This expansion extends Field of Glory II forward to 1040 AD, exploring the rich military history of the so-called “Dark Ages”, from the whirlwind Arab Conquest to the depredations of the Vikings and Magyars, the birth of England, France, Germany and Spain, and the long struggle of the Byzantine Empire to keep Roman civilisation alive in the east. From 600 to 628 AD the Byzantines were locked in a titanic struggle for survival against the aggressive Sassanid Persian Empire, from which they eventually emerged victorious. Both empires, however, were severely weakened. Six years later, in 634, the newly Islamized Arabs erupted forth from Arabia, quickly defeating the Byzantines and Persians. By 750, under the Umayyad Caliphate, the Muslim Arab Empire stretched from Spain to the borders of India. The Byzantine Empire, after losing its Levantine and North African provinces, survived the initial Islamic advance. Constantinople endured a year long siege (717-718), and this proved to be the beginning of the end for the Umayyad Caliphate. Eventually, weakened by defeats on the frontiers of their vast empire and internal unrest, the Umayyads were overthrown by the Abbasid dynasty. The great Islamic Empire was now split into many separate, and often competing states. The Byzantines grew stronger under the Macedonian Dynasty (867-1056), and ended the period more powerful than they had been for many centuries. In Northern Europe, Viking raids started in the late 8th century. Superb sailors, they used their longboats to strike across the Baltic and North Seas against towns, farms and monasteries, and raid as far as Seville and Constantinople. Eventually they settled down, and created important states in Normandy and the Kievan Rus. Their invasions of the British Isles resulted in centuries of intermittent warfare with the English, Irish and Scottish kingdoms. Charlemagne ruled as King of the Franks from 768-814 AD. The kingdom he inherited already included most of modern France and parts of Germany. By his death in 814, his empire encompassed modern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, northern Italy and a strip of northern Spain. In 800 he was crowned “Emperor of the Romans” by Pope Leo III. After his death the Carolingian Empire split into two main states, West Francia (modern France) and East Francia (modern Germany). In the 9th century the nomadic Magyars erupted into European history. Their western raids reached as far as Spain. Their defeat by the Germans at Lechfeld in 955 ended their threat to Western Europe and in 1000 their High Prince accepted Christianity and was recognised as King of Hungary by Pope Sylvester II, ruling under his Christian name of István (Stephen) I. Summary of features: 19 new factions 55 new units 76 new army lists 6 new Epic Battles 74 new Quick Battles Expanded Custom Battles module. Expanded Sandbox Campaign module. 6 new historically-based campaigns. New Allies feature added in accompanying game update. 19 new named factions: Andalusians, Bulgars, Croatians, Dailami, Fatimids, French, Ghaznavids, Khazars, Khorasanians, Magyars, Moravians, Navarrese, Normans, Pechenegs, Polish, Rus, Scots, Serbians, Vikings. 55 new units: Huscarls (Spear), Huscarls (Axe), Mounted Huscarls, Berserkers, Well-Equipped Shieldwall (Offensive), Shieldwall (Offensive), Hirdsmen, Dismounted Hirdsmen, Picked Irish Foot (Axe), Irish Foot (Axe), Irish Kerns, (Dark Age) Armoured Lancers, Dismounted Armoured Lancers, (Dark Age) Lancers, Dismounted Lancers, (Dark Age) Armoured Cavalry (Light Spear), Dismounted Armoured Cavalry, (Dark Age) Cavalry (Light Spear), Dismounted Cavalry, Crossbowmen, Light Crossbowmen, Byzantine Kataphraktoi, Tagmatic Lancers & Archers, Thematic Lancers & Archers, Varangian Guard (Early), Byzantine Skutatoi, Byzantine Raw Skutatoi, Byzantine Massed Archers, Byzantine Light Archers, Byzantine Skutatoi & Archers, Raw Byzantine Skutatoi & Archers, Light Horse Archers (Pecheneg/Cuman), Horse Archers (Pecheneg/Cuman), Muslim Spearmen, Raw Muslim Spearmen, Veteran Muslim Spearmen, 'Abid al-shira, Muslim Irregular Foot, Armoured Muslim Lancers (Superior), Dismounted (Superior) Armoured Muslim Lancers, Armoured Muslim Lancers (Average), Dismounted (Average) Armoured Muslim Lancers, Muslim Lancers, Ghilman, Dismounted Ghilman, Muslim Cavalry (Light Spear), Muslim War Elephants, Muslim Light Horse (Javelins), Muslim Light Foot Archers, Muslim Light Javelinmen, Naffatun, Veteran Dailami Foot, Dailami Foot, Superior Indian Lancers, Indian Lancers. 