[Scott Hebert]

Originally posted by HotNifeThruButr:
Isn't that being a diVersion? Just a big diVersion.

I see it as more of a wall. Slaves are a diVersion.

It seems to me like you're using mercs and mages extensively instead of normal national troops.

At this point, if I want to have any research at all, I need mages. The Mercs are cheaper than what I can get otherwise (and in numbers I just can't match), so I get them instead of hiring 'normal' troops. What would you be doing different?

I wonder what would happen if you lost just one battle with the mercenaries. That's why I tend to not be in favor of hiring mercs. Would I be correct to assume that you're toast if your merc army routes one time?

Not particularly. First, the chances my mercs will rout is minimal, considering that I currently have 22 HI and 30 Longbowmen (my mercs) going up against 20 Militia and LI. If you don't use them effectively, of course you're not spending your money wisely.

And, even if I did lose them, I still have my 'main' army with Karl, which is very low-upkeep and very good at taking out Independent provinces. I also have my SC VQ. So no, I don't think I'd be hurt that much at all.

Do you have any other questions I can answer?