Kailric
Jack of All Trades
STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL WARFARE mod: Ancient/Medieval Arms Version 0.2 alpha
Development Phase
Download v 0.2 alpha BtS 3.13
Update 0.2:
- In order for Calvary to make Flank Attacks on Volley Barrage Units there must be two supporting units types present, an Archer or a Gunpowder Unit with combat STR < 14 and a Melee Unit. This allows for sufficient support and or distraction for the Unit to make such Flank attacks.
- Fortified units gain a Damage Reduction bonus to Collateral Damage for each level of Fortify.
- New Counter for Calvary Flank attacks vs Volley Barrage. If a Gunpowder Unit or vs. Mounted unit is fortified they are assumed to be defending all Volley Barrage units in its group. Each Flank attack that would have done damage is repulsed instead.
-Next update I will add Help text to the Civilopedia to explain all the new additions and features among other things, and most importantly hopefully begin to greatly improve the AI.
What this mod is: (this readme is a work in progress)
Its my efforts to bring more strategy and tactics to the normal game of Civ4. Another thing that prompted this was to bring more of a balance to equal arms combat. For instance if two equal armies face off with no siege engines and no extra bonuses there is a 50/50 chance for each side, but throw in siege engines and the Attacker wins nearly 100% of the time. That is neither fair, nor realistic. This is an attempt to change that.
Also, Having studied somewhat into Historical Warfare I decided to attempt to "simulate" some of the strategy and tactics used in actual battles. One such tactic that played a major role was the invention and use of the Longbow. It totally changed how wars was fought. To simulate this I have given the Longbowman more functionality. Other changes/additions was made and others are still to come. Any Suggestions is much appreciated.
These changes, while few at the moment, significantly change combat in Civ4. Decisions such as what units to build and what promotions to except are more critical now.
Notes to Modders and source code:
Note: Modern units are not supported fully at the moment. Only units in the Ancient to Medieval times will gain full benefits.
New Rules:
Strategy and Counters:
Things/ideas for future releases:
- Fortified Units gain extra Collateral Damage reduction
DONE!
- Flank Units get a Collateral Damage Reduction
- A moral system for combat bonuses
- New Promotions that simulate actual battle tactics
- Withdraw Bonus Penalized if in Melee and unit is not Mounted
- Improved AI
- and More!
Development Phase
Download v 0.2 alpha BtS 3.13
Update 0.2:
- In order for Calvary to make Flank Attacks on Volley Barrage Units there must be two supporting units types present, an Archer or a Gunpowder Unit with combat STR < 14 and a Melee Unit. This allows for sufficient support and or distraction for the Unit to make such Flank attacks.
- Fortified units gain a Damage Reduction bonus to Collateral Damage for each level of Fortify.
- New Counter for Calvary Flank attacks vs Volley Barrage. If a Gunpowder Unit or vs. Mounted unit is fortified they are assumed to be defending all Volley Barrage units in its group. Each Flank attack that would have done damage is repulsed instead.
-Next update I will add Help text to the Civilopedia to explain all the new additions and features among other things, and most importantly hopefully begin to greatly improve the AI.
What this mod is: (this readme is a work in progress)
Its my efforts to bring more strategy and tactics to the normal game of Civ4. Another thing that prompted this was to bring more of a balance to equal arms combat. For instance if two equal armies face off with no siege engines and no extra bonuses there is a 50/50 chance for each side, but throw in siege engines and the Attacker wins nearly 100% of the time. That is neither fair, nor realistic. This is an attempt to change that.
Also, Having studied somewhat into Historical Warfare I decided to attempt to "simulate" some of the strategy and tactics used in actual battles. One such tactic that played a major role was the invention and use of the Longbow. It totally changed how wars was fought. To simulate this I have given the Longbowman more functionality. Other changes/additions was made and others are still to come. Any Suggestions is much appreciated.
These changes, while few at the moment, significantly change combat in Civ4. Decisions such as what units to build and what promotions to except are more critical now.
Notes to Modders and source code:
Spoiler :
Note: Modern units are not supported fully at the moment. Only units in the Ancient to Medieval times will gain full benefits.
New Rules:
Spoiler :
Strategy and Counters:
Spoiler :
Things/ideas for future releases:
- Fortified Units gain extra Collateral Damage reduction
DONE!- Flank Units get a Collateral Damage Reduction
- A moral system for combat bonuses
- New Promotions that simulate actual battle tactics
- Withdraw Bonus Penalized if in Melee and unit is not Mounted
- Improved AI
- and More!
