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[Elvenlord]

haven't played isen yet, I'll have to try

[Feanîmriel]

Then try and tell us what you think about isen

[Celeglin]

I also think that elves have too many heroes, all of them are pretty powerful, in fact better than other factions.
I think the elven heroes should cost around 10% - 20% more, and build a bit slower too, except arwen and haldri as they are good early game units.

I agree about increasing the build time. I've done it a number of times before, and have always felt the longer, the better. As for costs... Here's a possible reworking that I'd like you guys to comment on (any heroes I don't mention will stay the same):
Thranduil - 3500
Elrond/Celeborn - 4000
Glorfindel - 4500
Galadriel - 6000

Yep, that was my main point: If you have Galadriel your are in fact the winner of the game.
you cannot do in fact something against her and against the fire arrows just put Legolas at her site.

Some random thoughts on how to beat Galadriel... When playing as Elves: Thranduil + Haldir for their "blademaster" abilities. Rohan: Aragorn... Jeez he can rape Elven heroes. Gondor: Hmm... Eagles, Rangers + Faramir I'd say. Isengard: Lurtz (cripple) + Crossbows. Mordor:... Mumakil . Of course... If you stick Galadriel in with the middle of an army (rather than out on her own)... Well... Good luck .

Oh, btw! Did I ever mention that I increased the moving speed of the Mumakil? They're actually a challenge to bring down and worth building for Mordor.

The faction is well balanced and sure as hell fun to play. Thanks Celeglin.

Sweeet! Thanks for playing!

Someone called Galadriel a tank? I find she is very vulnerable to attacks, and I need to micromanage her very well to stop her dieing. She never has actually died on me, but she's come close a few times.

From all the times I've tested... I've seen Galadriel die quite a few times . Mostly for the reason you mentioned: micromanaging, or my lack there of at certain points .

I also think that Isengard is too powerful, even in comparison with the elves
just build some batts uruks and you'll win in 10 minutes

Jep, it doesn't only seem powerful but it is powerful, too powerful
can you do something against it cel?

I did nothing to Isengard except add in Ugluk to even out the hero balance. I could possibly do something to fix it... But EA had worked for how long balancing these original factions? I doubt I could do much better.

haven't played isen yet, I'll have to try

Not really worth it . You just get Ugluk who's leadership isn't really working.

[zimoo]

Aragorn raping Galadriel :(

I found Ugluks leadership worked fine, although it seemed to negate the speed loss that Uruks suffer from block formation

[Feanîmriel]

Thranduil - 3500
Elrond/Celeborn - 4000
Glorfindel - 4500
Galadriel - 6000

I think that'll fit:
Thranduil is better than Legolas -> more expansive
Elrond and Celeborn are better than Thranduil -> more expansive
But I would put Glorfindel at 5000
Galadriel 6000

ok that should work it out

[Celeglin]

But I would put Glorfindel at 5000

I can agree with that. What's everyone else take on all this?

[zimoo]

I personally like them as they are. I've found them to be very useful all through the game, but they would still be easy to deal with. Plus increased costs would mean Elves would have to delay sieges even longer, which could prove disastrous

[Celeglin]

Plus increased costs would mean Elves would have to delay sieges even longer, which could prove disastrous

A very, very good point.

[Boy_suicide]

Eh, he isn't supposed to be an anti-rush unit methinks. Muster spearmen or warriors to hold the lines while your scouts devour from behind. Use summons. Use knock back special attacks, quite a few heroes have them. Though, you do have a point though. In powerful or dual faction rushes, you usually get devoured by the enemy. That's why I always keep my scouts and warriors hidden in the trees around the base until I attack. Then, at least you can quit before you get slaughtered.
I personally hardly got a chance to use my spearmen because they were too slow. I know that's how they're supposed to be, but now I only get them for warriors. Now THEY'RE the archers and the spearmen all in one package. I could send them with Haldir and Legolas and devour the enemy within minutes.

[Elvenlord]

I usally get a couple spearmen just to protect the archers, and in case they get calvary
and I meant against isen

Edited by Elvenlord, 01 November 2006 - 09:20 PM.

[Boy_suicide]

Spearmen are great anti-rush units, I fail at patience though.
Hard Isengard always uses ballistas at the core of it's army. Quite annoying, I say. It interrupts my heroes.

[Elvenlord]

Go to start, programs, EA Games, BFME, then Check for updates
Look, now I'm helping people

[Celeglin]

I grabbed the updated mod that was linked to here, started with a fresh install, no previous files or remants from any older instalation, updated to 1.03 and installed the mod.

I played singleplayer all the way past Lothlorien without any problem.

But I can't do skirmish. Each time I click on the skirmish button I get:

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EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION

The thread tried to read from or write to a virtual address for which it does not have appropriate access

00c87665 game.dat+0x887665 StringBase<char>:: StringBase<char>+0x55

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Any advice or suggestions? What I had seen from the singleplay made me rather excited. I'd hate to get so excited only to be disapointed.

D.O.P.R

Unfortunately, this error probably means you have to delete your skirmish profile. To do so, go to C:\Documents and Settings\###\Application Data\My Battle for Middle-earth Files (replacing ### with your Windows login name). Here, delete ***SkirmishStats (replacing *** with your Skirmish Profile name). If you have multiple skirmish profiles, delete those SkirmishStats files too. This should solve your problem.

[Elvenlord]

Though I had no clue how to help that

[Elvenlord]

I didn't notice this stuff before, but now that you mention it......
Guess I was overwhelmed by all the awesome stuff