76 new army lists (which expands the total number of army lists to 281): Alan 651-1049 AD Andalusian 756-1049 AD Anglo-Danish 1017-1041 AD Anglo-Saxon 600-870 AD Anglo-Saxon 871-949 AD Anglo-Saxon 950-1016 AD Arab (Conquest) 629-637 AD Arab (Conquest) 638-684 AD Arab (Umayyad) 685-750 AD Arab (Abbasid) 747-793 AD Arab (Abbasid) 794-814 AD Arab (Abbasid) 815-835 AD Arab (Abbasid) 836-873 AD Arab (Abbasid) 874-946 AD Arab (North Africa) 789-999 AD Arab (North Africa) 1000-1160 AD Arab (Syria/Iraq) 890-1008 AD Arab (Syria/Iraq) 1009-1150 AD Armenian 639-717 AD Armenian 885-1045 AD Avar 632-826 AD British 600-1030 AD Bulgar 631-679 AD Bulgar (Volga) 675-1237 AD Bulgar (Danube) 680-851 AD Bulgar (Danube) 852-1018 AD Byzantine 600-649 AD Byzantine 650-739 AD Byzantine 740-903 AD Byzantine 904-962 AD Byzantine 963-987 AD Byzantine 988-1041 AD Croatian 625-849 AD Croatian 850-1102 AD Dabuyid 642-760 AD Dailami 928-1055 AD Fatimid Egyptian 978-1073 AD Frankish 600-750 AD Frankish 751-887 AD French 888-1049 AD Georgian 1008-1049 AD German 888-932 AD German 933-1049 AD Ghaznavid 962-1187 AD Indian (Hindu North) 600-1049 AD Indian (Hindu South) 600-1049 AD Indian (Rajput) 650-1049 AD Irish 900-1049 AD Khazar 650-737 AD Khazar 738-969 AD Khorasanian 821-1003 AD Lombard 650-775 AD Lombard 776-1049 AD Magyar 830-1049 AD Moravian 833-907 AD Navarrese 778-899 AD Navarrese 900-1049 AD Norman 923-1040 AD Pecheneg 850-1122 AD Polish 966-1057 AD Rus 860-959 AD Rus 960-1053 AD Sassanid Persian 629-651 AD Saxon (Continental) 600-804 AD Scots 851-1051 AD Serbian 625-849 AD Serbian 850-1039 AD Spanish 718-899 AD Spanish 900-1049 AD Turkish 600-1036 AD Viking 790-899 AD Viking 900-1049 AD Viking (Ireland) 780-899 AD Viking (Ireland) 900-1049 AD Visigothic 622-717 AD Welsh 600-1049 AD 6 new Epic Battles: Yarmouk 636 AD (Byzantines vs Arabs), Ashdown 871 AD (Anglo-Saxons vs Vikings), Lechfeld 955 AD (East Franks vs Magyars), Apamea 998 AD (Byzantines vs Fatimid Egyptians), Chach 1001 AD (Indians vs Ghaznavids), Clontarf 1018 AD (Irish and Vikings vs Vikings and Irish) (each playable from either side). 74 new Quick Battles (each playable from either side). Expanded Field of Glory II Custom Battles module now includes all 281 army lists from Immortal Fire, Rise of Rome, Legions Triumphant, Age of Belisarius, Rise of Persia and Wolves at the Gate. (Purchase of the appropriate DLCs is necessary to access them all). Expanded Field of Glory II Sandbox Campaigns module now includes all 281 army lists from Immortal Fire, Rise of Rome, Legions Triumphant, Age of Belisarius, Rise of Persia and Wolves at the Gate. (Purchase of the appropriate DLCs is necessary to access them all). 6 new historically-based campaigns: Arab Conquest Basil II (Byzantine Resurgence) Charlemagne Mahmud of Ghazni Wolves from the Sea 1 (Viking Age from Viking point of view) Wolves from the Sea 2 (Viking Age from enemy point of view) New Allies feature added in the accompanying game update allows you to include historical allies in either or both armies for SP and MP Custom Battles throughout the period covered by the game – now 680 BC-1040 AD. The game creates a composite army list drawn partly from the main army list and partly from the allied army list. This effectively increases the number of army lists to more than 700. (Purchase of the appropriate DLCs is necessary to access them all). Including “what if” battles, this increases the number of potential matchups to a mind-boggling 500,000 – before unit selection!
