The Dwarf Holds (TDH) is a mod for The Battle for Middle-Earth. TDH adds a fully-functional Erebor faction, significantly updates the gameplay and artwork of the original four factions, and includes a wide array of maps covering the whole of Middle-earth.
TDH's latest version, 0.75, was released in March 2012, and can be downloaded from our downloads page. For more information, check out our news (below), screenshots on our media page, and information about new content on our about page.
Posted on February 2, 2011, by Nertea. View Comments (27)
This week, we check out the bunch of new units that Mordor gets with this update. Only Variags can be built without the Dark Tower though, you'll have to wait until the late game to see Sauron's other new toys on the field.
Variags of Khand
Replacing Soldiers of Rhun in the Level 2 Haradrim Palace, these tough axemen can go toe-to-toe with most infantry and have the added benefit of being lethal to trampling cavalry. They are however quite weak against archers. At Level 2, they can Sprint for a brief period to catch up with slower foes.
Soldiers of Rhun (revised)
Hailing from Rhun, these hardy troops carry halberds and can form a powerful anticavalry formation, giving Mordor great late-game defenses against cavalry. They can only be built when the Dark Tower has been constructed. Can combine with Archers of Rhun.
Archers of Rhun
Archers from the East have longer range than other Mordor units and better armour and health, but cannot receive the Fire Arrows upgrade. They can only be built when the Dark Tower has been constructed. Can combine with Soldiers of Rhun.
Orcs of Morgul
Stronger than normal Orcs, the legions of Morgul are better armed and armoured than the usual Orcish cannon fodder Sauron uses to weaken enemy defenses. They're not free, but are still cheap and most importantly, are still affected by the Call the Horde bonus. They can only be built when the Dark Tower has been constructed. Can combine with Morgul Archers.
Morgul Archers
Morgul Archers have better range and armour than you run of the mill Orc Archers, and can still get Fire Arrows as well. They are more expensive, but still get a build speed bonus from Call the Horde. They can only be built when the Dark Tower has been constructed. Can combine with Morgul Orcs.
Posted on February 2, 2011, by Nertea. View Comments (27)
Posted on September 19, 2010, by Nertea. View Comments (50)
Things have been quiet here for a while, but not to worry! Loads has been going on behind the scenes, which I'm going to slowly reveal over time, in what I dearly hope will be regular public updates.
For today though, We have a number of teaser screenshots. Enjoy!
Posted on September 19, 2010, by Nertea. View Comments (50)
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Posted on November 7, 2007, by Nertea. View Comments (14)
Erebor Heraldry Contest
As with a number of decentralized military and economic structures, the Dwarven realm of Erebor is divided into a large number of families or clans that cooperate and unite in times of war. Different families would specialize in different areas, such as stonework, smithing or even weaving. To incorporate this into the Rhovanion Alliance Mod, Erebor Castles will have a unique set of heraldry symbolizing the families that would have been involved in the construction of this unified military outpost.
Contest Rules:
Some Tips.
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Posted on May 6, 2007, by Nertea. View Comments (5)
The site has been updated to fix a lot of the problems people were having. Let me know if I broke anything during the move.
There are also 7 new screenshots in the gallery for you.
Posted on May 6, 2007, by Nertea. View Comments (5)