Why Dromons?

[Etym]

Hi all. I keep reading strategy articles that say to "pump Dromons" with no mention of Galleys. Why are Dromons better (if they are)?

[IrishMike]

I believe that Dromons are cheaper and less support cost. That could be a possible explination.

[Martok]

They're also faster, and are thus more likely to survive (and escape) engagements.

[bretwalda]

With muslims: do you suggest dhows or baggalas? Any why?

Any while we are at it: how do you choose the other ship types: gungalleys, caravels, etc?

[English assassin]

IIRC baggalas can move two seas zones at once and have deep water movement, which makes them a lot more handy IMHO.

Otherwise i just choose the cheapest, its numbers that count

[Etym]

I believe that Dromons are cheaper and less support cost. That could be a possible explination.

Actually, as the Byz, Dromons cost 100 fl more, but I don't know about support costs . . .



They're also faster, and are thus more likely to survive (and escape) engagements.

True enough, but they have zero defense. So if they don't escape . . . . Besides, I want to win the sea zone, not abandon it.

So why the apparent consensus that Dromons are better than Galleys? Is it only that they're better at running away?

[BAD]

Actually, as the Byz, Dromons cost 100 fl more, but I don't know about support costs . . .




True enough, but they have zero defense. So if they don't escape . . . . Besides, I want to win the sea zone, not abandon it.

So why the apparent consensus that Dromons are better than Galleys? Is it only that they're better at running away?


I never made a single Dromon, every sea square on my border is filled with 3 galleys and 2 firegalleys. Nothing gets in ~:) . Screw the rest. Well I ain't got to gun galleys yet.

[mfberg]

Dhow vs Baggala

Baggala are deep sea, better attack, better defense, better strategic move, but I can't catch the Germans in mine, I would have some of both, especially if you get the +1 dhows from Tunisia.

Galley vs Dromon - Italians build galleys at reduced cost, +1 bonus in Venice. But the dromons are cheaper maintenance, and faster, I build them as my attack fleet as they usually catch up with the enemy.

mfberg

[Etym]

RE Bad & Mfberg - Thanks for the input. I think I'll stick with galleys, 'cuz I never had a problem catching enemy fleets, only beating them. I don't think zero defense would help me out with that . . . .