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[CA Ella]

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[Argronok0]

Originally posted by Lampros:

Originally posted by Samtemdo8:

Both men are actually OLD FRIENDS of Karl Franz since even before he became Emperor.

So it's a pure guess, and not based on what CA has revealed recently? ;)

I wish you were right. I've been wanting both in the game since game 1 - though I probably want Valten more (but likely a character with Huss in game 3?).

Well Kurt Helborg features heavily in the book as an active character.

[Wh♂♂par]

I can't even download it - the other things, as a test, work, but it just doesn't want to give me the download file pop-up ;_;

Edit: Nevermind, Right-click - save target worked.

[Lampros]

Originally posted by Samtemdo8:

Originally posted by Lampros:

So it's a pure guess, and not based on what CA has revealed recently? ;)

I wish you were right. I've been wanting both in the game since game 1 - though I probably want Valten more (but likely a character with Huss in game 3?).

Well Kurt Helborg features heavily in the book as an active character.

Ok, that's an encouraging news - I hadn't read it. In fact, I didn't like Gelt getting his own faction at all, so perhaps Helborg can compensate. And if Ludwig is implemented as well, then I hope as a Hero, not Lord.

[Argronok0]

Originally posted by Lampros:

Originally posted by Samtemdo8:

Well Kurt Helborg features heavily in the book as an active character.

Ok, that's an encouraging news - I hadn't read it. In fact, I didn't like Gelt getting his own faction at all, so perhaps Helborg can compensate. And if Ludwig is implemented as well, then I hope as a Hero, not Lord.

Well the fact that Lord Kroak and The Green Knight are hero classes is an encouraging thing that Ludwig might be a Hero.

[Mors Avis]

Everyone has been waiting to know, could really be anyone.

I would argue that the novella is likely a good indicator. Seems pretty clear, actually.

[Zoie Shales]

Originally posted by Archon:

Everyone has been waiting to know, could really be anyone.

I would argue that the novella is likely a good indicator. Seems pretty clear, actually.

And I'd argue that sometimes the thing people want doesn't end up being the the thing we get, I'm not making assumptions, it could really be anyone, best to wait and see who are the old friends, then celebrate.

It could be Kurt Helborg and Ludwig Schwartzhelm, but it may also not be.

[Lampros]

Originally posted by Archon:

Everyone has been waiting to know, could really be anyone.

I would argue that the novella is likely a good indicator. Seems pretty clear, actually.

So who's your guess? ;)

Edit: I didn't read the short story so no clue.

[Lampros]

Originally posted by Zoie Shales:

Originally posted by Archon:

I would argue that the novella is likely a good indicator. Seems pretty clear, actually.

And I'd argue that sometimes the thing people want doesn't end up being the the thing we get, I'm not making assumptions, it could really be anyone, best to wait and see who are the old friends, then celebrate.

It could be Kurt Helborg and Ludwig Schwartzhelm, but it may also not be.

I'd be overjoyed if Empire got two characters - especially those two.

[Mors Avis]

And I'd argue that sometimes the thing people want doesn't end up being the the thing we get, I'm not making assumptions, it could really be anyone, best to wait and see who are the old friends, then celebrate.

Considering WHFB is dead, and this novella was written exclusively for the game, there is more than simple bias at work here.

The novella encapsulates many aspects of the upcoming patch, not only Helborg and Schwartzhelm, but also the new greenskin and wood elf factions, the diplomacy mechanics, etc. It's rather obvious.

[Zoie Shales]

Originally posted by Archon:

And I'd argue that sometimes the thing people want doesn't end up being the the thing we get, I'm not making assumptions, it could really be anyone, best to wait and see who are the old friends, then celebrate.

Considering WHFB is dead, and this novella was written exclusively for the game, there is more than simple bias at work here.

The novella encapsulates many aspects of the upcoming patch, not only Helborg and Schwartzhelm, but also the new greenskin and wood elf factions, the diplomacy mechanics, etc. It's rather obvious.

Hype is actually pretty dangerous when a massive number of people believe something is certain and it ends up not being that thing.

It seems obvious to you, cause to strongly believe your opinion is set in stone, while mine is flexible, not biased, and I have nothing but anticipation to find out who the old friends are, that way if it turns out we where wrong, we can avoid the disappointment.

Like I said, It could be Kurt Helborg and Ludwig Schwartzhelm, but it may also not be.

[Mors Avis]

Well, sure. In a normal situation, there would be no cause to look for hidden signs.

But what is normal about this situation? Why release a novella at all? And after the initial DLC announcement, but before the OF announcement?

[Zoie Shales]

Originally posted by Archon:

Well, sure. In a normal situation, there would be no cause to look for hidden signs.

But what is normal about this situation? Why release a novella at all? And after the initial DLC announcement, but before the OF announcement?

All we know is they're not being released until after the dlc comes out
https://np.reddit.com/r/totalwar/comments/cyosei/what_do_we_think_we_will_seehave_revealed_this/eytatea/

probably going to talk about them sometime this week as grace said there as well, I'm just as excited as you are to find out who they are don't get me wrong.

[Mors Avis]

I could go super "tin foil hat" and talk about the assassin in the story, and how he's from a particular empire/faction. But that would be ludicrous. :)

[Darth Wadewilson]

Originally posted by Archon:

I could go super "tin foil hat" and talk about the assassin in the story, and how he's from a particular empire/faction. But that would be ludicrous. :)

That faction confirmed!!!!

Infact there was another faction also mentioned. So....

[Mors Avis]

Infact there was another faction also mentioned. So....

Indeed, there is a tiny reason to be hopeful .... or maybe not. I guess it's a moot point.