[quote who="OrionM42" reply="125" id="3214623"] Wow! I just had to say, Geekanarchy, these are Nine Great Ideas for Random World Events! [/quote] High praise - thank you Orion! I really like events that encourage you alter your gameplay, either due to obstacle or opportunity. Here's hoping that events of these type won't be difficult to implement.
Ideas for random world events: A Coordinated Conspiracy - The most powerful player suffers at the combined hands of unknown conspirators in an attempt to reign in his power. Player in the lead suffers from increased unrest in all cities for a number of turns. The World Aches - The earth below you moans and the crystal shards dim. Shrines do not produce mana for a number of turns. Darkness Envelops the Land - A black fog covers the uncivilized portions of the w
Lost Warriors Wardens of Steel Grim Legion Death Keepers Honor Brigade Firethorns Pale Watchers Day Raiders Armsmen of Blood Storm Guard
[quote who="mqpiffle" reply="55" id="3064663"] I retract this request because I have seen the other side of the coin. It shouldn't matter if the AI forces you split your armies for defensive purposes. Splitting xp can cause the player to save/reload to find the "happy point" which could get tedious. For now I will wait and see.[/quote] Maybe some middle ground would work. For example, if you battled baddies worth 100xp and won, you could get: