In that it seems more inaccurate and less damaging than the Trebuchets which I have used..
But you must tell me your experiences, which have obviously been different!
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In that it seems more inaccurate and less damaging than the Trebuchets which I have used..
But you must tell me your experiences, which have obviously been different!
For my own :2cents: worth....
I have not noted any difference in terms of accuracy, but in my experience the Mangonel enjoys a greater range, and the projectile did seem to have a greater impact....but I suppose the question remains as to whether these attributes are sufficient to justify the difference in cost and tech requirements....or whether it is best to wait until gunpowder becomes available.
Mangonels and trebuchets both have a range of 240 meters. The mangonel has a power rating of 250, vs 150 for the treb. The mangonel has a bigger blast radius as well. In vanilla, there is probably a bug in that trebs cannot be recruited until High, while mangonels can be recruited in any era (assuming you can get Master Siege Engineer before then).
Dont think its a bug Drone. It was one of the many gameplay choices of CA for the eras me thinks - some of them had good intentions (like say banning crossbows in early for gameplay reasons although ahistorical), but others (like making crossbowmen available through dismounting mounted crossbows in early and making ALL crossbows available at once in high in order probably for the player to use as many units as possible before finishing the campaign) kinda messed them up.
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I stand corrected! :laugh4:Quote:
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Many thanks for the clarification drone. :bow:
So really it just comes down to power and blast radius then, but still some clear advantage to the Mangonel....though again the question is whether it is worth the extra florins.
I don't believe so.. A Catapult or Trebuchet is perfectly sufficient, from that technology I would next use bombards, then demi-culverins.
I am often too busy spending money on armoury, horse breeding and especially Royal Courts to pay for the Master Siege Engineer, in order to create a major industrial area for..
I have an idea for a new thread!
You gentlemen have inspired me to give siege equipment another go in my next campaign. :medievalcheers:
Ahh Glenn, in exile I see? **hands Glenn the mop and bucket**. The camels had the left over curry from the Assistant Moderators' Ball last night. Well... get cracking... thanks for volunteering and... good luck. :sweatdrop: