Roman Legion Model

[Kiras]

Hey guys. Anyone knows if there is a way of getting the old roman unit model back to replace the new legion model, which I think is awfully ugly.

 

[Bezborg]

Can you put both side by side, so we see what you mean?

 

[CaptinObvious]

It should actually replace the current levy model, I have no idea what the hell they were thinking when they put the velites as the levy model

 

[Bezborg]

It should actually replace the current levy model, I have no idea what the hell they were thinking when they put the velites as the levy model

Depends on the composition? And composition changes through reforms?

 

[StrifeXIII]

This is just my speculation but perhaps because these are Legions now they opted to go with a model that represents a Legion.
The odd part of that idea is that the new model is that of a Centurion and not the Legate, so perhaps instead of representing the Legion itself it represents the cohorts armies within the legion since it can be split.
The old model would have been legionaries and not officers so maybe that’s why their didn’t want them representing the Legion cohort units.

 

[CaptinObvious]

Depends on the composition? And composition changes through reforms?

it's static, your levy will always look like Velites

 

[Bezborg]

it's static, your levy will always look like Velites

Oof, that’s horrible

 

[Kiras]

This is just my speculation but perhaps because these are Legions now they opted to go with a model that represents a Legion.
The odd part of that idea is that the new model is that of a Centurion and not the Legate, so perhaps instead of representing the Legion itself it represents the cohorts armies within the legion since it can be split.
The old model would have been legionaries and not officers so maybe that’s why their didn’t want them representing the Legion cohort units.

Yeah, I understand the logic why. And I don't really disagree with the reason itself. The only thing that is bothering me is that I think it's not a very beautiful model. I really like the legionary one though. It's a subjective reason.

 

[lordnelson98]

It should actually replace the current levy model, I have no idea what the hell they were thinking when they put the velites as the levy model

I actually really like the Velites model

 

[Daft]

I actually really like the Velites model

Me too.

 

[imperial.]

This is just my speculation but perhaps because these are Legions now they opted to go with a model that represents a Legion.
The odd part of that idea is that the new model is that of a Centurion and not the Legate, so perhaps instead of representing the Legion itself it represents the cohorts armies within the legion since it can be split.
The old model would have been legionaries and not officers so maybe that’s why their didn’t want them representing the Legion cohort units.

I like all three designs, and i get why a Centurion would represent legions . Times like this I think what if Imperator Rome had a ''EU V spirit'' with sprites changing with technological advancement and unit types.. but i am a EU4 fan with 2615hrs on my belt so i'm biased lol.

 

[nAssailant]

I like the Velites model, too - cool Wolf hats! - but I agree that they should keep the Principes model for something.

Something like:

* Velites as the default levy model
* Principes for mostly heavy infantry levy (like if I split off a bunch of heavy infantry or something)
* Centurion for Legions (I actually really like the Centurion model, as well.)

Also if the Legion could be holding an aquila standard when not in combat that would be awesome. Wishful thinking.

 

[WillemDeZwijger]

I quite like the new models and appreciate that they're easy to distinguish at a glance.