From the late 1300s some Swiss started to carry the long pike, at first as a minority weapon, the bulk of their soldiers still carrying the halberd. In 1422, a small Swiss army was beaten at Arbedo by a Milanese army containing a large number of men-at-arms, who dismounted after their initial mounted charge failed. It was noticed that the pikemen fared better in combat against dismounted men-at-arms than the halberdiers, due to the longer reach of their weapons. From that time onwards the proportion of pikemen in Swiss armies was steadily increased, so that by the end of the fifteenth century it had become the dominant weapon. The halberd was only retained by a small number of experienced soldiers to defend the banners, and to break up an enemy's formation if the pike advance was halted. The new Swiss system proved an astounding success on the battlefield: victorious in the Burgundian Wars, defeating the Holy Roman Empire in the Swabian War, and as mercenaries they were a key component of French King Charles VIII's armies in Italy. Soon pike formations were adopted in many western European countries, notably in Germany by the famous 'landsknechts'. In Bohemia, war had broken out between the followers of Jan Hus, a Proto-Protestant religious reformer, and the Catholic royalists. The Hussites were mainly common people, and they had few nobles to provide heavily armoured men-at-arms. To counter the royalists’ advantage in heavy cavalry, they adapted simple agricultural wagons into the 'Wagenburg', a mobile fortress, from within which the Hussite soldiers could fight. This was mainly a defensive weapon, although at the Battle of Kutna Hora in 1421 it was used to break through a royalist army. In Spain, the Reconquista was finally completed when the Kingdom of Granada was conquered in 1492. Here, the armies of Castile and Aragon had also adopted the pike, but Castile had in addition revived the use of sword and buckler men, in imitation of the ancient Roman legionaries. England saw a series of wars between the Lancastrian and Yorkist branches of the Plantagenet royal family. Today these are known as the Wars of the Roses. Here the battlefield was still dominated by the longbow and dismounted men-at-arms, although a few mercenary pikemen were recruited for some campaigns. Another backwater was Scandinavia, where Sweden fought to break free from the Kalmar Union, which was dominated by Denmark. Additional coverage for the following nations and factions from the introduction of Swiss-style pike tactics or Hussite war wagons by themselves or their opponents until 1500 AD: Aragonese, Berber (Wattasid), Bohemian (Catholic), Burgundian, Castilian, Danish, English (Lancastrian, Yorkist and Tudor), Florentine, French, German (Imperial, Feudal and City armies), Granadine, Hungarian, Hussite (Taborite and Utraquist), Low Countries, Milanese, Neapolitan, Papal, Polish, Rus, Scots, Swiss, Venetian. Each of these has their own historically-based banner. (Several European nations are already covered up to 1500 AD by previous DLC). 22 new units. 60 more army lists allowing historically realistic armies for each of the above factions and their allies at different dates during the period, and bringing the total number of Medieval army lists to 303. In addition armies can include contingents from historical allies. This gives over three hundred thousand permutations. You will never run out of new matchups to try.o Aragonese 1450-1479 AD o Berber (Wattasid) 1466-1500 AD o Bohemian (Catholic) 1419-1449 AD o Bohemian (Catholic) 1450-1500 AD o Breton 1456-1465 AD o Breton 1466-1491 AD o Burgundian 1450-1464 AD o Burgundian 1465-1470 AD o Burgundian 1471-1477 AD o Castilian 1476-1497 AD o Danish 1488-1500 AD o English (Britain) 1450-1454 AD o English (Lancastrian) 1455-1484 AD o English (Yorkist) 1455-1482 AD o English (Continental) 1475 AD o English (Yorkist) 1483-1485 AD o English (Yorkist) 1486-1497 AD o English (Tudor) 1485-1500 AD o Florentine 1400-1414 AD o Florentine 