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Reply to Keep up the hard work, this game is improving in War of Magic Elemental Forums

[quote quoting="post"] I know there's a lot of (legitimate) complaints on the forum regarding Elemental and in typical intarwebz fashion, it's usually expressed in the most crass and melodramatic fashion possible. I'm a player who was disappointed by numerous things about Elemental's release and put the game on hold after 1.06. I've told myself that I was going to wait until 1.1 before giving the game a go again, but after seeing the 1.09 patch I decided what the

Reply to First Impressions and questions (Razing Cities) in War of Magic Elemental Forums

over 100?? what turn on you on? how much crashing are experiencing at that level? Difficulty? I just dumped a 49 city 512 turn game because mathematically it was only a matter of time for me to win and the game would crash every 10-15 turns or so. You don't manage all those cities hands on do you? I have found that around 40 cities with all the requisite resources you are sitting well enough to use a good percentage of cities for continuity/teleport hub as you mentioned. 100? wow. how many ho

Reply to Game of Thrones in Life, the Universe and Everything Elemental Forums

Sounds great. I thought HBO did a fantastic job with Rome, so if anybody is going to d it, it should HBO. I checked out the sight for GOT--it does look amazing.

Game of Thrones in Life, the Universe and Everything Elemental Forums

Okay, so I was debating between watching HBO's new series "Boardwalk Empire" & playing a few rounds of Elemental. I figured first one then the other. I start watching "BE" and see a trailer that says "winter's coming" and then the title "Game of Thrones" flashes across the screen. Holy crap! I guess I've been out of the loop! I purchased a Feast for Crows when it came out but have held off reading it simply because Martin always leaves me wanting more but has slowed down considerably afte

Reply to Enthusiasm disappeared? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

[e digicons]:D[/e] I agree--nice apology but that comment did illicit a chuckle--harsh though it was.

Reply to Razing Cities in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Well, I don't think that they are completely worthless. I find them useful when playing Empire. Ilyan Orekeepers have a ogre camp which will allow you to produce them--a nice addition to your armies. Cities also keep your territory contiguous which helps with movement/trade route, and some times they have a shard in there territory, which in most cases makes it a keeper.

Reply to What do Crystal Crags do? in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Make crystal a top priority. There are alot advanced units for which crystal is a prerequisite. Find & mine asap.

Reply to A little bit about me (for what it's worth) in War of Magic Elemental Forums

One thing I loved about GalCiv was the developers notes in the instruction manual. I remember the first time I read some Sid Meier's on Civ. It impressed me that the creator would share his thoughts with other gamers this way. I also remember reading Brad Wardell's comments for Galciv. I was blown away that the games were constantly updated--AND at no charge. My loyalty was sealed at that point. When I heard Elemental was coming out I bought it on the release date without hesitation (wife wou

Reply to Elementium in War of Magic Elemental Forums

My question is how do you get more of it? I rarely seem to get enough to make decent use of it. I guess that's why it's rare?

Reply to I am rich! in WOM Support Elemental Forums

Great. Now I have to play a little more.... [e digicons]:grin:[/e]

Reply to My first advanced sandbox game in War of Magic Elemental Forums

[quote who="DKL" reply="1" id="2791941"] My capital managed to have two gold mines Did you research additional gold mines from adventure branch? These are kind of 'must have'. My capitals usually generate far above 100g/turn. I wonder if i should actually start destroying all my cities except for those with gold mines?? Why should you? Most of buildings don't have maintenance, and ones which do are % bonuses for cities with according resource nodes. Sure you sh

Reply to Mana Regeneration. Help!!!!!!!!!! in War of Magic Stardock Forums

There is a potion you can get when accept a quest that regens mana. I tend to use offspring to run offensive armies because they regen mana during tactical battles. This especially works well if you have selected intimidation for your Sov. Enemies panic, lose turn, and offspring can regen to full mana.

Reply to spells in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Yeah, I tried that. I'm not sure what difference it makes. I only noticed one spell that took 60+ turns. I have a pretty balanced city specialization s most spells are easily attained. The numbers go up as I get around level 11 for spells.

Reply to spells in War of Magic Elemental Forums

thanks. I was just looking for a way to significantly reduce the #of turns required to attain a spell.

spells in War of Magic Elemental Forums

there are times when spells are easy to attain and other times not. For example, Pariden's Return took 67 turns to get. Level 11 spells & above appear to take 30+ turns. What is the most effective way to reduce this time? City specialization? More Lore producing buildings?

Reply to Forge Quest in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I'll give that a shot.

Forge Quest in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I got all the pieces to the forge. What brings up the palace so I can reassemble?

Reply to What do you play while waiting for 1.1? in Life, the Universe and Everything Elemental Forums

Borderlands is a good diversion--not so much down time; that is, until Fallout Vegas comes.

Reply to panic in War of Magic Elemental Forums

So panic is NOT a spell, correct?

Reply to panic in War of Magic Elemental Forums

Ouch. Sounds grim:/ me & my progeny---grrrreeeeaat. Live and learn! [e digicons]:(O[/e] Thanks for the tip though. It helps; i appreciate it.

economy in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I have multiple gold mines/48 gilder per turn. I am playing Empire and have access to 1 each of all shrines, scion temples, darling camps, uberroth kennel, and demon gate. The cost just to BUILD these is 1200 gilder. It doesn't make sense to build these as single units with the exception of the demon. a squad of 3 scions will run 600 gilder. idk. seems like serious bank. I am @turn 200. Sound about right? I currently have about 300 gilder. It looks like I have about 50 more turns to field a s

economy in War of Magic Elemental Forums

I have multiple gold mines/48 gilder per turn. I am playing Empire and have access to 1 each of all shrines, scion temples, darling camps, uberroth kennel, and demon gate. The cost just to BUILD these is 1200 gilder. It doesn't make sense to build these as single units with the exception of the demon. a squad of 3 scions will run 600 gilder. idk. seems like serious bank. I am @turn 200. Sound about right? I currently have about 300 gilder. It looks like I have about 50 more turns to field a s

Reply to panic in War of Magic Elemental Forums

So then when I had no weaknesses and what I thought was a kick ass army (4 cats 3 spellcasters, 2 giants, squad of scions) the huge panic attack I experienced was due to morale? I was just facing an opponent with high intimidation? Is there any way to determine what you potentially face before battle? Sometimes I think I got it locked but then find out I'm out gunned.

Reply to panic in War of Magic Elemental Forums

[quote who="Kalin" reply="1" id="2783637"]Nope. Panic is what happens when your morale is too low. You need a bigger army or get natural leader trait. Using intimidating, I panic a lot of my enemies late games, never let it happen to me though. Edit: Did you take cruelty by any chance?[/quote] So how should I compensate now that I am @ turn 180? Bigger army?

Reply to panic in War of Magic Elemental Forums

=) yeah, I thought that might be the case. Thanks for the clarification. I was trying to adjust for my lack of organization. What do you recommend as a good solid beginning sov?