Carnium wrote:I agree that these are all good points, but on the other hand I kinda like this system as it adds a lot to the variety of the game play.This game has no "production" system like in AACW and it is nice to have some options for new units and supply.
On the other hand it could be nice to simulate the British control of the sea with the fact that French reinforcements would be available in France and not "teleported" directly to the Canada.This way the French side would "feel" the British presence on the sea as it would be forces to transport new units to the Battlefield and also build more transport ships.
How does this sound to you ?
lodilefty wrote:Interesting, but we'd need to take a hard look at the AI with this:
I've seen fleets sail away to blockade the European forts, never to be seen again
The AI has difficulty organizing fleet transport like this, almost as much as doing Amphibious operations.
If these issues are 'fixable' [or not happening], its worth a try.
..but the British troops would arrive the same way, so they can arrive with low cohesion due to the movement
TiFlo wrote:So, to my point.
It seems to me that replacing the buying of full regular regiments by that of regular replacements would be a good move. It would remove the temptation for the player to act as if regulars were disposable material, while avoiding the obvious choices taken by Athena to strenghten her armies. And make them awfully pricey too. For the sake of me sticking to my guns like a stubborn old f*rt
lodilefty wrote:Excellent discussion.
How about:
= Only 2 chances total to buy regulars [includes Highlanders, etc.]
= Higher cost to buy these regulars
= More frequent availability to buy Militia replacements
= Less frequent opportunity to buy Regular replacements
Carnium wrote:Loved it
You mean a chance to buy these regulars only once per year in the spring ?
Any chance for more native replacements or new units too as units under Tecumseh units are getting any?
Carnium wrote:Agreed
I will play test the War of 1812 from the US side today and will let you know how your changes work.
lodilefty wrote:Excellent discussion.
How about:
= Only 2 chances total to buy regulars [includes Highlanders, etc.]
= Higher cost to buy these regulars
= More frequent availability to buy Militia replacements
= Less frequent opportunity to buy Regular replacements
arsan wrote:Just a comment about the 1755 campaign (the one i'm playing now.
As the british: 80% up of my units use regular replacements: provincials (you get a TON of this) and british regulars use this.
I get little use for the militias replacements. No need for more, really
So i guess the buy options should be tweaked to each scenario/side.
I agree with the reduction and price increase of new units buys (maybe just one/two per year or so) but not with the decrease of regular replacements.
On the 1755 at least they are very scarce already.
I would change some new regular units buys by new regular replacement buys, increasing the regular replacement buys oportunities.
Regards!
TiFlo wrote:Wow, you're already at it!
Those options in your lats post lodilefty sound good. Men as well as artillery.
So, to recap what's been reached:
- fewer full regiments available for purchase
- probability of that option appearing lowered
(- fewer artillery units available for purchase)
- the replacement pool dynamics remain as is
Did I miss anything?
arsan wrote:Just my two cents but...
I will not just remove buy options (new regulars units) but also add something in its place, so you can actually spend your hard earned EP's on something.
Something like more replacements
As each new buyable regular unit removed equals 4 full elements "out of game" i think at least a couple of new replacement elements available for purchase should be added instead for each removed new unit.
If not in the end players will end with too much EP's they can't use and quite a lot less units on map (something that can also affect scenario balance too).
Cheers!
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