Astra Exodus is a single player turn based Sci-fi 4X strategy game inspired by the classics, with a multiple choice narrative driven epic campaign, top down real time tactical battles and an extensive semi-randomized research grid. Take the chance to lead humanity back home, while uncovering the mysteries behind the Exodus, across a choice driven narrative campaign. Alternatively challenge yourself in the Sandbox mode by leading any of the various alien factions to several possible victory conditions. Epic Story CampaignLead the Earth Legacy Task Force through 9 arduous missions, in their Campaign for discovering the lost heritage of Earth, and make decisions that alter the story and gameplay in significant ways. You can be rewarded with exclusive and diverse abilities only found in this mode.Dynamic Sandbox ModeTake charge of one out of 8 different main factions, or create your own in the Sandbox Mode, as you thrive to enslave, exterminate, seduce or right out beat all and any competition. Survive a host of events and menaces, that will surely challenge your empire and all others.Battle in Space and on the GroundFight in space and on the ground, with real time tactical space battles, where positioning and heading matters as much as weaponry. Lead your forces in initiative based top-down ground battles, with hosts of infantry, armour, strike-craft and even mechs! Or maybe just nuke them from orbit, that works just as well.Explore captivating GalaxiesColonize or conquer a vibrantly diverse galaxy of your choosing, full of wonderful stars, planets, asteroid belts, etc, all inspired by true astronomical phenomena. Maneuver your ships around black holes and supernovas.Semi-random Research GridResearch over 300 technologies, in an exclusive and randomized tech grid, which forces you to choose wisely what you research and guarantees that no two games will be the same. React to events in the galaxy by researching about them and obtaining unique advantages over your enemies.Lead through amazing HeroesEncounter and recruit amazing galactic heroes, to lead your fleets, govern your colonies or even spy on your enemies! Cause havok without firing a single blast, by conducting Sabotage and Revolt, among other operations, deep behind enemy lines.Design your own StarshipsDesign you own starships, by deciding not only what weapons they carry and in which configuration, but also their Core and Support systems. Overwhelm your opponent with hosts of agile Frigates, swarms of Strike Craft or just with the immense firepower of a single huge Titan.Open files for moddingTinker, change and customize the game to your heart's content, adding new or modifying existing starships, factions, troops, technologies to the game. Re-enact some of your favourite sci-fi tv shows, movies and books moments right in the game.
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SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition presents the award-winning SpellForce saga hits: "SpellForce 2 – Shadow Wars" and the add-on "SpellForce 2 – Dragon Storm" for a spectacular game experience! Experience the age of heroes: roleplaying action & realtime strategy in a perfect mix of genres. Mysterious powers arise from darkness and shadow. They are threatening Eo, the world of SpellForce, already devastated by wars and sundered by intrigues. A hero, born of the legendary Shaikan and linked by a life bond with an ancient dragon now holds the fate of the world in his hands! Unite powerful heroes and armies under your banners, as only with joined forces you can combat this threatening doom! The burden of ancient blood is heavy, and it is yours to carry… Fight epic campaigns with your heroes, with over 90 hours of playing time. Individual development of the avatar and heroes with an extensive skill tree! Control various game factions with three races each in a life-like fantasy world. Command infantry, mounted and flying units, and unleash the enormous titans! Experience spectacular mass battles in breath-taking 3D graphics!Anniversary Edition Features:Re-implemented multiplayer and NAT traversal for a smooth online experience Many Bugfixes Additions and Fixes for the Free Game Mode Widescreen Support Full compatibility with modern operating systemsMajor Engine & Technical Re-Design/Re-Work:Grass rendering improved View distance improvements Improved trees (trunk/branch) Improved leaf rendering (add leaf subsurface scattering) Improved lighting (per pixel, basic Bidirectional reflectance distribution function specular, rim light, view dependent ambient, etc) Improved shadows (soft shadows, percentage-closer filtering) Shader Model 3.0 usage only
