Fun Idea?

**GamblerTuba** · 10-05-2007, 20:18

Reading a thread about AI controlled armies got me thinking. Something interesting to try would be to split a unit or two (cavalry or general probalby) out of your army. Move the rest of the army next to your target and then attack with your spare unit or two. If your units are next to each other (and you are using cavalry) you should be able to catch up with the AI main force before the battle starts.
In the ensuing battle, allow the AI to control the main force and see what you can do to influence the battle with your small cavalry force. I foresee some very frustrating moments where you curse the stupidity of your forces but it could be a fun way to handicap yourself w/o simply autocalculating every battle.
Anyone tried something like this? Sound like fun?

**mrdun** · 10-05-2007, 20:29

A very good idea i'll try that, when I can win on hard

**SSJVegetaTrunks** · 10-05-2007, 21:16

I love the idea! I'm going to make an AAR based off of that next time! It will be centered around the leader of one Cavalry unit...

**professorspatula** · 10-05-2007, 21:26

See this thread on the same theme. https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=78114

I was going to suggest to mrdun in his thread about removing cavalry that he might as well try just controlling his general unit and allowing the AI to control the rest of the troops. Providing your strategy on the campaign map is good, you should still triumph over the AI even if you suffer greater losses by just having one unit under your control.

I was going to attempt such a mini-campaign myself controlling just a general or hero unit but my game is forever being modded and currently not fully playable.

Recommendations - play the game with all the UI options off like the map and unit cards. Lock the camera on the sole unit you control, zoom down low and pump up the bass and sound effects. It's great fun when the battle goes in your favour! Very cinematic.

**SSJVegetaTrunks** · 10-05-2007, 21:29

How do you lock the camera on your unit again?

**mrdun** · 10-05-2007, 21:47

Is there a better way than DEL?

In fact i'm going to try it, always make copies when altering files! its times like this i think "I'm so glad I saw someones sig saying cool modders make backups"

**guineawolf** · 10-06-2007, 08:08

Originally Posted by mrdun

A very good idea i'll try that, when I can win on hard

this is a brilliant idea,i think i will try this,coz i am boring keep killing routers..

**mrdun** · 10-06-2007, 10:24

Epistolary Richard

So it was...

Back on topic. Anyone tried it yet?

**Poulp'** · 10-06-2007, 13:10

Originally Posted by mrdun

Epistolary Richard

So it was...

Back on topic. Anyone tried it yet?

the solo cav unit ?
I did, great fun, or great frustation when a dumb AI leads your troops like lemmings (to their fall)
It's a new gaming experience, and with some mods where every soldier looks the same, it feels like a real battle ("Are we holding or are they punching through our line already ?" "Hum, I can't say for sure sir, better if you go and see")
It really make you feel like you seeing the war from the basic footman's perspective. I wish I had the idea to turn off UI.

It leads me to the next question; can your CPU display good graphics ?
I got tired of triangular legs and square faces, I can only handle the view from high above.

**SSJVegetaTrunks** · 10-06-2007, 16:01

I tried it a bit as the general. It was fun, but sometimes I felt a little weak (I didn't give the General unit any upgrades), and I set everyone else under AI control. I'm going to do this in my next AAR, but I need to find a good balance for the unit's stats.