early game expansion tactics

Well depending on how comfortable you are with sending your Great Mother into combat and how quickly you intend to research Conjuration/Construction, you are more than likely in a rough spot.

Your scales don't produce an exceptional amount of gold, so you are going to be limited on some of your choices. I have a personal distaste for the satyr hoplites, as they are slow and in your current production state, hard to produce. I much prefer Centaur Warriors, as they have a high survivability as well as mobility. Plus they have stealth to break enemy lines, cause unrest and wreak havok on economies.

What initial Indep strength are you fighting in?

Edit: With your nation and Pretender, I would use a Heirophant to lead your armies (if he's your prophet) or a Dryad (who is your prophet). Until your Earth Mother is equipped or has the spell capability to make her less prone to danger, she can search your land, while your armies take independants.

[ February 12, 2004, 01:08: Message edited by: Zen ]