game option/old age

[Sombre]

It's not really about balance, it's a feature of the game.

It's also fairly easy to mod away, should you want. Although it might be a little bit time consuming.

[Dedas]

It is fire magic that gives (mostly) humans the low old age threshold. You know, the light that burns twice as bright burns half as long.

[Xietor]

And the crones of man, who have 3 nature magic and no fire? Why are they old?

It is a fairly annoying feature of the game, and one that would be nice to be able to turn off as an option. I guess you can mod it, but i have seen numerous complaints about it, and if there is a significant number of players that dislike the feature, why not provide an option to turn it off?

There is an option to make random events rare, etc. Just add one to make units that are old all start 5 years before getting old. Maybe this idea should be included in the dom IV wishlist if it is not as simple as i think to do.

[Shovah32]

They are old because they are old women, that simple.

[Dedas]

Yes, that's it. She will get fewer afflictions from old age though, as she has death magic.

[Sombre]

I'm all for more options. I'd never use this one if it was implemented but I'm never going to be against having the choice.

I think it would make more sense if you were simply able to turn age off entirely though, rather than making everyone 5 years below the maxage.

[Sir_Dr_D]

Personally I like the old age feature. It adds flavour, and makes all those commanders seem more human. I also like the gamble that is associated with purchasing old age mages. Some mages die from old age, but not a lot, especially if you have a growth scale.

I can understand why some people wouldn't like it though, especially those why don't like micro management or want the game more strategic.

I am all for the option though. But like Sombre it is one I would never use.