[Saxon]

The reason I mentioned it is that it is in the manual, the nation description talks about them using roads. As I am in the office, I can not check, but I believe that there is some movement bonus associated with the nation, which is because of their road building. The inclusion of roads would change the balance against this race.

Logistics are at the heart of war and any would be conqueror should have to grapple with the issues associated with it. Bringing troops together at the right time and the right place is critical and the limited movement in Dom II emphasizes the need for long term planning. I agree, roads are an essential part of modern logistics, but with the exception of the Romans, they did not play a big part in wars for most of history. The Franco Prussian war in the late 19th Century and the American Civil War a bit earlier were noted for the revolutionary effect that the railroad had on warfare. Sudden concentration of forces became more common and possible, rather than the mark of a genius.

In my opinion, roads do not have a big role to play in Dom II, but you know what they say about opinions…