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I thought it would be a good idea if shield units (e.g. swordsman and shielder) could be made to raise their shields for increased defence (esp. arrows) in return for reduced movement. Additionally, spear-men could brace their spears for increased defence against melee (esp. faster units), but decreased arrow defence and slower movement.

This might be OP, so a new tech could be used for it - preferably no gem purchase


Shielders, having massive shields, could be immune to arrows whilst shielding???

Archers could have an action too, conceal, where they can become invisible.

Limits:
Can only be done in forest
Moving reduced to 1
Can be seen from 1 block away.
2 blocks for scouts
Cannot fire arrows

Anything else?

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Please dont post the same thing 2 places! where is the other?

btw: the ideas are not bad, lets see what others say.

The other is near the end of the "new upgrades bit". Do you have the power to delete that one? Please do.

Ollie: you can delete it, I believe.

Maybe some ships could have an increase speed / lower attack.

can u please help me with a link?

Here, Daniel: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=704

ok i merged it into here.

we shouldn't forget about cavalry skills.

What do you think about charge?
incrase attack, armor, movement,
unit loose teice the attack from counter attack ( the damage dealt to them from enemy units).

pikeman, halberdier, knight, heavy knight are immune to this. (player can't use charge on them)

Charge?
That seems a good idea.
Rather than twice damage from counter attacks, you could simply just half the armour.

And pikemen and halberdiers, I think, should have an added attack bonus rather than immunity.

So basically:

Attack up 100%
Speed up 25%

Armour down 100%
Damage from pikemen up 100% further (so 3 times)

Also, should there be a technology for this? If so, where? advance centre, blacksmiths or corresponding recruiter (e.g. barracks)

I think a simple ,,horse charge,, technology for this, whic can make everywhere (Tc, andvancements centre, blacksmith, Castle, stable)