Hamilcar Barca Campaign
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2020 7:40 pm
The Hamilcar Barca Campaign is now available via the in-game download tool. The Campaign features 11 decisions that can lead to 15 different battles; taking the player from Sicily, to the plains of Carthage, to Western North Africa, and finally to Iberia.
The player follows Hamailcar's exploits at the end of the 1st Punic War in Sicily, through the carnage of the Truceless War on the plains of Carthage, to the annexation of the major towns of Western North Africa, and to the subjugation of the Spanish tribes in Iberia.
New armies were created for; Hamilcars Mercenary Army in Sicily, a Truceless War Mercenary Army, a Carthage Levy Infantry Army opposing the Mercenaries, a Libyan dominant Truceless War army, two unique armies for the City of Iol, and a Spanish Warrior Army using the new units just introduced.
The Truceless War Armies (Including the Libyans and Hamilcar in Sicily) were created because they do not exist currently in the game. They are based upon the historical records available, and also incorporate some of the new units where possible.
The Iolian Armies are obviously fictional, but based upon the M_KYRENEAN Army, certain choice units were added for tactical challenge and player enjoyment.
The Spanish Army was created to provide a more unit diverse opponent than the existing Iberian armies could muster, keeping it in line with the theme of the Campaign, and to get the new units more play time and exposure.
All the Battles were play-tested at the Legate level at least two times, although difficulty can be adjusted by selecting a different play level. I was happy to see the AI pull a few tricks in the smaller battles. Design notes were also included.
Player feedback is welcome in this thread, both positive and negative. I hope anyone who tries this enjoys it as much as I enjoyed creating it.
The player follows Hamailcar's exploits at the end of the 1st Punic War in Sicily, through the carnage of the Truceless War on the plains of Carthage, to the annexation of the major towns of Western North Africa, and to the subjugation of the Spanish tribes in Iberia.
New armies were created for; Hamilcars Mercenary Army in Sicily, a Truceless War Mercenary Army, a Carthage Levy Infantry Army opposing the Mercenaries, a Libyan dominant Truceless War army, two unique armies for the City of Iol, and a Spanish Warrior Army using the new units just introduced.
The Truceless War Armies (Including the Libyans and Hamilcar in Sicily) were created because they do not exist currently in the game. They are based upon the historical records available, and also incorporate some of the new units where possible.
The Iolian Armies are obviously fictional, but based upon the M_KYRENEAN Army, certain choice units were added for tactical challenge and player enjoyment.
The Spanish Army was created to provide a more unit diverse opponent than the existing Iberian armies could muster, keeping it in line with the theme of the Campaign, and to get the new units more play time and exposure.
All the Battles were play-tested at the Legate level at least two times, although difficulty can be adjusted by selecting a different play level. I was happy to see the AI pull a few tricks in the smaller battles. Design notes were also included.
Player feedback is welcome in this thread, both positive and negative. I hope anyone who tries this enjoys it as much as I enjoyed creating it.