Sucking at OCC

[Theben]

quote: Originally posted by Scouse Gits on 01-31-2001 09:22 AM [spirited defence]Diplomacy is cheaper than Arms! I have rarely been unable to keep any AI placated in 2.42 - give them enough techs and they love you - it is very tempting to take the 600g for declaring war on the arch enemy ... but it doesn't pay in the long term. Be at peace with the world and race to AC. [/spirited defence]

I play 2.78- IIRC the AI is a little meaner than 2.42 (and MGE is worse).
I don't take the money for declaring war, which makes them unhappy. Then I give a tech or 2 and they're back to worshipful. It isn't my ally that's the problem, it's his ENEMY, who refuses to become happier than neutral.

quote: p.s. where does it say build modern defensive units in the Paulicy?

"Adherence to a strict formula can be a straitjacket as well as a guide." What I did worked under the circumstances.

[Scouse Gits]

Circumstances almost always determine actions - of course. What I was trying to say is that if you find yourself forced to build modern military units before launch you are wasting valuable turns and shields. sometimes this is forced upon you, but it should be avoided if possible. Strategically placed NON-units can keep the wolf from the door even when they are mere Archers and Legions facing Armour upto the point when war is actually declared - if this happens and they can get to you - you have lost either by brutal conquest or by the simple fact that you are forced so far from the Paulicy by fighting a defensive war that you landing date is dire even if it is still the first!

In summary - try to minimise your military presence (ideally have no supported military units). This is not always possible, but certainly worth striving to attain. I am not the master here - but look at the logs of paul and latterly Ribbanah - the watchword is focus (and not on military matters).

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