Re: MEPBM: threaten and double agent q

From: Rick Fletcher <rfletche@dnaent.com>

Date: Wed, 30 Jul 1997 00:00:00 +0000

Adam Waters wrote:
>
> Hi MEPBM fans,
>
>         I'm wondering about a couple technical points.
>
>         Has anybody ever worked up a matrix of threaten percentages?
>         Comparing the various factors, primarilly commander rank,
>         and number of troops, vs popcen size, forts, and loyalty?
>

I can't give you exacts but I can tell you that the book is somewhat
wrong. A good commander with 1-2K troops has a good chance to threaten a
undefended town. I've threatened a MT/T with 1200 and a 70+ commander.

>         Short of that, compiling anecdotal information would give
>         a rough idea of the odds...
>
>
>         Also, I have a similar curiosity about double agenting. It
>         seems a fairly underused defense vs agent assault with
>         big potential gains since the 500 emmy orders come before
>         the 600 agent orders. For example, how good of an emmy do
>         I need to be successful vs a 60pt enemy agent who's nation
>         hates mine.

Very true. Double is underrated. I would say emis-x needs to be around
equal or a bit better for a decent chance.

>
>         Also, will an enemy army commander commander/agent who is my
>         double agent accept an order to assault my popcen or will
>         he disobey it?

My guess is the multiclass character will still perform command/mage
orders without influence but any/all agent or emis orders he'll try to
fail.

>
> Any experiences with this would be cool to hear about.

Hope this helps.

Rick...

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Rick Fletcher
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References

MEPBM: threaten and double agent q
swater@esd.sgi.com (Adam Waters)
Tue, 29 Jul 1997 00:00:00 +0000

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MEPBM: threaten and double agent q
swater@esd.sgi.com (Adam Waters)
Tue, 29 Jul 1997 00:00:00 +0000