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Unification Mod - Race Mods (DoW: SoulStorm)
Hello brothers. Holidays times again, and my team (Thud's team) is back with some more updates!
See, while seemingly inactive, we still mod for our favourite game - we have never stopped 
So, here is a glimpse of what's coming:
Unification Mod
First, it's the updated Unification mod. This is a VERY complex combiner mod, that is now a huge "conglomeration" of many independent initiatives that I put together in (hopefully) perfect harmony. What follows is but a small fraction of what this mod includes
- Bugfix mod is now included and fully incorporated, thanks to brother's corncobman (original conception) and kasrkin (current leader). The old bugfix mod is now obsolete.
- FreeUI mod is fully supported, for seamless UI operation for ALL the races (courtesy of brother Miros and the Tyranids team)
- Support for over 30 races, including the upcoming (soon) Tyranids mod!
- COUNTLESS fixes, including fixes for flyers, commanders, etc.
- Carefully coded winconditions, AI updates, SCaR updates and many new goodies, like wargear for hereos of the Vanilla races, as well as weather conditions, day and night, etc.
- A newly incorporated gaming mode - Survival: The art of defence. This was an EXCELLENT idea of brother Argonaut, that allows up to 2 players to hold against 10 enemy waves. We are talking about a SCaR multiplayer game here! With the help of brother Kasrkin, we updated Survival (it was already in excellent shape) and now it is fully integrated. Highlights: 27 new maps, 13 playable races (the 9 vanilla + steel legion, daemonhunters, witch hunters and tyranids), 6 survival-specific winconditions and more!
-... And of course seamless co-existence and combination of more than 30 races!!!
All we did was putting together the pieces of course - it is not "our" work. While I have re-written MOST of the winconditions and SCaR, and worked a lot in fixing all conflicts and adding new features.... we just worked on what was already there. Bugfix, survival, dowai, the many race mods, ...
It has been a very pleasant experience combining all these together!
Inquisition Daemonhunters
Well, most of you will already know of this mod. Brother jONES progressed it a lot, fixed many issues and almost perfected. And then, I took it upon myself to ask him (and the team) to allow me to create a Grey Knights branch!!! The team agreed, and now we also have a (WIP, but still a release candidate) very stable update that presents TWO branches!!
- The Daemonhunters branch: this is the good-old-PERFECT branch, with the complexity and variety and beauty you all know already. Add to this all fixes and additions brother jONES coded - you need search no further for a quality daemonhunters experience!
- The Grey Knights branch: While we still need to test it, it is a very good update to the mod, adding more Grey Knights to the fight! It is a complete race, not a simple units-addition.
(What follows is not directly related to our team - but we are indeed a family with the brothers mentioned, and we have worked together!)
Tyranids mod
Oh boy...!
The Tyranids team has created a marvel. Impossible UI, new units, model updates, FX updates, full AI, ... a real jewel.
Brothers Miros and Zaha were very productive lately, and from what I have seen (and had the pleasure to test), tyranids are awesome!
SOON to be released as well!!! (And with FULL Unification + Survival support)
Strongholds
This is a work of brother Kasrkin. And offers a really refreshing experience.
In short, you can enjoy all DC and SS stronghold maps, with a PLETHORA of races!
One of the most enjoyable gaming experiences ever.
And more...!
So:
If you already have the Steam of Soulstorm, then these goodies are for you.
If you do not own Soulstorm (no way!!), then GO BUY IT NOW!!! It's holidays times, the game purchase is really easy via Steam, and the game itself is VERY affordable. There is no excuse! And the same is true for the WHOLE DoW trilogy.
...Even for those with the old SS DVD version, now it's the time to buy the Steam SS version as well - there is much to be enjoyed from on-line gaming
Remember, you can enjoy the game BOTH on-line, AND by having some matches yourself - there are many races, many modes and too much fun still!
A personal view of DoW
Brothers, regardless opinions and reviews and critics concerning the latest release of DoW3, the DoW trilogy is the very definition and has set the standards of how the WH40k gaming should FEEL LIKE on PC.
GW gave us the marvel of the WH40k universe. And the excellence of the TableTop. And Relic (and now Sega) gave us the option to enjoy incredible games on our computer.
I just wanna say tanks to all programmers and artist and designers and novel writers and model creators involved in creating this whole world. My favourite by far.
Add to this the art of modding - and the ability to contribute an idea (no matter how tiny) to this universe, and there you have it - an OUTSTANDING experience, and a great hobby.
There, I said it!
Anyway...
...Check here again SOON, for the mod updates!
Comments
Inquisitorpepsi
Im realy excited to see how the tyranids would work and play
Miki
This is definitely something I'm looking forward to and gonna play when the new version of Tyranids mod gets released
Gambit
Tyranids WILL pay off. It has an excellent Influence implementation and a very interesting tech mechanic.
By the way, both the new Unification and the latest Demonhunters mod are imminent!
I am sure you will be pleased by the new content, as well as the Survival part - where you can play a completely new game mode!
They will be uploaded within the next days. Till then, have a look here: http://www.moddb.com/mods/daemonhunters-mod/news/team-thudmeizer-project-update-news
And specifically, here: http://www.moddb.com/mods/daemonhunters-mod/features/race-modification-guide-for-soulstorm
Gambit
OK, Unification is released
See here: http://www.moddb.com/mods/unification-mod-dawn-of-war-soulstorm
It will soon be authorised and available for download.
