First of all, hello, I'm new to these forums...
Second: just a few strange ideas...
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- Isengard Sentries -
Side: Isengard
Role: Special Elite Guards
Appearence: armored human soldiers; similar to Gondor Soldiers, but they don't have shields and they carry bow on their backs - not to mention that instead of the "white tree", there is the "white hand" on their armor
Description: "When Isengard was an ally of Gondor, the stewards of Gondor sent small contignents of well-trained soldiers to Isengard to help Saruman defending it and the surrounding area from bandits and outlaws. But during the time Saruman became power-hungry, he began to corrup the hearts of these once noble people. Those who resisted Saruman's maddening powers were slain by the Orcs from Lugburz, while the survivors became to be known as the "Isengard Sentries", and are now patrolling the areas of Isengard's bases, protecting them from hostile groups, or escorting Saruman. They are rarely seen in open battles, but when it happens then it's a signal that Saruman, the key leader of Isengard's armies is somewhere near."
Special ability: can toggle between bow and sword
NOTE: I know that in the books Isengard didn't have such soldiers on it's side, but hey, I thought it's a cool idea.
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- Veterans of Helm -
Side: Men of the West
Role: Special anti-cavalry
Appearence: people in Rohirrim armor and clothes (brown/red/golden/green colors), wielding war hammers, carrying bow on their backs. They are on foot.
Description: "Helm's Deep was always a poweful fortress, the last resort of the people of Rohan. No enemy army was ever succesful in besieging the mighty stronghold, but not only because of the strong walls. There were always specially-trained guards, who were patrolling the walls of the Hornburg, striking down ladders and holding back enemies from overrunning the walls. These days the descendants of these warriors are now forming the elite infantry unit in the armies of Rohan, marching just behind the cavalry on the road to war."
NOTE: the hammers are used to cause heavy damage to enemy cavalry - just like the hammers of the Hill Trolls (from Angmar's side, you know).
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- Warriors of Sauron -
Side: Mordor
Role: Elite Swordsmen / Elite Cavalry
Appearence: men wearing black/brown clothes, wearing steel plates. They also have a special helmet which covers most of the face. They wield swords and hold small shields
Description: "Sauron has not only orcs and trolls at his service, but also a large number of evil men. Most of these are coming from the South - Harad - and from the East - Rhun - but not all. Some of them are traitors, rebels or outlaws from Rohan or Gondor, who fell under the influence of Sauron. Such hatered and evil will controlled by Sauron can be a dangerous tool, especially when these men are trained by the most powerful "evil man" Sauron has at his service: the dreaded sorcerer, the "Mounth of Sauron", a black numenorean, who is currently the captain of these corrupted people. Trained by him, they have already become a well-organized force - a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield."
Special upgrade: Blades of Morgul (gives increased damage)
Special abilities:
- Can toggle between Mounted / Unmounted mode.
- Blades of Morgul: an upgrade which gives them increased damage
NOTE: I wanted to see again some evil men on Mordor's side, so...
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- Hobbit Fighters -
Side: ??? (special Inn units)
Role: Weak but cheap swordsmen, who can swarm in great numbers
Appearence: hobbits in reinforced leather armor, wielding swords. They also have small helmets.
Description: "If the Shire is attacked not by otlaws or bandits but by well-organized war parties or entire armies, the Sheriffs and the Dunedain alone can't stop them - and so, the hobbits of the Shire are called to arms, taking up any weapon they can use to protect their homes. However, there is a "regular" part in this quickly-made army: the Hobbit Fighters. They are equipped with the best weapons the Shire has at disposal, and are usually forming up the main line in the battle against any invaders."
NOTE: maybe I watched "Scouring of the Shire" development for too long...
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- Dragon Slayers -
Side: Dwarves
Role: Elite "Pikemen" / archer units for the dwarves
Appearence: well-armored dwarves, wielding large axes and carrying bow on their backs.
Description: "Dragons, altrough of their incredible might, are very rare creatures. And not without a reason: the dwarves of the Iron Hills have companies of Dragon Slayers, who are skilled in fighting with creatures much larger than themselves. Their main weapons are axes and bows - they use bows and arrows first to bring their prey down, then they take out the axes to finish it off."
Special ability: can toggle between axe and bow.
NOTE: I want to see those ingame - 'cos I hate the "Dwarven Phalanx"...
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HERO IDEA
Name: Randor
Side: Isengard
Appearence: similar to the Dunedain Ranger
Description: "Randor originally was a dunedain ranger who wandered and overlooked the roads near Isengard, but later he fell under Saruman's influence along with many men who are now known as the "Isengard Sentries". Randor now works as Saruman's spy and assassin, and just recently he became the Guard Captain of Isengard.
__Abilities__
Level 1 - Toggle Sword / Bow
Switches weapons
Level 1 - Dark Arrow
Shoots a poisoned arrow at a single enemy, dealing high initial damage and causing further damage over time.
NOTE: can only be used when he is using his bow
Level 3 - Mad Swordsman
Goes crazy for a short time, giving him +25% armor and +100% attack speed
NOTE: can only be used when he is using his sword
Level 5 - Isengard Patrol
Increases the armor, attack rate and movement speed of nearby Isengard Sentries, Uruk Archers and Uruk Pikemen
Level 10 - Garrison of Orthanc
Summons three battalions: 1 battalion of Isengard Sentries, 1 Battallion of Uruk Archers and 1 battalion of Uruk Pikemen. All battalions are fully upgraded.
SPECIAL NOTE: I always wanted to see an evil dunedain in this game... oh, well...
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So far, that's all. I know some of them sounds weird, but I just wanted to make some quick suggestions to inspire others. I hope some of them can be used. Sorry if some of them is already used and I don't know about it.
Edited by MorrisB, 12 June 2007 - 08:08 PM.
