Return of Shadow Beta 0.3 Round 2
Rather than the next Faction Showcase I'm going to take the opportunity do a more general update in what I'm calling Round 2.
This will cover factions I've already covered in showcases and some Erebor stuff.
One of the focuses of the recent updates has been on improving things like FX, descriptions, abilities working to add more variety to the mod and play with all kinds of new ideas (lots of stuff I still haven't revealed).
Isengard
Isengard's heroes are also getting a review.
Lugdush has 2 new abilities replacing his old ones and a revamp of Kick up Dust.
Kick up Dust functions a bit differently now Lugdush kicks dust into the eyes of enemies blinding them and concealing himself at the same time.
Trick Bolt is a ranged attack with a little surprise an explosive one dealing heavy damage to the target but also dangerous to allies.
Finally he has Burning Bolt a skill that allows Lugdush to upgrade a targeted Ballista with a Mine Charge making them fire explosive bolts for more damage.
Grima has new FX for his Cloaking which you can see below (looks really cool in game).
Shathuk has 2 new abilities replacing old ones but keeps Forward Charge he is also now built from the Siegeworks.
Blazing Strike is fiery attack that causes fire damage to enemies with a small AOE, can be used to set off mines.
Siege Bombard summons Ballista for a very short time to bombard the enemy.
Sharku is also getting some revision as he's being simplified.
He is now cheaper starting at 800 he loses his Howl of Isengard.
Mauhur has been changed as well.
Tracker reveals stealthed enemies in the area as well as greatly increasing Mauhur's vision for a short time.
Surge Strike summons Uruk Hai Hunters for a short time these are lightly armoured Uruk Hai with faster movement speed.
Erebor
Erebor aren't getting a Review and Showcase like other factions but they are getting some improvements.
Erebor gets a new building the Erebor Chambers it'll be from this building that Erebor trains its ranged units such as the Arbalests and the new Bombardiers.
Erebor Bombardiers are a heavy ranged unit with a knockback attack.
Guild Warriors and Old Guards will be reduced to 10 unit sized battalions and Huscarls will be removed from the Guild Hall.
Dain has a new skill Durin's House Guard which will allow the Citadel to build Huscarls for a short time.
I've updated various FX and replaced Nori's Hidden Daggers with Cudgel Slam an AOE attack.
I'm also going to be improving the various other Erebor heroes where needed.
Mordor
I've still got more things to come with Mordor even with the recent Mordor changes and the 4.0 changes.
Witch King is getting a new skill to replace Shadow Body but what that is you'll have to wait and see.
Shadow Body has been changed into an auto-ability available at level 1 as part of his leadership.
Orc Archers now fire in more an arch and have a black streak which looks really cool in game.
10 years of the Wolf
Coming up on April 14th will be the 10th Anniversary of the founding of Lone Wolf mod the predecessor of Return of Shadow, 10 years I've been modding.
So I'm looking to do some really cool stuff for the occasion so keep an eye out for some changes and keep your mind sharp there may be a test.
Still got 2 more Showcases to do Lorien and Rivendell not to mention news on Rhun and Strongholds.
Hi there
It is really amazaing job what you do.. I really dont mind anything about the game.. Even if it crashes, I don't mind.. It isn't that often..
The only thing that quiet ****** me of is that, that some units ( f.e. haradrim, rohan archers, some dunland ) and some heroes are really hard to target with mouse.. I mind because if I want to use a spell on them ( on enemies ) I can't usually properly click them.. So if you worked this out, that would make me really happy.. :)
Thank you
These articles are really hard to read with this background and the colour of the text. I'm interested, so I try, but this is not ideal.
Try highlighting the text ; )