Experience tweaking

[Arralen]

I wonder if everyone realizes what the benefits of experience actually are already..

Effects of increased experience (non-cumulative)

XP 1 (15pts)
Att +1
Def +1
Prec +1
Mrl +1

XP 2 (50pts.)
Att +2
Def +2
Prec +2
Mrl +2

XP 3 (100pts)
Att +3
Def +3
Prec +3
Mrl +3
Str +1

XP 4 (200pts)
Att +4
Def +4
Prec +4
Mrl +4
Str +1
Enc -1
HP +2

XP 5 (400pts)
Att +5
Def +5
Prec +5
Mrl +5
Str +2
Enc -1
HP +2

... do we really need more? Remember, that's what every single unit (unless mindless) can get ...

[Sandman]

I like the Dominions experience system. Experience is all too often the dominant factor in games like this. The afflictions are cool as well. Old age... less so.

[Uh-Nu-Buh]

It might be cool to use the current system of experience, but empower it a wee bit like this.

Example: Light Infantry with no exp costs 10gp and 5rp. If you paid 25% more gold you could have them well trained right off the bat (1 star). 50% more for veterans (2 stars). 100% more for elites with 3 stars. These costs are a first attempt and might be off. You're paying a premium for your unit, sacrificing future toughening, etc. It would probably only be worth it for your heavy units. Myrmidons, etc.

It would be easy to mod an approximation of this. Have these experienced warriors only available from your home province (tied to a site like War Academy or somesuch).

Tying in to another thread, it would tip the scales against magic even further.... Some definite pros and cons.

[B0rsuk]

I have a better idea.

Levels(1-5): +1 heroic ability, +3 str, +3defence, +3 precision.
Level6: +1 ultimate ability (Avatar, Metamorphosis, Starfall, Resurrection, Raise Dead, Bladestorm, Earthquake, Tornado, Stampede, Death&Decay, Infernal, Teleport, Reincarnation, Charm, Big Bad Voodoo, Doom, Locust Swarm, Vengeance, or Tranquility !
Fun !

[Uh-Nu-Buh]

B0rsuk, as usual you see right to the heart of the matter. I will be interested to see the mod you produce. ;-)

[Folket]

Seems to me that those ultimate abilities will just come to things that are in no need of empowerment. Air Queens, Heliphagious and other unique summons do not need more bonuses, and they are most likly to get six stars.

[B0rsuk]

Seems to me they were ripped straight from Warcraft3, which is D&D ! (exclamation mark means factorial). You're right that higher experience levels will mostly affect already overpowered units, but my post was never meant serious.

[Tyrant]

Thanks for that post Arralan, now that i see it layed out it looks just fine (i did not realize that the skills went up every level.

[Tyrian]

One thing can be changed. The special ability can be more specific to the type of commander. I have a warrior with a bonus in research or a mage with a bonus of strength. This special ability are nearly useless for this commanders.

[Endoperez]

Tyrian said:
One thing can be changed. The special ability can be more specific to the type of commander. I have a warrior with a bonus in research or a mage with a bonus of strength. This special ability are nearly useless for this commanders.

I am pretty certain about Adept Researcher being limited to spellcasters. What commander of yours has it?