28-05-2004 05:09									#1
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Thought we could use a thread to discuss what CoD and Python may try next. They clearly have pulled back to pause and regroup.

Here are some possibilities that I can see. I am sure there are others. Hence this thread.

1. They are building long bowmen. It is is conceivable that they are far enough ahead in tech that they are doing a massive archer build with the intent of upgrading with invention. Similar to our plans. We should think about how to deal with a stack of 25 longbows and 10 spears.

2. They are planning an amphibious assault somewhere. We have our lookout on the east coast - and the cultural border on the west. But they can still move and land in one turn - conceivably. The defence here looks like a centralized offence capability - cats, some mercs, and arches - able to respond quickly. There is also the possibility of the warrior sea wall.

3. More of what we have seen - massive horseman, spear, and catapults stacks. We counter with catapults - arches - and lots of mercs.

It would be interesting to know if CoD is starting to direct more of the Python military moves given there lack of success.

Discussion.

Last edited by Beta on 30-05-2004 at 21:41

	30-05-2004 21:42									#2
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So - any thoughts?

	31-05-2004 04:45									#3
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I have been doing a lot of thinking ...
But have not posted.



RL busy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will post something eventually...

	16-06-2004 07:51									#4
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I agree Beta

After we just about kicked the Python stacks arse, they are licking there wounds and planing an archer to Longbowman upgrade.

Its there only option now against the NM's.

Its what I would do and Arrian is a way beter Civ player then I am.

I kind of doubt an amphibious invasion.

CoD got bit on that one already. My guess is the three galleys off our west coast have a two fold mission.

1. Make us think about and divert forces for an amphib invasion

2. Interdict any evac to Monkey Island.

One (1) does not REALLY worry me. At most its only 6 units. And spearman and horsies at the most. With our interior lines we should be able to stop that. They COULD be waiting for a stack from the north, and then attack simultaneously, but think about that. Would you risk floating 6 units in the ocean for a long period of time, not knowing how many galleys we really have?? Too much risk of a catapult and then galley attack.

	16-06-2004 16:13									#5
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Guys,

My work is starting to take up most of my browsing time.
I am an accountant, and we are just starting to gear up for budgeting/ year end / tax etc etc.

I am checking the forums at night, but I am struggling to check in during the day.

Anyway...Some food for thought.
I fear they may be just strangling us.
Just remaining at a war footing, cutting off our expansion, while they slowing continue to rex.
Maybe the attack will never happen until they have finished populating the entire continent ?

We have a huge army with very little territory/cities.
I fear that if peace was declared now, we could not even afford to switch out of despo.

Not that we can do anything about it ...

	16-06-2004 16:30									#6
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Good point H_E but just look at the map.

CoD is already more or less REX'ed if indeed Cake and Monty is going to "split" the continent.

If thats true Monty NEEDS our land eventually to expand and jump the palace or build/rush and FP down here.

So I think sooner or later the attack will come.

I think we need to begin some kind of a long term plan to relocate to the other continent.

Probably south of MAST, so we and Latin Lover have them between us. (And there is iron there )

Since LL seems to be our new friend over there.

Last edited by conmcb25 on 16-06-2004 at 16:36

	16-06-2004 18:28									#7
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Scratch south of MAST, I looked at the map again and its mostly Tundra.

We might get oil out of it but I got a feeling this game will be decided before that.

We should look at grabbing that iron however.

Maybe a new core around the pennisula to the south west on the other continent.

I dunno, just thinking out loud.