The Reign of the Lords

[LEO33]

Hello!

Advancing units to RotL upgrades don't work with the Default era, in Multiplayer game versus AI, both in Scenarios and Random Maps . Reign of the Lords Advancement Modification is on. Using the current latest version of the mod (1.2.1.2). In single-player campaigns it is ok. Playing on BfW v1.12.6.

[The_Gnat]

Hello!

Advancing units to RotL upgrades don't work with the Default era, in Multiplayer game versus AI, both in Scenarios and Random Maps . Reign of the Lords Advancement Modification is on. Using the current latest version of the mod (1.2.1.2). In single-player campaigns it is ok. Playing on BfW v1.12.6.

Thank you for posting this problem. I have run a few tests and unfortunately do not see this error, so I would appreciate it if you would upload a replay or say particular units that you tested that didn't advance.

Please note that the reign of the lords multiplayer advancement mod does not show the new units but when a unit advances it is supposed to advance to the new unit anyway, also it may have errors with special events and items, that advance units automatically.

Thank you and with more information I will hopefully be able to solve this issue.

[LEO33]

Thank you for posting this problem. I have run a few tests and unfortunately do not see this error, so I would appreciate it if you would upload a replay or say particular units that you tested that didn't advance.

You were right. It seems when using the debug command :unit advances=N, that unit does not advance to the RotL upgrade. The first thing I do when testing custom eras is using that command to advance the custom units. But…

Please note that the reign of the lords multiplayer advancement mod does not show the new units but when a unit advances it is supposed to advance to the new unit anyway, also it may have errors with special events and items, that advance units automatically.

Thanks for the clarification. Now I tried again without using that debug command, and the units advanced normally as should, even when using :unit experience=amount.

So in the end, the advancement doesn't work when using :unit advances=N.

[The_Gnat]

Thank you for posting again I also am currently trying to find a way to make it more versatile. Basically I have currently coded it to modify the advancements of certain 3rd level units when they first attack. So unfortunately no attack means no advancement.

And thank you very much for your feedback!

[LEO33]

More feedback:

I mainly play this era for default units that advance to level 4 and 5. And I recommend these suggestions to truly make this a real high quality custom era:

:eng: Recommended suggestions:

Loyalists:

Holy Arrow Master - Artwork is the same as Master Bowman, update it.
Siege Trooper and Iron Mauler - Artworks are the same as Shock Trooper, update them.
Arcade Rider - Artwork is the same as Paladin, update it.
Mage of Glory - "Image not found" for artwork.
Celestial Messenger - At least 1 meele strike needed, using his staff (as in The Golden Age era).
Great Mage - Artwork is the same as Arch Mage, update it.
Luminary of Fire - Artwork is the same as Arch Mage, update it.
Mage of Lustre - Artwork is the same as Silver Mage, update it.
Both Mage of Lustre and Golden Mage need to have their descriptions updated.
Merman Fighter does not have additional upgrades.
Associate Mage of Nature to any unit that you think it is needed.
Warden of Light needs its description updated.
Scythemaster - Artwork is the same as Halberdier, update it.
Javelineer needs additional advancements.

Rebels:

Elvish Vendicator - Artwork is the same as Elvish Avenger, update it.
Elvish Deadeye - Description needs updating.
Elvish Legend - "Image not found" for artwork.
Elvish Mounted Expiditionary - Artwork is the same Elvish Scout, update it. And fix the unit name typo (Expiditionary to Expeditionary).
Elvish Enchantress and Elvish Sylph are the same as the original Wesnoth units. Further advancements are needed.
Merman Hunter needs additional advancements.
Millenial Wose - Artwork is the same as Arch Wose, update it. And fix the unit name typo (Millenial to Millennial).
Elvish Vanquisher - Description is the same as Elvish Champion, needs updating.
Elvish Battle Enchantress - Description is the same as Elvish Battle Druid, needs updating.
Associate Mage of Nature to any unit that you think it is needed.

