10-16-2004, 03:46 AM
ATM I am one of many working on a historical RTS and we have included the Scipio Africanus-era army in the game, mainly so we can have some truely authentic digital Second Punic War "battles". The problem is that small Roman milites ingame begin to look all alike, especially at a distance. In particular the Principes and Triarii blend since in the game both will be armed with pole arms, pilum and hasta repectively. To make them appear noticeably different to the player we have been looking for some distinguishing features.<br>
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Beyond the various combinations of hamata, squamata, pectorale, Etruso-Corinthian, Attic, Montefortino combinations, what other helmets and armor were in use at this time? Was the Negau used by the Romans, or possibly some later Greek Thracian types? And was there any chance that an average soldier might obtain a solid bronze cuirass?<br>
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Thanks for your help! <p></p><i></i>
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Beyond the various combinations of hamata, squamata, pectorale, Etruso-Corinthian, Attic, Montefortino combinations, what other helmets and armor were in use at this time? Was the Negau used by the Romans, or possibly some later Greek Thracian types? And was there any chance that an average soldier might obtain a solid bronze cuirass?<br>
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Thanks for your help! <p></p><i></i>
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