Norrvägen | Age of Civilizations 2 | Update is coming

[Capodastr 814]

Norrvägen is modification is dedicated to one of the most interesting parts of the World in terms of history - Scandinavia.

Norrvägen will give you the opportunity to plunge into Scandinavian history, feel like one of the founders of the Viking Age and be the ruler of any existing state in Scandinavia at different times. It is planned to create at least 20 scenarios of different scales, whether it is the entire map, strewn with tribes and clans, or local conflicts, seasoned with events. Well, a few alternatives do not hurt.

The main feature of the mod is a new map, currently consisting of 2261 provinces. The map province template was created by me personally, drawn by hand based on data from various historical sources, and includes a fairly accurate historical and modern administrative division.
From the images below, you can see that the map includes not only Scandinavia, but also Britain, the Northern parts of Russia and Germany, as well as part of the Baltic States. These lands were added for historicity. For example, England and Baltica are present for the reason that the Vikings often organized campaigns in England and the Baltic States, which seriously affected the history of these peoples.
In addition to the typical work on the map, I will create an atmospheric soundtrack, thematic interface, and other nice "accessories" to the mod.

Innovations of mod:
► New worked map of Northern Europe (2263 provinces). There are borders for 10 centuries of history on this map;
• About 1700 cities;
• Two backgrounds: Minimalistic (main) and Realistic (alternative);
• 11 Scenarios:
- Regional Conflicts (2017);
- Great Northern War (1700) ;
- Swedish War For Independence (1521);
- Kalmar Union (1397);
- 1164;
- William The Conqueror (1066);
- New Millennium (1000);
-  Christianization Of Denmark (980);
- Rage of Normanns (850);
- The Beginning of The Viking Age;
• Great scenario "Rage of Normanns" with a lot of events;
• 95 formable civilizations;
• Edited and new added terrain types;

► Gameplay innovations:
• New leaders with portraits (some of them were colored by me);
• New Ages in game timeline system;
• New Governments:
- The monarchy was divided into two forms of government: Absolute and Elective. I don't think there's much to tell.
- Chiefdom is the main ideology for the countries of the "ancient" eras. In fact, it is a collective image of various jarldoms and small tribal unions.
- Tanistri is a form of government for the Irish and Scottish clans, of which there are many in some scenarios.
- Althing is a unique form of government for Iceland. The Althing is one of the oldest parliaments in the world: at first, the word Althing meant people's meetings of the first Icelandic settlers, where various issues were resolved and future plans of the communities were discussed. Now the Althing is called the Parliament of modern Iceland.
- Theocracy - a form of government based on religious principles. It will be a unique government for the Teutonic Order, etc.
• Edited game code. For example, we added feature of changing leaders (check here).

► Other innovations:
• More than 500 new civilizations;
• UI was changed. It is still original UI but in pleasant black and white shade. Also a new font;
• Atmospheric music (40 tracks) and changed sounds.
• Pleasant Pallet of Civilizations Colours.

DOWNLOAD (PC)

Installation: Move the folder from the archive to the desktop. To start the game, go to the folder and run either AoC2.jar, or AoC2.exe (there are changes to the game code on the jar).

I want to note that the mod was released earlier than the stated deadline, because I do not yet have the opportunity and desire to continue working due to my studies and other circumstances. But I don't want it to just get dusty on my hard drive, so I decided to share what I have. Rage of Normans scenario with events was not completed.
Have a nice game.

 

Also check my mod about British Isles:

 

Edited December 1, 2023 by Reich

[kokakolabrooooo 297]

10 minutes ago, Reich said:

Norrvägen is the modification is dedicated to one of the most interesting parts of the World in terms of history - Scandinavia.

Norrvägen will give you the opportunity to plunge into Scandinavian history, feel like one of the founders of the Viking Age and be the ruler of any existing state in Scandinavia at different times. It is planned to create at least 20 scenarios of different scales, whether it is the entire map, strewn with tribes and clans, or local conflicts, seasoned with events. Well, a few alternatives do not hurt.

The main feature of the mod is a new map, currently consisting of 2261 provinces. The map province template was created by me personally, drawn by hand based on data from various historical sources, and includes a fairly accurate historical and modern administrative division.
From the images below, you can see that the map includes not only Scandinavia, but also Britain, the Northern parts of Russia and Germany, as well as part of the Baltic States. These lands were added for historicity. For example, England and Baltica are present for the reason that the Vikings often organized campaigns in England and the Baltic States, which seriously affected the history of these peoples.
In addition to the typical work on the map, I will create an atmospheric soundtrack, thematic interface, and other nice "accessories" to the mod.

