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NEWS 1/1/08 - Renders and Screenshots and Concept Artwork and Coding news and Website update and and other stuff
The first news update here in ages this time there is a whole bunch of new renders,screenshots,concept art,the latest version of the private beta up and runnning.
On top of that more work has been done on the site.A lot of coding work has been done in the last couple weeks I have managed to fix a lot of issues with the beta.
NEWS 24/8/07 - Some new screenshots and a preview of the Misty Mountains map
It's time again for an update I have added a few new screenshots to check out some have the new buff for Farsight.
and on the forums you'll find the screenshot of the Misty Mountains map.
I am currently making some new maps for Lone Wolf as well as updating the AI.
There will be a new improved Lone Wolf website coming soon made in Flash.
Lone Wolf has some big things coming which to discuss this check out the forums.
NEWS 20/8/07 - Beta has been delayed but work continues
Hello all it's been a while since I have posted up on the news page.
This week I have 2 new renders to show and a couple of new screenshots plus the recent renders have been added to the renders page.
On top of this I have made a few changes to the factions like spell changes,unit abilities etc.. for more information check out the forums.
I would also like to make an apology to the Private Beta team due to my busy schedule the private beta has been pushed back.
Work on the mod still continues.I have been working hard to make sure the mod plays well removing testing stuff adding in missing art,codes and text labels.
NEWS 7/7/07 - New Renders and Screenshots
This week I have 3 renders and a bunch of screenshots.
The new renders include -
Bree Town Watch - Who are the Pike unit for the Shire.
Rohan Spearmen - An updated version of the Rohan Spearman units that I haven't touched since I started work on Lone Wolf they have been updated with 6 textures that will randomise.
Rohan Archer - The brand new Rohan Archer will be replacing the "Yeoman" style archer the Archer will now suit Rohan more.
A couple notes on the Rohan renders.
The Rohan Archer will use the same skins as the Spearmen and randomise between them the Rohan Swordsman,Rohirrim and Rohirrim Archer will also use these skins randomised I will likely make a few more versions.
The shields on the Spearman will get a few new versions that will randomise the same will be true of the Rohirrim and Rohan Swordsman.
The Screenshots are of various units and buildings there is a screenshot of the Rivendell Barracks and Camp,Serpent's Shadow,the new Uruk Hai models and other recent updates appearing in game.
NEWS 24/6/07 - New Renders
This weeks update is a little late (ok a week).
I have reskinned the Dale units and they look a lot more interesting.
Dale Archer,Dale Swordsman,Dale Spearman and the Esgaroth Hall Guards have all been reskinned.
Serpent's Shadow has been added to the renders page and the new concept art has been added as well.
NEWS 12/6/07 - New Abilities
I have been implementing a new way of showing the information.This allows me to organise the information a lot easier.
Simply click on the news things below
I have put up 2 spell lists Rohan and Gondor updated with the new names from the Name an ability contest
There is a little more information on the Faction - Spell pages
A couple of notes on the spells
The Elven Allies spell for Gondor may get replaced by Ithilien Rangers Spell providing I find time
[+] News Item - New Spells
DWARVES
Dwarf Sage (New unit) The Dwarves now will have a support unit.
The Dwarf Sage is not as good as other Support units.
Leadership - 150% experience
Kings Favor ability - units gain 10 exp.
The Dwarf Miner can now repair buildings and can also attack.
The Dwarves will get 2 new buildings the Stoneworks and the Ancient Hall.
The Ancient Hall will build the Dwarf Sage.
SHIRE
Tom Bombadil
Will be be a support Hero and can only damage Hourns and spirits (AOTD,Wraiths etc)
Song of Tom - Hobbit Heroes gain exp
Song for Goldberry - Goldberry gains 200% armor when near Tom
Toms Gift - 50 health to Hobbit Heroes (slow recharge)
Banish Spirits - Tom heavily damages Spirits (also Hourns)
Call for Tom - Tom teleports to a location to save the day (provided I can work out the coding for it,anyone who knows how to do this please contact me)
Goldberry
Goldberry is also a support hero.
