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NTJedi · #1 November 5th, 2003, 04:29 AM

When leaving a commander and his units on 'Defend'... they should get some type of defensive/protection bonus during combat since they're ready and waiting for battle. A commander doing a blood hunt should not have the same advantage as an army which is ready and waiting for battle.

Saber Cherry · #2 November 5th, 2003, 04:35 AM

Yeah. Default "defend" seems to be very useful; I wouldn't want it to change. Setting default orders for any commander made in a province might be nice, though.

[ November 05, 2003, 04:04: Message edited by: Saber Cherry ]

HJ · #3 November 5th, 2003, 05:32 AM

Defaulting to "patrol" might rid you of some population if you're not careful, so I don't think that I would like to see that implemented. Defend is the same as idle, only different in name basically if there is no castle int he province, and idle is definitely better than doing something that you don't want them to do.

Crowley · #4 November 5th, 2003, 08:05 AM

Hmm. I didnt know that patrol could rid you of people, my bad

But though my reasons are different, It'd still be alot more convenient for some types of units. Researchers in particular.

Pocus · #5 November 5th, 2003, 08:15 AM

patrol wont kill population unless you manage to have unrest, thats all.

On the doms II feature list there was an entry about the fact that units on defend would cost only half upkeep. Dunno if it has been implemented, but it would be an interesting choice.

HJ · #6 November 5th, 2003, 08:15 AM

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Originally posted by Crowley:
Hmm. I didnt know that patrol could rid you of people, my bad

Patrolling will kill a small proportion of population (I don't know whether it's a percentage or a fixed number) for each point of unrest they eliminate.

Gandalf Parker · #7 November 5th, 2003, 05:14 PM

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Originally posted by NTJedi:
When leaving a commander and his units on 'Defend'... they should get some type of defensive/protection bonus during combat since they're ready and waiting for battle. A commander doing a blood hunt should not have the same advantage as an army which is ready and waiting for battle.

I thought it was already this way. If not then I heartily agree. Even in provinces with no castle. If I have an enemy coming toward me I should have a reason to select between defend or patrol. I already know the reasons for patrol. I thought defend meant a slightly higher response-combat ability.