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Darius
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(8/17/04 7:59 am)
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tactics and logistics
ah - right I understand then about the logistics of your choice in wanting to use troops from across those avaliable to the English faction, rather than the best that could be offered. However, knowing the military mindset (wanting to have the very latest toys to play with), managed upgrades and replacements to newest units would be more realistic would it not?

In terms of the 'refused flank' (the diagram didnt work out despite me trying to edit the bleedin thing), that could have fitted in with the English Defence; it would just mean a slight change to the disposition of your troops rather than a change of troops. Imagine a unit of troops who are at 45 degrees to the line of attack.

But i respect that you did not want to pulverise the opposition each and every time.

OgreMagi
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Posts: 22
(8/17/04 8:02 am)
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Re: tactics and logistics
How did you manage to keep army sizes so small? Whenever I play the AI always seems to build massive armies of thousands which I have to counter with massive armies of my own. Kind of takes the fun out of the game because I usually don't like fighting battles that would take so long to win.

Dave P
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Posts: 974
(8/17/04 10:43 am)
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Re: tactics and logistics
@Darius.
I agree teching up to the best units is more accurate, but the AI seems to have problems keeping up with humans.
One of the main reasons my defensive line was so static is that I included three seige weapons in it. Now as my attacking plan was based on the defensive army it followed that it was easier just to have one defensive plan and work around that.

@Ogre.
Are you playing Muslims? that part of the world does seem to produce large armies.

Darius
Posts: 14
(8/17/04 10:53 am)
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siege weapons
Of course you had these as well - honestly i find these of little use until u can get ur mitts on serpentines. I do include them in my Crusader armies tho' - otherwise I tend to starve the buggers out rather than rush :evil

There was a big ole debate about these on another forum a while back and the general consensus of opinion was that they are so duff as to be bugger all use on the battlefield. A high value unit that needs protecting that doesnt come in to it's own until its firing against something as static as a wall or tower.

Dave P
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Posts: 975
(8/17/04 11:07 am)
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Re: siege weapons
If they hit just one man in a unit they produce a fear factor that gives a morale penalty. Making units more likely to rout.

I have found this to be quite effective when defending mutiple waves of attackers and have seen units rout when they are hit by rocks and before they contact my front ranks.
Catapults are much more effective than balistae in producing this. Its a lot of fun to watch when it happens also.

I think players tend to think that seige weapons are useless because they dont actually kill many enemies, they can however save casualties by making enemies rout quicker.

Darius
Posts: 16
(8/17/04 11:14 am)
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siege weapons
hmm - true. I have to be honest, Ive not used 3 at a time in one battle. I could imagine that having 3 large rocks come hurtling towards you does cause (1) a brown adreline rush (2) urgent need to change trousers/kilt/armour (3) a willingness to try and beat the 500 metre dash:rollin

GreyFox
Posts: 122
(9/2/04 12:51 pm)
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re
Don't want this to get too far from the front page, now do we?

I am zelda12
Registered User
Posts: 415
(9/2/04 6:10 pm)
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Re: re
No sirree, it rerally should be stickied as it has good tips inside it for young players.

ChuckRW
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Posts: 11
(9/3/04 1:07 am)
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Re: re
Holy cow!

Dave P
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Posts: 976
(9/3/04 10:06 am)
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Re: re
I actually wrote the story hoping that some of the ideas I use would be of help to some of the newer players. Its a pity all the discussion which the story generated at the time of writing could not be included, as some very interesting points came up, and a lot of laughs as well.

Dave.

mablung of the heavy hand
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Posts: 1051
(9/3/04 9:29 pm)
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Re: re
Ahh, the good old days aye Dave:D . Eagerly awaiting next post, discussing the finer points.
Any progress on the next story/publication?

Edited by: mablung of the heavy hand at: 10/15/04 6:57 pm
Dave P
Registered User
Posts: 977
(9/4/04 11:51 am)
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Re: re
I have two chapters, but have had to put it on hold because of real life commitments.>:

Stonewall382
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Posts: 553
(9/4/04 3:04 pm)
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Re: re
Boo!
Just crank out more King's Diary!
We don't care about your personal life!
We want more!
Dance, monkey, dance!

:D

mablung of the heavy hand
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Posts: 1053
(9/4/04 8:49 pm)
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Re: re
Damn, ah well, s'pose real world must come before other worlds..sometimes.:p

Wordsmith
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Posts: 1
(9/19/04 6:14 pm)
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Re: re
Dave,

Amazing story. Extremely entertaining. By turns poignant, hilarious, and exhilerating, it really was a pleasure to read.

Can't wait to see what Rome provides you with for a tale.


Ben

OrionBlauw
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Posts: 404
(9/19/04 9:48 pm)
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Re: re
Nice reading mate. Nice logistics thing.

Dave P
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Posts: 979
(9/20/04 12:40 am)
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Re: re
Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed it.
I think someone else will probably beat me to doing a Rome story, as I plan to wait and see what kind of reviews RTW gets before I buy it, maybe wait until its had a couple of patches also.
The logistics thing was a pain in the ass to do, but hopefully it might be of use to new players.

Dave.

kennosen
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Posts: 532
(9/20/04 3:37 pm)
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Re: re
Hey Mr P... I've not looked in here for a while and anyway I tended to shy away from the 'story' threads as I'm reading far too many books at the minute, but I will endeavour to read your prose.. I'll let you know when I've finished.. :D

King Ruben
Registered User
Posts: 78
(9/21/04 3:16 am)
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Re: re
Great Job Dave P, if only my writing was able to match that

Pritzl
Registered User
Posts: 87
(9/21/04 6:15 pm)
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Re: The Kings Diary.
Bravo Sir... you definitely persevered through this epic tale.

If I had one comment, it would be that, at times, particularly towards the end of the diary, you tend to not afford your characters as much attention as necessary. As such, the reader gets detached as well and I found myself skipping through much of the later events.

OTOH, you are to be commended on your opening sequence. Great depth for all of the characters and totally riveting. The first few kings and their entourages were incredibly fleshed out and their intrigues were all the more interesting because of it. Of course, I suspect that as the game dragged on it probably became harder to keep tabs on everything and yet provide enough detail. Well done and good luck in any case... oh and cheers for a good read! :D

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