e[MOD] Tweaked native armors weapons +Custom Weps by 3DGrunge (tweaked) Ver 1.0 for 1.09

No more useless sets of armor and techs!

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DOWNLOADS

 Armor Rebalance http://www.mediafire.com/?sombsmmiyh7pydi

Weapon Rebalance http://www.mediafire.com/?x6q36ad56q3txyo

INSTALLATION

Place the files in the mods directory inside elemental data within Documents/My Games(see example path). Make sure to turn on "use mods" in the options menu.

Example path for files C:\Users\**YOUR NAME**\Documents\My Games\Elemental\Mods\Data\English\Only-SP

 

 

VERSION 1.0 CHANGES

Staves have a small defense bonus. 1 Def for Staff and 2 Def for War staff

Descriptions updated specified 1H or 2H on some questionable weapons

Legendary shop values changed more expensive

Two handed Battle Axe now 9 Damage -.4 speed

 

Changes for 3D Grundge's weapons XML

Titan Blade moved up one tech tier where it should be

Cleaver has small defense penalty -0.5

Descriptions changed for many weapons

Costs for special bows increased

Nordic Short Sword Reduced in cost to match Danish Short Sword more closely

Titan Blade more expensive (top 2 hander should be costly not much over 1000 gold though)

 

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                                        Custom Weapons by 3DGrunge https://forums.elementalgame.com/398027 

3D Grundge made these weapons see above link, I just took them and adjusted the XML file so that it works with the rest of the tweaked weapons files. Just adjusted costs, damage and speed on weapons, and placed them in different tiers. ALL CREDIT FOR WEAPONS GOES TO 3D GRUNDGE. I am just providing a tweaked XML file and a installation that works in game.

 

FIRST Install 3D Grundge items

 

DOWNLOAD link for the base files from 3D Grundge http://www.3dgrunge.com/media/elemental/3d/3DG_WeaponPack_all.zip

 

INSTALLATION

 

Place the folder 3DG_Items folder your mods folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\Elemental\mods

Place 3DG_Gfx folder in the Gfx folder C:\Users\**YOUR NAME**\Documents\My Games\Elemental\Mods\Gfx

**Don't install 3DGWeapons.xml file will not be used, new one will be under second step**

 

SECOND Install this XML file

DOWNLOAD http://www.mediafire.com/?vzdtczhj9vwrodi

 

INSTALLATION

 

PLace Rebalanced - 3DGWeapons.XML in C:\Users\**YOUR NAME**\Documents\My Games\Elemental\Mods\Data\English\Only-SP

 

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Rebalanced Weapons and Armors

 

New files for 1.09. 1.09 had just a few issues, mainly with the leather armor sets. So I adjusted them so every armor set has a use and will be useful until newer techs make it obsolete. I tweaked the weapons for the Kingdom factions for very nice balance. Maces and blunt weapons are slower but heavier hitting and swords and daggers are faster with less damage. The difference is not too ridiculous however. Short Swords cost less now, before they cost about as much as a broad sword which was in the next tier or tech.

Also changed Karrazan values and Elementium Karrazan as well. They are more in tune with the rest of the weapons. A Karrazan with 2 speed and 12 damage(1 handed mind you!) was just insane(now 11 damage 1 speed -- Longsword has .8 speed). Hopefully that stops the AI from zerging with those weapons. And in addition staves offer 1 speed but pretty dismal damage to hopefully entice spell casters to use them.

Staves are now have a defensive component to them. Since you are forced to forgo a shield it makes a little sense. Additionally now staves add a little defense and a good amount of combat speed and pretty paltry damage. Should be a good weapon for casters who are not combat oriented. Working on a mage pack to add alongside that will be available by teching up the magic tree. These items should add caster friendly stats. The goal is to make robes and mage weapons a must have for any serious caster.

 

Below is a list of the current values for armors(most all this is in 1.09 already),so I just fixed the leather armors and the Legendary set.

