Mod: Conceptual Balance Mod 1.6

[Maerlande]

Maerlande, did I understand right, in your experience Patala needs to get one of the special heroes, or to empower one of the normal monkeys to get access to Fire Arrows (and that as a side-effect rather than the reason)?

Right. I don't meant to say it's a tactic you plan for. But, since the multiheroes (Golden Naga) are reasonably likely with a bit of luck scale it's a great option if you get one.

I wouldn't empower for Fire Arrows. But I think it's worth empowering a Nagarishi for forging. Then fire arrows can be a bonus. Also, late game you'll have Rudras at F3 so again it's in the portfolio. Rudras also get you flaming skulls and then fire helmets so now you have the stuff for flaming arrows.

You've got stealthy cheap archers, so building some when needed and hiding them is a great option for a sneak attack. Add fire arrows and suddenly those cheap short bows become viable depending on opposition.

So to sum up, it's not a tactic Patala should plan to use. But if you get the right situation (say luck with a F/W) site, it's great to supplement.

I'm doing a Bandar Log game now too so we'll see if it fits in there. The big bandar long bows need Wind Guide and flaming arrows would be a distinct boost.