Atlantis and upkeep/supply

[The Panther]

johan osterman said:

Why? Is there any particular reason why this should be the case. Some units costing upkeep is not a balance issue in itself, although it might be a balance issue that Sea Trolls in particular costs upkeep.

I suppose that this is a personal pet peeve on my part. Having played Atlantis twice in the Last month, I do not like the fact that sea trolls are a terrible summons, primarily because they cost upkeep while most other summons do not. It is a huge disadvantage to Atlantis.

But, unfortunately, sea trolls are really the only amphibous water summons which can give you a quick army. However the upkeep kills you, and this makes water gems less useful for summoning than pretty much any other type.

That is another reason why many people convert their water income to astral income through clams.