Why Dromons?

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

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

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

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?

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

Originally Posted by ColdKnight

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 . . .

Originally Posted by Martok

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?

Originally Posted by Etym

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.

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

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 . . . .