27-11-2002 06:28									#1
	Why can't I build Chinese riders?? Support Apolyton, buy Alpha Centauri

I'm playing the Chinese on regent level and have access
to iron and horses as strategic resources in a number of my cities, however I cannot build my UU - riders. Does anyone know if this is a bug? I'm well advanced in technology.

Also my Elite swordsman cannot even defeat a rookie enemy swordsman. How come? Does playing on higher levels mean that the attack/defense bonuses become changed on the AI's favour?

Thanks for any help.
S

	27-11-2002 16:50									#2
	Re: Why can't I build Chinese riders?? Browse Apolyton AD-FREE

quote: Originally posted by shan24 Also my Elite swordsman cannot even defeat a rookie enemy swordsman. How come? Does playing on higher levels mean that the attack/defense bonuses become changed on the AI's favour?

Your Rider problem is strange (if you're well advanced could it be obselete? ) but playing at higher levels don't really change attack/defence stats. That was just an unlucky roll of the dice - you'll get a bit of that, after all it is POSSIBLE for a rookie swordsman to defeat even a tank.

	27-11-2002 18:25									#3
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I am not sure why you can't build a ch. horseman, remember though that it may be that the unit has been rendered absolute if you are advanced to far.

A swordsman can defeat a vet swordsman for various reasons, keep in mind that there is always an element o fluck in any battle. That is why a spearman can take on a tank succesfully.

So long...

	27-11-2002 18:34									#4
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Can you build knights? Then you've probably disabled the "enable civ specific units/abilities" option.
Can you build cavalry? Then you're riders are already obsolate and were replaced by cavalries (but for cavalries you need saltpeter, too; so maybe better check if you have discovered Military Tradition).

The result of the battles depends on a lot of things: attack/defence values, hit points, terrain, defence bonuses (walls, cities, etc), and also luck. However, if you are well prepared and have a good strategy, you will eventually win the war, even if you lose some battles.

Playing on higher levels do not affect the battle results.

Last edited by Tiberius on 27-11-2002 at 19:05