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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 10:00 am
by nikivdd
Almost all the units have been created. I printed the class unit tables of the original Fantasy General to use as a basis to create the entries in the equipment file.
I have decided to dedicate 4 ID flags: mortal, beast, magic and shadowlord. This will make things a lot easier to create campaigns for any of these factions. That only leaves the mech faction, which i will use as bonus units.
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 2:17 pm
by nikivdd
All Fantasy General units have been created. I will continue posting the big unit sprites.
In FG there were no transports but since we cannot use "magic" here, i created some transports for consideration.
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Mortal faction:
A large, fully enclosed wooden transport wagon pulled by two giant deer (stags), used by the Mortal faction to move troops and supplies efficiently along roads.
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Magic faction:
A flat, elongated floating platform that hovers visibly above the ground, carrying magical units.
It resembles a hovering barge but designed as an arcane construct rather than a mechanical vehicle.
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Beast faction:
A brutal beast transport wagon dragged forward by two enormous upright bulls, used by the Beast faction to hurl its warbands across the battlefield.
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Shadow Lord:
A living volcanic mass advancing slowly across the land, carried forward on a continuous stream of molten lava.
It is not a machine, not a beast, and not a spell construct — it is a walking catastrophe.
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 7:30 pm
by nikivdd
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 7:57 am
by rubyjuno
nikivdd wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 2:17 pm All Fantasy General units have been created. I will continue posting the big unit sprites.
In FG there were no transports but since we cannot use "magic" here, i created some transports for consideration.
Your units are magnificent!
Good point about the lack of transports in FG - I particularly like the 2 wagons you have created.

Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 10:52 am
by nikivdd
rubyjuno wrote: Wed Jan 07, 2026 7:57 am Your units are magnificent!
Good point about the lack of transports in FG - I particularly like the 2 wagons you have created.
Thanks. I am still browsing if i cannot come up with something else.
I also solved the "bridge engineer" question. These are going to be switchable.
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 3:13 pm
by nikivdd
For each of the 4 factions, i created an additional unit.
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And the continuation of the original units.
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 4:16 pm
by goose_2
4 factions should be a great thing looking forward to playing this

Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2026 5:39 pm
by nikivdd
I have moved on to the next phase...180+ entries for the equipment file.
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2026 8:57 am
by nikivdd
In the original FG the following sprites were part of the terrain; for this project i turned them into units.
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2026 5:45 pm
by nikivdd
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2026 9:02 am
by nikivdd
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2026 1:05 pm
by nikivdd
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Writing all the unit entries for the equipment file is unfortunately a time consuming job. Sofar, i have entered over a hundred entries for the "mortal" faction, including their heroes, and the bonus "mech" units and some new units for gameplay reasons (troop transport, bridging unit and transport). Those entries are based (but no a strict copy) on the equipment unit tables of Fantasy General.
I have also been gathering information from sources like the official game manual and the official strategy guide. I finished the original game back in 1997 and kept coming back to it from time to time, but it is rather impossible to remember where all those heroes appear and for which of the player's character's.
When i will finally reach the stage of scenario creation, each scenario will be simultaneously developped for each of the four character's.
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Flying units will have to "tank", so i created the "Wingfield". It is a place holder for now.

Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2026 5:23 pm
by nikivdd
Knight Marshall Calis 1996
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2026 6:17 pm
by goose_2
whoa that is quite the upgrade

Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2026 9:26 pm
by nikivdd
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 7:57 am
by nikivdd
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:33 am
by bondjamesbond
nikivdd wrote: Fri Jan 09, 2026 5:23 pm Knight Marshall Calis 1996
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and in 2026
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Sorceress Mordra 1996
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and in 2026
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Archmage Krell in 1996
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Lord Marcas in 1996
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30 years difference ) At the time, I didn't play this game because it wasn't available in Russian, but I think thanks to our modding genius Nico, I will finally get to play this game and fill in the gap in my youth ) How different will your mod be from the original game, dear author?

Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:24 am
by nikivdd
bondjamesbond wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:33 am 30 years difference ) At the time, I didn't play this game because it wasn't available in Russian, but I think thanks to our modding genius Nico, I will finally get to play this game and fill in the gap in my youth ) How different will your mod be from the original game, dear author?
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Цель проекта — максимально приблизиться к оригинальной игре, допуская лишь минимальные отклонения. Некоторые игровые механики невозможно воспроизвести в Panzer Corps — например, систему исследований юнитов. Другие элементы, напротив, могут быть реализованы, такие как призыв юнитов чародейкой Мордрой.

