Knight Line Reskin for Middle East Civs - Age of Empire II
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I've recently seen on the forums of Age of empires community, there is a lot of talk of reskins on already existing models of the game in order to make them more distinguishing between the civilizations. These reskins are about not only buildings but units too. For example there has been talks with huge positive reviews about changing the building style of the Persians. Which in fact it is a really nice change that I would like to see it myself too.
In my opinion, the Savar from older patches from hero editor scenario, is such a cool looking unit and fits perfectly as a universal cavalry line for the middle east civs. It could replace the knight line in stables and when it is upgraded as cavalier or paladin could stay the same and change only stats and title something like elite/persian cataphract. The civs that could have this cataphract could be Persians, Saracens, Turks, or even Byzantines. What are you thoughts?
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I think the new skin should still fight with a sword, to be more easy to identify as knight line. The spear makes it looks like a steppe lancer.
@DemonAgeOfEmpires2-wf8lv
Ай бұрын
You mean like the new Savar is using a sword? I can see that working, sure. But would you like to see this reskin for the middle eastern civs or you would prefer the knight line to be as it is? Most of the time I like reskins but I am afraid they might be confusing to newer players.
I wished long for Knights as a 'regional' European Unit. Give the others also a heavy Cavalry Unit with slightly different Stats. I mean playing with Chinese Knights...
@DemonAgeOfEmpires2-wf8lv
Күн бұрын
Exactly
I wanted atleast a castle reskin but a whole reskin seems even a better change
What was the elephant unit in gold and with the tower? Was that like a reskin of Persian War Elephant from the castle? Or a type of Persian elephant archer from the archery range?
@DemonAgeOfEmpires2-wf8lv
21 күн бұрын
It's a hero unit, I don't remember which one but you can find it in the scenario editor at the heroes tab. It would be cool for a Persian reskin for the war elephant. Actually it's part of one my future videos of reskins that should be in the game. Today I posted part 1, feel free to check it
@tyranitararmaldo
10 күн бұрын
@@DemonAgeOfEmpires2-wf8lv the model is Dagnajan, from the Yodit campaign.
Have to correct you there, instead of paladins Persians have savars, they are similar but different unit then a paladin with different stats, it's like Romans having legionaries instead of champions. So it's not just a different skin.
@DemonAgeOfEmpires2-wf8lv
Күн бұрын
You are right but I am suggesting to change the paladin skin to other civs, but using the same stats. Of course it's not the same with savar but you get the idea😉
@kristijanknezevic9407
Күн бұрын
@@DemonAgeOfEmpires2-wf8lv I got that part, and I do agree some reskins need to be done. what actually was most annoying for me seeing those European units man at arms two handed swords and champions with the aztecs... Those generic units needs some kind of reskin and the name change wouldn't be bad.. But it needs to be done right like with the Romans and I think Byzantines civ should alsso be able to access legionaries... Doing it just for the knight is not enough...
@DemonAgeOfEmpires2-wf8lv
12 сағат бұрын
@@kristijanknezevic9407 I agree with both your thoughts. Give legionnaires to byzantines(just reskin the champion, no extra bonuses) and mesoamricas should have reskins at almost all units
I just want skeletons 😭😭
the thing abt these reskins and to make them easily distinguishable at a glance is to make them use similar weapons, this practice has been proven in Rise of Nations, and recently, AoE4. In this case(AoE2), given lances are more in line either with unique units(Keshiks, Monaspas, Leiciais) or the aptly named Steppe Lancer, i think the Middle-eastern knight line should've equipped with the Sword+Shield combo as well(in this case, the stereotypical sabre or the straight saif with metal round shield), and if possible, using the same animation as the knight line(given they are originally 3d models)
@DemonAgeOfEmpires2-wf8lv
7 күн бұрын
Fair points. That way it wouldn't be confusing.
This is the Sogdian Cataphract, a unique unit available in Campaigns and Scenarios.
@DemonAgeOfEmpires2-wf8lv
15 күн бұрын
True, but this is its first appearance in the game(older patch) as a hero unit called "Savar"
@jimakusbeck7405
15 күн бұрын
It used to go by the bake Savaran even earlier.
@DemonAgeOfEmpires2-wf8lv
15 күн бұрын
@@jimakusbeck7405 really? I don't remember that. Thanks for the info!
Doesnt matter its best game
I think if it is just cosmetic i.e no change in stat, it should be optional. Not everyone can read same units with different skins when we have 45 civs.
@DemonAgeOfEmpires2-wf8lv
11 күн бұрын
True. I opt the idea of optional toggle. Seems the best solution.
no hat for janissary?
@DemonAgeOfEmpires2-wf8lv
18 күн бұрын
I am with you on that! Hat for Janissary is a must, since there is an existing skin of the Imperial Janissary. I will include it in a future video, subscribe if you like, it helps a lot!