1415-1439 AD o Florentine 1424 AD o Florentine 1440-1500 AD o French 1466-1479 AD o French 1480-1483 AD o French 1484-1500 AD o German (Imperial) 1425-1449 AD o German (Imperial) 1450-1487 AD o German (Imperial) 1488-1500 AD o German (Feudal) 1450-1489 AD o German (Feudal) 1490-1500 AD o German (City N & W) 1450-1487 AD o German (City N & W) 1488-1500 AD o German (City S & E) 1425-1449 AD o German (City S & E) 1450-1487 AD o German (City S & E) 1488-1500 AD o Hungarian 1441-1500 AD o Hussite (Taborite) 1419-1434 AD o Hussite (Utraquist) 1419-1479 AD o Low Countries 1450-1477 AD o Low Countries 1478-1487 AD o Low Countries 1488-1500 AD o Milanese 1400-1439 AD o Milanese 1440-1500 AD o Neapolitan 1400-1439 AD o Neapolitan 1440-1500 AD o Papal 1400-1439 AD o Papal 1440-1500 AD o Polish 1455-1500 AD o Rus 1470-1500 AD o Scots 1438-1500 AD o Swiss 1360-1399 AD o Swiss 1400-1422 AD o Swiss 1423-1424 AD o Swiss 1425-1475 AD o Swiss 1476-1477 AD o Swiss 1478-1490 AD o Swiss 1491-1500 AD o Venetian 1400-1414 AD o Venetian 1415-1439 AD o Venetian 1440-1500 AD 8 more historical scenarios covering key engagements of the period on an epic scale: Kutna Hora 1421, Towton 1461, Brunkeberg 1471, Grandson 1476, Loja 1482, Bosworth 1485, Fornovo 1495, Dornach 1499. 41 more historical matchups added to Quick Battle mode, increasing the total to 239, most playable from either side. 4 more historically-based campaigns covering major leaders and conflicts of the era: Rise of the Swiss, Hussite Wars, Charles the Bold, Louis XI. Sandbox campaign expanded to include all the new army lists, allowing you to lead any nation (and their historical allies) against any other nation (and their allies) – giving over eighty thousand permutations. Time Warp modules expanded to include the new army lists.
Тиран прибыл в Тиберию, обещая рай, свободный от войн, страданий... и смерти. Всё, что требовалось от жителей Тиберии, чтобы войти в его рай, — это умереть от рук его Армии Мёртвых. Война завершилась, не начавшись, и тысячи погибли от рук Титана, лишь чтобы превратиться в его бессмертных марионеток, скованных магическими путами. Те немногие воины, что остались в живых, разбросаны по тому, что осталось от их родины, и находятся в постоянном поиске способа победить Тирана. Возглавьте великое Восстание, разбейте Армию Мёртвых и отправьте чудовищного владыку назад в глубины моря, откуда он вышел. Tyrant's Blessing — это тактическая пошаговая игра, где ваша способность планировать, адаптироваться и вырабатывать стратегию будет много важнее накапливания юнитов или создания самого мощного меча. Выбирайте сражения, принимайте непростые решения и используйте сильные стороны разнообразных повстанцев, чтобы победить орду нежити и возможно — только возможно — вернуть жизнь в Тиберию. Прежде чем бросить вызов Тирану, вам необходимо прожить достаточно, чтобы вернуть Остров. Решайте: сражаться, спасти выживших от нежити или набраться сил. Каждое решение имеет значение для каждого дня Восстания. В ваших сражениях по всей Тиберии вас будут ждать случайные встречи, которые предлагают сложные решения. Вмешаться и сразиться с разбойниками, рискуя своими воинами? Спасти ребёнка, рискуя потерей драгоценного времени и ресурсов? Ответ зависит только от вашей морали и принципов. Тирана не победить, не уничтожив его армию Нежити. Однако победы не добиться, сломя голову бросаясь на врага. Анализируйте битвы и составляйте план. Разместите воинов вокруг поля битвы, чтобы получить стратегическое преимущество. Обращайте особое внимание на окружающую среду: используйте пыль под ногами, чтобы ослепить врагов, запрыгивайте на камни или прыгайте в кусты, чтобы избежать вражеских атак. Следите за врагом, ведь любую атаку можно предсказать, но будьте осторожны — если просто отойти, после вас останется тень. Этот дух персонажа может быть атакован, если атаки не удаётся избежать... Толкайте врагов со своего пути и бейте их о препятствия, защищайте персонажей послабее теми, кто может стерпеть урон, а также усиливайте стихийные