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[b][COLOR=RED]LotR Thread I:
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=53593&perpage=20&display=&pagenumber=1]LotR Modders UNITE!!![/url][/color][/b] [url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=996449#post996449][size=1] Half-way-point.[/size][/url]
[b][COLOR=RED]LotR Thread II:
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=54134&perpage=20&display=&pagenumber=1]Middle-Earth: Lord of the Mods.[/url] [url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1015305#post1015305][/b][size=1]  Half-way-point.[/size][/url][b]
LotR Thread III:
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=55630[/url]Middle-Earth: Lord of the Mods (cont)[/url][/b][size=1] [url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1068507#post1068507]Half-way-point.[/url][b][/size]
LotR thread IV:
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=58222] Middle-Earth: Lord of the Mods (4)[/url][/b][size=1] [url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1135124#post1135124]Half-way-point[/url][b][/size]
LotR thread V:
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=60650] Middle-Earth: Lord of the Mods (5)[/b][/url][size=1] [url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1182484#post1182484]Half-way-point[/url][/size]
[b]LotR thread VI:
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=63116]Middle-Earth: Lord of the Mods (part-hex)[/color][/url][/b][size=1] [url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1234952#post1234952]Half-way-point[/url][/size]
[b][color=red]LotR thread VII:
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=64619]Middle-Earth: Lord of the Mods (septa)[/color][/url][/b][size=1] [url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1287347#post1287347]Half-way-point[/url][/size]
[b][color=red]LotR thread VIII:
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67049]Middle-Earth: Lord of the Mods (octa)[/color][color=blue][latest][/color][/url][/b][size=1] [url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1384265#post1384265]Half-way-point[/url][/size]

It isn't necessary for the regulars to read this part, feel free to skip it. 
We started working on this .mod as a ‘gathering’ of Modders, who had an acute interest in Lord of the Rings and Middle-earth. This is a continuation of [b]eight[/b] threads created, as seen at the Links above. We made some significant progress in actually working together to get a collaboration of ideas, to please everyone. The more we professionally discuss our varied beliefs, the closer to the end we will be. As each thread goes by we gather more of these 'LotR' modders. However, it is now paramount that we get the earliest edition out as soon as possible. This will allow us to test and mold our idea's while we use in a playable biq.

[b][u][color=teal]Thread Log[/b][/color][/u]
-In the Third installment of our collaboration, significant work was completed on the buildings\wonder\improvement front. Unfortunately it was sort of sporadic, and it's hard to define just what we did ;). Discussion of the maps also took place, at which point Yoda Power offered to make an older version of Middle-earth, you can see this [b][u][url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1080762#post1080762]here[/url][/u][/b].

-In the Fourth thread, we have gathered some new blood, and discussed about how to implement certain civilizations into the game, namely Isengard and Rohan. We set our course to make it clear, to stomp on the sporadic-ness of the third thread.

-In the Fifth thread, more new blood, significant progress in accumulating graphic designers, and a recession, in which the new blood has expressed their long bottled up opinions on how the mod should go. Talks on the tech tree in a forum based discussion has been put off for a bit. We should let the new (and old) idea's re-circulate, meanwhile, chat based discussion will take place at undefined periods, then re-introduced into the sixth installment of the thread. 

-In the Sixth thread, believe it or not more new blood, and many of them CFC 'old-timers'. The tech tree thread [i]should[/i] be getting a tech update, to initiate discussion about how to branch the tree itself. Lots of opinions have been rattling around, and we have gotten even more beautiful works and ideas from the unit creators\graphic designers.

-In the Seventh thread, we have developed a secure style of going about making the .bix. And that is by going tab-to-tab. For instance, we already covered the [i]Citizen[/i] and [i]General Settings[/i] tabs, allowing us to go in depth with the mod. Civilizations are agreed on, and soon we will start on the [i]Civilzations[/i] tab.

-In the Eighth thread the  [b]Combat Experience[/b] is complete, and the [b]Terrain[/b] tab is very near this goal also. Now that we wish to have a playable beta out within the month, it is very important that we come to decisions quickly and effectively. The beta itself will be somewhat hap-hazard, missing many civilopedia changes, and constantly evolving to the alpha version. If you want your vote to count, don't forget that even passing modders have their vote, then please post as quickly as possible so we can move on to the next subject. Do not be alarmed if new tabs get brought up before discussion has ended on the other. However we will make sure the vote has been tallied.

[i]The near future should hold these tabs-[/i]
[b] 1.) Worker Jobs
2.) Governments
3.) Civilizations
4.) Diplomats and Spies
5.) Culture[/b]

After this is completed, we will be exceeding [b]60%[/b] completion with the mod. We will attack improvements, technology, and units around the same time, being the biggest hump to get over. After all tabs are completed [b]beta testing will commence[/b].

[color=blue][b][u]FAQ[/b][/u][/color]
[b]What is going to be in the MOD? When will it span? What are the Civs? Has work started yet? Will it be for PtW, Vanilla, or Conquests?[/b]

1.)[b]When will it span?[/b] 
Well, we decided that the Mod should start slightly before the coming of man. Like this:[list]
[*][b]Era#1[/b] First Age [size=1](Middle-late first age, with the arrival of man)[/size]
[*] [b]Era#2[/b] Time of the Rings [size=1](Elven supremacy and Saurons Power)[/size]
[*] [b]Era#3[/b] Time of the Númenóreans\Dark Age [size=1](Supremacy of Man, Numenor and it's later subdivisions\Last Alliance)[/size]
[*] [b]Era#4[/b] Third Age[size=1] (Best known, time of the peace, yet weakened state, time of the fellowship)[/size][/list] This way it won’t be strange to have all civs in existence, and yet it still has the remarkable, mythological ‘old middle-earth’ in tact. 

