Impis-did the Zulu get jipped?

[Coracle]

Originally posted by ThePlagueRat
Did anyone tell you that Firaxis has become really stupid?
Well, I do now... ( post-Alpha Centauri )

I'm glad you've finally seen the light about Firaxis.

When Firaxis gives War Elephants a 4.3 value, but Longbowmen a 4.1, they've proven they have no idea what they are doing. (Longbowmen should be 4.3; Elelphants 3.1).


As for the units, the problem is that the numerical values are so low, thus making any change a major one. When you have that situation you've handcuffed yourself as a designer in altering or adding units. Differences in later eras can be more flexible as adding an attack point will hardly matter. In the Ancient era adding a single attack point to archers increases their attack strength by 50%.

So the entire unit lst needs reevaluation, or at least editing and new mods.

[Deathwalker]

Even thouhg there defensive. I find that in my games were I am next to the Zulu's they always attack on mass with them. It always comes down to Legion Vs Impi

[Zachriel]

Originally posted by Theseus
Zachriel, you do the best screenshots.

That's very cruel, BTW... why keep Japan alive at that point?

Alas, a deal is a deal.

[DrFell]

Impi are great units, and they'll be even better in MP. The Zulu traits also complement their UU very well. Imagine in an MP 1 on 1 game, you could use your scouts to go hunt out your enemy's location and resources, then follow it up with a 'veteran Impi flood' covering as many of their resources as you can manage. Chances are you will cut them off from either iron or horses, and hurt their expansion a great deal. After that you can start preparing a massive horseman rush, escorting the horsemen with Impi. Now you have a 2.2.2 stack of units with no weak spot, very resistant to counter attacks which will be common with human players.

Trust me, Impi are one of the best UU in the right situation, certainly more flexible than the hoplite.

[Iskandar Reza]

Originally posted by Coracle


I'm glad you've finally seen the light about Firaxis.

Coracle, with your permission I'd like to compile all your posts into a book.