Northern orcs were almost entirly wiped out after the War of Dwarves and Orcs and the Battle of the Five Armies. They barely participate in the War of the Ring (northern campain was led by Dol Guldur).
In the mod, however, they are the most numerous faction in Middle-Earth. They spawn anywhere from Ered Luin to the Rhunic border. And the spawn rate is enormous. That's not lore-friendly and should be fixed in Renewed.
One could argue that this is a case of gameplay story segregation. After all, if the spawn numbers of Gundabad Orcs were lessened, they'd be more of an annoyance than a threat, and that wouldn't be very fun.
The only faction who's spawn rate I believe should be cut a bit is rangers, Ithilien and Northern. They spawn in droves!
Angmar also was long dead by this time, yet they exist in almost Mordor-like numbers. (This is not a complaint, I love the inclusion of Angmar).
However, I begin to understand that the Gundabad Orcs are being renamed "Northern Orcs". What this means for them, and for Angmar, I know not. As it is, Renewed is clouded in mystery, we will just have to wait and see where the road takes us.
One could argue that this is a case of gameplay story segregation. After all, if the spawn numbers of Gundabad Orcs were lessened, they'd be more of an annoyance than a threat, and that wouldn't be very fun.
The only faction who's spawn rate I believe should be cut a bit is rangers, Ithilien and Northern. They spawn in droves!
Angmar also was long dead by this time, yet they exist in almost Mordor-like numbers. (This is not a complaint, I love the inclusion of Angmar).
However, I begin to understand that the Gundabad Orcs are being renamed "Northern Orcs". What this means for them, and for Angmar, I know not. As it is, Renewed is clouded in mystery, we will just have to wait and see where the road takes us.
From gameplay perspective hordes of orcs in crappy armour willing to die from your sword can be fun for a time. But after a few nights it becomes monotonous and annoying. As a primarly dunedain player I can state that.
I understand, that Gundabad is the first faction an evil player would find. But since Beta 36 we have ruffians in Bree. From my perspective this is a more fun option for evil players. It's lore friendly too.
Concerning rangers of the north, a chance to find them in wilderness is lower than to find mithrill in the Misties. They spawn regularly only in the Angle. I don't deny that their invisibility is op though. That's a topic for another discussion.
I kind of agree. However, if Gundabad Orcs are removed, there must be some sort of alternative, because they serve as a quick faction for evil players to join (much like players can quickly join the Hobbits or Rangers of the North).
Rangers in Ithilien and the Lone-Lands are not too numerous, according to me. Ithilien invasions should be hard to defeat. Faramir's company was able to take down an Ouliphaunt and some Southrons with ease if I remember correctly. Also, the Angle should be protected, because that's the one place the Dunedain can peacefully live. You'd think they'd protect it,
Back to the topic, I'd suggest adding Mountain Orcs or Northern Orcs (are those planned?) or something instead of Gundabad Orcs. There must be some Orcish power in Eriador.
Angmar is too populous. But I think there should still be some remnants of the Witch-Realm. After all, with the low numbers of the Rangers it's unlikely they could keep a good watch on Angmar. Sauron wasn't able to re-establish the kingdom, but there could still be scattered bands of Orcs somewhere in hiding.
What do you think?
