Zulu Discussion

ShahJahanII · Apr 12, 2013

The Zulu have been confirmed, as I am sure many of you already know.
Leader: Shaka Zulu

Spoiler :

Unique Ability: Melee units cost 50% less maintenance; all units receive 25% more experience
Unique Unit (Impi): Replaces pikeman, strike twice when attacking: first at range, then at melee.
Unique Building (Ikanda): Replaces barracks, provides new upgrades, such as bonus to flanking & vs. gunpowder units

Seems like another "just war" civ to me. Does anyone feel they are too similar to Germany? With both civs getting lower maintenance costs for units, a pikeman replacement for a UU, and relying heavily on melee units?

Source: http://www.gamespot.com/features/top-10-tweetable-truths-for-civilization-v-brave-new-world-6406878/

ferretbacon · Apr 12, 2013

I'm looking forward to trying him out.

I hope this means Germany is getting a UA renovation. Shaka's UA certainly suggests that there might be merit for one, and I think Germany could use one anyway.

Eagle Pursuit · Apr 12, 2013

I like that they are introducing new UU mechanics. It makes them harder to predict, which is more fun.

Oridan · Apr 12, 2013

Shaka looks incredibly badass. Well done, Firaxis artists!

otaman1 · Apr 12, 2013

Well, seems like all the men in BNW have a beard and Shaka has a goatee

ferretbacon · Apr 12, 2013

Sorry, this isn't Zulu related, but does come from the source you linked:

In the Nuclear Fusion branch of Brave New World's tech tree, there's a new, final upgrade for ranged infantry: the bazooka.

What?!

What does this mean for the Spearman and Archer lines? I thought the Bazooka was supposed to be an Anti-tank unit, which comes from the Spearman line. Does this mean that Archers eventually become Anti-tank now?

Securion · Apr 12, 2013

Everything seems nice except the "all units receive 25% more experience". Zulu of all civs are getting the most elite and well trained units in the game?!? :crazyeye:

That seems to go against the "horde" bonus they already have? Not just the most units, they are the best as well...? Seriously?

I can live with it but it does seem very unbalanced and very unhistorical.

IkM · Apr 12, 2013

Securion said:
I can live with it but it does seem very unbalanced and very unhistorical.

+1

their soldiers will be more more powerful than others'.

Louis XXIV · Apr 12, 2013

I suspect Germany will be modified to account for this. Especially with the overhaul of France, it shows nothing is off limits.

ETA: I just wish Songhai were as well.

TheMarshmallowBear · Apr 12, 2013

I wanna join Shaka back in his hut.. LOL

True_Candyman · Apr 12, 2013

Securion said:
Everything seems nice except the "all units receive 25% more experience". Zulu of all civs are getting the most elite and well trained units in the game?!? That seems to go against the "horde" bonus they already have? Not just the most units, they are the best as well...? Seriously?

I can live with it but it does seem very unbalanced and very unhistorical.

Considering this has been tested by firaxis and civfanatics in the Frankenstein group, I trust it to be reasonably balanced. In fact, I imagine most games the Zulu will get shafted late on by the world congress.

Loaf Warden · Apr 12, 2013

TheKingOfBigOz said:
I wanna join Shaka back in his hut.. LOL

Only if I can join Theodora on her couch. :mischief:

TheMarshmallowBear · Apr 12, 2013

I kinda wish the Zulu had dark grey and white text as their color scheme.

IkM · Apr 12, 2013

Loaf Warden said:
Only if I can join Theodora on her couch.

iirc she is saint for greek church :lol:

Eru Ilúvatar · Apr 12, 2013

It would be a military overwhelming choise.

God of Kings · Apr 12, 2013

Shaka's leader screen looks very terrifying.

In addition, Shaka's colours are quite similar to Denmark.

Evie94 · Apr 12, 2013

Ngatha impi

bonafide11 · Apr 12, 2013

True_Candyman said:
Considering this has been tested by firaxis and civfanatics in the Frankenstein group, I trust it to be reasonably balanced. In fact, I imagine most games the Zulu will get shafted late on by the world congress.

Yeah, they've never released the game with significant unbalanced errors before. :rolleyes:

Anyway, the goal when playing with the Zulu -- or any other major early warmonger -- is to have the game close to wrapped up by the time of the World Congress.

Inhalaattori · Apr 12, 2013

Its great that they are changing the old civs too. Im referring to France and Im almost certain Germany and few others will also be changed.

ScottMcPwn · Apr 12, 2013

Inhalaattori said:
Its great that they are changing the old civs too. Im referring to France and Im almost certain Germany and few others will also be changed.

I think the most needed changes are with England.
Needs to be renamed Great Britain and have a Redcoat rather than Longbowmen.

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