Northerners:

Goblin Spearman needs additional advancements.
Naga Myrmidon needs additional advancements.
Orcish Huntsman - "Image not found" to artwork.
Orcish Predator - "Image not found" to artwork.
Orcish Slurbow - Artwork is the smae as Orcish Crossbowman, update it.
Orcish Ninja - "Image not found" to artwork.
Night Stalker - Needs an artwork.
Orcish Nightblade - Artwork is the same as Orcish Slayer, update it.
Orcish Warlock - Artwork is the same as Orcish Conjurer, update it.
Orcish Vanguard - Artwork and description are the same as Orcish Pikeman, update them.
Orcish Warmonger - "Image not found" to artwork.
Orcish Emperor - Artwork is the same as Orcish Sovereign, update it.
Orcish Supreme - Artwork is the same as Orcish Sovereign, description is the same as Orcish Emperor, update them.
Troll Magical - Artwork is the same as Troll Shaman, update it.
Troll Gargantuan - Artwork and description are the same as Troll Giant, update them.
Warg Rider - "Image not found" to artwork.
Goblin Raider - Artwork and description are the same as Goblin Pillager, update them.
Goblin Marauder - "Image not found" for artwork.
Troll Boulderlobber - Artwork is the same as Troll Rocklobber, update it.

Knalgan Alliance:

Dwarvish Master Dragonguard - Artwork is the same as Dwarvish Dragonguard, update it.
Dwarvish Flamecaster - Artwork is the same as Dwarvish Thunderer, update it.
Dwarvish Battleserker - Artwork is the same as Dwarvish Berserker, update it.
Dwarvish Battlerager - Description is the same as Dwarvish Battleserker, needs updating.
Footpad needs additional advancements.
Gryphon Knight - Artwork is the same as Gryphon Master, update it.
Gryphon Lord - Artwork is the same as Gryphon Master, update it.
Poacher needs additional advancements.
Sorcerer of Darkness - Artwork and description are the same as Shadow Wizard, update them.
Associate Dwarvish Rune Warrior to any unit that you think it is needed.
Dwarvish Rune Diviner - Artwork is the same as Dwarvish Rune Warrior, update it.
Associate Dwarvish Metal Worker to any unit that you think it is needed.
Associate Dwarvish Iron Bear to any unit that you think it is needed.
Associate Dwarvish Hero to any unit that you think it is needed.

Undead:

Arch Necromancer - Artwork is the same as Necromancer, update it; its "shadow wave" attack has its image "Image not found".
Reaper - Artwork is the same as Spectre, update it.
Phantom - Artwork is the same as Nightgaunt, update it.
Abomination - Artwork and description are the same as Ghoul, update them.
Wrath - Artwork is the same as Draug, update it.
Slither Blade - Artwork is the same as Deathblade, update it.
Doom Warden - Description is the same as Slither Blade, update it.
Dread Hunter - Artwork is the same as Banebow, update it.
Bone Marauder - Artwork is the same as Bone Shooter, update it.
Vampire Bat needs additional advancements.
Fallen - "Image not found" to artwork.
Reaver - "Image not found" to artwork.

All units of Drakes and Khalifate need additional advancements.

As you can see, for me, it would be better if you remove all-together the artworks and descriptions of the units that I have written above, until better replacements are found or updated.
Should you do these changes, I am sure this era would be very much successful.

[The_Gnat]

Thank you again for your feedback. I am confused about 1 thing however you say often in your comment "artwork is the same" For example:

Elvish Vendicator - Artwork is the same as Elvish Avenger, update it.

However the vendicator has this image:

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And the avenger has this image :

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These images aren't the same. Do you mean that they are too similar, and a new image should be made for the vedicator?

Similarily you said the Troll Shaman and Magical have the same artwork

However the magical has this image:

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and the shaman has this image:

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Also you have said the Orcish Warmonger's artwork is not found. However when i play the game the units picture looks fine. Could you upload a replay of it not loading, or say how you saw it not loading (multiplayer, campaign, unit database) so i can fix it.

As for the other changes you recommended i will try to implement them. As for the merman, drakes, outlaws and khalifate i plan on creating new advancements for them but do not currently have time nor artwork for them.

Another edit also the Mage of Nature advances from the White Mage.

Thank you for your feedback!

[LEO33]

I am confused about 1 thing however you say often in your comment "artwork is the same"!

Sorry, my bad, by artwork I meant the unit portraits when you click the unit profiles to see their descriptions.

I am eagerly waiting for you to fix the units and add the additional advancements for the units I wrote you about.

