Tip The Art of Placement

Lazy_Perfectionist · #1 May 22nd, 2007, 07:34 PM

If you don't mind me asking...
How big is the placement grid?
When I get back home, maybe I can try putting a mage in each corner, getting in a battle, and turning on the grid. But if anyone knows offhand, or can tell me I'm overlooking something in the manual and what section, I'd appreciate it.

I suppose, I might as well ask how big the battlefield is, also.

Thanks in advance.

Nick_K · #2 May 22nd, 2007, 07:55 PM

When it comes to 'quality'... I believe that Prec 100 single target spells aim for high-hp targets

vfb · #3 May 22nd, 2007, 08:59 PM

I think the grid is this size, please correct me if this is wrong.

Your armies start in the 18 by 18 red squares. If you have a lot of units they can overflow and fill the entire white area too.

Foodstamp · #4 May 22nd, 2007, 09:58 PM

This is the pattern I normally use when placing my units.

Fate · #5 May 23rd, 2007, 12:08 AM

I did the calculations, and 2 bodyguards HELPS. Yes, if your mage is selected, the chance of being hit (assuming 100 fatigue and non-magic weapons) goes from 86% up to 95%. On the other hand, your mage only has a 33% chance of selection (vs. 100%).

The result is 86% chance of being hit vs. ~31.5% chance.

That is a DROP of ~54.5% (over 50%!).

llamabeast · #6 May 23rd, 2007, 04:27 AM

Foodstamp - genius! I will certainly be using that from now on.

Lazy_Perfectionist · #7 May 23rd, 2007, 12:49 PM

Thank you, vfb. So, if you're correct, there's almost no protection from curse spells except hanging out in the very back and hoping that lizardman shaman doesn't move up.

danm · #8 May 23rd, 2007, 12:56 PM

wouldnt having the 2 bodyguards increse the odds of that square being initially chosen as a target x3 though?

you'd have to add in the odds of the mage getting hit due to his bodyguards being "missed"

assumed targetting process:
pick target unit. (1x mage +2x guards)
determine Target square.
determine square actually hit. (assume good accuracy)
determine unit hit in that square (if any -- guards "pay back" here 1/3 chance of picking mage).
determine if that unit IS hit.
determine damage.

I think it comes out near a wash, but the bodyguards may be slightly counterproductive.

lch · #9 May 28th, 2007, 09:23 PM

Nice map there vfb.

Foodstamp, we're not playing American Football.

Lingchih · #10 May 28th, 2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Foodstamp said:

This is the pattern I normally use when placing my units.

That looks like a Hook and Go pattern. How exactly do I script that?