War and combat questions

Patch history

1. Nov 3, 2021·Answering not-so-obvious questions from the community

   • ≈🎯Behaviormercenaries

     States undecided on generic mercenaries; planned variety from different recruitment pools.

     Unclear if generic mercenaries will exist; each company has its own quirks and recruitment pools.

   • ≈🎯Behaviorpillaging

     Pillaging not yet implemented; expansion to looting and related mechanics contemplated.

     Currently cannot pillage; only occupy enemy territory; looting and rebellions are implemented and may be expanded.

   • ≈🎯Behaviorguns_cannons

     Explains debate over firearms; potential inclusion of gunpowder weapons depends on design choices.

     Handgonne discussed as a cooler option; gunpowder weapons may be included or excluded based on player preference.

   • ≈🎯Behaviorterrain_effects

     Terrain dynamics adjust unit performance; forests planned to be integrated for ambush opportunities.

     Terrain affects combat: uphill slows, downhill speeds, line fighting bonuses; forests not yet factored but planned.

   • ≈🎯Behaviorfog_of_war

     No FOW implemented; rationale includes clarity and matching trailer visuals.

     There is currently no fog of war; removing FOW improves battlefield readability and aligns with testing goals.

   • ≈🎯Behaviorscouting

     No scouting mechanic due to no fog of war design choice; focus shifts to building and planning.

     With no FOW, exploration and scouting mechanics are minimal or absent.