Let me begin by saying I can’t thank the paradox team enough for this fantastic game. EUIV has overtime matured into something beyond my wildest dreams, and I am truly thankful for what you all have done.
This newest Catholic Majors Infantry DLC (although currently discontinued) was a fantastic addition, particularly all the Tier I units, and the impressively awesome Austrian roster (seriously they look bad-ass).
Due to the fact that Catholic Majors DLC has been pulled momentarily due to distribution issues, I would like to ask Paradox to use this opportunity to improve upon two units included in this DLC, namely the Tier III and Tier IV Polish Infantry Sprites.
TIER III POLISH INFANTRY
This representation is very time-period generic, and for a “DLC” unit is underwhelming. The Polish “Saxon” infantry formations of the time-period were far more colorful and splendid. The whole “red-coat” look of the infantrymen looks more like a replacement for generic Western European Infantry Sprites than anything else.
Here are depictions of Saxon-Style Polish Infantry of the time-period (1700-1735)
TIER IV POLISH INFANTRY
I actually had to go into super-search mode to figure out WHERE this model exactly came from, having visited numerous Polish National Museums with extensive historical military expositions, this rang no bells, until I realized that you all were in fact using the headpiece design from the Tier 4 Lithuanian Cavalry Unit.
All of the illustrations above are of Lithuanian divisions from 1792 that served in the Commonwealth. This headgear is clearly Lithuanian, and stands apart from the iconic Polish division headpieces of the same time. The only similarity is the uniform, which after 1788 was dictated to be a dark navy across all formations, Lithuanian or Polish. I suggest keeping the existing Tier IV sprite for the Lithuanian Infantry, and include it into a Unit-Pack for Lithuania in the future.
These images below represent the iconic look of the Polish Infantry of the time-period, the Polish Napoleonic Legions in their dark navy uniforms.
Furthermore, they correlate with the already existing Polish Napoleonic Era Uhlans.
Also, backpacks are a necessity for these guys, the one on the Austrian unit would do nicely.
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And although I’m a fan of the dark navy with red, here are some designs of the same uniform in red & white.
In closing;
Sincerely,
- It'd be fantastic if the Polish Tier III and Tier IV Infantry Sprites could be changed, I think I speak for everyone when I say that I'd gladly pay the price.
- Also keep the current Tier IV Sprite for the Lithuanian Infantry (when the time comes).
- That's all, and as always, thank you for this amazing game Paradox!
Everto
I've also noticed something odd about the winged hussars....
It seems like the 2nd and 3rd units in the pack should be combined... For some reason the 2nd guy has a badass helmet but only one wing, then the 3rd guy has his second wing but some silly hat instead of the badass helmet....
In every single depiction of Winged Hussars they have TWO wings and A BADASS HELMET WITH THE THING THAT HANGS OVER THEIR MOUTH.
I've never seen a depiction of a badass with double wings and some goofy hat instead of a helmet (which is what #3 is)
As for the 4th unit... It really should just be eliminated, it's hideous. Idk about any of you but for an alternate history game there's nothing wrong with making the winged hussars last another 100 years.
If anyone knows how to mod sprites i'd like some tips on how i could make this optimization myself.
