roger,

Well I haven't heard from The Stranger in a while. So currently things are a bit slow on this project. I do continue to make things for it when I am in the mood though.

Here we see a picture of a noble knight escorting a mother and child in middle earth.

Cheers!

Kirky

Achilles reborn
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posted 12-20-10 12:19 PM EDT (US) 26 / 39

nice castle dude.

I know what you mean by not doing much, haven't felt like making units for a while either.

The Groll
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posted 12-20-10 12:27 PM EDT (US) 27 / 39

Looks really great!

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RogerRabid
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posted 12-20-10 01:31 PM EDT (US) 28 / 39

Thanks for the update, looks great, and let's hope that The Stranger will not continue to be a stranger for too long!

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nvc_for_the_soul
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posted 12-21-10 10:39 AM EDT (US) 29 / 39

Noble knights defending mother and childs - that's what we need! Looks nice, both units and structure.

The_Stranger
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posted 12-28-10 02:10 AM EDT (US) 30 / 39

Well, clearly Middle Earth is not coming quickly ;-)

I've got a playable LOTR mod pack in place (will change it to reflect all of Tolkien's time frame). I'm I'm happy to do a beta or whatever Kirky's thinks is good.

I guess the main thing for me is that everyone gets to see the units that Kirk has made. They're too good not to be made into a mod pack eventually.

RogerRabid
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(id: Roger the Rampant)

posted 12-28-10 08:19 AM EDT (US) 31 / 39

Good to see you back - we missed you!

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The Horned King
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posted 01-20-11 06:13 PM EDT (US) 32 / 39

Im not familer with middle earth. Is it like D&D ?

Are there any mods out there like D&D ?
With out the space ships/robots and goofy non fantasy units in it ?

If not WHY not ?? Its the best Fantasy setting of ALL time.

Will Captain Kirk and Star Trek spaceships be in this mod ?

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IskatuMesk
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posted 01-20-11 06:29 PM EDT (US) 33 / 39

I love Captain Kirk and Star Trek. I sure hope so. Beam me up, scotty!

RogerRabid
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(id: Roger the Rampant)

posted 01-21-11 02:46 PM EDT (US) 34 / 39

Middle Earth is a fantasy world created by somebody called J R R Tolkien, and he has a reasonably well known work called Lord of the Rings, amongst others.

I'm quite surprised that you're not "familer" with it...

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Southern_Hunter
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posted 06-24-11 01:07 AM EDT (US) 35 / 39

Is this still in the works?

Maybe I should just play the existing LOTR scenarios while I wait eh?

Avon
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posted 06-27-11 02:14 PM EDT (US) 36 / 39

Well I've been playing Beren's mod for some time now, although I have it heavilly modded at the moment.

I too would love to see this mod being worked on again. Even if we just get some of those lovely new units released.

And @ Achilles Reborn, is that you Achilles? You old space dog. Never knew you modded AOW as well.

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awegust
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posted 06-28-11 10:22 PM EDT (US) 37 / 39

It looks incredible. Good luck, guys.

Kirky Picardo
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posted 07-03-11 01:35 AM EDT (US) 38 / 39

Howdy,

First let me say it's very nice to hear from you, awegust.

As to this mod... Well, I wish I could say there has been a lot of progress, but unfortunately it seems to be in limbo again as far as I know. If I hear from The Stranger any time soon then perhaps I will start working on things again. I did do a lot of ILB work for units, often making new improved versions of ones we had way back when you and I were working on this as well as many others.

However, I haven't done much recently and just don't know if this will be continued.

Cheers!

Kirky

[This message has been edited by Kirky Picardo (edited 07-16-2011 @ 03:38 PM).]

The_Stranger
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posted 07-16-11 07:04 PM EDT (US) 39 / 39

Hi there!

I've opened a new business and it's been taking much of my time, but I am still keen to continue. I'd also like to see what the AoW MP mod comes out with so that we can use this as a base.

Cheers,

Brad