TreadedWater

The way I see it, champions sort of function primarily as monster killers, whereas normal, trained units are better for fighting other trained units. Champions can get really good dodge and armor and, obviously, get access to developing talents to make them tougher or more evasive, and as individuals, don't suffer from the overpower trait or a severe reduction in attack capability as they take damage. I agree completely, though, Wildlands a

[quote who="emmagine" reply="11" id="3321459"]isn't one of the level 5 fort upgrades already 50% reduction in metal cost?[/quote] You might be thinking of the 'earth forge', which is +1 earth shard and -50% production (labor) cost for armor. I don't think there's anything that reduces the actual metal/crystal/horse/warg/influence/gildar cost for units.

[quote who="Raledon" reply="6" id="3321272"]A few possibilities: Make buildings that grant non-conventional bonuses. For example, a level 5 conclave upgrade that gives mana equal to amount of prestige the faction has. A fortress building that forces the population to work harder, granting 0.1 production per person. A town building that lets you build the armory path (all the +armor when trained buildings). Buildings that grant resources based on sha

I had never heard of Elemental before I saw an ad for Fallen Enchantress on Steam. I had played Sins of a Solar Empire, and while it was impressive in depth and scale, it didn't really appeal to me in a personal way. I hate to admit it here now, especially when it may yet have consequences, but I pirated the release version of Fallen Enchantress in order to try it, and even though that version was unstable and inefficient in performance, I was amazed<

level 3 Fortress, Psionic Training: I happen to like the infirmary myself; I usually reserve the abilities for my champions or henchmen. I'd more appreciate some kind of infirmary augment that has a chance of healing injuries from stationed champions every season, a "Healer's Sanctuary" or something. level 3 Town, Subsidized Farms ( +20 faction food per grain): That wouldn&#