How do we use Scouts?

[Demosthenes]

You know the more I play this in SP the less I use my Scouts, except for the whole "bloodhunting scouts" which are so popular in other threads . Especially after the first 10-15 turns when your immediate expansion area is pretty clear. The reports on independents from Dominion seems way more accurate than most scouts as well. If I have Spy's I might use one or two to spot for my big armies. But other than using the Scouts to tote gems I don't use 'em much.

I can see how in MP you'd be more worried about what your creative human opponents are doing but they are more likely to have adequate provincial defenses to spot you as well.

So let's hear it folks... What do you do with your scouts?

[ February 27, 2004, 00:18: Message edited by: Demosthenes ]