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Originally posted by aldin:
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1) So starvation is a gradual thing, that explains why a turn or two never killed me. Does starvation apply to everyone in the province or only to a random selection of those 'above the cap'?

Yes. You can check, if you want to spend the time, to see exactly who is hungry and who isn't. You can then send the hungry troops somewhere with food, if you want to take the time, and you have the spare commanders to do so.

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3) Anyone ever give items to mercs?

I have done it a few times.

4) Are the morale boosting items the equivalent of a priest spell (i.e. horn=sermon)?
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I don't think so. I think they give a bonus to the morale of nearby units. Priest spells restore lost morale, I think. So, for example, an item will help units before they start getting hurt, while priest spells can be cast repeatedly for more and more effect. At least, that's been my reading.

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