MDT Forge (henceforth referred to as Forge) is a VCMI town created by the Mod Design Team (MDT). It is based off of New World Computing's Forge town that was originally planned to be released in Armageddon's Blade, with buildings directly referencing NWC's designs. The town is the outcome of what would have happened if Kastore came to power with use of the Heavenly Forge.
Forge is an Evil alignment town, home to the Warmonger and Technician hero classes.
The native terrain of Forge was Dirt but has since been changed to Asphalt.
Forge's Blacksmith sells Supply Carts, its Mage Guild reaches Level 3, and its Resource Silo provides Wood and Ore.
The MDT Forge is the successor to two other Forge revival projects, all three of which having once been parts of the Heavenly Forge project/addon:
- The first project, the Polish Forge Project, was developed for In the Wake of Gods
. It began development around 2011, with a test version being published around 2013, though the team was dissolved soon after. Trith and Sower, two key members of this project, joined MDT later on.
- The second project, the Classic Forge, began development for VCMI
at a similar time in 2013. As it was a beta of the MDT Forge, some of its many creature concepts survived the numerous cycles of development and now exist in the current MDT Forge. The date of the Classic Forge being published is unknown.
- In final project is the MDT Forge itself, released in its first form in 2015 by the same authors as the Classic Forge. Subsequent changes have been made to creature and hero portraits, with some creatures such as the Sky Brawler/Knight and Juggernaut/Dreadnought receiving major graphical overhauls. After Tides of War (another MDT mod) was released, the Bionic Trooper/Cyborg were added as alternative Level 3 units.
Polish Forge Team[edit | hide]
| Member
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Role (If Known)
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| Sower |
Vice-Lead
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| Haregar |
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| Chad |
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| Cesare |
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| Trith |
3d
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| BanBreaker |
Worked on the .exe
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| "Some friend of Haregar's" |
Minor help
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| Alex-ander |
"He lent his units"
|
Note: Information may be incomplete.
Shield Bearer
Level 1
2
5
1–3
8
3
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
12
104
115
Cost

55
Pavise Bearer
Level 1
3
7
2–3
8
5
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
12
116
128
Cost

85
Thug
Level 2
5
5
Shots
12
2–5
16
5
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
8
227
233
Cost

110
Shoots.
Mercenary
Level 2
8
6
Shots
12
2–6
16
6
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
8
251
257
Cost

150
Arsonist
Level 3
10
5
5–6
22
6
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
7
336
333
Cost

200
Pyromaniac
Level 3
10
7
5–6
22
8
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
7
359
357
Cost

250
Bionic Trooper
Level 3
6
6
4–5
35
4
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
7
330
315
Cost

175
Unaffected by
Morale. Can cast Overload on other Bionic Troopers and Cyborgs.
Cyborg
Level 3
7
7
4–6
35
6
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
7
350
340
Cost

200
Unaffected by
Morale. Can cast Overload on other Bionic Troopers and Cyborgs.
Brain Sucker
Level 4
9
9
6–9
25
9
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
4
479
469
Cost

400
Soul Sucker
Level 4
9
9
6–9
25
13
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
4
744
730
Cost

600
Cannoneer
Level 5
15
9
Shots
4
11–16
50
4
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
3
1009
924
Cost

500
Shoots. Permanently affected by Advanced
Slayer.
Bombardier
Level 5
15
12
Shots
6
12–17
60
5
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
3
1182
1063
Cost

625
Shoots. Permanently affected by Advanced
Slayer.
Sky Brawler
Level 6
15
16
15–20
120
6
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
2
2107
1768
Cost

900
Sky Knight
Level 6
15
18
20–25
120
8
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
2
2390
2004
Cost

1300
Juggernaut
Level 7
17
17
35–45
160
8
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
1
3683
3001
Cost

1800

1
Dreadnought
Level 7
28
32
35–45
225
11
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
1
8800
6100
Cost

5000

2
Alien
Level 3
8
5
Shots
24
3–4
15
4
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
7
396
191
Cost

300
Shoots. Spellcaster: Expert
Clone.
War Machines[edit | hide]
Supply Cart
Level 1
0
10
0
150
0
Move
Size
1
Growth
450
50
Cost

