Beginner Questions

dirtywick · #1 October 25th, 2006, 12:05 AM

I have a question about blood slaves:

Since they show up in battle as units, can they be killed by sorcery spells that target units in the map, like Fires From Afar or Wrath of God? That might be interesting if they could.

Valandil · #2 October 25th, 2006, 12:17 AM

I don't think so.

solops · #3 October 26th, 2006, 10:42 AM

In the game startup I select the option that allows "Renaming." What exactly does this allow me to rename and where is it done. I have been unable to find a way to rename cities or mages/priests.

Gandalf Parker · #4 October 26th, 2006, 10:47 AM

when you are viewing a commanders personal info, hit r (if I remember right)

solops · #5 October 26th, 2006, 10:58 AM

Thanks much. Maybe with terrific names my guys can win some battles....

hoo · #6 October 26th, 2006, 02:45 PM

Tactics question:

Should you sacrifice troops in order to build a 2nd temple early in the game? Seems like building an early second temple gives you an extra check and more dominion spread but at the sacrifice at province expansion.

Is the dominion spread worth it?

Gandalf Parker · #7 October 26th, 2006, 02:53 PM

Hmmm everything has its pros and cons, but generally Id say.. its not worth it that soon.

I would at LEAST make sure that you have taken all of the provinces connected to your castle (press the 8 key to help you tell). And usually I would go another loop or so before I start thinking about another temple. By then I tend to find someplace that needs a temple. Someplace I can recruit special units if I have a temple there.

Of course, if undead armies at approaching fast then toss out everything I said.