Minifactions
In addition to (and partly because of) the large numbr of additional units and heroes the mod has, we have added a system of minifactions to the game.
Each faction consists of one core faction, and between 2 and 4 minifactions.
The Core Faction
Each core faction is of the same size as a complete faction in BFME2/RotWK, and will contain enough variety of units for you to win a skirmish game without needing a minifaction.
Each core faction contains at least the following:
- 4 heroes
- 1 basic infantry unit
- 1 basic pikeman unit
- 1 basic archer unit
- 1 basic cavalry unit
- 1 monster or siege weapon
- 1 elite unit
although most core factions contain more than this.
Minifactions
Each minifaction adds additional units and heroes to your arsenal. Each one will bring something to the faction. For example the Westfold gives Rohan a higher quality basic infantry, rivendell gives the elves elite swordsmen and cavalry and Dol Guldur brings legions of undead to Mordor.
Inn Minifactions
The Inn now gives you access to several additional minifactions.
Each era will have a set of both good and evil Inn minifactions.
For example ALL good factions in the war of the ring era will get the same Inn units and heroes (WotR Good Inn minifactions being: Arnor, The Shire and The Oathbreakers).
Purchasing Minifactions
Minifactions are purchased in a special minifaction menu at your fortress. The price and build time of the minifaction is based on its strength.