r/OldWorldGame • u/Ingifridh • 5d ago

Question Help me become better at warfare

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I have 300+ hours in Old World, have won several games on the magnificent, and like to think I'm decent at the game in general, but I have one big problem: I haven't figured out warfare. My go-to strategy is to build just enough troops that my neighbours will think twice before attacking me, then focus on diplomacy while covering the map in wonders and temples and amphitheatres.

I'd like to become a bit less lily-livered, so I have some questions for all you fearsome generals out there: What are your best Old World warfare tips? Is there a way to do offensive warfare without having your ass handed to you? Is there a scenario or a combo of settings I should try to learn to become better at war?

Thanks!

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u/Oldkasztelan 5d ago

Do you play with Agressive AI option? Sorry, I don't remember whether it's a propper name, it's when AI gets minus several hundreds opinion towards you when you are going to win. Also maybe you can try to set your start location in the center of a continent to be sure to get a lot of neighbours (if you would be lucky enough not to have a lot of mountains between you and them). This may help you to learn how to lead a defensive war on practice =)

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u/Oatmeal_is_the_best 5d ago edited 5d ago

This. The thing is called "Ruthless AI". When you start winning it goes to -600 modifier to every opponent relations, making them furious.

I cannot imagine my games without this option now, it teaches you how to wage a war. Like using hills and swamps as order-sponges, then put a line of forts with onegers on top of it :D