Why are the Ptolemaioi such a hated faction?

[fleaza]

There's no such thing as "right mutations".

Yes, because Ptolemy had an advanced knowledge of genetics.

They are in pretty much exactly the same boat as the Makedonians, who have their own undefended cities in Korinth/Pellas. Besides, I find the Ptolemaioi's position interesting because those areas are vulnerable.

because the makedones settlements are close together and the ptolemaioi far apart. antigonos gonatas also starts near athens so he can quickly connect it. and no the makedones arent in the same boat, the ptolmies have their settlements spread throughout the desert which take 510 turns to traverse.

[Subotan]

the ptolmies have their settlements spread throughout the desert which take 510 turns to traverse.

The one legitimate complaint you have posted, and even then only to a degree if you go for Syria/Anatolia rather than Africa.

because the makedones settlements are close together and the ptolemaioi far apart.

Which is what makes the Ptolemaioi even more vulnerable, and thus even more interesting.

antigonos gonatas also starts near athens so he can quickly connect it.

Again, you seem to be thinking that the word "difficult" is a synonym for "boring". For most people, it isn't.

[Macilrille]

To mix Absinthe with anything but caramellised sugar or a bit of water is barbaric.


I have rarely fought the EB Ptolies as they are so far away then become the Yellow Fever or succumb to The Grey Death, and I have never played them either. Factions with a strong warrior ethos appeal to me, or exotic factions. Res Publica Romana, Macs and Sweboz are the former, Bactria the latter. Ptolemaioi... not. Perhaps one day in EB II.

[Subotan]

To mix Absinthe with anything but caramellised sugar or a bit of water is barbaric.

Quite. That's why I used Absinthe, as we're, uh, more "refreshing" than ginger beer, but not any less sophisticated.