Pilum Mechanics?

**Barkhorn1x** · 12-18-2014, 23:12

It's been awhile since I gamed as the Romans. What's the latest on pilum mechanics?

**hoom** · 12-18-2014, 23:47

Uh, they fly through the air & stick into stuff/people?!

**Veho Nex** · 12-19-2014, 16:59

Same mechanics as all other melee units that lead with a quick toss.

**hoom** · 12-19-2014, 22:40

Um btw they did enable Fire at will/not fire button in patch 15 for Emperor edition if that was the question.

**Barkhorn1x** · 12-20-2014, 15:50

OK TY. Thought there was something more to it.

**hoom** · 12-20-2014, 22:52

Like what?
I really don't understand the damage mechanics much but I think they did do some rework of the interaction between missiles & shields as well.

**Veho Nex** · 12-21-2014, 18:54

By animation everything is the same, by mechanics I think the pilum does a little more damage than a normal spear toss. It's a weak compromise considering the pilum was a pretty ingenious weapon design with a focus on armor penetration. The game could have done a much better job of representing them.

**Barkhorn1x** · 12-22-2014, 21:37

Originally Posted by hoom

Like what?
I really don't understand the damage mechanics much but I think they did do some rework of the interaction between missiles & shields as well.

Like what? Like Rome I. You could do major damage w/ a well timed Pilum volley - two in fact - and then charge home. The player had more control and now they have none.

**hoom** · 12-23-2014, 02:41

Well they always did an excessively long pause before throwing in Rome1.
Rome2 precursor throw is smoother than the Rome1 ever was.

As I said before there is now a 'Fire at will' button so they can fire on the defense.