Slitherine

Tobi72 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:20 pm This is how a legion could be organized, or something very similar, in a single scenario that recreates a battle.Legion.pngScorpions and similar equipment are still missing.

Tobi72 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:58 pm I have already changed some values. For example, the testudo formation can only advance one tile, but it has immense defensive strength, while legionaries who are in the process of throwing their pila are as vulnerable as artillery in open terrain. However, this will require extensive testing later on. For now, it is Brennus’ turn.Legio.png

Imeror wrote: ↑Sun Feb 01, 2026 9:15 pm Tobi, your 182*98 map of Sicily is ready !





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It is a base version without special tiles from March of the Eagles mod. Since you are still working on them, I think that it would be better if you put your new tiles instead of the old ones I could place.

I've also not placed any forest nor countryside. We don't know where were sicilian forest precisely, so I guess that the best is to place them (more or less) randomly ; or better yet : according to your need in your scenarii. If you don't need space for an open battle somewhere, you could put a forest at that place, for example. You could also add them if you need an ambush somewhere etc etc...

Africa and Sicily are closer to reality, to avoid a giant and useless sea space between them.

I could keep the map a bit more to replace all "modern" roads by "dirt" roads manually if you wish so.




Tell me if you want it now or if you prefer that I change things.

Hi Imeror,

What a gigantic map… thank you very much!

I would be happy to take the map exactly as it is. I have never worked on a map of this size before, so this will be a great opportunity for me to practice and learn.

I once read that in ancient times forests disappeared first near the coasts, and only later increasingly further inland, especially as the population grew and shipbuilding boomed under the Romans. I will therefore place forests and fields in a way that fits the gameplay as well as possible.

The roads can stay as they are. At a later stage, I may adjust the corresponding tiles in a similar way to the forests, so that they are set automatically during editing.

Tobi72 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 01, 2026 10:09 pm
The roads can stay as they are. At a later stage, I may adjust the corresponding tiles in a similar way to the forests, so that they are set automatically during editing.

Tobi72 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 7:09 pm Starting with the upcoming update, there will be another new feature. Farm animals as well as wild animals will appear on the map during missions, not as independent units as originally planned, but as markers. Once the player moves one of their own units onto such a hex, a surprise will occur either immediately or one turn later—always with a positive effect.M1.png
So make sure to examine the maps carefully. Reaching these markers is not strictly necessary, but they often conceal helpful surprises.

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bondjamesbond wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:54 pm
It's getting more and more interesting ) Will it be possible to sell or domesticate this livestock and other wild animals?

Imeror wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 10:09 pm

bondjamesbond wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:54 pm
It's getting more and more interesting ) Will it be possible to sell or domesticate this livestock and other wild animals?

Since it is markers, I'd say it will be more food to the camp (prestige points) or injured soldiers after an "altercation" with a bear (-2 strengh on a unit), or maybe secret things to discover And after all, why not young wolves to tame ?
... Or maybe our velites just need wolf skins for their equipment ?

We will have to put units there to know. Surprises...

Tobi72 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 7:09 pm

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Imeror wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 10:09 pm

bondjamesbond wrote: ↑Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:54 pm
It's getting more and more interesting ) Will it be possible to sell or domesticate this livestock and other wild animals?

Since it is markers, I'd say it will be more food to the camp (prestige points) or injured soldiers after an "altercation" with a bear (-2 strengh on a unit), or maybe secret things to discover And after all, why not young wolves to tame ?
... Or maybe our velites just need wolf skins for their equipment ?

We will have to put units there to know. Surprises...

Tobi72 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 05, 2026 2:41 pm Here's some more information. I'm currently testing the penultimate mission of the Brennus campaign: the Battle of Allia. I'm trying to depict it as accurately as possible. The RomeCorps 0.3 update is mostly complete; I might just make a few minor adjustments to the equipment file. If all goes well, I think I can release everything soon. See you soon, Tobihjuz.pngScreenshot 2026-02-04 124516.png