Slitherine

The v1.5.21 update has now been released.

STEAM and GOG builds should update automatically.

Standalone build will require you to run an updater. If the "Check for Updates" button does not work for you, you can download the updater here:

https://ftp.matrixgames.com/pub/Fieldof ... .05.21.zip

Changelog:

Version 1.5.21

• Field of Glory Kingdoms Battles:

• o Added new nation names for Rajas and Tribes DLC.
  o Unit tooltip now shows only the Kingdoms name of the unit.
  o CTRL-L now shows the Kingdoms name of the unit.

• List Changes:

• o Removed Light Horse from all Teutonic Order lists.
  o Completely revised Teutonic Order 1380-1449 and 1450-1500 lists.
  o Field Fortifications removed from Polish 1320-1385 and 1386-1454 lists.
  o Billmen removed from Polish lists.
  o Foot archers removed from Polish 1386-1454 list.
  o Balkan Light Horse removed from Polish 1386-1454 list.
  o See https://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=115767 for the reasons for the above changes.
  o Removed Swiss 1491-1500 allies from German (City) (SE) 1450-1487 and German (Feudal) 1450-1489 lists. [Bug fix]
  o Added Swiss 1491-1500 allies to German (City) SE 1488-1500 list.

• Time Warp Unit Costs:
o Kushite Spearmen reduced from 33 to 30 points.

• Bug Fixes:
o Fixed date range of Portuguese 1400-1449 list for date matching purposes.

Thanks for the update! The new late Teutonic list is really nice. It now feels like an interesting hybrid of German and Polish lists and seems to work nicely against the Polish with Lithuanian allies (not that those wars historically went that great for the Teutons but it seems very sensible for the theatre).

Thanks for the Update!

However, in case there are further updates, may I suggest a few points in Indian Lists that I made in the Indian armies, specifcially about the Indian Elephants and Indian Close Infantry.

To be brief, the Indian Hindu North, South and Rajput Armies should have elephants with Howdahs (Platforms) as they're depicted in the sculptures in the Pre-Sultanate period. Howdahs were not a Sultanate introduction to South Asia, they had been used before. I have posted examples in the thread.

Secondly, I had posted some Indian Infantry sculptures in regard to the design of the Indian Close Infantry. The current model of the Indian Close Infantry are bare chested, when in fact the Regular Indian Infantry from the Post Mauryan period (Post 180 BCE) wore armour of either scale or textile. To this end I had suggested switching the models of Indian Close Infantry with Indian Javelinmen, who for some reason have clothed model that resembles the typical Indian cotton made armours of the time.

I would only request the developer's team to look into these 2 visual changes in the Indian armies, all the sculpture photos and other information are given in my thread.

Also, I don't have Kingdoms yet, but do plan to buy it once my schedule allows it. In case, there is any information or input regarding the history of Medieval India is required in the new DLC, I would be very happy to contribute and make a thread here as I have a background in South Asian history.

PS: For some reason the website is no longer accessible from India, I've had to use a VPN to access this.

From what date should Hindu armies switch to using howdahs?

From roughly 8th century CE. The earliest I've seen in sculpture form comes from 8th century CE Rashtrakuta Empire in the Deccan. Before that another sort of platform was used in the 5th century as seen from the remnants of the Ajanta cave paintings, but painting is too damaged to really make out wheather it was a proper box style platform. So from 8th century onwards (700s onwards), both Northern and Southern Hindu armies can use Howdah style elephants.

Right, well don't hold your breath, but i will see about including that in the next update.