Byzantines better at warmongering than Rome?

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Plasmawolf55

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• Mar 31, 2014

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In my games, the Cataphract and Dromon usually outclass the Legion and Ballista for coastal raiding. Since the Cataphract can fortify and has three movement, I think that makes up for the -2 combat strength compared to the legion. Also, the Dromon doesn't need to set up to fire. I don't know if this argument has been made before, but I think the Byzantine makes a better early warmonger.

 

danaphanous

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If you have coast to raid then yes, the Byzantines will have the edge. In a large land-war the synergy between the ballista and legion could conceivably outclass the Byzantines. I love Dromon's more too though.

 

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danaphanous said:

If you have coast to raid then yes, the Byzantines will have the edge. In a large land-war the synergy between the ballista and legion could conceivably outclass the Byzantines. I love Dromon's more too though.

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Not saying it's creepy, but I kind of wonder what you do all day.

 

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You got me! I actually go through phases where I'll have the forums up reading and doing side research for a couple hours. I guess you've just caught me during those times PlasmaWolf. As you can see I've only made 200 posts so the forums are still kinda a fun and new novelty to me. I like reading the stories and opinions. Sorry for being creepy.

 

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You're not creepy, just dedicated!

 

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• Apr 1, 2014

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As long as we are talking coastal than yes I would agree with you. The dromons can be pretty good for some early game coastal conquering. I've always found that the Cataphracts are a little underwelhming though.
In a landmass war though, the Legion/Ballista combo is more potent than anything the Byzantines can cough up in the same era

 

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• Apr 1, 2014

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I want to try holy warriors and heathen conversion with the Byzantines. It seems like that would be extremely potent, just bring a missionary with your moving army, clean up the annoyances.


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