Мод будет доступен на английском и русском языках; другие языки будут добавляться только по запросу.

Значительная часть проекта всё ещё остаётся неизведанной территорией, особенно балансные значения юнитов в файле экипировки. Это потребует тщательного тестирования. Большинство значений основано на оригинальной игре — например, обычные юниты имеют 15 единиц жизни (прочности), тогда как герои — 10. Также планируются некоторые косметические изменения интерфейса, однако их окончательный объём пока не определён.

В настоящее время я продолжаю работу над файлом экипировки. После этого я перейду к файлу EFX, который включает подбор звуковых эффектов — часть из них была любезно предоставлена Тоби.

После завершения этого этапа я смогу наконец приступить к работе над первым континентом. Каждый сценарий будет, в целом, воссозданием оригинальной карты, включая названия мест, святилища, храмы и зоны развертывания. Вступительный брифинг также будет полностью соответствовать оригиналу.

Всего в игре будет шесть континентов и шесть уровней юнитов (уровни 0–5), хотя не все уровни будут доступны для каждого класса или фракции. Первый континент начнётся с юнитов нулевого уровня, а с каждым новым континентом максимальный уровень будет увеличиваться на один. Максимальный предел опыта составит 105 на первом континенте и будет увеличиваться на 100 на каждом последующем.

Поскольку бонусные юниты всегда приветствуются, они станут доступны на втором континенте — два юнита после освобождения Мехмастера Ферраса — и далее их количество будет увеличиваться на два с каждым новым континентом. Эти бонусные юниты относятся к «мех»-фракции и включают пехоту, кавалерию, а также аналоги истребителей и бомбардировщиков из Fantasy General.

В оригинальной игре некоторые юниты присоединяются к армии навсегда (герои), в то время как другие остаются с игроком только до конца текущего континента либо до момента своей гибели.

Разработка кампании будет вестись по принципу «континент за континентом», при этом армия будет сохраняться в конце каждого континента. Я планирую параллельно разрабатывать кампании для всех четырёх доступных персонажей: Лорда Маркаса, Маршала Калиса, Чародейки Мордры и Архимага Крелла.
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The intention is to stay as close as possible to the original game, with only limited deviations. Some mechanics cannot be reproduced in Panzer Corps — for example, the original unit research system. Other elements can be replicated, such as unit summoning by Sorceress Mordra.

The mod will be available in English and Russian; other languages will be provided on demand only.

Much of this project is still unexplored territory, particularly the balance values for units in the equipment file. These will require extensive testing. Most values are based on the original game — for example, mortal units have 15 life (strength), while heroes have 10 life. There will also be some cosmetic UI changes, although the final scope of these is not yet fully defined.

At the moment, I am still working on the equipment file. After that, I will move on to the EFX file, which includes selecting appropriate sound effects — some of which were kindly provided by Tobi.

Once that is complete, I can finally begin work on the first continent. Each scenario will be, more or less, a recreation of its original map, including place names, shrines, temples, and deployment zones. The introductory briefing will also be identical to the original.

There are six continents in total and six unit tiers (Tier 0 to Tier 5), although not every tier is available to every class or faction. Continent 1 will start with Tier 0 units, increasing by one tier per continent. The maximum experience cap will begin at 105 in Continent 1 and increase by 100 with each subsequent continent.

Since bonus units are always welcome, they will become available during Continent 2 — two units after liberating Mechmaster Ferras — and will increase by two additional units per continent thereafter. These bonus units belong to the “Mech” faction and include infantry, cavalry, and the Fantasy General equivalents of fighters and bombers.

In the original game, some units join the army permanently (heroes), while others remain only for the duration of the current continent, or until they are destroyed whatever comes first.

Campaign development will proceed one continent at a time, with the army being saved at the end of each continent. I plan to develop the campaigns for all four playable characters in parallel: Lord Marcas, Marshal Calis, Sorceress Mordra, and Archmage Krell.

Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 5:49 pm
by nikivdd
For transporting catapults and such for the "Mortal" faction.
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For transporting catapults and such for the "Beast" faction.
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For normal transport for the "Magic" faction.
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For transport for the "Mech" units (a wink to a great game).
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Re: Fantasy Corps (introduction mini-campaign available)

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 6:22 pm
by bondjamesbond
nikivdd wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:24 am
bondjamesbond wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:33 am 30 years difference ) At the time, I didn't play this game because it wasn't available in Russian, but I think thanks to our modding genius Nico, I will finally get to play this game and fill in the gap in my youth ) How different will your mod be from the original game, dear author?
(english text further down)

Цель проекта — максимально приблизиться к оригинальной игре, допуская лишь минимальные отклонения. Некоторые игровые механики невозможно воспроизвести в Panzer Corps — например, систему исследований юнитов. Другие элементы, напротив, могут быть реализованы, такие как призыв юнитов чародейкой Мордрой.

Мод будет доступен на английском и русском языках; другие языки будут добавляться только по запросу.

Значительная часть проекта всё ещё остаётся неизведанной территорией, особенно балансные значения юнитов в файле экипировки. Это потребует тщательного тестирования. Большинство значений основано на оригинальной игре — например, обычные юниты имеют 15 единиц жизни (прочности), тогда как герои — 10. Также планируются некоторые косметические изменения интерфейса, однако их окончательный объём пока не определён.

В настоящее время я продолжаю работу над файлом экипировки. После этого я перейду к файлу EFX, который включает подбор звуковых эффектов — часть из них была любезно предоставлена Тоби.

После завершения этого этапа я смогу наконец приступить к работе над первым континентом. Каждый сценарий будет, в целом, воссозданием оригинальной карты, включая названия мест, святилища, храмы и зоны развертывания. Вступительный брифинг также будет полностью соответствовать оригиналу.

Всего в игре будет шесть континентов и шесть уровней юнитов (уровни 0–5), хотя не все уровни будут доступны для каждого класса или фракции. Первый континент начнётся с юнитов нулевого уровня, а с каждым новым континентом максимальный уровень будет увеличиваться на один. Максимальный предел опыта составит 105 на первом континенте и будет увеличиваться на 100 на каждом последующем.

Поскольку бонусные юниты всегда приветствуются, они станут доступны на втором континенте — два юнита после освобождения Мехмастера Ферраса — и далее их количество будет увеличиваться на два с каждым новым континентом. Эти бонусные юниты относятся к «мех»-фракции и включают пехоту, кавалерию, а также аналоги истребителей и бомбардировщиков из Fantasy General.

В оригинальной игре некоторые юниты присоединяются к армии навсегда (герои), в то время как другие остаются с игроком только до конца текущего континента либо до момента своей гибели.

Разработка кампании будет вестись по принципу «континент за континентом», при этом армия будет сохраняться в конце каждого континента. Я планирую параллельно разрабатывать кампании для всех четырёх доступных персонажей: Лорда Маркаса, Маршала Калиса, Чародейки Мордры и Архимага Крелла.
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The intention is to stay as close as possible to the original game, with only limited deviations. Some mechanics cannot be reproduced in Panzer Corps — for example, the original unit research system. Other elements can be replicated, such as unit summoning by Sorceress Mordra.

The mod will be available in English and Russian; other languages will be provided on demand only.

Much of this project is still unexplored territory, particularly the balance values for units in the equipment file. These will require extensive testing. Most values are based on the original game — for example, mortal units have 15 life (strength), while heroes have 10 life. There will also be some cosmetic UI changes, although the final scope of these is not yet fully defined.

At the moment, I am still working on the equipment file. After that, I will move on to the EFX file, which includes selecting appropriate sound effects — some of which were kindly provided by Tobi.

Once that is complete, I can finally begin work on the first continent. Each scenario will be, more or less, a recreation of its original map, including place names, shrines, temples, and deployment zones. The introductory briefing will also be identical to the original.

There are six continents in total and six unit tiers (Tier 0 to Tier 5), although not every tier is available to every class or faction. Continent 1 will start with Tier 0 units, increasing by one tier per continent. The maximum experience cap will begin at 105 in Continent 1 and increase by 100 with each subsequent continent.

Since bonus units are always welcome, they will become available during Continent 2 — two units after liberating Mechmaster Ferras — and will increase by two additional units per continent thereafter. These bonus units belong to the “Mech” faction and include infantry, cavalry, and the Fantasy General equivalents of fighters and bombers.

In the original game, some units join the army permanently (heroes), while others remain only for the duration of the current continent, or until they are destroyed whatever comes first.

Campaign development will proceed one continent at a time, with the army being saved at the end of each continent. I plan to develop the campaigns for all four playable characters in parallel: Lord Marcas, Marshal Calis, Sorceress Mordra, and Archmage Krell.
Thank you for your detailed reply! ) I will eagerly await your mod, even though I am not a fan of magic and sorcerers )