The Problem With Sieges...

**Cute Wolf** · 05-20-2009, 13:11

And the conclusion... siege with overwhelming troops, but you don't want to assault (wait them until death), is best with captains...

**Atraphoenix** · 05-20-2009, 16:04

Originally Posted by Cute Wolf

And the conclusion... siege with overwhelming troops, but you don't want to assault (wait them until death), is best with captains...

agreed, if you want to starve them besiege with captians not with generals.

**Sabazios** · 05-20-2009, 16:19

Originally Posted by Cute Wolf

And the conclusion... siege with overwhelming troops, but you don't want to assault (wait them until death), is best with captains...

when possible, I keep my general at the border of my own territory in a fort and send him to lead the final assault (or the last year of a siege when waiting for enemy to sally).

**antisocialmunky** · 05-21-2009, 04:41

It would be interesting if EB II implemented more stringent siege cons for the besiege. Right now its just the supply stuff, but would it be possible to increase the upkeep of units that are besieging due to depletion of local resources and water supplies?

**MarcusAureliusAntoninus** · 05-21-2009, 07:49

Getting bad traits with your general is the only way to simulate bad conditions for the besieger. By holding your general back until the last turn, you are exploiting the system.

**Atraphoenix** · 05-21-2009, 08:58

Originally Posted by MarcusAureliusAntoninus

Getting bad traits with your general is the only way to simulate bad conditions for the besieger. By holding your general back until the last turn, you are exploiting the system.

I always assault or in VH AI mostly sallies after I press end turn. But after I got 15- 20 cities they are afraid they do not send reinforcements they do not sally.
at least on alex.

I am blitzer so I have no chance to wait AI to surrender but think about casse and early getai. They do not have any luxury to lose

**antisocialmunky** · 05-22-2009, 04:09

Originally Posted by MarcusAureliusAntoninus

Getting bad traits with your general is the only way to simulate bad conditions for the besieger. By holding your general back until the last turn, you are exploiting the system.

:-p So are you saying that we are cheating by starving the enemy out?

**MarcusAureliusAntoninus** · 05-23-2009, 04:36

Originally Posted by antisocialmunky

:-p So are you saying that we are cheating by starving the enemy out?

No, I'm saying that you are cheating by starving out the enemy while your army does not starve.

**Svenn** · 05-24-2009, 11:29

The funny thing is - i started a Casse campaign 2 days ago, and if it wasnt for this "feature" id still be fighting for Caledonia by now. But as it happens, ive got land in Gaul...

**satalexton** · 05-21-2009, 08:00

Originally Posted by Sabazios

when possible, I keep my general at the border of my own territory in a fort and send him to lead the final assault (or the last year of a siege when waiting for enemy to sally).

reminds me of blackadder goes forth