CIV V Naval battles

[Ahriman]

Does anyone think that the "One-unit-per-tile-rule" is only a game option for players who want to play with bigger maps

No, it sounds like its going to be a key design element of their new warfare design.

I think its positive for naval units, though I'm still skeptical about its use for land units (I'm worried about chokepoint stalemates).

 

[kazapp]

You're talking about tactical warfare. Civ is about strategic warfare on a global scale.

Unless we're thinking about a "Jutland" or "Midway" mod or similar I don't see what place this has in a Civ game. And even then you're reusing the Civ engine for something local.

 

[Jaca]

If we get worried about chokepoint stalemates -- I can't tell since I don't know about the combat mechanics -- perhaps a good navy may may save the day...?!

Jaca

 

[fireclaw722]

If it's a 'Forced' Game option I'll be 'Forced' to keep playing Civ4.

 

[Ahriman]

You're talking about tactical warfare. Civ is about strategic warfare on a global scale.

Unless we're thinking about a "Jutland" or "Midway" mod or similar I don't see what place this has in a Civ game. And even then you're reusing the Civ engine for something local.

It *was*. But it now sounds like they are trying to include tactical elements in the strategic game. They're changing civ.

As far as naval combat, I welcome it. Naval combat in Civ has always sucked.

My biggest fear is AI capability. Its going to be *hard* to make a good AI for the new environment.

 

[axi]

Of course, they will have to allow foreign ships to pass through eachother (in international waters) during peacetime. Otherwise we are back to civ2 tactics, where I used to block all access to the mediterranean with my destroyers.

 

[blade117]

(i.e. The War with Hannibal

The Second Punic War?