Some more pics from my increasingly tough Welsh campaign:
My Welsh territories as they stand.
Although I've been invaded by the Mericans on more than one occasion. Both our factions seem to be exchanging raids upon each other for the moment. I can't afford a large army capable of meeting the Saxons on the field, and they're too busy expanding elsewhere to send any massive armies my way. At least for now... I've a feeling that their economy is hurting, as I've been busy destroying their ports and traders in my raids. As I said before, though, having a good number of ships on hand is essential to be able to conduct efficient raids. I've been playing this for hours today, and I didn't even realise! My campaign has reached that point where I'm getting increasingly desperate, as Mercia starts attacking more frequently. I meant to play Stainless Steel today at some point, but once again Viking Invasion has sucked me in with its uniqueness, and now all I'm left with is a feeling that I ought to go and make the dinner I should have eaten two hours ago .
Oh, and here's my mean king Rhodri:
Originally Posted by
Aradan
I'm open to feedback and suggestions, while I'm on the balance.
If that's the case there are a couple of things. Perhaps archers should get a bit of a boost for their missile damage. At the minute my merceneries and Longbowmen alike can't kill more than about 10 saxon spearmen at range before they're in close combat.
Also, the Welsh Longspears:
perhaps they ought to have shield wall instead of schiltrom. At the moment, schiltrom isn't used often (at least, not by me) and it dosen't seem to confer any serious bonus. Shield wall, or 'spear wall', if you will, would perhaps be better, as the defense bonus it confers could represent the almost phalanx like defense the long spears give. Also, if these guys had shield wall, they'd fight a little more like pikemen, not to mention they'd advance towards the enemy with their spears lowered.
Just a thought, anyway. The game wouldn't exactly be 'unplayable' if these changes weren't made. Thanks again for all the hard work