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[quote], global mana is used instead[/quote] Hmm...magic socialism. I look forward to see how this will work [e digicons]:thumbsup:[/e]

[quote]not to admire how nice the fungii looks on the cave-rocks while I search for treasure that I can use to build up my armies.[/quote] If you were a tree hugging liberal oompa loompa, you'd fight for the right of fungii & cave rocks!! [e digicons]:cylon:[/e] Ewwww...Shard drilling is detrimental to the environment :( It is not the most intelligent or strongest of the species that survives but the one most adaptable to change.... We're i

[quote](if its not bleeding obvious) [/quote] I was being diplomatic. It is obvious. I was trying to give you the benefit of the doubt. You are not dumb for "saying it out loud." You are merely honest---a noble quality [e digicons]k1[/e] . I was just asking. I play a lot of games but I often feel I am not on the level of many community members. At times, I feel like

AI building type as yet un-explained in the manual.[/quote] what is really explained in the manual?

[quote] was the enemy a empire and you a kingdom? i[/quote] Lol..sorry idk. at the point where that usually happens I have a lock on the game. I am curious as to why things happen in the game but if I have a superior advantage i tend not to delve too deeply. Once I know I have won I tend to have fun with minimal analysis. This is the first game I have ever purchased on release and the evolution of it has been most interesting. I have learned not to get too attached to any given benefi

[quote]Occasionally I capture one of those big, fat AI cities that builds units in 1 Turn .. Have you guys noticed this yet?[/quote] Oh yeah! I love taken the AI's cities-- though I didn't take a close look as to why I was able to do this (I just assumed the AI put more effort into city planning than strategic/tactical doctrine). I just started maniacally cranking out the troops. [e digicons]:thumbsup:[/e] I love the smell of dragon fire in the morning....

[quote]He sent in that army without me knowing[/quote] Oh that's total BS; however,I am curious how he was able to approach your original city. Who was the original aggressor? Was it an amphibious assault? Did he use the oft disparaged teleport spell? I don't know about anybody else but my original city is generally surrounded by other cities or inaccessible due to geography. I go to great pains to insulate it. Is the AI getting craftier? [e digicons]}:)[/e]

[quote] there is one that can't stand me and reports all my post. [/quote] at least you're batting .500. It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude. I'm no Xia sycophant either but... your irreverence is refreshing-- on line<

[quote]but it's still using the Euclidean distance formula to set the powers[/quote] Of course! The Euclidean distance formula--why didn't I realize that before? My grasp on mathematics doesn't go past Pythagoras. Thanks for the detailed explanation, though. It gives me a deeper appreciation for the complexity of work that you guys are doing. This will be great once you get all the tweaking done. I have to ask, however, if the AI can be taught the Euclidean distance formula, m

[quote] but apparently I rub some people the wrong way.[/quote] Considering your comments as of late---the above is a interesting play on words [e digicons]:grin:[/e] 

[quote]can't leave something that's on the tip of my tongue in limbo. [/quote] I know the feeling. Andre Norton winner--looks good. I wonder if that was the inspiration for the Predator series. Jack Lovejoy?? has to be a nom de plume--more like a quasi porn star than author. The only Lovejoy I ever heard of was in the movie "Get Shorty"

[quote]Very Sun Tzu ish.[/quote] All warfare is based on deception. When near, make it appear that you are far away; when far away, that you are near. Nice reference Lord Xia---and they said that scathing lampooning was the only karrazan in your arsenal [e digicons]:wulf:[/e] I agree those spells would be great as long as there is an AI that would react to or actually employ them to add a little más sabor to the game. ¡Te

[quote]I remember thinking, 'this would be such an awseome movie if the studios did it right'.[/quote] I don't recall that one. Sadly, the studios rarely ever get it right [e digicons]:([/e] too focused on profit rather remaining true to a story, character development, or dialogue. Of course, that is a generalization. Lol, maybe Lord Xia could help with the dialogue!

[quote] Is the Land real, or was everything just a figment of his illness? [/quote] Old school Inception....

[quote]What was the name of those books ??? darn, just can't remember anymore. I'm getting so old.[/quote] Ol Blue Eyes says you're young at heart--you're still gaming [e digicons]:grin:[/e] Lord Foul's Bane The Illearth War The Power the Preserves 2nd Chronicles-The Wounded Land, The One Tree & White Gold Wielder...I think that's the order. Great series. I know Donaldson wrote a third trilogy where the son picks up the adventures of his dad--haven'

[quote]Did you turn on mods in the game's option menu?[/quote] Ah--no. Duh [e digicons]:omg:[/e] thanks. it works!

[quote] They are real names the random name generator came up with. [/quote] No shit? lol--thought you made them up. I either create a name or go with a pronounceable one.

[quote]Directions: -Place the folder "Green Orcs" and its content in the Elemental mods folder and run the game. -The Elemental Mods folder can be found in Documents -> My Games -> Elemental -> Mods. For Windows 7 your Documents folder can be accessed from the start menu.[/quote] Ok--admittedly I am a noob when it comes to this kinda stuff. I have done the above but when I run the game no orcs. Suggestions?

[quote]triple melee attack[/quote] LOL--I should use that more often [e digicons]:D[/e] I prefer not letting anybody get that close unless there is no risk of counter attack.

[quote]Just how much stronger is a hero unlocked by the third adventuring tech versus the heroes roaming around in the world in the early game?[/quote] I hadn't thought about it. In the beginning I just imbue them. Once i fully research the recruiting tech i find myself overloaded with heroes. there is only so far you can get with the tech or arcane tree--or any of the branches for that matter so I just hadn't thought to use heroes to any great extent other than as additional magic us

[quote]Also it would be nice to comment on the Pros and cons of marrying early vs. late with the hopes of catching a more powerful spouse later on.[/quote] Comprehensive list? Too ambitious for me; besides, it would take from my game time [e digicons];P[/e] but the marriage thing-- That would be a good debate. Even though I might produce some bad ass progeny by waiting to marry a more powerful spouse, I don't see the over all benefit. It takes about 150 or so turns

[quote]Even then, I'd be loathe to do it, and I'd think most players would be.[/quote] In the current game I have 6 level 5 cities (2 mine 4 captured)---I don't think I'd raze either unless in it was in a fit of rage or the last thing I did before I won the game. [e digicons]:annoyed:[/e]

Distasteful? I didn't realize people found Lord Xia ever thus. I agree with RikazeMa--you have a sharp sense of wit. Great satirical point [e digicons]:thumbsup:[/e] And as usual---ROFL.

[quote]has anyone ever seen an AI with horse or warg mounted troops?[/quote] I have as well---turn 250 or so difficulty hard;granted, the AI, as one would expect, did not make effect use of it. I have only seen single mounted units--nothing above.

[quote]anal as anal retentive,[/quote] Yes, well thanks for clarifying but I gave you credit for the double entendre.