I have this same issue. It is incredibly frustrating because I never had any problems with this game before. I took a few months off and now that I come back the game is almost unplayable.
I think placement is most important. I also don't think the other town types (other than town) are very useful in the long run. The town has 2 things that improve every other city you have 1 that improves every unit. It does just fine with research and with the bonus to production from you towns and proper play in general, you won't need a fortress.
[quote who="harpo99999" reply="78" id="3274564"]has anybody else noticed that several of the towns on anthys map as pictured are within FOUR squares of another town and therefore could not have been built? harpo [/quote] I can't find any such towns. I can see a few that have 4 squares in between cities that were built further apart and have since expanded towards one another. Also, YAY! Can't wait!
It helps with travel somewhat. When you pass through one of your cities you travel instantly to the other side. If you have stretched out your city in a long direction the distance you can travel in one move can be significant. It also seems to help with getting to things like shards and other resources faster.
If it is the worst case scenario that parrottmath mentioned try going for something that doesn't require alot of iron usage. My heroes tend to carry me without any need for lesser troops when they have a strong focus on magic. But if you are ALSO short on shards...well...better luck next time.
[quote who="Murteas" reply="209" id="3264560"] Do you have the game installed on the same computer you are running the quest wizard? Does it give you a popup at all when it crashes? If so can you post what it says?[/quote] Yes, it's on the same computer. When I click create quest the only popup that shows is one that says "Quest wizard has stopped working. Windows is searching for a solution to the problem" and " a problem has caused the program to stop wor
I started the game with a roleplay oriented Capitar character and was very surprised to find that no one elses units seem to get road building at the start like they do. Their pioneers get it and any other unit can be given it for 0 maintenance cost. Is this a remnant of some earlier time before Capitar was removed or is an unadvertised bonus that they receive?
I'm having trouble with the program crashing the instant I click "create quest". I don't think I've done anything wrong but I'm not sure what to do differently.
I've had this issue with every faction I've ever fought as well. The OP is lucky that he could even get a surrender. I've never managed to do even that. I also think the AI is too difficult to acquire and maintain peaceful relations with. I play a diplomatic oriented character and sometimes peace is out of the question for anybody unless you are absolutely dominating. I'd like it if the AI weren't so hell bent on winning that it sometimes forgoes making
Shouldn't they be paid? They are mercenaries.
I'll just say thanks for a great game in general. Can't wait to see how things evolve for this game in the future.
The AI loves to pick on me too. Trouble is they always get stomped because my army is efficient and strong besides being small. The AI needs some work when it comes to warfare. They don't seem like they ever want to surrender either, even when I've taken all of their out posts. It would also be nice if they declared war because they actually wanted to fight. These guys just do it for the fun of it.
Well it's too late for me. I've already played enough to know it's a great game so I don't care what any reviewers say. It does deserve some good reviews though.
I don't quite understand what it is that I am trading and what it is that I am getting in return when I trade "civilization", "warfare", or "magic" technology with AI players. Could someone explain what is happening here?
[quote who="Beermuscles" reply="19" id="3260893"]Can't help but feel like Novice on this game is Normal on similar titles. I never start a game on any difficulty under than normal or it's like and usually hold my own if not crush the AI. This game though, I get stomped. Been trying for the past hour to make a build for rushing Merchant Cross Bazaar first queue and it's never available, 13 turns in the AI already has me beat, not sure how to gain an edge. Edit:Haven'
I just can't agree that the game is to difficult even on easy. The world certainly can be unforgiving, I'll give you that, but the AI is just too retarded. I am having no trouble with role-play in my game and it feels plenty sandboxish to me. I even have a hero designed for roleplay. She is not hard core win button material, thats for sure.
Also make sure i'ts in the right category within the xml. Just adding a cost to it won't do the trick. This is an example of what I did to add a trait to the options This is what your ability should appear under if it's a weakness. There is another one for positive traits Champion_Talent