Version 1.3.0Download link1.3 is updated from 1.2 fixing some balance issues and updating for dom5.
This is a mod that adds more temporary gem generating items to the game with custom artwork. The items are quite varied by path and often have additional effects to keep them consistent with the dominions tradition of highly varied items.
The goal of the mod is to create items that give ways to reduce gem micro in single player games... and give situationally useful and balanced items in multiplayer games. \(I don\'t want them so cheap that they are ubiquitous\)
I also balanced the mod a bit, slightly lowering gem costs for items that I haven\'t seen used in 10+ multiplayer games. I would consider the mod quite balanced in MP at this point after 12 months of testing.
When you consider building them in multiplayer, consider all the costs of making these items:
- Mage turn to produce the item
- High upfront gem cost of the item compared to loading a few gems on commanders
- You may lose item on death before item pays itself off
- Item may go to an enemy player
Versus the benefits of temporary gem generating items:
- Resistant to magic phase gem burning attacks
- Better gem economy after you \'pay off\' initial investment by surviving enough battles
- Less gem micro / logistics challenges
- No need to change scripting for battles where you dont want to use gems
Forum Link:
http://z7.invisionfree.com/Dom3mods/index.php?showtopic=3547&st=0#entry40015248