weloveciv3
Chieftain
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I used to find it a must before conquests but it's not as powerful now with the new limitations on great leaders.
How do you rate the militaristic trait?
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Duke Togo
Golgo 13
Its third on my list behind Industrious and Religious right now, but then again, I really haven't play Agricultural yet.
YoungEagle
Chieftain
militratistic trait is still nice for cheaper barracks and such, but I value it less than I did in PTW
Well, I am a warmonger and I view it as one of my top 3. (others being industrious and agricultural) The cheap barracks are really nice early on and the survivability of your units when they upgrade is a great advantage. Throw in an army... yikes. An early army is usually enough to start marching right through enemy territory without much hassle.
I like Militaristic a lot.
Verax
I like Militaristic a lot.
Verax
Duke Togo
Golgo 13
But Armies have increased in power...
Admiral_Tarton
Tactical Enforcer
I lost an army of marines and 3 more marines to a blasted rifleman! Arrgh.
Militaristic is less powerful due to the fact that MGL's no longer can rush Wonders - but they are still good for rushing small wonders or FPs.
PLUS: Armies are now much more powerful due to extra movement and attack
PLUS: Do not underestimate that your units gain in ranks much more quickly.
Still, I like the discount on temples and the 1 turn Anarchy of Religious more. Industrious is also an all-time favorite. Agricultural and Scientific are more interesting as traits, too.
But any of them plus Militaristic is still a great combination. Especially if combined with a good UU!
PLUS: Armies are now much more powerful due to extra movement and attack
PLUS: Do not underestimate that your units gain in ranks much more quickly.
Still, I like the discount on temples and the 1 turn Anarchy of Religious more. Industrious is also an all-time favorite. Agricultural and Scientific are more interesting as traits, too.
But any of them plus Militaristic is still a great combination. Especially if combined with a good UU!
CIVPhilzilla
Reagan Republican
Its okay for me. I rate it about mid level. I usally dont follow an agressive strategy until the industrial modern era, when barracks take 1 - 3 turns to build. I am not saying its bad at all it just doesnt suite my style of play. So it really is just a question of what strategy you use.
Louis XXIV
Le Roi Soleil
I have always rated it very poorly, but, as my warmongering ability has improved, I have started to rate it higher. I now have Barracks in almost every city, so cheap are nice.
I have to agree that Militaristic would be worse now, that's why I wish they had cheaper Colloseums.
I have to agree that Militaristic would be worse now, that's why I wish they had cheaper Colloseums.
wasteland
Chieftain
Ditto, definitely neutered post-PTW. But on the flipside, it seems easier to build armies if you're lucky enough to get that elusive GL.
Duke Togo
Golgo 13
Oh, I will be, as soon as the final patch comes out. I'll been sticking to the Conquests themselves until it does.
Tavenier
King
Man, that's terrible. I have lost quite some units to culture flipping, but not as much as you mention here. Once I was building up an army in several of my frontier cities. Two of them (which I conquered previously from my enemy) flipped to the enemy a few turns after I DOWed. Lost about 20 cavalry, some artillery and a couple of defending units. I hate that. Units should be returned to capital, or something. Or to the closest border.
