If only....

[Jambo]

If only...the AI blockaded ports nullifying the human player's trade income and also relieved their own blockaded ports, then we might see a more competitive and seriously tricky AI opponent.

For instance, consider the Spanish when the player is Julii. They have completely useless land armies and are easy to conquer, but they have an absolutely awesome navy! The Spanish could cause absolute mayhem to a human player's trade routes, should he/she decide their poorly defended cities are an easy touch.

If only...the AI used their top Generals with extreme caution in battle situations, then we might really be bothered by their one or two 8 star Generals invading our land. As it is, if you win, you invariably kill their General in the first battle.


If only...

[Sjakihata]

my ports have been blocked on several occasions, by the egyptians and by the gauls

[Basileus]

Playing as Carthage, Spain blocked my port in Cordoba and Scipii blocked my port in Carthage, it does happen not as often and the AI doesnt keep it blocked for long.

[Longasc]

This is interesting, as this is the only advantage the AI has over me in my Julii Campaign.

Their fleets outnumber me more than 10:1. I need only 1 ship to ship my armies to their destination, even if they are attacked, they are rarely sunk and well...

the only reason to have warfleet would be to stop the blockade of ports.

The AI also does not really stop me blockading their ports... even if they had the ships to do so, strange.

[Ulstan]

Yes, these are both changes I'd love to see. The AI badly needs to use its generals and fleets better.

AI generals are often going to lose battles, so they need to be able to live through that and not just die always.

[Lord Ovaat]

Not only haven't I had a port blockaded, but I've found if I keep my ships "garaged" in port when not being used for transport, the AI, for the most part, ignores them. Just kinda sittin' in port, chillin", and waving at the enemy Spanish and Greek fleets as they row by.