will EB in the nexted version have BI add-on ability

**hoom** · 03-29-2007, 23:37

Yes, shieldwall gives a huge defence bonus & totally destroys the intended balance unless you drop off the other stats in compensation & that requires a seperate EDU.
Also, EB have already set the formation spacing as they intend it to be, shieldwall puts the units even closer together (to the point the RTRPE hoplites are constantly 'treading water' to keep in position against the game engine algorythm to force too close units to spread out.

I'm happy with hoplites as they are in EB without shieldwall.

**Watchman** · 03-30-2007, 00:11

So don't use it.

**Redigo** · 03-30-2007, 00:59

Damn am I glad to hear EB isn't moving to BI. Not that I wouldn't appreciate it, but IMHO every minute diverted from EB2 is a cursed, evil minute.

**Rilder** · 03-30-2007, 03:56

Originally Posted by Redigo

Damn am I glad to hear EB isn't moving to BI. Not that I wouldn't appreciate it, but IMHO every minute diverted from EB2 is a cursed, evil minute.

Bloody hell EB1 isn't even fully done yet and you want EB2

Besides, M2:TW doesn't run well on my computer, they have to wait till I get my new computer, hopefully on my b-day.

**Dooz** · 03-30-2007, 04:14

Originally Posted by Rilder

Bloody hell EB1 isn't even fully done yet and you want EB2

Who wouldn't want EB2? Now the day that comes out, will be the day fireworks will consume my neighborhood from the celebrations I shall host. The advantages are overwhelming in my opinion. So much more moddable, in terms of AI, diplomacy, units, graphics, everything. It will truly be something to behold.

**Rilder** · 03-30-2007, 06:29

Originally Posted by Wonderland

Who wouldn't want EB2? Now the day that comes out, will be the day fireworks will consume my neighborhood from the celebrations I shall host. The advantages are overwhelming in my opinion. So much more moddable, in terms of AI, diplomacy, units, graphics, everything. It will truly be something to behold.

Well yea, but they have to wait till I get my new computer.

**MiniMe** · 03-30-2007, 07:38

I'd like to mention that in fact RomeTW-BI.exe adds nothing to AI strategic behavior.
The common rumour that RomeTW-BI.exe-AI is more likely to capture islands than RomeTW.exe-AI is a myth.
I've finished 3 campaigns with RomeTW.exe-AI and I can say that RomeTW.exe-AI also invades islands when he considers it is well worth it. And it is worth it only if you don't have where else to expand on the mainland.