Gift for Tom - 200 health to Tom
Song for Tom - Exp for Tom
River Song - Heals allies
Hobbit Maidens (Galadriel's Maidens will also get the same abiliity)
Heal -Heals allies
Athelas - Heals allies (new name)
Sturdy Constitution - nearby units gain a health recov bonus
Farmer Tom Cotton
Tom is another support Hero
Good Harvest - Extra resources for nearby farms for a short time
Rosie - Summons Rosie Cotton
Farmer Maggot - Summons Farmer Maggot
Sure Shot - nearby Hobbit Archers and rockthrowers gain a range and attack boost
Protect Rosie - Tom Cotton gains a large armor and attack boost when near Rosie
Farmer Maggot
Spawn Dogs - Spawns his 3 dogs
Pitch Fork - a heavy stab attack
Mushrooms - + 25 health to Heroes
Rosie Cotton
Heal
Maidens Dance - 25% speed boost to nearby maidens
Maiden's Chorus - Exp for Maidens
Sam also gets the Protect Rosie Ability
MORGUL
Wraith
Wail (like screech but with a small range)
Sorcerer Wraith (The wraith of an ancient Sorcerer from Angmar)
Wail
Shade of Darkness - gains 100% armor for a short time
Wraith Summon - summons 2 Wraiths (Level 10)
The Morgul Sanctum can be upgraded with the new Great Sorcerer Wraith upgrade this Wraith remains on top of the Tower and provides support for the units below and woe for the enemies.
Screech
Corrupt Soul - nearby enemies lose 50% armor
Darken Souls - Wraiths gain 50 health
Soul Steal - an attack that kills and turns the victim into a Wraith
Orc Slave Masters and their other versions will get a new ability they can whip a unit dealing a little damage and they gain a speed and attack boost
WILDERLAND
Radagast
Radagast will have a weak attack "a bop on the head"
Bees of Rosobel - Extra resources for nearby Farms
Butterfly Shroud - stuns enemies for a short time
Wizard Blast
"Athelas"
Friends of Rosobel - Leadership - 25% Armor,10% speed,50% health recovery
HIGH ELVES
Elven Sage - an upgrade to the Noldor Library similiar to the Great Sorcerer Wraith
"Kings Favor"
Glorious Light - nearby units become immune to Fear for a short time
Healing Arts - nearby units gain 50% health recoveery boost.
[+] News - New Spells - Rohan
Rohan
Draft
Heal
Horses of the Maeras
Elven Allies
Fearless
Grasslands
Horse Lord
Cloud Break
Grey Hame
Muster the Rohirrim
Ent Allies
Men of the Westfold
[+] News - New Spells - Gondor
Gondor
Heal
Ithilien Wood
Repair
Elven Allies
Fearless
Haste of War (submitted by Lotrfan2 for the Name an Ability contest)
Rohan Allies
Swan Banners (Submitted by Gherrick for Name an Ability contest)
Eagle Allies
Cloud Break
Unlikely Allies
The Gray Company
NEWS 12/6/07 - The new Dwarf Spell List.
This week starts the weekly spell list unvieling each week I will be revealing a new spell list first up is the Dwarves
which can be seen on the Faction Spell page or on the Forums.
Celeborn has also been given a new ability Rage of the Eldar this ability boosts the attack of surrounding units for a short time
The Winners of the first round of Name an Ability have been chosen the winners are
Zimoo,Gherrick,Servant of Sauron and Lotrfan2 I would like to thank all have contributed in the first round the second round of the conpetetion.
Lone Wolf Mod is in need of mappers who can make cinematic maps and voice actors.
NEWS 12/6/07 part 2 - New Renders.
3 new renders this week first up the new Rhun Hero Khim the Dwarf.Khim will be a mellee hero with some fearsome abilities
Secondly Dunedain Spearman has been made the skin will randomise between the Dunedain Sword and Spear textures for both the Swordsman and Spearman
The Dunedain Spearman is an elite unit just like the other Dunedain units this one will be immune to knockback and will easily dispatch cavalry
and third is the newly remade Mirkwood Spearman who are now the anti-cavalry horde for the Green Elves
The Mirkwood Hall Guards will be similiar in design
NEWS 5/6/07 - Just the usual,thanks.
This week I have prepared a couple new renders,a new ability for Bombur
and the Name an ability contest first round will be decided this week with the results announced next week.Good Luck.
Lone Wolf is in need of skilled mappers to create Campaign and cinematic movies.
The cinematic movies will be used for in game movies such as Campaign intros/outros and Palantir movies.
I am also still looking for voice actors.
Beta positions are being chosen at the moment with 20 spots up for grabs and a couple positions already chosen.
Some will go to Voice actors,some to the winners of the Name an ability contest,some will be Friends and the rest will be given to Forum regulars.
(improve your chances by spreading the word about Lone Wolf ;) )
The new renders are of the new Dunedain Swordsman and another remake of King Dain.
I hope you enjoy them.
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