Thanks for all your help man! It's very much appreciated.
Thank you so much, that seemed to work!
Now, how exactly would I go about editing the map png file? Is there a particular program that should be used to edit it?
Thank you for the input!
I got as far as /data/lotr, there doesn't seem to be a map folder, or much of anything else for that matter. What would you recommend I do next?
I have been using the same save since renewed 1.2.2, but since I'm using the current version, I wouldn't think that would have any effect. So I'm not sure why the file structure is different.
So, I'm completely useless when it comes to anything technical. I know that the Renewed version of the mod features the ability to create datapacks that alter various aspects of the mod. But I have no idea how to go about this.
Specifically, I'm looking to create a datapack for the mod that makes the map more... aesthetically pleasing. However, I can't seem to find the map file. Does anyone know how to find and open the map file? And how to make a datapack that alters the map? Thanks.
No, the lower the protection the more damage you take. Durability is how long the armour will last before breaking.
I like the spirit of taking inspiration from real world mythology. That being said, an "evil" version of mithril is out of the question. Mithril is supposed to be very difficult to attain and is intrinsically strong. Currently existing evil armours can be modified to be roughly on par with mithril anyways.
Although I could see cosmetic options being added to mithril, sorta like how leather armour is dyeable and Dwarven armour can be trimmed.
Update 36 is the last "Major Update" for a while. Once the renewed version has all (or nearly all) the same features as the legacy version, then they'll start numbering them again (37, 38, and so on). Although I got the impression from the Q&A session that Mevans was planning on forgoing the traditional update system and instead periodically updating the mod with whatever progress he's made.
Not the most ideal prospect imo, but it's still a bit of new content. Although he could've just been referring to the renewed snapshots, I'm not sure.
As for when renewed will be finished... who knows? I will say that as someone who has observed the mod for a while now, the speed is pretty good. It still isn't like what it used to be a few years ago, but it's much faster than the yearly updates we've experienced recently. I'd guess vanilla 1.17 will probably be out by the time it's finished, but once again... who knows.
And for concerns about new content, while we probably won't see any new factions (Bree was the first new faction in 3.5 years, you're gonna have to wait a while), we have seen new content. Not much mind you, but still some. The new boats and blocks for instance (and we can't forget candles)!
This is very common in Minecraft when updating to a newer version (or in this case mod version). That being said, it should only occur near previously loaded chunks. That doesn't seem to be the case for this one though.
I honestly have no idea what's causing it. If it is a feature, then it's the worst feature in the history of features! It makes the terrain look hideous.
Unfortunately correct, there's so much he could've done but he ended the series instead. Same with PSJ's series.
I think an allience with Dale makes sense. Apart from that, the only other faction that should have a relationship with Dorwinion is Fangorn. All the Elven factions are allied with Fangorn, so I think Dorwinion should be friends with them.
Quote: Wookie93 you are forgetting that the world was so much less populated when people traveled on horseback. It makes perfect sense why the land is so empty and vast, that is how it was during the Middle Ages around the time that Lott is based off of.
You are correct that the world used to be much less populated, but you are wrong in thinking this justifies a vast and empty landscape. The vast majority of population growth in the last 200 years has occurred in urban areas (I.e. cities). In fact, the rural population is actually on the decline in many parts of the word. Cities used to be much smaller (around 10,000 to 100,000 people), with only major capitals like Rome reaching 1,000,000. Despite this, a nation like France still had 20 million people even though Paris was only a fraction of the size it is today. Most people lived on farms and smaller communities spread across the country side.
I'd also like to dispel with the myth that middle-earth is somehow analogous to the Middle Ages. I think this is mainly due to middle-earth being inspired by old tales such as Beowulf. In actually, much of middle-earth functions unlike Europe in the Middle Ages. The shire has clocks and fireworks, and the lifestyle of the hobbits more resembles an idealized version of life in rural 19th century England. Gondor, even by Tolkien's words, bears more resemblance to the Roman Empire than any European kingdom in the Middle Ages.
