



Spotlight on Design 4 - Ships
These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.
Psalms (ch. CVII, v. 23-24)
Ships: many different kinds, many different uses in Stronghold maps. They can be staging grounds for troops or pure eye candy. Without further ado, behold these castles on the sea!
The ship at dock near this beautiful village is from WarLord_Designs' Scourge of Darkness Ch I. The ships, docks, and harbors in this map are all integrated with the excellent use of wooden crenellations. You can read more about how to make crenellations here. |
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In the sequel, Scourge of Darkness Ch II WarLord_Designs uses ships as the staging ground for arriving troops, coming to your aid. |
The gallant Ship: along her watery way, Homeward she drives before the favouring gales; Now flirting at their length the streamers play, And now they ripple with the ruffling breeze. ~ Robert Southey |
Xetas, one of the newer designers, has found a creative use for his large ship in Preparations For Crusade. The goal in this mission is to outfit the ship before it sets sail for the Crusades. This is made all the more realistic by having the granaries and armories built onto the deck. |
Ho, ho! all ye nations before my prow, I bring the sun to ye! Yoke on the further billows . . . I drive the sea! ~ Herman Melville |
nogold57 puts an entire fleet of stone ships with troops at your disposal in Great Ships of Gluteus. |
~ Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper |
A full sea battle is underway in ice_dragon's Fiendish Games Ch II: Board Their Ship! In this map you can attack from a distance via the siege weapons, or send your troops along the walkways for a more up-close and personal skirmish. |
~ John Paul Jones |
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Another full-scale battle is underway in The Interlude - Battle Of The Solomon Sea by UnikUnok. Strategy for play differs from that of ice_dragon's, however, as in this skirmish the ships are entirely separated by the sea. |
Reckless O soul, exploring. I with thee and thou with me. For we are bound where mariner has not yet dared go. And we will risk the ship, ourselves, and all. ~ Walt Whitman |
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~Kester*