Outis

Are these units dual-wielding? Are there animations for dual-wielding?

I heard upper case [C] captures faster. And don't forget to say: Wololo!

This did not happen much with armies moving in formation like the phalanx, but in the game it does happen . Completely agree. I think this should be the goal

They don't require territory roots after they are built right? You can still only build in own territory?

I have no problem reg shooting over units. When i say melee, i dont mean in game jargon like any hand to hand combat. I mean when the hand to hand combat matures, there is no more clear battle lines, and units from the different sides are disorganized. We should definitely not forbid, but make it costly and a tactical decision: is it critical enough for me to destroy the target quickly so that i accept losses due to friendly fire.

The historical reason for missiles not dominating is friendly-fire. One should not be able or willing to fire missile in a melee due to fear of hitting own units. Missiles should be for skirmishing and harassing.

I have the impression many players and frequent users of the forum are from the Age of Forum... (or the Age of Fora? Which in retrospect sounds like an Ensemble Studios title)

I remember seeing one in Cycladelic Archipelago. I think they behave like temples but I have never had the honor of capturing one. Maybe @wowgetoffyourcellphone can elaborate.

They appear in some maps as neutral objects you can capture

Honestly, Roman elephants dont sit right with me. Elephants never played a significant role in Roman victories (or defeats) AFAIK. We have civilizations which lack basic units like infantry javelins, not because they never used them but because they never played a significant role for them (i mean all civs have spears someone must have figured out to throw it). Romans are already diverse and they will neither gain from having elephants nor lose from not having them.

Despite the danger of revealing my preferred civilizations, my favorite tracks: Eastern Dreams: all time favorite, even my wife plays it in the car Sands of Time: so fun to listen to Forging a City State: i just want to grab a hammer and build something... The Road Ahead: same as above, the start of a magnificent city Harvest Festival: such a happy feeling In the Shadow of Olympus: takes me on an Aegean island The Hellespont: same as above Water's Edge: just the calm feeling of being near water From the new ones: Bandit Country: unleash the power of Africa!

All good, but why is the tech to make merc production sustainable only for one unit? Wont it limit choices by making it extra attractive compared to the other mercs?

Or Delenda Est maybe?

Definitely. I wish the new tracks were here too. And the download link doesnt work for me

The resemblance is uncanny