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In the book, Bree-land is described as a miniscule populated region in a vast sea of nothingness. And it's implied (though not set in stone) that the four villages are the only populated places in Bree-land (and they're quite small). The Forsaken Inn is featured in the 1960 Hobbit rewrite, and it's abandoned (another iritating trope in Tolkien's world).
The mod's portrail of Bree-land is distinct from the book, and this was most likely done for gameplay reasons. If Bree-land were added exactly how it's described in the book, it would suck. So the lore has been bent (although not contridicted), to make the region more playable. The four villages are larger than they're described in the book, and Bree-land has been expanded and populated with smaller settlements (which Tolkien implied could exist).
In my opinion this doesn't go far enough, but it's a relitively satisfying medium between the Bree-land of the book and a realistic Bree-land.
As for a reason why it's so underpopulated? I dunno, it can really be whatever you want it to be. My guess would be that it's because Eriador is essentially a lawless region, with only the Shire and Bree-land having some form of civilization.
" The four villages are larger than they're described in the book" Actually no. Bree itself was said to have around 130 or so stone houses, in the mod it only has around 30.
It's been a little while since I've read the books, so that detail escaped me. Although I was referring to the four villages as a collective, not Bree specifically. Bree was the largest, and the others were implied to be much smaller. That also doesn't change the fact that 130 houses is pitifully small. They could, at maximum, hold a little under 1,000 individuals (and that's being generous).
This gets to the heart of a big problem I have with Tolkien's world; it's empty. When you read about Frodo's journey, he's esentially hitting a checklist of tiny locations seperated by vast expanses of nothing. This isn't very realistic, since virtually everywhere in our world is populated, with some places being more densely populated than others.
In the book, Bree-land is described as a miniscule populated region in a vast sea of nothingness. And it's implied (though not set in stone) that the four villages are the only populated places in Bree-land (and they're quite small). The Forsaken Inn is featured in the 1960 Hobbit rewrite, and it's abandoned (another iritating trope in Tolkien's world).
The mod's portrail of Bree-land is distinct from the book, and this was most likely done for gameplay reasons. If Bree-land were added exactly how it's described in the book, it would suck. So the lore has been bent (although not contridicted), to make the region more playable. The four villages are larger than they're described in the book, and Bree-land has been expanded and populated with smaller settlements (which Tolkien implied could exist).
In my opinion this doesn't go far enough, but it's a relitively satisfying medium between the Bree-land of the book and a realistic Bree-land.
As for a reason why it's so underpopulated? I dunno, it can really be whatever you want it to be. My guess would be that it's because Eriador is essentially a lawless region, with only the Shire and Bree-land having some form of civilization.
Ultimately there are going to be factions more worth playing than others. Part of having faction diversity means having some factions be better than others. Although your idea of buffs could work. I could also see the stronger factions being more difficult to join/play as for balence.
I think a larger issue is not an imbalence of power between factions, but rather an imbalence of quality. You brought up Dale, which I think is a good example.
Compared to Gondor, Rohan, and the Dunedain of the North; Dale is obviously the most outdated good-guy human faction. Dale was added in beta 28, just before the quality standards for the mod were dramatically increased. And it hasn't been worked on since.
There simply isn't much content for Dale. I think this could be improved with adding proper settlements (something only a few factions have so far). Although this applies to most factions imo.
As an evil player (and an advocate for evil factions), I feel obligated to give my two cents.
I agree with the basis for this suggestion, Isengard is in desperate need of more content (particularly structures). Isengard really only has structures in Nan Curunír, the Uruk Highlands, and the Adornland (all tiny biomes).
That being said, what you are suggesting sounds like a miniature Orthanc. This makes no sense, and is rather unoriginal. I actually don't think Isengard should have any kind of tower (besides Orthanc). Towers rise above the landscape are are difficult to hide, Saruman obviously doesn't want people knowing he's evil.
