I'm curious to hear what they are for you. I've yet to play with enough civs to form an opinion but so far Comp Cavalry, China's unit, and Mandekalu Cavalry are in my top 3 in no specific order.
I'm curious to hear what they are for you. I've yet to play with enough civs to form an opinion but so far Comp Cavalry, China's unit, and Mandekalu Cavalry are in my top 3 in no specific order.
I am a big fan of Persian immortals. Their extra healing makes it easier to push. Spam them early and take over the world in BC!
Roman legion are good too. Build roads to the cities you just conquered!
Ottoman's unit. Plow through their units and don't worry about healing!
Landsknecht for sureSpam them in all your cities and delete them instantly, rake in the gold!
Longbows with logistics promotion.
Janissary - insta-heal is godly especially when they morph into rifles/infantry later.
Camels - Medieval Drive-by!, has no counter whatsoever but obsolete extremely fast.
I still like the mohawk warrior with forest/jungle buffs. Even when upgraded to longswordsmen etc... they keep that ability.
Eh, top ten sounds like too much, they might as well be all of the special civ units, how about 3?
Immortals- Just spam as many as you can when you can make them, but keep your economy in check. Double rate heal is amazing, and you can take down cities very easily and in most cases, you'll beat the enemy even if they outnumber you 6:1
Cho Ku No- Attack twice ability is godlike, if you're in open field, you can take down 2 units in one turn.
Roman Legion- I felt like I could've conquered two other civs with just two of them, they are still good once you hit the medieval age. Building roads is nice too.
I still have yet to try out some of the other civs, I'll probably go Ottoman and Greece next.
How are the unique units for America.
The Minuteman is very, very weak. The only upside to them is that sometimes you'll be at a slight tactical advantage and not get caught in rough terrain. All in all a bad unique unit, since it adds no combat strength to a Renaissance Era unit that's weaker than it's Longswordsman predecessor. Compare it to France's Musketeer, and you'll know what I'm talking about.Originally Posted by Kevik
The B17, however, can be quite good. It kicks ass when taking out cities, but it comes so late, that it rarely makes a difference, if you ask me. And comparing it to other Industrial Era unique units, like Germany's Panzer or (again) France's Foreign Legion, it's utility is less than impressive.
Combine these two unique units with a Civ Trait that's only useful for scouting in the early game, and you're left with a pretty weak civilization. I'd certainly say America are in the bottom 3.
for the topic im gonna say
1. jannissary- flat out dedly and when upgreaded to rifles they are unmatched to anything
2. chu ko nu - double attack = 18 str from ranged is very dedly on a medieval unit
3. landsheckt - most dedly rush in the game right now due to the changes to liberty (free GS)
And great library (preferably, we know what happens when someone beats ya to it). I wish i knew what clever guy figured this super turn 40 rush on mp.
"Chu-ko", "Chu-Ko-Nu", "Cho Ku No", "Chu-ko-nue", "Chonoku" have all been used in this stream alone. It's bloody Cho Ko Nu already!! It's three freaking syllables. Is it really that hard?
My Berserkers will wipe out your ChoNiKuNiKioNues any day of the weak... er... I mean week.
Have you noticed that CiV-manual and the game has two different synonyms for the particular unit... U mad ?"Chu-ko", "Chu-Ko-Nu", "Cho Ku No", "Chu-ko-nue", "Chonoku" have all been used in this stream alone. It's bloody Cho Ko Nu already!! It's three freaking syllables. Is it really that hard?
[EDIT] Let's all agree on one name and call it the "Chuck Norris"
My bad. The wording in the manual is spelled differently than in the game. It actually should be (traditional Chinese: 諸葛弩; pinyin: zhūgě nǔ; Wade–Giles: chu-ke nu) Both versions of the game's spelling are not that close the right pronunciation. "Zhū" in pinyin is actually closer to "jew" in English spelling. The second syllable starts with a sound that is between "g" and "k", but it ends in a schwa sound and not an "o" sound. The third syllable sounds like "new." So I guess Chuck Norris is as accurate a name as any, but I hate that guy so I'm not going to use it.Have you noticed that CiV-manual and the game has two different synonyms for the particular unit... U mad ?
[EDIT] Let's all agree on one name and call it the "Chuck Norris"
LOL!!! Perfect. It's my favorite unit, too. Though after playing the Mongol Scenario I fell in love with the Keshik, especially after upgrades get them two shots/turn and extra range. It's like Chuck's with greater movement.[EDIT] Let's all agree on one name and call it the "Chuck Norris"
Well the more chinese version would be the Zhuge Nu, named after the guy credited with making it, Zhuge Liang.Have you noticed that CiV-manual and the game has two different synonyms for the particular unit... U mad ?
[EDIT] Let's all agree on one name and call it the "Chuck Norris"
I've been really impressed the the Spanish Conquistadors. They have no penalty to attacking cities, and they have further sight. Really good.
By far my favourite UU is the Boeing Y1B-17 (that's the variant they apparently modelled from). A powerful air force is essential to victory in the modern era, and this unit is serviceable when aluminium is scarce.
I like Cu Cu Ka ChuHave you noticed that CiV-manual and the game has two different synonyms for the particular unit... U mad ?
[EDIT] Let's all agree on one name and call it the "Chuck Norris"
I am the Walrus
I am the Eggman
Cu Cu Ka Chu Cu Cu Ka Chu
Khaaaaaan!
i could have sworn it was Chu Ko Nu or Cho Ku Nu for the longest time... something about those three syllables. also thought it was Wu Zeitan until yeterday...
they can also start cities like settlers. only on foreign continents, though.
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