Keep up the good work!

[The_Gnat]

Oh yes the unit portraits, unfortunately I am not much of an artist so it takes time for me to make aditional good quality portraits (in truth I mainly combine parts of other people's work) but I will see what I can do. Thank you for your input it is encouraging to have people interested in my addon!

I have released a half completed version with many new units (advancements of the goblins, bat, elvish scout, troll rock lobber, dwarvish king, and others)

[numberlen]

By the way, could I ask what is the intended counter to the Eternal Lich?

[The_Gnat]

By the way, could I ask what is the intended counter to the Eternal Lich?

that is a very good question. Unfortunately the undead faction has not yet been balanced so I can only suggest: five or six fire units which you are prepared to loose.

Similarily I have found thar the prince of darkness can kill an entire army of lvl 3 units. So I will attempt to address these flaws.

Thank you for posting and I will definitely make sure there is a counter for that unit in each of the other factions.

[LEO33]

Mage of Nature still does not advance from White Mage (I temporary fixed it by changing line 60 in utils\advancement_events.cfg).
Dwarvish Iron Bear still is not associated to any default appropriate unit.

Also, to remind you once again, I hope you add advancements to these units I found so far that still that don't have additional advancements, in order for this era to be a complete "additional advancements" era:

Default units:

Merman Triton
Merman Hoplite
Elvish Sylph
Merman Javelineer
Merman Entangler
Naga Myrmidon
Fugitive
Huntsman
Ranger

[The_Gnat]

Mage of Nature still does not advance from White Mage (I temporary fixed it by changing line 60 in utils\advancement_events.cfg).
Dwarvish Iron Bear still is not associated to any default appropriate unit.

Whoops, my bad (it advanced in Single player and i got confused )

Also, to remind you once again, I hope you add advancements to these units I found so far that still that don't have additional advancements, in order for this era to be a complete "additional advancements" era:

I will try to make these changes soon!

[The_Gnat]

I am currently working on adding many new 4th level units and will hopefully add them in a few days time.

[The_Gnat]

Leo33 requested I make new 4th level units for more units. Here is the thread with my progress. After I make sprites I will try to gather portraits for the units also! If anyone has any particular requests please post them and I will try to make them a priority.

[The_Gnat]

NEW RELEASE 1.2.3

The Reign of The Lords 1.2.3 has now been released!

Version 1.2.3 contains many, many new units as requested by LEO33 here is a image of the newest additions:

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Spoiler:

Changes since version 1.2.2

- The Credits have been updated to list every unit in the game
- Added Elvish hierophant, Troll Fire Wizard, Merman Praetorian, Merman Admiral, Merman Raetarius, Merman Spear Caster, Goblin Piercer, Goblin Trumpeter, Orion, Infiltrator, Forest Warden, Armoured Highwayman, Revolutionary, Naga Centurion, Elvish Gryphonier, Great Ogre, Ancient Ogre, and advancement of Jouster (Catarphact)
- Master Dragonguard no longer has fire as its ranged attack
-The golden mage has been removed because of lack of uniqueness
-The reaper has been removed temporarily because of a not good enough sprite
-The skymarshal has been changed to have no bow and be in an alt advancement line as the mounted expiditionary
-Added advancement for white mage to mage of nature in multiplayer
-Balanced the Eternal Lich
- Renamed many units:

- The Nightblade has been renamed the Ninja and the Ninja has been renamed the Night Blade
- The Pilum Master has been renamed the Velite
- The King of the Mountain has been renamed the Dwarvish Regal
- Renamed the Battleserker to the Rampager
- The Prophetess of Fire has been renamed the Prophet

- Made many sprite changes:

-Added male version of Prophetess of Fire
-Modified elvish avatar's sprite
-Slight mod to the Elvish Star's face
-Changed the color of the ninja and renamed him to the nightblade
-Added cave runner melee animations thanks to Forest Dragon
-Removed Ancient Ogres spear

- Other minor animations have been fixed (such as the eternal liches defense anim)

Currently many of these new units still do not have unique portraits that is my goal for the next release. If you see any bugs, animation problems, missing descriptions, unbalanced units or if you have any requests please post them!

The Reign of the Lords for 1.13 has been released!