Markata, the movie

[Jarkko]

Originally Posted by chrispedersen

Also because of the size. you can get 6 of them in one square - or 5 plus a healer. Very very high damage density.

But also risky beyond belief. One hit from any AoE1 thing will kill them all. They *have* just five HP each after all, and they have no shield. But yes, against melee-only who have no auras, no fear (we are still talking of the amazing morale of the markata here) and no AoE attacks, they would be great. Too bad there are not that many such opponents around *However* it might be worth it for the comedy value

[chrispedersen]

I mentioned other races. And it certainly isn't foolproof .. I'm still playing with the ideas.

But some interesting combinations come to mind. Suppose a Size 4-5 creature that regens like mad.

with a tiny little hoburg that does a lot of damage.

Its better than either ethereal or air shield against missiles, for example. So long as the big guy remains healthy.

[LumenPlacidum]

Originally Posted by Jarkko

But also risky beyond belief. One hit from any AoE1 thing will kill them all. They *have* just five HP each after all, and they have no shield. But yes, against melee-only who have no auras, no fear (we are still talking of the amazing morale of the markata here) and no AoE attacks, they would be great. Too bad there are not that many such opponents around *However* it might be worth it for the comedy value

For the way spells are targeted, wouldn't you just need other squares with more than 30 hp to make the markatas a less attractive target? It's not even that difficult. Three barbarians is more than 30, isn't it?

[chrispedersen]

Exactly my point... hit points and number of units are used to target - damage out put isn't.