атаки с помощью окружения. Грубая сила может сработать, однако старайтесь сражаться умнее — не сильнее. У каждого героя — свои характер, свойства и способности. Кого вы отправите в битву? Завербуйте двадцать славных героев, у каждого из которых есть уникальный набор способностей, что могут кардинально изменить ход битвы. Но будьте внимательны: Не все герои появятся в каждом прохождении — и не все они доживут до последней битвы. Собирайте отряд сообразно своей цели. Убийца будет полезнее в тесноте, тогда как лучнику она лишь навредит. Некоторые герои сражаются вместе со своими питомцами, которые способны внести решающую лепту в исход битвы.
Agarest begins with a hero, who at birth, was given a difficult task in defeating the Archdemon. The society revolves around the mythos of Yiris, the Larva commonly known as the Sacred Princess, who blessed the world and fell in love with a human. Martyred for her love, she was then punished by the heavenly creator. The Archdemon arrived soon after, and Yiris’ lover pledged to destroy the evil Archdemon with the infamous Ciel Blade, a sword of rainbow. A Hero, or Chosen One, is trusted to produce an heir that can at last put an end to the Archdemon once and for all.Key FeaturesTrue Love Waits - Begin the story as the first generation protagonist Rain, where players will have the chance to choose from various bachelorettes. The story's path will change depending on the girl you choose! The story extends through two generations with each new protagonist inheriting stats and abilities from their parents. Up-Close and Personal - The Unification System allows players to unlock special interactive CGs when reaching a certain Heart Level with your love interest. The higher the Heart Levels, the more intimate the experience! Earn your partner’s trust for your chance to inspect your partner’s pleasure spots that will ultimately unlock new abilities and weapons! Class Is In Session - Assign your party members as an Attacker, Defender, Supporter, or Conductor. Choose to upgrade a specific class for your character to unlock multiple strategic opportunities! Custom Kawaii Outfits For All - Craft various outfits for your party members by using items picked up from enemy forces and the local shop! Check yourself out in a 360 degree viewable gallery!
Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy faithfully recreates the experience of tactical land warfare in Western France during World War Two. The Base Game covers the three month period following the Allied D-Day landings, from Operation Overlord in June through the Cobra Breakout in August. The tough fight has become the stuff of legend and Combat Mission's high standards for accuracy and detail means you'll experience the fighting as realistically as can be. Command the full array of American and German Heer formations fighting along the coast through to the interior of France. Four challenging campaigns, 21 standalone scenarios, and a plethora of Quick Battle maps will test your tactical acumen. Matching the painstakingly researched battles is the highly detailed combat equipment, including 67 vehicles and dozens of various small arms and heavy weapons.FeaturesTactical warfare at battalion and below scale in a true 3D environment Command individual vehicles, teams and squads Expansive simulation of “soft factors” such as Morale, Experience and Leadership Innovative systems portraying Fog of War, Spotting, Line of Sight, Command & Control and Objectives Unmatched realistic physics, ballistics and battlefield effects Fight in a wide range of weather and lighting conditions, all of which realistically impact fighting abilities Unique hybrid system for RealTime and WeGo (turn based) play Full featured Editor for maps, scenarios, and campaigns Quick Battle system sets up deliberate or randomized battles based on player specifications Single player and head to head play, including Play By Email (PBEM+++) Supported for the long haul with patches, upgrades and expansions
