Blocking

[tuvokage]

Is it possible to block the land bridge with ships, between Harad and Gondor? Specifically between the territories of Barad Harn and Linhir? How many ships do you need?

Thank You.

[Momus]

no

[Withwnar]

Just a thought: maybe you could crowd the pass with diplomats, spies etc.? Don't know if that would work and it's kind of cheating anyway, but it might be an option if you really need to block it. These guys get pushed out of the way by enemy armies but possibly not if there's nowhere to move to (due to crowding).

[foesto]

Just a thought: maybe you could crowd the pass with diplomats, spies etc.? Don't know if that would work and it's kind of cheating anyway, but it might be an option if you really need to block it. These guys get pushed out of the way by enemy armies but possibly not if there's nowhere to move to (due to crowding).

lol great idea m8
i will try it for sure

grtzzzz foesto

[Santeri]

If agent can't get away and there is army coming agent just die, so...

[Æsir]

If agent can't get away and there is army coming agent just die, so...

I exploited this killing imams in Stainless Steel.

[Soul Firez]

ah yes have used it a few times killing inquisitors when assasins fail just send a army stack of men out surround the sucker then step a man on to him as he has no where to go instant death

So no your diplomat wall will not work ( it will get a few diplomats killed though so go for it)

As mentioned dont cheat take an army down to the crossing i personally hide them in the trees on the island i catch alot of there armies off with that it helps

[Skeleton Of The West]

Just a thought: maybe you could crowd the pass with diplomats, spies etc.? Don't know if that would work and it's kind of cheating anyway, but it might be an option if you really need to block it. These guys get pushed out of the way by enemy armies but possibly not if there's nowhere to move to (due to crowding).

That wont work, just take an army to there, I holded that pass for something like 60 turns with 6 general units.

[Space Voyager]

Or you could block it with an army and not cheat.

[Jack Sparrow]

Or you could block it with an army and not cheat.

Original... I like it!

[Evan MF]

If you could build forts, I'd build on infront of the bridge. Unfortunately you can't in TATW though.

[Momus]

If you could build forts, I'd build on infront of the bridge. Unfortunately you can't in TATW though.

- By Clemci: Forts MiniMod
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=261330

[tuvokage]

Thanks for all your comments.

Yes it was impossible to block with ships.

I went back a few saved turns and placed an army there.

It effectively blocked all of Harad's advances into Gondor.

I finally decided to take Barad Hurn, and this drew all Harad forces away from the land bridge and into that local. From there, it's been easy fighting them off.

J

[Hambone]

the only thing that can block crossings and bridges and such are wizards. I suggest you find one and install him where necessary.

[Withwnar]

Yes it was impossible to block with ships...I went back a few saved turns and placed an army there.

So you used ships and an army? Or do you mean an army of ships?

@Hambone
Wizards only do that sort of thing for theatrical purposes. They can't be relied upon. Half the time they take off right when it's getting serious; on some "other important errand".

[tuvokage]

Hmm. I've never seen a wizard.

And to answer the question, I used two ships with one army. But I kept feeling like I didn't need the ships although I never took the time to do the experiment.

J

[sirfiggin]

the best form of defence is offence; take Harandor

[Evan MF]

Would it not be cool, like in Empire Total War, tobe able to set up a temporary defensive entrenchment/fort/spike defence wall if your army has been standing in the same place for more than 2/3 turns... It would have a large influence sphere and could block major bridgeways and narrow mountain-passes, This would work great at blocking bridges.

[Warmaster Tibs]

Never trust a Wizard! They will steal your wallet while your asleep. They also always go on about this " A wizard is neither late nor early, he arrives blag blah blah" crap because they too stuck-up to admit that they slep in or had to take a wiz!

[Muffer Nl]

Never trust a Wizard! They will steal your wallet while your asleep. They also always go on about this " A wizard is neither late nor early, he arrives blag blah blah" crap because they too stuck-up to admit that they slep in or had to take a wiz!

And their fireworks burn you hair and face. They also make you do the dishes!
*shivers*