Does the natural terrain or climate have any effect on the game, especially in combat? The mention of Iceland has me thinking...
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Yes, it has. Cold regions get increased attrition, and if you add the very low supply limit of Iceland I can only say it would be a horrible place to fight a major battle.
Deserts are also very unpleseant (see AAR Papal States).
Some areas are in the 'tropical belt' the attrition is very high there and colonialization is often unsuccesful.
At sea you have storms and some seazone get ice-bound at winter.
/Greven
Deserts are also very unpleseant (see AAR Papal States).
Some areas are in the 'tropical belt' the attrition is very high there and colonialization is often unsuccesful.
At sea you have storms and some seazone get ice-bound at winter.
/Greven
But if you are russian, General Winter can crushed every Polish or Swedish armies send against you
he he he.
if your troops are native to a cold region will they not get a lesser negatve thing, and then get higher attrition in warmer climates (like deserts)?
if your troops are native to a cold region will they not get a lesser negatve thing, and then get higher attrition in warmer climates (like deserts)?
Interesting.
Do attrition levels get worst in the winter? Can General December crush Russia's enemies?
Are there any defensive bonuses for difficult terrain? For example, would attacking a mountainous province be more difficult than a normal province? Would it even matter in warfare in this time period?
Does bad terrain slow down troop movements? I would guess that swampy or rocky terrain would slow down the progress of troops.
Thanks.
Do attrition levels get worst in the winter? Can General December crush Russia's enemies?
Are there any defensive bonuses for difficult terrain? For example, would attacking a mountainous province be more difficult than a normal province? Would it even matter in warfare in this time period?
Does bad terrain slow down troop movements? I would guess that swampy or rocky terrain would slow down the progress of troops.
Thanks.
i'm guessing yes to all except the General December, because here January is worst for winters so General Januay would be better.
btw, are there iceboats or some way to get accross the icey water ways that are iced over (great circle route is shorted distance, and a trip across northern Europe/Asia to India is shorter than going around africa)?
btw, are there iceboats or some way to get accross the icey water ways that are iced over (great circle route is shorted distance, and a trip across northern Europe/Asia to India is shorter than going around africa)?
Its not possible to go north of europe, forget about it.
Hmm, i wonder what this board will be like when the game is released, and we all sit home and play EU (=
Hmm, i wonder what this board will be like when the game is released, and we all sit home and play EU (=
This is a question that desperately needs to be answered:
What are the exact effects of terrain on combat?
Is it harder to attack in wetlands or mountains? Is cavalry less effective in rough terrain? Etc, etc.
Beta testers? Johan?
/Doomie
What are the exact effects of terrain on combat?
Is it harder to attack in wetlands or mountains? Is cavalry less effective in rough terrain? Etc, etc.
Beta testers? Johan?
/Doomie
No he's not hicks, but he'd love to be one
Eh Doomie-woomies? <hugs>
Actually, he SHOULD be one, he has quite a bit of worthwhile knowledge and would v. useful for the test, but alas its too late now
Here are some edited snippets for you ppl wanting to know about attrition / effects:
a) Typical causes for attrition are being out of supply, either too many troops in the same province or not being adjacent to a province that is owned or controlled by an ally.
Being out of supply is not recommended for long periods of time. Climate, weather and the leader's Maneuver value also affects attrition. Crossing water streams such as rivers causes attrition and also causes the army to take longer to get to its destination.
b)terrain affects movement and combat. So obviously cavalry is weaker when on a field, filled with obstacles (say marsh / muddy / forest), whilst infantry is may not be so hampered e.g. an example of a battle such as this occured in 1648 between the Polish 'army' (rather about 4,000 men) and a 5x larger Cossack rebel force at 'Golden Waters' during the Polish / Cossack civil wars.
The inexperienced Polish leaders chose to charge the Cossack square after a previous night of rainstorms.
The heavy hussars charged, got bogged down in mud, lost their momentum, and the Cossacks attacked right through the cavalry and into the small garrison: 1/2 the Poles were slaughtered, the others taken into captivity along with several high ranking Hetmans.
Cavalry also cannot take part in sieges and just wastes away so its imporant to use it only when necessary in large field battles.
Sapura
Eh Doomie-woomies? <hugs>
Actually, he SHOULD be one, he has quite a bit of worthwhile knowledge and would v. useful for the test, but alas its too late now
Here are some edited snippets for you ppl wanting to know about attrition / effects:
a) Typical causes for attrition are being out of supply, either too many troops in the same province or not being adjacent to a province that is owned or controlled by an ally.
Being out of supply is not recommended for long periods of time. Climate, weather and the leader's Maneuver value also affects attrition. Crossing water streams such as rivers causes attrition and also causes the army to take longer to get to its destination.
b)terrain affects movement and combat. So obviously cavalry is weaker when on a field, filled with obstacles (say marsh / muddy / forest), whilst infantry is may not be so hampered e.g. an example of a battle such as this occured in 1648 between the Polish 'army' (rather about 4,000 men) and a 5x larger Cossack rebel force at 'Golden Waters' during the Polish / Cossack civil wars.
The inexperienced Polish leaders chose to charge the Cossack square after a previous night of rainstorms.
The heavy hussars charged, got bogged down in mud, lost their momentum, and the Cossacks attacked right through the cavalry and into the small garrison: 1/2 the Poles were slaughtered, the others taken into captivity along with several high ranking Hetmans.
Cavalry also cannot take part in sieges and just wastes away so its imporant to use it only when necessary in large field battles.
Sapura
Truth. I would have been the worst nitpicker of the lot, leaving the Paradox team no rest until all glitches were fixed.
Ah well, I will certainly apply in time for EU 2.
Thanks for the terrain info Sap, now it makes sense.
/Doomie
poor doomdark. knows all this history and cant be in beta
almost forgot, thank you sapura
almost forgot, thank you sapura