Board Thread:Suggestions forum/@comment-26149161-20170312144954

In the mod currently, only the dedicated mainline soldiers of the Good nations and the elites of the Evil nations use shields. However, Shields were used by nearly everyone in battle, as they afford a huge advantage against attack. Though shields are non-functional in the mod, it's still really weird to see Orcs running around with no blades. So, without further ado, I present a Shield Overhaul.

The New Shields:

Foremost, each faction would get a simple, militia-level shield, unlockable at 500 alignment. These would be used by the faction's militia and noob players. I have textures for some of these, and if I do not I will describe them.

Angmar: A grey and red roundshield with the Crown of Angmar emblazoned in black. Used by Angmar Orcs.

Blue Mountains: A blue and silver roundshield.

Dale: A blue kite shield with a black and gold thrush emblazoned.

Dol Amroth: A blue kite shield with a silver swan-ship. Used by Dol Amroth Men-at-arms.

Dol Guldur: The same as Mordor-a black shield with the Red Eye. Used by Dol Guldur Orcs.



Dorwinion: We already have one-the Vintner Guard Shield.

Dunedain: A grey and black roundshield with a five-pointed star.

Dunland: A brown roundshield with two wolf heads, similar to the current Rohirric shield.

Durin's Folk: A grey and red roundshield.

Gondor: A black roundshield, similar to Boromir's, with a white four-pointed star in the center. Used by Gondor Levies and Hillmen of Lamedon.

Gundabad: The Shield of Filth should be the Gundabad Militia shield, while the Uruks use a black hide shield. Used by Gundabad Orcs.



Half-Trolls: I don't know what to do with this one. Any ideas?

High Elves: A light blue shield, similar in shape to the Woodland Realm militia shield, with many stars.

Isengard: A black roundshield with the White Hand. Used by Isengard Snagae.



Lorien: A grey kite shield, similar in shape to the Woodland Ream shield, with a gold tree emblazoned.

Mordor: A black rounshield with the Red Eye. Used by Mordor Orcs.



Moredain: A cowskin shield.



Near Harad: A red roundshield with gold highlights. The current Near Harad shield should be replaced by the Harondor shield tbh.

Rhudel: A golden roundshield. Used by Easterling Warriors and Easterling Clansmen.



Rohan: A green roundshield with an image of the Sun. Used by Rohirric Levies.



Tauredain: A bright green roundshield with geometric golden patterns.

Utumno: A pitch-black tower shield unemblazoned. Used by all Utumno units.

Mirkwood: A wooden kite shield with side cutouts, emblazoned with a tree. Used by Woodland Scouts.



Thank you for reading this suggestion! As always, comments, Kudos, and constructive critiscism is most welcome!

Ithilion, Discussions Moderator (Auta i lome) 14:49, March 12, 2017 (UTC) 