Combat Vs City Garrison Vs Drill

[snoopy369]

To find an actual chance to hit, the easiest way is to test it out and look at the combat log (logs -> combat log). It will show you the chance to hit at each combat (and how many HP are removed).

Two full strength units, though, the chance to hit should be (attacker strength) / (attacker strength + defender strength), I believe, with any modifiers added appropriately.

[snafuc4]

Originally posted by Willem


That's really bad advice. An Archer with Medic is primarily useful only as a backup defender. Combat isn't going to add alot to your defence strength if someone attacks, not like City Garrison. Combat is only a strength increase of 10%, City Garrison adds 20% to city defence. Do the math and you'll see which is better.

Fairy nuff; I wasn't really thinking about archers in this instance; more axemen

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It's also pointless having 2 Medics in a city since the effect doesn't stack, and yes they do heal themselves. The ability applies to all units on the tile including the one who has it. Also, the Medic ability is now available to units who have Drill 1, so you're better off getting it that way for a defending unit. [/QUOTE]

Ah; must have changed a bit since Vanilla - they didn't heal themselves then. Thanks

[Theben]

Originally posted by snafuc4
Here's my take for garrison only troops (BTW I'm a terrible player):

1st promo - Combat 1. The extra 10% HP can work wonders, & leads to
2nd promo - Medic 1. This STM to be vital to keep your troops healthy in the event of a seige

After that you're pretty much on your own, other than to say it's preferable to have 2 troops with medic 1 in a seiged city, as one can't heal itself

If I have a spearman in a city with 2 promos likely the 2nd is Medic. They don't fight too often and when they do it's usually against attacking mounted units which are at a huge disadvantage already.

[Willem]

Originally posted by snafuc4


Fairy nuff; I wasn't really thinking about archers in this instance; more axemen

Well he did mention defensive units in his post and specifically Archers etc.

Ah; must have changed a bit since Vanilla - they didn't heal themselves then. Thanks

They've always been able to heal themselves AFAIK. I can't remember a time when they haven't.

[snafuc4]

Originally posted by Willem
They've always been able to heal themselves AFAIK. I can't remember a time when they haven't.

Includoing the extra 10%? I'm sure they didn't used to, but nevermind

Thanks again

[pedrojedi]

Originally posted by Supr49er
I will always have a Machinegun promoted up the CG line in my coastal cities. 1 Machinegun with CGIII can hold off an amphibious AI boatful (or two).

I don't remember Machigunnery getting City Gayrrison. Usually I drill (*>**>***) it up. I think it's what you meant, right?

[Blaupanzer]

MGs are siege units, no CG prmotiom available.

[Krill]

Can't you promote archers with CG to MGs though?

[Supr49er]

Originally posted by Krill
Can't you promote archers with CG to MGs though?

Exactly so. Then add Drill once they are MGs.

[Willem]

Originally posted by pedrojedi


I don't remember Machigunnery getting City Gayrrison. Usually I drill (*>**>***) it up. I think it's what you meant, right?

They don't. He means he's promoted his archer/crossbow line with CG then upgraded to MG.

[pedrojedi]

Originally posted by Willem


They don't. He means he's promoted his archer/crossbow line with CG then upgraded to MG.

That's just so evil.

[Willem]

Originally posted by pedrojedi


That's just so evil.

No, that's just good planning.

[Kaleb]

Drill is most useful when you have a tech lead and are facing an enemy that has inferior units but superior numbers.

Enough swordsmen will eventually bring down your rifleman. Each combat your rifleman will get weaker. But if you have drill your rifleman will take less damage each round and hopefully survive for longer.

[Supr49er]

Welcome to Apolyton Kaleb.

[Willem]

Originally posted by Supr49er
Welcome to Apolyton Kaleb.

Man, you sure do get around don't you?