Re: Question on T\'ien
I second Zens' comments.
Early the Comp bow are your most effective unit with some heavily armoured Spear (a big shield is a must for this role) deployed on "hold and attack" in the starting spot and the comp bow deployed to one flank protected by your starting Cavalry also on "fire at closest". Xbow can be added when resources allow as these are important for stopping large numbers of Heavy Infantry or Cavalry. Celestial Masters are also good when you decide to take out the heavy provinces you left in your initial expansion - don't attack tough provinces early. For T'ien C'hi tough is largely defined as heavily armoured and/or really fast as most of the rest your comp bow will deal with. You should probably wait till your third turn to attack as it can be a bit dicey attacking on the second. This Last depends on indie strenght - I normally play 5-6.
I always research evocation 1 and alteration 1 early. I'm after Aim plus an attack spell first up and then quickness and some of the better acid spells. Having a Pretender who can hang around and research early is very useful.
Cheers
Keir
[ January 18, 2004, 20:08: Message edited by: Keir Maxwell ]
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