Joys of Jotun

En Forcer · #1 June 21st, 2004, 08:46 PM

Just tried these fellows out for the first time and am having a bLast. Giants are fun!!!

I chose son of Niefel for my pretender (W9) but soon noticed that I can basically buy an identical unit at my home castle! (Under Niefel theme). So I will restart the scenario with a diff pretender for some more variety.

In the meantime I've been playing with the units and so far I REALLY like the Jotun Javlineers. They throw a javilin (more like a tree trunk) about the same distance as a shortbow. And some nice damage. Then they kick over to light infantry. Not too shabby!

Feel free to make any suggestions or add any bits of wisdom regarding Jotun here!

Arryn · #2 June 21st, 2004, 09:16 PM

Have you discovered the joys of Jotun spearmen yet? If not, I suggest you study up on the mechanics and effectiveness of repel.

EDIT: Even more fun may be had by properly-equipped Jotun commanders trampling lesser beings. Squish, squish.

As for Jotuns, in general, being fun, I can't help but agree. The proof is in my AAR ...

[ June 21, 2004, 20:19: Message edited by: Arryn ]

HJ · #3 June 21st, 2004, 09:50 PM

Speaking of joy, my Niefel Jarl prophet with nature 9 blessing got heroic quickness.

With Wraith sword and Flying boots, not only that the enemies die, they can't even run fast enough to flee the field alive. And if someone does manage to hit him in the process, well, you wouldn't like him when he's angry...

Frosted Flake · #4 June 22nd, 2004, 01:04 AM

Panzers (niefel jarls) with wraith swords and elemental armor are a joy...my favorite nation to play even if they dont have a cost effective researcher

frosted flake

Norfleet · #5 June 22nd, 2004, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by En Forcer:
I chose son of Niefel for my pretender (W9) but soon noticed that I can basically buy an identical unit at my home castle! (Under Niefel theme). So I will restart the scenario with a diff pretender for some more variety.

It's not about variety, it's about packs of Niefel Jarls with Wraith Swords, striking and slaying with impunity!

djtool · #6 June 22nd, 2004, 05:19 AM

Not a strategy in itself...but cool....is that when you raise skeletons on the battlefield you get giant ones that are pretty darn nice.

niefel giant are da bomb