Documenting The Concept
After viewing and being impressed with @voxel_pirate’s methodical approach to ‘The Chronicle’ mod I thought what would be finer than to steal his ideas approach for formalising my own mod ideas? So without further ado…
Principles of the Mod
Though it started out as a collection of themed models the Norse mod has grown to encompass a thing or two more. Here are the general principles I will attempt to adhere to during the development of this mod.
- Thou shalt not unbalance the Game
- Thou shalt not introduce needless complexity
- Complexity will be optional but if mastered player will be rewarded
- Add new Norsifying content if it does not breach tenet 1 or 2
Basic Idea
The basic idea is for a Norse themed mod which will offer a variant starting race/culture for the player. Along side this will be a number of themed mechanics in game to compliment the setting. The theme is very much mythology/saga based and as such will include Gods(one or two), Monsters and magic.
Assets
Settlers
- Models for each Vanilla civ for each of the classes original or Norse
- A collection of numerous Norse heads/hair styles both male and female
Monsters
Create 3 factionsHel
-Draugr (undead), Skellies(Undead)
-Titan of some sort
Fenris
-Varulfr(Werewolf), Dire Wolves(Bad doggies)
-Titan or something (maybe a Garm-a-like)
Trolls
-Normal Trolls, Bigger Meaner trolls
-Mountain King
Jotun
-Mountain Jotun, Frost Jotun
-Jotun Lord
Structures
Buildings - Modular Rooves
- Modular Walls
- Modular Doors/windows
Furniture
- Firepits
- Feasting Hall set
- General tables, seats, chests, cupboards etc.
Defences
- Walls
- Towers
- Gates
Environmental Items
- Runestones
- Ruins
- Troll Holes
- Burial Mounds
- Banners
- Stone Rings/ Places of power
Game Play Additions
- Gods Interaction (Blessings/Fates/Doom)
- Sagas & Runestones (Skald class, Stone Mason, Rune Priest)
- Norse Specific Battle styles (shield Wall/ Berserkers etc.)
- Norse Specific Classes
- Skald (Bard/Storyteller)
- Goði (Rune Priest)
- Glyfa (Mage)
- Bee Keeper (Honey, Mead)
- Shipwright (Longboats) --Not required until after release–