Hi all,
I don't know whether this has been pondered or explored before; the issue of implementing Fell Beasts, but I have an idea of how they could potentially be represented on the battlefield.
Due to limitations of the game engine, having an actual unit of Wraith-ridden Fell Beasts is a pretty unlikely to work in battle and still remain an immersive feature. However, perhaps they can be represented as non-unit entities in the game. Almost like an environmental feature wherever the forces of Mordor tread.
I am not sure if Medieval 2 has a neutral flying bird mechanic or not. If it had one then perhaps bird models could be replaced with Fell Beast models in the battles in which Mordor is fighting in. If there is in fact not a birds mechanic (forgive my ignorance, I have not played Medieval 2 in ages) then do you think it would be a hard task creating one?
This idea could work for Eagles also; perhaps regions in the North and around the Misty Mountains can have Eagles fly around during the battles as a feature of the environment.
Please enlighten me on whether the idea is technically plausable and give your own ideas/feedback on the matter.
EvanMF