The fort exploit with merchants still works.


Now for something completely different. Only for mean leaders.

Forts used to defend are deathtraps. If you want to have fun place a fort with one unit in it and let the enemy take it. Then attack with your relieve army. Because the AI will stay in its fort the best relieve army consists manly out of trebuchets (or artillery). Surround the fort with your trebs and start with WoMDs (cows). Next attack with fireballs. Because the space inside the fort is limited every shot will cause lots of casualties. Bring some cleaning ladies with you to clean up after wards

Who said that war was an exchange between brave and noble men? He He He