Paal_101
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Welcome to the forums! Thanks for your post in the 0 AD section of the forum
We love it when people get the historical discussions on the go, that is how we learn 
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They did, but not to the extent that the Britons did, especially later on during the Gallic Wars of Caesar. I *think* the last Gallic army to use chariots was the one that was defeated at Telamon in 225 BC but there is no major reference to them in the description of the battle IIRC. Chariots were already massively obsolete by the 3rd century BC and the Gauls wisely switched to regular cavalry, as which they were quite adept, while the Britons were far more renowned for their continued use of the chariot in the lat 1st BC and early 1st century AD.
*Pulls out book* Yes, Connolly in "Greece and Rome at War" says on p. 126 that writings on Telamon were the last mention of the chariot in mainland Europe. Britain is the next place it is mentioned, in 55 BC by Caesar. Between 225 BC and 55 BC there are a myriad of wars involving the Gauls and not one writer of thes events even mentions a chariot. Hence our logic
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X-Ray Dog - Clash of Arms
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Bang on
Just like each civ gets it own super units (Persians get Immortals, Iberians Devotio, etc) so will each sub-culture get its own pair of super units. i.e. Brits get charioteers while the Gauls get Trimarcisia. Among others
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Nigel Glockler - Swing That Tail
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Passion of the Christ - Song of Complaint
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I've always liked Asian style suits. Very classy yet immensely comfortable looking. Always thought I should get a Neru suit
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For once historical accuracy doesn't bother me
This movie is looking to be everything the primal mind could want: blood, gore, death, glory, and heroics, not to mention beautiful women, such as they will be seen. Rousing stories are good no matter how they are told. Let's face it, all movies can't be an "Alexander" or a "Kingdom of Heaven", yet the effort is greatly appreciated.
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Well, the North Koreans finally managed to detonate a nuclear weapon:
Thoughts? Comments?
Frankly I don't think it is a major deal. North Korea has absolutely no way of winning any nuclear standoff and from a cost/benefit analysis, even given the country's appalling ecomonic conditions, it is safe to say that Kim Jong Il would most likely be assassinated before any launch order was given. The major wildcard will be Japan it seems, since they have categorically stated that a nuclear North Korea is absolutely unacceptable. However they have no capability to wage any sort of aggressive war, despite their current rearmament trend in recent years.
Question is will South Korea and Japan go nuclear in response?
Should be an interesting couple of days.
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This has to be my favorite unit concept so far
Caros, without a doubt a true hero, worthy of a quality cinematic protrayal. He was one of Ken's favorite heros in the DD too -
Martial arts toddler? Imagine what you'll be like when you are grown up Joseph! Give Brad Pitt a run for his money
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A very impressive trailer! I had to pause it partway through to check, and yes indeed, they are reusing props used in Troy for the Persians, with several spearheads being exact copies
Plus the sword carried by the unfortunate Persian soldier being gored by the rhino appears to be from Troy as well. Adds a tribal look to the Persians, although they had iron weapons 
I like a particularly interesting use of actual Greek phalanx tactics in the trailer. The Spartans perform an about-face, locking their shields to face opponents coming from behind. When done in the field this command would be given:
"ΜΕΤΑΒΟΛΗ ΣYΝΑΣΠΙΣΑΤΕ"
"Metavoli sinaspisate!" which literally means "About-face, lock shields!"
And the phalanx would perform the manuever as shown in the trailer.
Very impressive.
I am really starting to get excited about seeing "300" in theatres, far more than I would have expected. Above all else, like others have said, it seems to capture the essence of the warrior psyche. And there is something in all men that desires to be like Leonidas
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Well, got an early birthday present yesterday. For my 21st birthday and the variety of upcoming functions requiring the use of such garments, I was gifted a brand new navy blue (almost black) pinstrip suit, shoes to tie. Hope you guys like it, because it feels good to wear
Seems we needed a new topic in GC, so I'll do this and see what happens. And likewise, post your own pictures of you in your best clothes. Changes the look completely, not to mention giving us a look into another side of our fellow forum member's lives
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Halo 2 Soundtrack - Theme Mjolnir Mix
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Passenger - Deftones
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You Only Live Once - Yanni
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Indeed, today is the anniversary of the Battle of Gaugamela, a battle that truly changed the world forever, finally establishing European ascendency on the development of technology and culture after a 2500 year monopoly in the Near East and Nile. Above all else the battle created the political climate that ultimately allowed Rome to develop with practically zero Macedonian influence on its politics and growth.
We'll have to have a scenario creation contest on the anniversaries of great battles once 0 AD is released
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Well here you go guys, another example of a track and field event gone wrong. Over at RAT one of the guys posted this news item. This unfortunate woman was serving as a judge at a major track meet in Brazil when she took a javelin to the foot.
WARNING - while not bloody, this is not for the squeemish, although if you have an interest in ancient combat and by extension 0 AD you should be able to take it
Imagine if you will that the woman was a Celt and the javelin was a standard issue Roman army pilum.
Obviously the wound is not lethal, but it certainly would render any combatant useless. Obviously one might still be able to crawl away, but unlike this particular javelin the pilum would be impossible to pull out thanks to the barbed head. The only way to remove it would be to fill off the head then pull it out. Certainly not an impromptu battlefield self-surgery. Plus to have someone falling with even a minor wound from a pilum would severely disrupt any organized advance, which shows why the Romans used it so successful against the Celts and Macedonians.
On a side note, does anyone else have similar pictures? While not inflicted with real ancient weapons of the proper dimensions, accidents like this are some of the best ways to understand why ancient armies used the weapons the way they did
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Riverdance - Reel Round the Sun
Riverdance is tacky I know, but the sound of the uilleann pipes in the song is amazing. Similar to the diduk in many ways, definately in the mood it creates.
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Scooter - Weekend
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Somehow Italian/Italian-esque foods are at the top of my list. Lasagna and spaghetti are some of my favorites along with pizza. I also love barbequed steak, medium rare *drool* With fresh bread it is perhaps the greatest food of all time.
Sadly, since I moved out I am without these foods, having to subsist on packaged foods instead. Makes those trips home all that much better
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I guess you could call me generous. I'm not overly fond of handing out money to people, but I will do so gladly for family and friends. Most of my buddies are really good about paying back anything I loan them, so I never fear
And if I'm buying dinner its an awesome time that I wouldn't miss for anything -
Awesome
Some familiar names on the board. Thanks for the kind words and support! And thank you guys for getting the word out on our talent search. It increases the quality of the final product with every extra individual we can choose from
Plus as manager of the history department I must say that, speaking for Joshua and Cory as well, that we are humbled by the kind words with regard to the website history section
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Yes, the movie was shot in an old train shed in Montreal if I remember correctly, completely on green screen. The creators wanted to mimic the style of the comic exactly onscreen.
All history aside, and I like Michael am finding it surprisingly easy to throw aside, I am getting seriously stoked for 300. Blood, gore, death, glory, and battle are an irrestiable combination in a movie and I think we will get more than enough to satisfy our violent entertainment urges for a while.
Planned civs
in General Discussion
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The Iberians were are talking about are the Spanish Iberians, particularly the full blooded Iberians of Portugal (Viriato!!) and southern Spain. We are not as keen on showing the Celt Iberians of the north, since they are just that little bit too similar to their Gallic cousins. We want falcata wielding caetrati so we can save the spathas for another civ that is far more famous for them
It would be interesting if one was actually able to find enough information to make a civ out of the Caucasian Iberians