Theme knowledge

st.patrik · #1 October 16th, 2003, 05:44 AM

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Originally posted by Endoperez:
For the rituals... It would be a normal ritual, but instead of resolving instantly it would give you a pentagram or some such marker, giving you an ability to once something happen in the province you use it (thourgh the <>). Like independent forces coming to conquer a province.

Sounds like it would work. As I said before, I think it would add a lot to be able to do more with stealthy units. BTW I suppose you're right about the whole better-things-to-do-with-a-mage thing.

I do like the idea of certain stealthy units being able to set booby traps by the way. I would like to see more covert ops possibilities.

Saber Cherry · #2 October 16th, 2003, 06:48 AM

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Originally posted by st.patrik:
I do like the idea of certain stealthy units being able to set booby traps by the way. I would like to see more covert ops possibilities.

I envision it as being like the Ewok battle in Star Wars VI

st.patrik · #3 October 16th, 2003, 06:51 AM

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Originally posted by Saber Cherry:

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Originally posted by st.patrik:
I do like the idea of certain stealthy units being able to set booby traps by the way. I would like to see more covert ops possibilities.

I envision it as being like the Ewok battle in Star Wars VI

lol

[ October 16, 2003, 05:53: Message edited by: st.patrik ]

Psitticine · #4 October 17th, 2003, 12:56 AM

The Scouts (as in the proper name) are distinguished by their cheapness. They don't have any other special abilities, but that's enough for me because most nations have other stealthy troops available already.

For example, T'ien Chi has the Imperial Consort, a charming lady who is also an expert spy. Machaka has the Eyes of the Lord (or is it the Ears of the Lord? I forget which one is which right now) who is a stealthy priest. He lacks full spying power, but, heck, he can preach!

Edit: Almost forgot! There's no direct info on what themes opposing nations have picked, but it is usually pretty obvious when you get a report or two on their troops. The nature of their Pretender God is revealed by the nifty new titles they receive based on their powers.

[ October 16, 2003, 23:59: Message edited by: Psitticine ]

Daynarr · #5 October 17th, 2003, 01:32 AM

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Originally posted by Psitticine:
For example, T'ien Chi has the Imperial Consort, a charming lady who is also an expert spy. Machaka has the Eyes of the Lord (or is it the Ears of the Lord? I forget which one is which right now) who is a stealthy priest. He lacks full spying power, but, heck, he can preach!

He has full syping power (gets all info like normal spy). That is why he costs 70 gold.