Mercenaries...

[PhilD]

Originally posted by HotNifeThruButr:
Don't merc companies with less men cost less money?

I throw mercs into the blender all the time, they've got no real loyalty to me and I've none for them.

The real trick is to guess when someone will try to steal them from you, and blend them right on that turn. IIRC, movement and battles happen before merc hiring, so they bid on the full company, and buy what's left after the month's fighting. (even better if you send them in their blender)

[Taqwus]

Eh, you could give one a Bane Venom Charm right before the contract expires. It's not cursed so it can be removed, but with a bit of luck you'll disease somebody of whoever next hires 'em.

[PhilD]

Originally posted by Taqwus:
Eh, you could give one a Bane Venom Charm right before the contract expires. It's not cursed so it can be removed, but with a bit of luck you'll disease somebody of whoever next hires 'em.

You're an evil man, Taqwus, but that Bane Venom Charm is rather likely to come back under heavy stealth...

(plus, do Mercs accept to give away stuff that you equip them with?)

[Taqwus]

Oh, right, mercenaries never give anything back -- the employer would be stuck with the BVC on the leader so long as that commander was alive and his.

[Tricon]

Originally posted by Taqwus:
Eh, you could give one a Bane Venom Charm right before the contract expires. It's not cursed so it can be removed, but with a bit of luck you'll disease somebody of whoever next hires 'em.

Argh! You spoiled it! Don't post hints like this!