Some of other innovations of mod:
- Edited game code. For example, I changed the numerical limit of troops to attack an enemy province from 10 to 100 units of troops, to exclude catch-up (video on this topic). I also raised the price of creating a coalition against another country in trade agreements. And (you'll be suprised) new buildings, which are in development now (one of test new building is shown in the screenshots below, also you may see it there);
- New UI;
- Edited and new added terrain types;
- New Age - Viking Age in game timeline system;
- Atmospheric music and edited sounds;
- A few scenarios with events;
- New leaders;
- Formable civilizations;
and more...

On this moment mod is under development. Norrvägen will be released in summer 2020.

You can find more information in our VK group.

amazing,are you guys planning on balkan focused mod?

[kokakolabrooooo 297]

 

6 hours ago, aunitydevteam said:

wait arent you the creator of that map gen?

yes he is?

[Denis Poltavskiy 11]

Respect!) Russia Community Number One, Turkish Community P00P

[Capodastr 814]

Scenario of regional wars.Countries are placed. There are 238 countries on map. Now I work on flags of new civilizations and form-nations.
Also I inform, that there are more 400 new countries in mod. 

Original picture

Edited May 12, 2020 by Reich

[giannisgkouv2 45]

will there be formables?

 

[Capodastr 814]

1 hour ago, giannisgkouv2 said:

will there be formables?

 

yes

[giannisgkouv2 45]

3 hours ago, Reich said:

yes

great

[Lativ 89]

amazing work!

[Schattie4585 18]

Good Job N-word !

[Capodastr 814]

26 minutes ago, Lativ said:

amazing work!

 

16 minutes ago, Schattie4585 said:

Good Job N-word !

Thanks 

[mitsos 38]

26 minutes ago, Reich said:

 

Thanks 

how is addon + doing bro ? You have done an amazing job!

[Capodastr 814]

21 hours ago, mitsos said:

how is addon + doing bro ? You have done an amazing job!

Thanks. Addon is on development too. I work on the most global update of this mod. But sometimes I want to take a break and work on other projects, so I decided to make Norrvägen. You can check last news about Addon here (use translater)

[Player12454 42]

7 minutes ago, Reich said:

Thanks. Addon is on development too. I work on the most global update of this mod. But sometimes I want to take a break and work on other projects, so I decided to make Norrvägen. You can check last news about Addon here (use translater)

Nice, Norrvägen is an interesting and original map. Good luck!

[Capodastr 814]

1 hour ago, Player12454 said:

Nice, Norrvägen is an interesting and original map. Good luck!

Thanks 😄

[TANTAN 33]

Good work!!!!!

I am waiting for your great Vikings map!

[Leeb 49]

Bookmarked !  Hope we will atleast have the chance to play this mod before it died : )

[Capodastr 814]

Work on 850 scenario. Saami and baltic tribes are tired me out. Soon I will finish Finland and than I will work on flags for 500+ new countries. Wish me patience...

Edited May 14, 2020 by Reich

[kokakolabrooooo 297]

32 minutes ago, Reich said:

Work on 850 scenario. Saami and baltic tribes are tired me out. Soon I will finish Finland and than I will work on flags for 500+ new countries. Wish me patience...

u are rly good...one question can you help me,how to create map with bigger scale like 5 or 7

[Capodastr 814]

8 hours ago, kokakolabrooooo said:

u are rly good...one question can you help me,how to create map with bigger scale like 5 or 7

Open the map folder data/provinces/scales. Than create new folder and give it the name of the number that indicates the scale you need (for example 10). Than open Age_of_Civilizations.json and write there name of new folder (10) and put ; in the end

[kokakolabrooooo 297]

4 hours ago, Reich said:

Open the map folder data/provinces/scales. Than create new folder and give it the name of the number that indicates the scale you need (for example 10). Than open Age_of_Civilizations.json and write there name of new folder (10) and put ; in the end

thx

[kokakolabrooooo 297]

 

On 5/14/2020 at 11:15 PM, Reich said:

Open the map folder data/provinces/scales. Than create new folder and give it the name of the number that indicates the scale you need (for example 10). Than open Age_of_Civilizations.json and write there name of new folder (10) and put ; in the end

just want to ask,is the life of a normal civil good in russia,are the standards high?-just interest

[Sonicsweden1 55]

Wow! This looks cool! As a Swede myself good job 👍

[Capodastr 814]

Work on flags.

 

[kokakolabrooooo 297]

1 minute ago, Reich said:

Work on flags.

 

wow awesome