IC capped production limit needed

[HMS Enterprize]

Just been thinking about a scenario I have watched develop...

The world has had its WW2 and there are no wars at present...the problem is you have countries- the UK for example, that are continually building units (according to whatever focus they have- in the case of the UK- naval)...

Anyway point being- the UK now has 19 full fleet carriers and untold other ships.

This is obviously a problem in 2 big ways-

1) Continual build up in peace time...hmm... I dont think so (at least not to that extent)

2) I seriously doubt the UK could have supported 19 active service fleet carriers. (and almost certainly did not have the yards to build them)

So, what about some sort of unit cap based on IC? Perhaps a unit per IC (such as 1 carrier per base 20 IC) for example...

Obviously havent thought this through completely yet but any thoughts?

 

[bubbelties]

Something needs to be done about it I think. In the endgame neutral countries always got huge armies and navies. Its not realistic and it slows down gameplay wich surely isn't a good thing.

 

[hellfish6]

Yeah, there definately needs to be some kind of limits. I think tying the naval construction capabilities to the number (and size) of ports would be a start. Also some kind of demobilization events, to prevent the Soviets or Americans from fielding 500+ divisions in the post-war years of peace.

 

[HMS Enterprize]

Yeah, there definately needs to be some kind of limits. I think tying the naval construction capabilities to the number (and size) of ports would be a start. Also some kind of demobilization events, to prevent the Soviets or Americans from fielding 500+ divisions in the post-war years of peace.

Agreed, a link to a naval yard system would be a sensible feature. (of course, making buildable yards a feature for those who favour large naval expansion.)

 

[unmerged(41649)]

A more accurate economic model and system for domestic politics

 

[unmerged(53301)]

I think this is a great Idea. I remember in one game the USA went on a carrier frenzy and had over 50.

 

[unmerged(62611)]

Wouldn't increasing the support costs solve the problem?

 

[HMS Enterprize]

Wouldn't increasing the support costs solve the problem?

Perhaps, but support costs is measured in supplies- most states dont have a problem with supplies.

But that still would not alter the fact that it would be virtually impossible for a state such as the UK to have 19 carriers in the first place. This would only limit how many they could run- and that is not the isuue.