What happened to naval power?

[pazza]

I think naval power in Civ 3 is too weak. If the Ai doesn't build navy, then what is the point of u building navy? ships can't attack cities like they did in civ2. bombard and seafaring help give them some more strength, but nothing like infantry. anyone with me?

 

[vmxa]

Well I sort of agree, but do not find yourself in an archi map facing Dromons and Man O Wars.

That is just in a game at what ever level you find it winnable, but not a walk. If you are in a game where you are struggling for a fair chunk of it to keep up or catch up, those frigates will be very annoying.

I think the problem is you may not have played on maps with lots of water at a level you find very hard to win. Believe me you will learn to respect their navy then and fear their air force.

 

[Mordack]

vmxa is right - naval power depends on your civ and the AI

example stong navy with beserkers = whoopass

man-o-war dominates the seas

if neither of these civs oppose you then dont bother building a navy