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Adding some kind of indicator for all units, stating if and which blacksmith research improves unit. It could also clarify which type of damage unit has.

The easiest solution would be writing it in description.
For example:
Swordsman
... desc ...
Weapon: Melee
Armor: Infantry
Spartan Hoplite
...desc...
Weapon: Unique (Normal)
Armor: Unique
Slinger
...desc...
Weapon: Unique (Piercing)
Armor: Unique

and then in research description could be added: Applies to weapon/armor type: Melee/Ranged/etc.
That rule could also be used to other research. Catapult and catapult ship could have "Weapon: Catapult (Normal)" and Area damage research "applies to weapon type: Catapult".

I dont think this is required as the increase due to blacksmith research is clearly specified in unit stats

TheBluePhoenix wrote:I dont think this is required as the increase due to blacksmith research is clearly specified in unit stats

Very true.

TheBluePhoenix wrote:I dont think this is required as the increase due to blacksmith research is clearly specified in unit stats

Yeah, but only after research. If the game has unit stat screen it should give all info. After all if there are already icons where the unit can be build why not also state which research it is susceptible to. Also if we are at that - I think There should be a way to check upgraded unit stats before upgrade (in upgrade screen maybe?).

ok sow i get your point know. The thing you are asking should be more details on the tech stat sheet and not some icon

TheBluePhoenix wrote:ok sow i get your point know. The thing you are asking should be more details on the tech stat sheet and not some icon

Yeah - that would be messing with a screen too much. The game already has few icons and new ones are getting ready.