How about introducing a 5 pop tech into the current troop production system any thoughts?

Yes ... make it the normal deployment as a matter of fact.

rex

Introducing that tech was in Req's original planning, if I'm not mistaken, it's probably just not been implemented yet.

it wasnt in my original planning, but something that was suggested and discussed. I am still not sure I like it as it just means going back to the old any-pop system by 1/2. Why would anyone bother with 10 pop when you can deploy 1/2 armies in 1/2 the time?

Req, what do you think to make a 5 pop stack cost more than half of a 10 stack (70% I think), that would lead to make 10 pops if you have the money, but if you realy need the 5 pop stack you can buy it too.

yes, thats whats i was going to do vikingo.

and make it so the 1/2 size tech was a barracks upgrade, so you have to purchase the tech for each barracks you want to use it.

either that, or just make the 1/2 size penalty large enough to make sure 5pops dont become the norm

could not agree more Req. I am totaly opposed to the 5 pop deployment option.

In all the games I'm in this new deployement system has lead to new strategic options for all my troops including the comms. I for one, unlike what TR has said, feel that the game has actually SPED up vs slowing down. You can get into "combat" situations much quicker with a plethora of troop options available.
Do I sell out and flood the battlefield with basic troops with comm bonuses, do I lay back and try for the next level troops knowing it's possible to be "outnumbered" on the field.

I like the current changes but have to say I'm a bit concerned about the "commerce" changes being talked about. I'll have more to say about that later. Otherwise keep up the good work Req.

It should, in my opinion, be an option only really worthwhile for the highest end troops, where the cost of ten units is extreme (and they scale well as a 5 pop against other 10s).

Now wait a second Bud_Chevy,
aren't you one of those players who strips his castle, doesn't do much research and tries to win with his openning army and just basics?

Renno's camp just got started and I'll see for myself how fast it is and it may be faster than I expected if I'm willing to go all basic, but we don't play the same fella and so far it's not been a blitzkrieg in the PG game.

rex

PS:
Well so far I played first turn of camp_17687 the way I always do and was unable to deploy anything, not that it concerns me yet, but I can see where a player who invests all of his starting gold in basic troops can possibly overwelm me.

The game should be much easier for new players to get involved playing though ... didn't ever say that wasn't so.

rex

Last Edited : Saturday, 11 October 2008 - 00:48