Re: noob: how to get troops underwater
 

You might need to explore the recruitable independents along the shore as a few places might provide special amphibian types for purchase... thus no need for magic.
This is usually the easiest and fastest way to move into the water provinces.

On a side note the Independent Land AIs are terrible about attacking water provinces which provides the human player a huge advantage. If playing against AIs you'll eventually stop playing with water provinces because the human player has such a strong advantage.

Re: noob: how to get troops underwater
 

I could be wrong, but I think that the numbers that Darkwind and I posted are for Size 1 troops. For bigger sized troops, divide accordingly.

Re: noob: how to get troops underwater
 

I like having delimiting 'terrain' on my maps which water provides for. I do not however like the problems water provinces have with the AI. My solution is that I use the 'Deadly Seas' mod. This effectively rules out going into the water, period. Water becomes simply the edge of the map and the game is played on land.

Re: noob: how to get troops underwater
 

Stop following me around and making me appear only partially informed. :p

<3

Re: noob: how to get troops underwater
 

Also, be warned units that are not amphibious will take sizeable combat negatives underwater when (if) you get them there: -3Att -3Def as I recall, and an AP penalty so they'll be pretty slow. Plan your army accordingly, as you'll need a stronger army than to take out roughly equivalent land forces.

Make sure - in MP at least - that if attacking someone else you have adequate defences (good MR, guarding troops, chaff leaders) for your commander as well. If they are killed they take their waterbreathing item with them and your troops will drown.

Re: noob: how to get troops underwater
 

Talk about putting your life in the hand of your commander - literally.

Re: noob: how to get troops underwater
 

"Alright, listen up, maggots! You see these pills? They will let you breathe underwater for 24 hours. Take your pill NOW, I'll give you another one tomorrow - I promise."

:eek:

Re: noob: how to get troops underwater
 

I think I'd like the Sea King's Goblet better. Drink from a king's cup every day, and get to hang with mermaids as a bonus (though you might get stuck with an icky Ichtyid). :D

Re: noob: how to get troops underwater
 

How about Barrel of Air? 75 people lined up to get gulps of air from one barrel?

Maybe they have hoses...

Re: noob: how to get troops underwater
 

That brings up another question: why do nature levels bring supplies? How does that single mage feed people? Milk?

;)

I wouldn't want yucky old man milk. Would you?