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chrispedersen

September 23rd, 2009 11:10 PM

Re: Markata, the movie

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Originally Posted by Squirrelloid (Post 711817)

Because just about everything is larger than them, so they almost always get the bonus.

Hilarious videos btw.

Also because of the size. you can get 6 of them in one square - or 5 plus a healer. Very very high damage density.

Jarkko

September 23rd, 2009 11:35 PM

Re: Markata, the movie

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Originally Posted by chrispedersen (Post 711838)

Also because of the size. you can get 6 of them in one square - or 5 plus a healer. Very very high damage density.

But also risky beyond belief. One hit from any AoE1 thing will kill them all. They *have* just five HP each after all, and they have no shield. But yes, against melee-only who have no auras, no fear (we are still talking of the amazing morale of the markata here) and no AoE attacks, they would be great. Too bad there are not that many such opponents around :) *However* it might be worth it for the comedy value :)

vfb	September 24th, 2009 12:05 AM

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Jarkko, that is just pure awesome! But MR7 vs Eye Shield is just sad. :( Poor monkey.

I'm thinking that one of these newfangled swords would look pretty nice on a Wraith Lord.

PS Mplayer can view wmvs just fine in Linux.

chrispedersen

September 24th, 2009 12:14 AM

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I mentioned other races. And it certainly isn't foolproof .. I'm still playing with the ideas.

But some interesting combinations come to mind. Suppose a Size 4-5 creature that regens like mad.

with a tiny little hoburg that does a lot of damage.

Its better than either ethereal or air shield against missiles, for example. So long as the big guy remains healthy.

Foodstamp

September 24th, 2009 12:15 AM

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Less talk of why it is a bad idea and more talk about how Aracana is full of awesome!

Sombre

September 24th, 2009 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by AreaOfEffect (Post 711833)

There are actually a great deal of size 2 thugs. However, most of the powerful ones are undead. The dusk elders of LA Ermor and the tomb kings of LA C'tis are among the best. Yet the classic black servant or vampire lord can be used by almost anyone.

Against undead you're usually better off with an anti undead weapon anyway.

I just think people see 'better against larger opponents' and immediately start thinking about size 1 units when there isn't much point.

It is a fun idea though.

LumenPlacidum

September 24th, 2009 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jarkko (Post 711839)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrispedersen (Post 711838)

Also because of the size. you can get 6 of them in one square - or 5 plus a healer. Very very high damage density.

For the way spells are targeted, wouldn't you just need other squares with more than 30 hp to make the markatas a less attractive target? It's not even that difficult. Three barbarians is more than 30, isn't it?

chrispedersen

September 24th, 2009 12:18 PM

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Exactly my point... hit points and number of units are used to target - damage out put isn't.

Jarkko

September 24th, 2009 12:45 PM

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Gandalf Parker offered to host the videos on www.dom3minions.com and I've uploaded the files there now (and the links in the first post have been redirected there).

All hail Gandalf Parker!

Ishamoridin

September 30th, 2009 02:20 AM

Re: Markata, the movie

Dominions 3: Midget Warfare

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