 

Light Plate Armor

Native - Helm 3(-.1) Cuirass 5(-.1) Armlets 3(-.1) Greaves 3(-.1) Shield 3(-.1, 4 Dodge) = Total 17 Def, -.5 Speed, 4 dodge

New    - Helm 1.5(-.05) Cuirass 6(-.1) Armlets 1.5(-.05) Greaves 5(-.1) Shield 4(-.1, 6 Dodge) = Total 18 Def, -.4 Speed, 6 dodge


Heavy Plate Armor

Native - Helm 4(-.1) Cuirass 8(-.1) Armlets 4(-.1) Greaves 4(-.1) Shield 4(-.1, 8 Dodge) = Total 24 Def, -.5 Speed, 8 dodge

New    - Helm 2.5(-.1) Cuirass 8(-.2) Armlets 2.5(-.1) Greaves 7(-.2) Shield 6(-.2, 6 Dodge) = Total 26 Def, -.8 Speed, 6 dodge

 

Master Light Plate

Native - Helm 8(-.1) Cuirass 10(-.1) Armlets 8(-.1) Greaves 8(-.1) Shield 8(-.1, 10 Dodge) = Total 42 Def, -.5 Speed, 10 dodge

New    - Helm 3(-.05) Cuirass 12(-.1) Armlets 3(-.05) Greaves 10(-.1) Shield 7(-.1, 10 Dodge) = Total 35 Def, -.4 Speed, 10 dodge

 

Master Heavy Plate

Native - Helm 10(-.1) Cuirass 16(-.1) Armlets 8(-.1) Greaves 8(-.1) Shield 8(-.1, 10 Dodge) = Total 50 Def, -.5 Speed, 10 dodge

New    - Helm 5(-.1) Cuirass 16(-.2) Armlets 5(-.1) Greaves 15(-.2) Shield 10(-.2, 10 Dodge) = Total 51 Def, -.8 Speed, 10 dodge

 

Legendary

Native - Helm 8(-.0) Cuirass 12(-.0) (no arms) Greaves 9(-.0) Shield 10(-.0, 15 Dodge) = Total 39 Def, No Speed Pntly , 15 dodge

New    - Helm 2(-.02) Cuirass 12(-.05) (no arms) Greaves 8(-.05) Shield 9(-.12, 10 Dodge) = Total 31 Def, -.24 Speed, 10 dodge

 

 

 



10,980 views 12 replies
Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

If you find any problems or find some weapons or armors pointless to use let me know and I will try to work on a compromise

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

This is really interesting, David.  Great work!

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

New weapon file fixed problem with no speed modifiers being present on some weapons. Need to tweak leather shirt in Corearmor file it's set at 2.2 Defense vs Padded leather at 2.

Reply #4 from Elemental Forums Top

Looks great! Have you adjusted any of the costs to make them more balanced or sensible?

EDIT: Just realized the above statement was vague, I was mostly referring to the weapons. For example, the short sword was as expensive as the Axe (not sure if this is still the case). They really needed some comparative spreadsheet balancing.

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting James009D, reply 4
Have you adjusted any of the costs to make them more balanced or sensible?
End of James009D's quote

 

Not really, just the legendary shield it was a 1000 its like 220 now. The armor is priced pretty consistently I did not have to change much. Now if people think some armors should cost more or less then that can get worked in. I always have so much gold in my games, the cost never bothered me. But it can be adjusted if needed,

 

If you are refering to costs for quipping units, I haven't even looked at that. I can but it will have to be tomorrow. Mostly this is for performance balance and for equiping champions. AS far as the metal/materials/crystal/elementium costs go I have not changed that at all.

Reply #6 from Elemental Forums Top

Dude, Norton won't let me anywhere near that filebin site.  Says there are 7 threats including a trojans.

Reply #7 from Elemental Forums Top

Ok Aerion I'll put up a diff download link. It should be safe, I mean, my files are safe. And the site is used all the time by these boards.

Reply #8 from Elemental Forums Top

Thanks!!

Reply #9 from Elemental Forums Top

all your links are still dead btw

 

Reply #10 from Elemental Forums Top

New download links

 

 

see above

 

Also I am playing through the game now taking notes on armors and weapons and will tweak the files more if there are still problems. I will look at prices next. It might not even be necessary if 1.09 is already balanced. But at least till 1.09 comes out people can play with a bit more balance.

Reply #11 from Elemental Forums Top

Bumping files updated for 1.09, weapons tweaked much better now.

Reply #12 from Elemental Forums Top

Updated files fix for titan blade in Grundges weapons. It was being given along side the longsword which was not really all that great. So it has been bumped up to top tier tech.

 

VERSION 1.0 CHANGES

Staves have a small defense bonus. 1 Def for Staff and 2 Def for War staff

Descriptions updated specified 1H or 2H on some questionable weapons

Legendary shop values changed more expensive

Two handed Battle Axe now 9 Damage -.2 speed

 

Changes for 3D Grundge's weapons XML

Titan Blade moved up one tech tier where it should be

Cleaver has small defense penalty -0.5

Descriptions changed for many weapons

Costs for special bows increased

Nordic Short Sword Reduced in cost to match Danish Short Sword more closely

Titan Blade more expensive (top 2 hander should be costly not much over 1000 gold though)