It should also be noted that the problem with general-targeting artillery went both ways--it wasn't just the human player that was the victim. I've fought a number of battles (usually on the defensive) where my green catapult/trebuchet crew miraculously managed to land a rock squarely on top of the enemy commander. In fact, it's happened often enough that I no longer include artillery pieces in my defensive armies. They're so accurate when it comes to killing generals, that I feel like I'm exploiting a loophole in the game if i deliberately use them.
I still use artillery when attacking castles, of course; but I almost never use them in open field battles anymore.
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