First Post: Introduction and Request For Help Getting Up To Speed

[Gandalf Parker]

Are your archers getting a clear view of the enemy? If your eyesight were down to their level would you be looking at the back of your infantry? Using the formats screen to set the archers off to the side seems to help, and it helps in avoiding friendly fire. But dont put them up equal to your frontline or they draw too much attention.

As to playing the AI prior to MP, be sure to try all the nations abit. They each have pros and cons. Most of them will seem weak if their advantages dont match things you would make use of. Finding the nation which best matches your playing style will make a difference in MP games.

[Sombre]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Parker

Are your archers getting a clear view of the enemy? If your eyesight were down to their level would you be looking at the back of your infantry? Using the formats screen to set the archers off to the side seems to help, and it helps in avoiding friendly fire.

I don't believe this actually makes any difference. Has anyone else observed this? Obviously if by moving them you decrease the distance to the target they'll be more accurate and if Dom3 only allowed arrows to miss by falling short or going long (based on the actual trajectory) there would be less friendly fire,... but I can't see it.