Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Sept 9, 2016 19:33:54 GMT
Commanders
Most countries will have two breeds of Commander - Generals and Admirals, I won't patronise you all by explaining the difference.
Underneath the details about your military might on the nation profiles, you'll see descriptions of these characters, for example:
Prince Eugene of Savoy: Commanding the Imperial Army
Like many members of the House de Savoia, Eugene wanted to gain a commission with the French army, he was refused due to concerns about his weak stature and childhood illnesses. Austria, however, never doubted his ability. The Prince is now one of the greatest Generals alive, well known for delivering victory in even the most unlikely of situations. Creative and unpredictable, he is best to be avoided. 10/10
It begins with the name of the commander, his current position of command and then as description of the character. It may be useful to familiarise yourself with these details. Knowing which General will do a particular job well, and deploying them correctly, can make the difference between a glorious triumph and a crushing defeat. Similarly, you should acquaint yourselves with the Commanders employed by your opponents and try to gauge their weak spots. Following this, in bold, is the skill level of your Commander. Needless to say, the higher the skill level, the better he is.
You can hire new commanders at a price of 20,000 per head, though their ability is decided by chance (most common would be middling ability, then the lowest ability and least likely is the highest level abilities).
Victories and Defeats
An army that has won several victories on the trot will have a higher morale and a greater resolve to continue their streak. For example, the Royal army of Sweden has won three major victories in the previous year, and will be hard to displace from its occupation of Northern Poland.
There are two sides to every coin, and armies that have suffered a defeat so great that they have been forced to withdraw from their positions will need a year out to regroup, gather its strength and restore morale. For example, see the Polish and Russian armies routed by Charles XII of Sweden. These armies will still play a part in defensive battles should they be attacked (though with inhibited effectiveness) but cannot be deployed on an offensive excursion. It is worthwhile preparing such campaigns carefully to ensure all your hard work is not undone in one decisive battle.
Most countries will have two breeds of Commander - Generals and Admirals, I won't patronise you all by explaining the difference.
Underneath the details about your military might on the nation profiles, you'll see descriptions of these characters, for example:
Prince Eugene of Savoy: Commanding the Imperial Army
Like many members of the House de Savoia, Eugene wanted to gain a commission with the French army, he was refused due to concerns about his weak stature and childhood illnesses. Austria, however, never doubted his ability. The Prince is now one of the greatest Generals alive, well known for delivering victory in even the most unlikely of situations. Creative and unpredictable, he is best to be avoided. 10/10
It begins with the name of the commander, his current position of command and then as description of the character. It may be useful to familiarise yourself with these details. Knowing which General will do a particular job well, and deploying them correctly, can make the difference between a glorious triumph and a crushing defeat. Similarly, you should acquaint yourselves with the Commanders employed by your opponents and try to gauge their weak spots. Following this, in bold, is the skill level of your Commander. Needless to say, the higher the skill level, the better he is.
You can hire new commanders at a price of 20,000 per head, though their ability is decided by chance (most common would be middling ability, then the lowest ability and least likely is the highest level abilities).
Victories and Defeats
An army that has won several victories on the trot will have a higher morale and a greater resolve to continue their streak. For example, the Royal army of Sweden has won three major victories in the previous year, and will be hard to displace from its occupation of Northern Poland.
There are two sides to every coin, and armies that have suffered a defeat so great that they have been forced to withdraw from their positions will need a year out to regroup, gather its strength and restore morale. For example, see the Polish and Russian armies routed by Charles XII of Sweden. These armies will still play a part in defensive battles should they be attacked (though with inhibited effectiveness) but cannot be deployed on an offensive excursion. It is worthwhile preparing such campaigns carefully to ensure all your hard work is not undone in one decisive battle.