Quote Originally Posted by Teleklos Archelaou
We definitely won't be changing the start date. Just think about the positioning of soldiers and armies, the ages of generals, some would be dead, some cities might even change hands. Political relationships might be a little different too.
Considering the level of effort that has (and continues) to go into factions dispositions in 272 I completely understand your feelings about this.

In fact, 272 was a very good choice in the sense that so much 'hung in the balance' in greece and surrounding territories.

Further, I would hate to see the Epirotes dissappear as a faction, hence my querying their fate 'should' there be a date change.

The Errants post highlights the major issues that 'hinder' the AI with respect to Taras and many other regions. But how to fix these issues? Are they issues? Obviously some people think so (me too ).

Considering recent experimentation with Mercs, getting rid of mercs would be a start (something I have thought desireable for some time).....but not a popular one because of the current gameplay mechanics. Currently you virtually need mercs as a 'stop-gap' between the conquest of a territory and being able to recruit troops there.

Perhaps the virtual need for mercs is the issue that 'needs' addressing? If it even can be, considering the efforts that were needed to make the current MIC system on 1.5 workable.

Would it even be possible to make Mercs recruitable in factional/regional barracks for appropriate factions without busting troops restrictions? Oh God, I feel dizzy just considering the level of coding required to make more troops only available to certain factions in certain areas.

Ok, enough of the 'soul searching'.

Cheers,

Quilts