Since the beginning of Stronghold, Map Makers have been dreaming of being able to place Mangonels and Ballistas anywhere. Now, with the following tutorial that dream has become a reality.

This is not an easy trick to use and it may take some a little practice to master. However, adding this trick to any Siege or Invasion map will definitely take it to the next level!

Step 1 :

Place a Large Square Stone Tower and then delete it. For the purposes of this tutorial, we will use the dirt footprint left behind by the destruction of the tower.

Note the compass heading designated by the Red Arrow, North. This is the initial 'in game' orientation that one gets when any new map is first opened. Keep this in mind constantly as it will have a tremendous influence on how adept you become when using this trick.

In the center of the dirt footprint, place a 3 tile x 2 tile stone block as seen in this first picture.



Step 2 :

Now place a Wooden Gatehouse over the 3 tile x 2 tile stone block as seen in the following picture. Make sure you orient the Wooden Gatehouse correctly and that the maps compass heading has not been altered.



Step 3 :

Place a new Large Square Stone Tower exactly over the dirt footprint left by the original one as seen below.



Step 4 :

Delete the Wooden Gatehouse Only. Although the Large Square Stone Tower still stands, it is now missing a very obvious piece.



Step 5 :

Now place either a Mangonel or a Ballista. Your desired weapon will appear but will immediately drop to ground level as seen here.



Step 6 :

Simply delete the tower. Now, only your chosen machine of death remains!



There you have it! One of the most advanced tricks available for all.



Next week : How to place multiple Mangonels or Ballistas and how to place them on Himalaya (Ultra High) terrain.

Happy Sieging!
UnikUnok

[This message has been edited by UnikUnok (edited 05-07-2007 @ 07:33 PM).]