Is there a difference between a scout and a spy?

General_Jah · #1 February 12th, 2007, 08:19 PM

Is there a difference between a scout and a spy?

I've seen references in the manual on certain spells saying you wont be able to see the effects without a spy. I've had scouts in provinces but it appears they just give you a rough estimate of troops and thats about it.

Thanks,

BigDisAwesome · #2 February 12th, 2007, 08:24 PM

spys give more information than scouts. i'm not 100% sure, but i think they give magic sites, income, unrest, and maybe a couple more stats instead of just population.

General_Jah · #3 February 12th, 2007, 08:26 PM

Do only certain nations get a spy then?

I'm playing Hellheim and have yet to see one.

BigDisAwesome · #4 February 12th, 2007, 08:28 PM

yes, but someone that knows more than me will have to chime in on which ones.

Wish · #5 February 12th, 2007, 08:32 PM

spies can also cause unrest whilst in a province, if given the right command.

Ballbarian · #6 February 12th, 2007, 08:56 PM

MA Machaka (ear of the lord)
MA Man (bard)
MA&LA Marignon (spy)
MA Tien Chi (imperial consort)
MA Ulm (spy)

Saxon · #7 February 14th, 2007, 09:26 AM

Ich,

Don�t worry, I just learned that as well and I have been playing for a few years now