2.)[b]What are the Civs?[/b] 
To start out, we will have less civilizations than vanilla civ3. Civilizations are a problem because of lack of cities in Middle-earth. Feel free to post on this topic at any time! This is what we have so far: 
01.) Gondor
02.) Arnor
03.) Numenor
04.) Rohan
05.) Northmen
06.) The Shire
07.) Noldor
08.) Sindar
09.) Moriquendi
10.) The Dwarves
11.) Mordor
12.) Angmar
13.) Isengard
14.) Southrons
15.) Easterlings

(Thanks [Ant]Wimp)

A few important Civs we have made lists for can be located here:
[b][u][url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1030198#post1030198] The Shire[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1012498#post1012498]Gondor[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1016984#post1016984]The Dwarves[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1065047#post1065047]Mordor[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1065923#post1065923]High Elves(Noldorian)[/url][/b][/u]

Some civs that may or may not be added, or ones that are not finished yet, can be found here: [b]

[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1095483#post1095483]Valinor-SoCalian[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1097421#post1097421]Haradrim-SoCalian[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1095483#post1095483]Numenor-SoCalian[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1101038#post1101038]Rohan-SoCalian[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1101112#post1101112]Arnor-SoCalian[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1169081#post1169081]Dale-SoCalian[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1218269#post1218269]Ossiriand-SoCalian[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1218292#post1218292]Mordor and Angband -SoCalian [/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1218308#post1218308]Gondor-SoCalian[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1218319#post1218319]Hollin-SoCalian[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1218353#post1218353]Lorien - SoCalian[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1218359#post1218359]Ents-SoCalian[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1233131#post1233131]Dwarves -SoCalian[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1233192#post1233192]Haradrim[/url] (Plexus)
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?postid=1233200#post1233200]Mirkwood Elves[/url] (Plexus)[/b]

Thanks SoCalian!

3.) [b]What is going to be in the MOD?[/b]
We plan on numerous versions of the Mod, most important first.

[b][u]Mod Types[/u][/b][list]
[*] Random Map Mod (regular)
[*] Middle Earth- Map of Middle Earth, with specific placed things (like dragons)
[*] Lord Of the Rings quest- (You can only choose out of 3 Civs, though the rest make an appearance, but depending on the Civ you choose, you have a specific Victory cond.)
[*] Older version- This will have modified ages, and different civs, such as the Vanyar, and unique buildings\wonders.[/list]

4.) [b]Has Work Started on the .biq yet?[/b]
Yes, Celeborn has been working on the .biq for quite some time now, And a communal .biq has been underway in the forums also.

5.) [b]I would like to join in this project, is there anything I can do to make the production go faster?[/b]
Well, we will always have need of those talented artists. If you would like to make some building graphics, just pick one off the list below, but make sure work on that hasn't already started or been completed. 
If you would like to make units for the game, certain ones we are looking for are: [list]
[*] [b]Silvian Archer\Elven Archer[/b]
[color=blue]Thanks embryodead!!![/color]
[*][b]Troll[/b]
We already have the Cave Troll, and this unit is great, but we would like to use an early offensive unit that would act as one of the expensive 'behemoth units' for Mordor, similar to the Cave Troll, yet smaller, but more lithe.
[*] [b]Elven Cavalry[/b]
[color=blue]Thanks again embryodead!;) [/color]
[*] [b]Dwarf Defender[/b]
Possibly a complement Kindreds High Guard.
[color=blue]Thanks mrtn\utahjazz:goodjob:[/color]
[*] [B]Dwarf Offensive[/B] 
Another complement to Kindreds unit, this time the Ironbreaker, probably heavy armor. Somewhat like the Dwarves of Belegost, with a metal mask\helmet to protect them from heat and flame?
[*] [B]Dwarf Archer[/B] 
We know from accounts that the Dwarves used missile units in defense of their towers in the days of old. This Archer would probably be heavily armored, and not agile. A more defense oriented unit.
[*] [B]Another Dwarf[/B] 
A fast runner, think Dain and the dwarves from Iron Hills. A pickaxe and a shield would be [B]very[/B] cool. 
[*] [b]Medieval Worker[/b]
A worker, more heavily clothed than the Civ3 counterpart, yet still more 'medieval' than the Civ3 Modern Worker.[/list]
[b]Of course, beggars can't be choosers, and we would take anything LOTR (or similar) you throw at us![/b]

Text
RRnut's been doing some civilopedia texts, post in the thread if you would like to make some of these files.

6.) [b]Will it be for PtW, Vanilla, or Conquests?[/b]
So far only a conquest version is planned, but later a PtW version might be in store. There will be no vanilla version.
-end FAQ

[b][u]Resources[/b][/u]
View the resources at [url=http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads6/lotmresourcefinale.txt]this link[/url].

[b][u]Unit Lines[/b][/u]
A word on the difference between civilizations unit lines in the RTF file. If you would like to download the Unit lists, you can do so here, they are available in two formats, the first being of better quality, the second is the lists straight forward, in standard text format.
[url=http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads5/LotMUL2ZIP.zip]Word Pad-Rich Text Doc.(Recommended)[/url]
[url=http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads5/LotMUnitline1.txt]Standard Text Document[/url] 

Other CFC LotR\fantasy oreinted threads to look at, in no paticular order:
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?threadid=66060]Embryodeads WH MOD[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=62598]Embryodeads Fantasy Units Preview Thread II[/url] 
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=62910]Unit Preview Thread:LOTR[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=63421]Middle Earth Map[/url]
[url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=63961]ME: Lord of the Mods (Tech Tree)[/url]
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