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Old December 3rd, 2003, 08:19 AM

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Default Re: T\'ien Ch\'i, and how they rule!

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Originally posted by Saber Cherry:
It's true that Tien Chi infantry is weak, because of its weapons (no sword/shield units). In the default theme, the infantry with almost-decent protection (12) cost 13 gold. I prefer indy HI to Tien Chi HI =)
I generally use the 15prot HI with Tower shields and spear which are fine vs bow though otherwise a bit light. You can also get Imperial Guard in the main theme with Falchions as hard hitters though still only 15prot.
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But as for archers - wow! Their composite archers are much better than Man archers, IMO. Why? Higher protection, at a lower cost. Man longbows are too expensive.
Man's longbow cost 12gps 6res vs 10gps 9res. this makes longbow signifcantly (50%) faster to build early in the game where resources are the barrrier and bow at their best. Longbowmen have 2 higher precision (this really matters), longer ranger and do 1 more damage.

Tien Ch'i bowmen are perhaps the most useable feature of the race and I suspect this is why they shine.
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If you want to see a shocking difference in infantry quality, compare the Tien Chi (default) elite Glaive troops to Marginon Halberdiers or Greatswordsmen.
Marignon GS, on dom1, where one of the nastiest normal human HI cost for cost in a straight fight. The trade off is weak vs missiles while Tien Ch'i infantry with Tower shields are fairly decent in their role defending archers and attracting arrows. Barbarian Kingdom HI only cost 10gps but have lower morale - they are a very important part of making BK work in my latest test.

The Lancers should not be ignored as they can sit back on hold and attack and then charge down the badly shot up enemy or else line in in the battle line and shoot as they come in and then take to their lances. They add an extra arm to the army which is important. If they get to shoot while on hold and attack, or guard commander, they will be a very powerful unit IMO. It would also be nice if they could charge before being contacted when left with no orders.

Cheers

Keir
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