1500
War Machine. Provides 8 additional shots to creatures and War Machines. All allied shooters deal 10% more Damage.
Male
2
2
1
1
Deckard's distinctive armor may look impressive, but it's nothing compared to his anti-magic abilities. No wonder he quickly became the general of the restored Deyjan Army.
Receives a 5% per level bonus to Resistance skill percentage.
Advanced
Male
2
2
1
1
Holding the rank of captain during the reign of Archibald Ironfist, Kaleh was first one who swore loyalty to the new King. Since then he rose in ranks and now serves as a general.
Increases the
Speed of allied Thugs and Mercenaries by 1 and their
Attack and
Defense skills by 5% for every 2 levels (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
Female
2
2
1
1
Polestar was raised on the Deyjan plain among the nests of the flying Brain Suckers. Her ability to tame these creatures became desirable in the army of King Kastore.
Increases the
Speed of allied Brain Suckers and Soul Suckers by 1 and their
Attack and
Defense skills by 5% for every 4 levels (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
Male
2
2
1
1
As a trusted servant of Agar, Codgur joined the army of Deyja with his master to create a new world. Great understanding of his kind was a main asset of this cold-blooded Minotaur.
Increases the
Speed of allied Sky Brawlers and Sky Knights by 1 and their
Attack and
Defense skills by 5% for every 6 levels (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
Female
2
2
1
1
In her youth, Zhora left her family home in Deyja and was often changing place where she lived. When she returned to her native lands, she found out about a new king, who was able to take advantage of her Logistics skills.
Receives a 5% per level bonus to Logistics skill percentage.
Basic
Basic
Male
2
2
1
1
After the death of Winston Boragus, Tyrrel with his tribe had to leave Krewlod and search for a new home. As luck would have it, he has joined King Kastore's army and now serves as the commander of Ogres.
Increases the
Speed of allied Cannoneers and Bombardiers by 1 and their
Attack and
Defense skills by 5% for every 5 levels (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
Male
2
2
1
1
Usually someone as taciturn as Jonathan is rather not a good leader. This time, however, the exception proves the rule and as a result Kastore's army gained a great general.
Increases the
Speed of allied Shield Bearers and Pavise Bearers by 1 and their
Attack and
Defense skills by 5% for every level (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
Female
2
2
1
1
Lilyam, despite being born in the forests of Avlee, is an expert at digging up resources from the underworld. When her fascination with a sulfur did not obtain approval from the druids, she went to the King of Deyja, who gladly accepted her as a commander.
Increases kingdom's sulfur production by 1 per day.
Basic
Basic
Male
2
2
1
1
By manipulating dead or moribund corpses of soldiers by using an ancient magic, one can create dreadful mutants, causing terror with their unnatural look. Though most of them, like Walking Dead, do not show any kind of awareness, there are exceptions to this rule. Hergon quickly became a promising general after his comrades had realized that he can make fully conscious decisions and lead the army no worse than the living.
Increases the
Speed of allied Bionic Troopers and Cyborgs by 1 and their
Attack and
Defense skills by 5% for every 3 levels (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
Male
2
0
2
1
Seldon has sailed from Enroth to Erathia in pursuit of adventures and glory. He is one of the few who had experienced the forgotten artifacts of the Ancients in the past. Rumor has it that he has served someone named Sheltem before.
Casts Anti-Magic with double duration.
Basic
Basic
Female
2
0
2
1
Since her youth, Vee was paying more attention to the War Machines rather than magic. Her parents managed to instill both of those passions into their daughter, allowing her to become a powerful Technician.
Basic
Basic
Male
2
0
2
1
Albino lived in the Red Dwarves' mines, where his ability to create fire with magic was very useful. When the mines were populated by monsters, he fled to Deyja, where his talent was appreciated even more than in his youth.
Casts Fire Wall with damage increased by 3% for every N hero levels, where N is the level of the target creature.
Basic
Basic
Female
2
0
2
1
Marchette's hair color is not the only feature others depict as strange. Her ability to excavate resources from the deepest corners was always very appreciated among Necromancers, though she preferred to avoid black magic by any means. Thus, when new rulers have come, Marchette willingly joined the new army, not anymore led by dark lords of Necromancy.
Increases kingdom's crystal production by 1 per day.
Basic
Basic
Male
2
0
2
1
Hardly anyone believed in Master Agar's demise. After hoaxing his own death, the Lich traveled to Erathia searching for incomers from the alien worlds. When he joined King Kastore, he became one of the most powerful Technicians in the entire Deyja.
Increases the
Speed of allied Sky Brawlers and Sky Knights by 1 and their
Attack and
Defense skills by 5% for every 6 levels (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
Male
2
0
2
1