Nest stop, Daemonhunters!
Gambit
Now, Daemonhunters mod is also released !
See here: http://www.moddb.com/mods/daemonhunters-mod
Gorb
I'm torn between moving this to Other Games and leaving it here. Will leave it here for now, see how subforums pan out.
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Gambit
...I was also confused about where to post it.
All three DoW games are "moddable" - but having one MODs place... for all three, is obviously confusing.
DoW1 is still available of course, but it is a Legacy game now. Perhaps move this at the Legacy Discussion thread?
Whatever you decide brother Gorb.
Gambit
OK, just to say that I have just released Unification 4.0, and my team (Thud's team) is planning a huge release of new race mods soon!!!
We will have Emperor's Children, Space Wolves, SW 13th Company, Eldar Craftworlds, and... Ultramarines!!! And more...
AND brother Kasrkin will be uploading his new version of Strongholds mod REALLY soon!
AND the Tyranids team is really close on releasing the next uber build of the Tyrnaids mod!
Those still in love with DoW1, can rejoice.
... For those not owning the game yet... BY ALL MEANS, GO BUY IT GUYS!!!!
The DoW trilogy is a MUST for all WH40k fans out there
RagnrockS7G
I shall be ready for this my friends so ++heresy redacted++ love the battle has almost ended and soon the real war will start.
Gambit
Excellent
Remember brother, most of the race mods are nigh complete... and relatively well-balanced (following vanilla standards).
We have many races that are at 99% of completion, like Dark Angels, Witch Hunters... And many more.
And MORE are coming, like Ultramarines (a MEGA race mod) by brother Thudo himself, and Emperor's Children from brother Kekoulis (impossible art work there as well), just to name a couple.
Again, the place where you can find Unification: http://www.moddb.com/mods/unification-mod-dawn-of-war-soulstorm
... as well as the links to many race mods! (just click the Read More button).
RagnrockS7G
Do not fear i shall wait.
Gambit
Very good.
Just to say that some projects are already very close to release, so the wait will not be long.
Still, until then, you CAN play with what is available NOW!
Remember, Unification is 100% functional, and the Survival mode cleaned up and refined.
Even in its bugfix mode, Unification IS A MUST, for vanilla gaming.
Gambit
OK, this is not direly related to Unification.
We have started creating the Alien Hunters - Deathwatch faction.
I mean we have the SoB and the WH, and of course the IDH with the GK, ... so the inquisition would NOT be complete without the Watch!
If you want to contribute, have a look here:
https://forums.revora.net/topic/111269-alien-hunters-deathwatch-development/
Gambit
Just to say that the new versions of Unification and Dark Angels are just uploaded on ModDB
See here:
https://www.moddb.com/mods/unification-mod-dawn-of-war-soulstorm
https://www.moddb.com/mods/dark-angels-mod
Unification Last Stand Note
By the way, I have added a WIP Last Stand Map (thanks brother Kasrkin!). It is not much yet, but give it a shot.
It is by NO MEANS anything close to DoW2 Retribution Last Stand (GO BUY THAT NOW, if not already!) but it is still an "infant".
Now, while the DoW2 Last Stand is commander-based and you select wargear prior to the match, in DoW1 version, it is squad-based, and you get the wargear in-game, as you get resources after each wave. Wargear is not implemented yet... It needs LOADS of time to do!
Further Mod Progress
We will be unloading the next Daemonhunters mod by this weekend, and Witch Hunters, the next!
And let me tell you, these are HUGE releases. At least 10 new units with many new models and updates in each.
Last but NOT least... Empero's Children will follow some time after that. This is brother Kekoulis' project. Expect to be amassed. A LOT.
Ah... And then there is Ultramarines. we are talking about the BIGGEST roster you have ever seen in a race. And the art... Again all brother kekoulis' magic.
WHO said DoW is obsolete?
So stay hot!
Gambit
OK, the latest Inquisition Daemonhunters 3.5 mod is uploaded on ModDB!
See here: https://www.moddb.com/mods/daemonhunters-mod
Highly recommended, as it is nu uber-quality mod. A must-see, you will not get disappointed.
Witch Hunters mod (also a TOP quality mod) release, will follow the next weekend.
Gambit
As promised, the latest Witch Hunters 2.5 (Kekoulis Edition) mod is uploaded on ModDB!
See here: https://www.moddb.com/mods/witch-hunters-mod-for-soulstorm
Guys, this is the "pinnacle" of high quality mods!
Next, Emperor's Children! There is no ETA, but the mod is at its final stage of development.
Gambit
So it is out!! I am talking about the Emperor's Children, our next uber race mod, by brother Kekoulis.
See here: https://www.moddb.com/mods/emperors-children-modfor-the-glory-of-slaanesh
I am sure you will find it... EXCESSIVE, on all fronts!
Gambit
Next in line, and now "finished" after a very long time, The Dance Macabre: Harlequins mod!
See here: https://www.moddb.com/mods/the-dance-macabre-harlequins-mod-for-soulstorm
This is not a complex "full-of-new-units" mod, but it is quite enjoyable and refined