Bannerpage tries to add where Native MBW is thin and aims to significantly improve areas in which game hasn't aged well. It creates more immersive experience for hardcore players, returners but also new, younger players. At the same time mod religiously protects game's core values - single player campaign balance and maintains Vanilla's scent. Bannerpage is a full conversion from Native back to Native. Overhauled graphics, distinctive/immersive factions, new animations, new well balanced items, new music, new sounds, new scenes, improved AI, neat UI, new game mechanics in areas that don't affect balance but significantly improve player's experience and many, many more. Mod gives player multiple new options in almost every situation and thus adds a lot to the game's depth. I am dedicating Bannerpage to my two sons as monument of their father's love. Greatest thanks goes to my wife for her patience, love and support during many hours spent in making this mod.
Fighting on foot, one handed with spear and shield and fighting with slings.
Watch how lvl 1 character/player, using only default (starting) armor and most basic shield, spear and sling, solo defeats 10 looters while fighting on his feet.
Fighting with spear and shield:
Standard 1h lance thrust animation was vastly improved. Thrust is quicker now and alternates randomly between two swing types straight and under shield.
Over the head thrust animation (swing type added in BP 1.0) was fine tuned and swing speed is synced to work well in conjunction with the above two swing types. Walking backwards speed was also increased a bit. Shield bash ( added in BP 1.0) in important tactical option with fighting vs large number of shorter-weapon-equipped enemies.
Fighting with sling:
Sling animation was fine tuned. Now you can rotate (cycle) the sling in upper ready position while aiming for as long as you like. When you release button the sling will release rock. You can fire very quickly if needed too. You can now reload and shoot the sling at the same time while holding a shield.
Amazing stuff mate! It's good to have viable spear option, unlike vanilla. I am eagerly looking forward to 2.0!