When King Kastore made a pact with Eeofol, Flamius was one of the first to replicate the ancient artifacts. His amazing skills in wielding fire were incredibly useful to the newly forming army.
Increases the
Speed of allied Arsonists and Pyromaniacs by 1 and their
Attack and
Defense skills by 5% for every 6 levels (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
Male
2
0
2
1
Disgust was the only thing Daneel felt towards his primitive kin in Krewlod. When Deyjan goblins joined King Kastore, Daneel was delighted at the prospect of the intellectual development of his race.
Receives a 5% per level bonus to First Aid skill.
Basic
Basic
Female
2
0
2
1
Only a few knows where Sheikleen came from and what is her purpose in staying in Deyjan Army. Some people think that she does not care about 'the new, better world' ideas at all and that she has joined Kastore's army only for financial benefits. In practice, however, regardless of her reasons behind this scheme, Sheikleen is a very gifted leader.
Casts Precision with damage increased by 3% for every N hero levels, where N is the level of the target creature.
Basic
Basic
Male
2
0
2
1
Rialdo, apart from a terrifying appearance even for the standards of a Vampire, boasts the magical skills rare in Erathia. When Deyja was taken over by Kastore, Rialdo was an obvious choice as one of commanders of the new army.
Casts Armageddon with damage increased by 3% for every N hero levels, where N is the level of the target creature.
Advanced
Male
2
0
2
1
Kastore, a visitor not of this world, took power in Deyja after overthrowing Archibald Ironfist. His obsession with the magic of the Ancients has made him aim for restoring the Heavenly Forges around the entire continent, and then to take over the world. No one knows what this demented mind is capable of.
Increases the
Speed of allied Juggernauts and Dreadnoughts by 1 and their
Attack and
Defense skills by 5.
Basic
Basic
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-
-
-
-
-
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Sky Brawler (older version) by Trith
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Juggernaut (older version) by Trith
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Dreadnought (older version) by Trith
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Town Screen Background by Trith
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Town Screen with Reanimatorium built instead of Lava Basin
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Tavern by Mitlandy (scrapped design)
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Mage Guild by Sower (scrapped design)
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Blacksmith by Mitlandy & Witchking
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Marketplace with Resource Tower by Sower
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Resource Silo by Mitlandy
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Resource Silo by Mitlandy (scrapped design)
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Post (Shield Bearer and Pavise Bearer dwelling) by Witchking
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Upg. Cannoneer Shelter (Bombardier dwelling) by Mitlandy
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Lava Basin (Arsonist dwelling) by Mitlandy & Witchking
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Reanimatorium (Bionic Trooper dwelling) by Sower
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Upgraded Reanimatorium (Cyborg dwelling) by Sower
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Sucker Colony (Brain Sucker dwelling) sketch by Sower
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Canoneer Shelter (Cannoneer/Bombardier dwelling) by Mitlandy
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Upgraded Borough (Sky Knight dwelling) by Witchking
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Cyber Eye Dwelling by Sower (scrapped)
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Cyber Eye Dwelling by Sower (scrapped)
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Cyber Eye Dwelling by Sower (scrapped)
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Mask of Fire Folk by AmiDaDeer (scrapped)
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Pavise of the Ancestors by AmiDaDeer (scrapped)
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Scepter of Mind Master by AmiDaDeer (scrapped)
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Breastplate of Juggernauts (scrapped)
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Town Screen (scrapped design)
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Town Screen (scrapped design)
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Battle screenshot from a beta of MDT Forge (Classic Forge)
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Forge lineup in the beta of MDT Forge (Classic Forge)
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Candle Monster by AmiDaDeer (scrapped design), made as a Polish Forge's counterpart to the HotA Forge's Drones
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Polish Forge Heavy Tank by Trith
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Unused robot concept from Polish Forge
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Unused wall concept from Polish Forge
The Dreadnoughts and Juggernauts of the MDT Forge are loosely based on the Lobstrosity, which was an unused concept.