I have a bunch of stuff to get through, so let's get started.
First, I have a slew of new Arwen and Eowyn skins. Both have been given two new "pretty" dresses each as well as heavy armour skins (in Eowyn's case, I've done a reskin of her Dernhelm costume). To learn more and see some renders, check out the Heroes page. Here's a new wallpaper to show these new skins.
Next, I'd like to announce that I have some more people added to my staff. Hostile, the grandmaster behind The3rdAge.net, will be doing building animations for all the new Elven buildings. Ched, winner of the lifetime achievement award at T3A, will be adding special fire effects to damaged buildings. Finally, {IP}Gil-Galad who will be doing some mapping and campaign work (as well as a super-secret suprise I hope to show soon).
As an end note, I'd like to let everyone know that the Beta Signup Sheet is now open! What I'll need from you before putting your name on the list is a short paragraph telling me why you would make a good beta tester. What modding experience do you have? Have you been a beta tester in the past? How long have you been playing the Battle for Middle-Earth? Anything that will assure me that you will be a decent beta tester. You can submit your entry to me through PM at the forums or through my e-mail. If you try to apply through any other medium, your request will be automatically rejected. Please know that space is limited on the beta list, and I am only taking the best. So take your time and prove to me I can trust you. Thanks!
For easy browsing, here are the new Arwen and Eowyn renders:
