Bah!!!!

[tls5669]

Argh I hate forest battles. Cant even see the army to deploy. So there I am in my Carthaginian campaign, in a long drawn out war with the Aedui, forest battles none the less. Outnumbering them in most battles and getting my ass handed to me. I dont even think Im gonna mess with the Sweboz in my quest for world domination.

Any advice for fighting in the forest? Ive lost 1 high ranking FM and 3 high ranking generals, the battles are intense but I hate the hell out of them when you cant see shit. I guess the "bonus for fighting in forest" means a lot. Maybe I should just sue for peace and concentrate on somewhere else.

[Foot]

Hint: Don't fight in them.There was a reason the Roman Empire had a dreadful time in Germania. A good strategist will ensure that he doesn't need to fight his battles any where near those damned forests, because the cost of such a battle is so high. Take a different route, or use a forward force of light infantry to cause them to attack, then retreat that force back to the main one. Usually the AI will follow and you will be fighting on an open battlefield.

Remember to use right-click on the strat map to get an idea of the terrain you would be fighting in.

Foot

[DaciaJC]

You did, of course, get rid of the giant trees... yes?

[Valion]

I share your pain., I curse all the trees!!! GAH!! i even had to auto-resolve one of my battles against the Aedui coz i couldnt see shit xD

[A Very Super Market]

I share your pain., I curse all the trees!!! GAH!! i even had to auto-resolve one of my battles against the Aedui coz i couldnt see shit xD

O:

Even bonsais???

Trees are useful for Celts, and the Sweboz especially. The only way to keep your men from being cut to ribbons by missiles.

[A Terribly Harmful Name]

Remember to use right-click on the strat map to get an idea of the terrain you would be fighting in.

OMG why didn't I think of this before...?

Still, had a heroic victory in a forest battle yesterday. Very tall trees, but all you need is to pause often and be patient.