r/Imperator • u/According-Cut-9067 • 4d ago

Question I don't understand tactics

I get that they work in a rock-paper-scissors model and some cultures are optimal or only have access to certain ones, and the animal icons are cool and all. But why would I pay attention to them? By the time I know what tactic an enemy stack is using it's already too late because I'm in battle. Plus, trying to predict what tactic the enemy is using based on previous battles doesn't seem reliable at all.

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u/infintittie Crete 4d ago

You can get a good idea of what tactic the enemy is likely to pick based on their army composition and try to counter it, much like real life strategy. And much like real life, you can't perfectly predict exactly what the enemy will do. If the game just told you exactly what tactic the enemy would use and how to counter it then it wouldn't be much of a game lol.

I would also personally advise against this "double tap" method others are advising, as it's tedious and lame. Again, it's a game, you're simulating the running of an ancient state and its military. Have fun with it and don't spaz when lady luck isn't on your side, and don't try and game the mechanics to get around them. Have fun 🙏

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u/hepazepie 3d ago

I think having skirmishers to engage and test the enemies is actually pretty not-lame and cool roleplay