Turn 92 - 575 BC

[GeoModder]

Okay, first the bad news. Situation has changed ingame (see screenshots), and I didn't went online yesterday because I felt asleep and forgot this morning. There's only 12-13 hours left for this turn and nothing has been done yet.

First, as you see on the screenshot PAL has reacted to our Axestack with an ultimatum.

[GeoModder]

Secondly...

... Caerbannog needs another item for the queue as you can see.

[GeoModder]

General overwiew...

... of the harassment zone.

As you can see, Heliopolis grew its borders because of the religion founded there. Our axe stack retreated. Also, Heliopolis is now up to 20% cultural defense.

So what we can do is:
A) put the axe stack to 3 right next to Heliopolis (DoW thus), and let our 2 chariots join it. Chances are that PAL put an extra axe in town.
B) Put our axestack to 7 and the chariotstack to 7-1. They're joined then and ready to pounce on the pasture near that unknown town.

Those two options are the best under the circumstances IMO.

[GeoModder]

Close up...

... for better understanding.

To clarificate the strength of our forces in the area:

The axe in WD needs 1 turn to heal, and has a single open promotion available. It is now a standard axeman.

Both chariots have a promotion available. Either combat or retreat promo.

I put 2 workers on the stone hill to make a road or start a quary next turn. Also, WD is now connected by road with the rest of our empire.

In our axestack 3 axes have the combat promo, 1 is a standard axeman.


So, this said, the next 12 hours someone has to do the moves on short notice. I can't guarantee I'll be awake early enough tomorrow morning to read the forum, and do moves according to stuff posted here.

[Chuckman]

Attack.

Move the axes 3 and have the chariots join.

Pull the workers away from the front lines. Have them work on a secondary road between VH and WD. But first cottage the flood plain by VH.

While I know the intent for Caer is growth, first have them build 1 chariot to join the mobile defense force.

And lets talk with Banana.

[UnOrthOdOx]

3rd option is moving the axes 1 and the chariots 1-1.

Then reclaiming the forest hill next turn and seeing what we can see, OR striking at the unknown town, OR striking those cottages. It's a great location.

No need to pull workers away this turn, PAL has no 2 movers.

We should not be focusing on Heliopolis so much as we should focus on forcing them to split forces. I'ld move the axes 1. It presents the most options for us, and for PAL to contend with.

And, if we haven't yet, I really must insist on slavery as a precaution.

[UnOrthOdOx]

ROAD with the workers, IMO.

Caerbannog...I'm out of it to know what it has and what's available. If it has no granary, let's get that going, so I'll defer any comments there.

What is that unit north of WD? Workers? Chopping? Ballsy, leaving them unprotected.


I'ld love to play, but I don't have BTS.

[Zoid]

Moved axes and chariots 1. I agree with UnO that it's a great location for creating mischief I we play before PAL next turn we might snag us a couple of workers Or does that fall under the Double Move rule?

Workers had no moves.

[GeoModder]

Ah, Zoid played.
I agree with UnO and Zoid's moves. Should have thought of it before. It also means we're now (unofficially) at war with PAL.

I'll add one thing: the axeman in WD goes out to meet that PAL warrior (it's a warrior, UnO) north of town.

[Nugog]

And I agree with Geo - move the axe out towards the warrior - he will run in all probability.

[Chuckman]

Originally posted by Zoid
Moved axes and chariots 1. I agree with UnO that it's a great location for creating mischief I we play before PAL next turn we might snag us a couple of workers Or does that fall under the Double Move rule?

I would think it would fall under the Double Move in spirit if not letter of law. So after the turn is complete we need to allow 24 hours or PAL to log in and out before we make our next moves.

[Chuckman]

Originally posted by UnOrthOdOx


What is that unit north of WD? Workers? Chopping? Ballsy, leaving them unprotected.

That is a PAL warrior.

[Nugog]

Originally posted by Chuckman


I would think it would fall under the Double Move in spirit if not letter of law. So after the turn is complete we need to allow 24 hours or PAL to log in and out before we make our next moves.

I agree.

[RobWorham]

Originally posted by Chuckman


I would think it would fall under the Double Move in spirit if not letter of law. So after the turn is complete we need to allow 24 hours or PAL to log in and out before we make our next moves.

I agree, let's keep things clean and above board, at least until they lower the level of honour........

[Zoid]

I guess we should stick to the rules in spirit as well, people seem to keep grudges in DG's...