I went through the entire rework with a focus on plot and dialogue, and here is my feedback:
- The dialogue is a lot clearer overall in conveying the plot points.
- Garard: Although begrudgingly, he is more involved with resolving the conspiracies around him (even if the end result is not fruitful). Self-doubt is also better conveyed- he recognizes that he inadvertently backed himself into a corner with his conquest but can't find a way out without losing face. The better treatment towards Eldred also humanizes him- it appears he was envious of Asheviere and regretted not being able to connect with his son.
- Delfador: Not much has changed, partly because the plot involves him failing to properly recognize and foil Asheviere's traps until things have gone out of hand. However, he does seem a bit less brash and more thoughtful.
- Making Delfador 'Great' Again: Show he is well-appreciated by the citizens and has a connect with them that Garard does not despite the fact that both share a thrill for battle.
- Delfador could be the more grounded person thanks to Methor's teachings that Garard never had. He can convey the issues the citizens face due to Garard's warmongering, even it falls on deaf ears. Having Delfador be away from Garard for so long on his own quest really limits the opportunities for this, so this should be conveyed on the few occasions he is with Garard in the second half, as he lacks maturity in the first half of the campaign.
- Build Delfador up to be a people's hero- the soldiers and peasantry look up to him in some capacity. In 'Field Hospital', an injured Spearman might comment something positive about Delfador, of how he gives them hope that there will be some positive end to this war. This should extend beyond just that one scenario though, because we need to be able to see Delfador gain a reputation and become a real hero of Wesnoth, to the point where his clout during HttT actually makes sense.
Statistics: Posted by Gweddeoran — Today, 1:14 am