Which UU is the best???

[fani]

I came to the conclusion that the UU of each civilization weight as much as its traits and as a result the UU of each civ plays a major part in making the selection of which civ to play with.

As far as i am concerned...playing on monarch difficulty i vote the Immortal the value of which i just recently discovered..The bonus vs archers and immunity to first strikes combined with the 2 movement points is awesome (especially since the ai uses mostly archers to defend its cities).

Let's find out which one is the best or at least the most popular....

[LordShiva]

Praetorians!!!

[fani]

damn...i wanted to make this a poll...

[Nugog]

Originally posted by LordFeva
Praetorians!!!

Praetorians!!

[Nugog]

Originally posted by fanny
damn...i wanted to make this a poll...

Would be better if you did - just remember to include a banana option - it may seem strange, but you will find it much easier if you do.

[fani]

The praetorian is a fine choice but what if there is no iron around??...which gives value to UU's that dont need resources like the Jaguar or the camel archer...
It really hurts when you are playing caesar or toku without iron

[fani]

Thats one of the main reasons i wanted to make this a poll

The Banana warior UU option

[Snotty]

Immortal also get terrain and city defense bonuss, unlike other 2 movement point units

[rah]

Cossacks, they have a long enough shelf life and can chew up calvary.

[Arrian]

Can't really go wrong with Praetorians, but there are other good ones around.

I like Samurai. Though I typically don't play the civs b/c I don't like the traits, the Immortals and Conquistadors seem like excellent units. There is also something to be said for the no-resource Camel Rider. I know I loathe the Keshik when it's used against me.

And then, of course, there is the fast worker. It's really difficult to try and measure, but I tell ya, turn advantage is a powerful thing and the fast worker helps give you that.

-Arrian

[LordShiva]

Originally posted by nani
Thats one of the main reasons i wanted to make this a poll

The Banana warior UU option

You, my friend, are a true role model to all settlers.

[Solver]

My picks:

Fast Worker - the only UU that is useful throughout the entire span of the game.

Praetorian - well, it's hard to mess up if you have these.

Cossack - an awesome unit that can beat any contemporary unit.

[TheArsenal]

Cossack. They have the advantage of appearing at a point where my production is strong enough to pump them out if needed. And unlike Praetorians and the lack of iron problem mentioned above, there is plenty of time in the game to position or battle for horses (trading for horses is too iffy) far prior to their appearance.

[Six Thousand Year Old Man]

I like the fast worker. I don't have to spend as much time building workers (and slowing growth) because I don't need as many. And as has been noted, they're useful for the whole game.

[conmcb25]

Redcoats