As for new structures, there were mines in Isengard, and being underground, they can be easily hidden with trees and such. They should probably be similar to the Dwarven mines (although more detailed since those structures are very outdated).
And, I think it's also reasonable to give Isengard forts for gameplay reasons. Isengard is heavily mixed in with Dunland (which has forts), and they are occupying parts of Rohan (which has forts). Some kind of repurposed fort would be reasonable. Blacksmiths could also spawn here, since evil factions are starved for traders.
Now, regarding NPCs... No wizards, Saruman was the only sorcerer in that region. And unlike the Blue Wizards, he wasn't fond of sharing his secrets.
More NPCs could still be added however, such as...
-Traitorous Rohirrim (Saruman might have had other spies in Rohan than just Grimma).
-Orthanc Guards (The Dunlendings had been living in Nan Curunír for a while, and Saruman hired some of them to guard his tower).
-Half-orcs (A mix of the orcs and Dunlendings, I have lots of ideas if anyone is interested).
-Uruk Scouts (An uruk wearing weaker armour, similar to the Easterling Clansman, really just to add diversity and shut up some good players from bitching about Isengard being to "op").
-More Traders (As I said before, many evil factions are critically lacking in this section).
10: The Uruk Berserker Cleaver is a very strong weapon as well (the strongest faction sword in the mod I think).
12: Ithilien rangers use Gondorian Swords whereas Rangers of the North use daggers which makes them slightly better individually, but, like Wookiee said, Rangers of the North are more widespread.
Yeah, I use an Uruk Berserker Cleaver as my main sword. Still miffed about the nerf to warhammers in the previous update though. I'll need to get around to updating those pages, since they still use the pre-35 stats.
1. Blue Mountain Dwarves can only be found in the Blue Mountains, and Durin's Folk can only be found in the Iron Hills and Erebor. However, the Blue Mountains are MUCH larger. All of these biomes are quite out-of-the-way, the Iron Hills are definitly the most remote, and Erebor is closest to civilization. Both factions are basically identicle, but the one advantage Durin's Folk has is conquest. Durin's Folk can conquer more areas than the Blue Mountains since they are allied with Dale.
2. Both sub-factions are essentially identicle, they have similar content and similar strength. However, Lidon controlls a much larger swath of territory (albeit more remote).
3. Either is fine, Wood Elf scouts are fast, but Galadhrim Wardens are harder to see. Both factions have comparable units and a similar amount of allies. However, Lothlorien might have more conquerable areas since they're allied with the Dunedain (I'm not sure though).
4. Dol Amroth, if you have deep enough pockets.
5. Umbar, in every single area. Although they have a small territory, and the Corsair holdings are out-of-the-way.
6. I don't see why Rohan wouldn't be worth playing as. They have functional villages (not like those abominations in Dale or Angmar), very strong mounted units, and a large territory. Their only weaknesses are their armour and slim list of allies (only Gondor).
7. I've never used mounted units, but they're difficult to fight against, so perhaps.
8. Hitting things from a distance. Archers are better though (and axe-throwers).
9. Athelas is very rare, but it's best found in Gondor. I got about a stack from walking along the roads and exploring around villages when I raid them (I'm an evil player btw). You need six plants to brew the drink (you'll get 16 cups of drink). You can also try useing bonemeal to spawn the plant in Gondor or prefferably Meneltarma (if you can find it), but your chances are slim.
10. I'm not sure, the Black Uruk Warhammer is the best one I'm aware of, you should probably make modifications to it though. It's slower than an old sloth without some improvements.
11. Black Uruks are stronger than Gundabad Uruks and standard Uruk-hai. However, Uruk Berserkers are taller, faster, and stronger than Black Uruks, making them the strongest uruks.
12. If there is any difference it's negligable. The Northern Rangers are more widespread and easier to find. So that makes them better imo.
13. Gondorian Tower Guards are faster and stronger than normal Gondor Soldiers.
