Buddy/Ignore List
02-25-2015, 07:55 PM
Okay, I'll have a go with the WE. Broken into sections:
Magic - the WE starts with only 3 adepts. At least one of these should be a power 1 at the start. The highest guaranteed level is 4 - I'd suggest that this should be 5. Magic research is fine at 9k and in fact, would be more appropriate at 9.5, 10 or even 10.5 considering it's clearly not any kind of magic kingdom.
Military. This is a huge problem. Something is way wrong with the troops - I was loosing ridiculous amounts of soldiers in my fights with the EL - I've never seen numbers like this. The starting number of brigades is quite all right and while the leaders are low (fair enough - the best probably went with the Paladins when they split, the traitors), this doesn't do any good if the troops themselves are so crappy. And at 3k food and 3k gold each, they are extremely expensive. This is the biggest problem with this kingdom.
Economic. The WE starts with 25k food and 30k gold. In it's original incarnation, WE started out owning Meridon, so this wasn't an issue. Combined with the high cost of the military, this is a real problem. More food and gold is needed for this position at the start.
Political. WE starts at 16.0 influence. While the WE should start with the highest influence on the board, this is just too high. I'd put it at 15.0 or 14.5. He's got a full court, but also 2 ambassadors and 2 envoys. Envoys are really almost a liability these days - since they double as 'court jester' and cost influence when they die (something that should be scrapped, IMHO - they are already targets for budding assassins and this just makes them more hunted). I would say keep the 2 ambassadors, but turn on of the envoys into a Gov. The WE should be the strongest political power on the board. Regional reactions are fairly good for the WE and I don't see the need to change them.
Agents. WE starts with 2, 1 and 1. That's pretty bad - I'd like to see the 2 become a 3, especially with no HPs in the early game. That gives them a chance to start 976ing on turn 2. The max training level; 12, is quite adequate.
Seapower. All good here. 3 in Mystery and 1 in Foreboding - level 12. No need for changes.
Other. Not sure how Natural Enemies will be handled going forward, but the WE and the WI should be natural enemies. The WE lead the grand alliance against the WI that nearly destroyed him before. It's a better fit for the narrative.
The WE should also get a couple of special things like all the other kingdoms. I've not put much thought into this, but here are a couple ideas.
1. If the WE is on the HC and there is a tie bid for an issue, the WE's issue should win because, hey, he's the WE! And carries 'great influence' still. Granted this won't come up very much, but it's something and it seems to fit the position.
2. WE emmies preforming 310 should get a good bonus. The common people will remember who saved Alamaze - it's sung about in every tavern. You'd think twice if a WE politician was telling you to hold the line.
3. WE politicians should get a bonus when trying to leave a city under siege and only a 35% of getting caught in a fall. There is always somebody who remembers the glory of the WE kingdom who will go the extra mile to help them get away.
Anyway, that's my thoughts so far.
Magic - the WE starts with only 3 adepts. At least one of these should be a power 1 at the start. The highest guaranteed level is 4 - I'd suggest that this should be 5. Magic research is fine at 9k and in fact, would be more appropriate at 9.5, 10 or even 10.5 considering it's clearly not any kind of magic kingdom.
Military. This is a huge problem. Something is way wrong with the troops - I was loosing ridiculous amounts of soldiers in my fights with the EL - I've never seen numbers like this. The starting number of brigades is quite all right and while the leaders are low (fair enough - the best probably went with the Paladins when they split, the traitors), this doesn't do any good if the troops themselves are so crappy. And at 3k food and 3k gold each, they are extremely expensive. This is the biggest problem with this kingdom.
Economic. The WE starts with 25k food and 30k gold. In it's original incarnation, WE started out owning Meridon, so this wasn't an issue. Combined with the high cost of the military, this is a real problem. More food and gold is needed for this position at the start.
Political. WE starts at 16.0 influence. While the WE should start with the highest influence on the board, this is just too high. I'd put it at 15.0 or 14.5. He's got a full court, but also 2 ambassadors and 2 envoys. Envoys are really almost a liability these days - since they double as 'court jester' and cost influence when they die (something that should be scrapped, IMHO - they are already targets for budding assassins and this just makes them more hunted). I would say keep the 2 ambassadors, but turn on of the envoys into a Gov. The WE should be the strongest political power on the board. Regional reactions are fairly good for the WE and I don't see the need to change them.
Agents. WE starts with 2, 1 and 1. That's pretty bad - I'd like to see the 2 become a 3, especially with no HPs in the early game. That gives them a chance to start 976ing on turn 2. The max training level; 12, is quite adequate.
Seapower. All good here. 3 in Mystery and 1 in Foreboding - level 12. No need for changes.
Other. Not sure how Natural Enemies will be handled going forward, but the WE and the WI should be natural enemies. The WE lead the grand alliance against the WI that nearly destroyed him before. It's a better fit for the narrative.
The WE should also get a couple of special things like all the other kingdoms. I've not put much thought into this, but here are a couple ideas.
1. If the WE is on the HC and there is a tie bid for an issue, the WE's issue should win because, hey, he's the WE! And carries 'great influence' still. Granted this won't come up very much, but it's something and it seems to fit the position.
2. WE emmies preforming 310 should get a good bonus. The common people will remember who saved Alamaze - it's sung about in every tavern. You'd think twice if a WE politician was telling you to hold the line.
3. WE politicians should get a bonus when trying to leave a city under siege and only a 35% of getting caught in a fall. There is always somebody who remembers the glory of the WE kingdom who will go the extra mile to help them get away.
Anyway, that's my thoughts so far.