Thorfinn the Shallow Minded
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Hello. For a long time I figured that there should be something like this on the forum so here it is. If you have any questions pertaining to the development of the game, strategies, or anything else game related, do use this thread to get your questions answered. Note however that this is not for asking the developers to implement a feature; that is reserved for the suggestions for 0 A.D. Thread.
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Although I cannot give much valid input on your question regarding Parthian cavalry dismounting, perhaps the reason that you want to believe that is because Roman horsemen did so. Regarding the Parthians though, I am doubtful. It is well established that they employed hit and run tactics in warfare. (The battle of Carrhae is a superb example of this fact.) Thus, their lancers would most likely be used for making any victory decisive by pursuing the routing enemies. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that the Parthians ever bothered to in most cases dismount to fight a pitched battle.
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Well, unlike common thought, there are many mountains which have rounded and flat peaks.
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If I may say myself, the flamethrower for the Spartans seems a little too much. The reason that the Spartans are currently lacking in siege is because they were never very good at it to begin with. (Take the siege of Plataea for an example.)
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I am really glad to see that the blacksmith structure is being added. Perhaps particular units could not be trained without one and could not reach the elite rank without one.
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Well at least Macedona doesn't have it.
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Probably because these Greek soldiers were also writers
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Sorry to stray off topic, but perhaps this should be put in a different sub-forum like off-topic discussions. It isn't really a whole lot about in game material and would be more appropriate I think.
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I agree with alpha. The thing which seriously set the Jews appart was their religious beliefs. To take that away is a serious insult to the culture as a whole. The people who were regarded as great (Joshua, Judas Maccabeus, David, etc,...) for the most part were also quite strong in the Jewish faith. Maybe there could be a technology for pagan beliefs though.
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Here is an article on Spartan houses.
Spartan houses were known to be particularly simple because of two laws of Lycurgus. The first house law enforced that the roofs only be crafted with an axe, and the second law made doors only constructed with tools as advanced as saws. (Plutarch 13) These generally made Spartans more likely to furnish their homes with plain furniture to match their homes.
@book{plutarch greek lives,
author={Plutarch},
editor={Robin Waterfield}
sortname={Plutarch},
title={Lycurgus},
publisher={Oxford University Press},
year={2008}
location={New York},
edition={2.}
}
I appreciate all relevant criticism which can be given. I have made the article a great deal shorter than the biography due to the general request.
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Actually, the Israelites did construct temples. For reference, read 1 Samuel's first chapters. The tabernacle can be a sort of wonder built in the village phase which is mobile and can later be upgraded to Solomon's temple.
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I suggest that farms not cost as much wood perhaps then. Either that, or the reseeding would be free, representing a sort of seasonal change effect.
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I would say that it would be a great feature to see by far in game. More city building elements is always a plus to me.
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I like the sketch, but the fellow should probably hold a couple more javelins in his left hand in order to identify his skirmisher class.
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I disagree with showing Thermopylae. It was a very one-sided fight. The batte of Mantineia, showing Spartans fighting Athenians and Argives would be preferable. Don't forget a navel battle like Drepena, depicting Romans fighting Carthaginians.
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I have done the alterations you requested. I will soon begin work on a history article about Spartan houses. I will do my best with citing multiple sources in the future. For Pericles I only cited Plutarch since the other historians I posess writings of do not write about him very extensively. Thank you for the helpful feedback.
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I have finished the first draft of the biographical work on Pericles. It is rather long, yet it would be perhaps preferable if historical articles pertaining to heroes are that long. Please feel free to critique it. Any relevant feedback is appreciated.
Pericles (495 B.C.- 429 B.C.)
Pericles was one of the leading politicians who brought Athens to the position of a major power of the known world. Born in 495 B.C. to Xanthippus, an aristocrat, Pericles was at early adulthood cautious of entangling himself in politics, fearing ostracism. (Plutarch 7) Instead, he chose to serve in the Athenian military, but with time his major political rivals were not about to resist his ambitions, Themistocles was exiled, Aristides dead, and Kimon abroad in military campaigns. Since Kimon was heavily supported by the aristocrats, Pericles chose to gain the commoners’ favour. (Plutarch 9) This choice brought him great control over the Athenian government; soon afterward Kimon fell in combat at Cyprus, bringing Pericles more power. Pericles led Athens to its most glorious times and was responsible for the building of many impressive public structures. His persuasive oratory indeed was one of the leading causes of Athenian entrance into the Peloponnesian War, and while he lived, it generally was quite evenly balanced for both sides. (Plutarch 29) His foresight in battle prevented many ruinous Athenian defeats, making his death in 429 B.C. from the plague, which then ravaged Athens, a major turning point in the war.
@book{plutarch greek lives,
author={Plutarch},
editor={Robin Waterfield}
sortname={Plutarch},
title={Pericles},
publisher={Oxford University Press},
year={2008}
location={New York},
edition={2.}
}
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I agree with Enrique. If there were to be an opening cinematic it would need to show battles: preferably with each civilization shown once and in historical scenarios. That would be a ton of effort.
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My bet is that they merely do not intend to give away all the information regarding all the factions. DLC civilizations seem to be a pretty reasonable assumption too though.
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I will say exponential armour is preferred by myself.
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Correct, the Etruscans were hellenized while they urbanized themselves. It was first the Euboeans I believe, followed by the Corinthians, and finally the Athenians who conducted trade with them, lending a lot of the Hellenic culture to the Etruscans.
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Don't forget that Hannibal was blind in one eye.
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By far, it would be better to introduce the Latins and Etruscans before the Seluecids.
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Perhaps each civilization should have transport ships which can garrison elephants, cavalry, and siege units. At least the Iberians should for that matter, but if I am not mistaken, the Iberians are not meant to be a naval civilization, making the idea possibly irrelevant. Even so, a technology which allows them to acquire better ships at a high metal cost, simulating that the ships are being bought, could be added for them.
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Posted · Edited by Thorfinn the Shallow Minded
Well, if a person has simple question to ask, why should he or she have to go to the trouble of actually making a thread? If the idea I have implemented does sound so bad, feel Feel free to delete or lock this thread. I would have asked other forum members for their opinions on the matter, but there wasn't a good thread to use to make such a query and I didn't feel like going to the trouble of making one myself to see their thoughts on the idea.