Re: HYBORIAN: Kusan

From: DANNY@library.health.ufl.edu

Date: Fri, 11 Aug 1995 00:00:00 +0000

In article <405gab$dqj@louie.udel.edu> baidins@stimpy.eecis.udel.edu (Juris Baidins) writes:
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>From: baidins@stimpy.eecis.udel.edu (Juris Baidins)
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>Subject: HYBORIAN:  Kusan
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>Got my setup and it seems surprisingly fast.  However it is a
>2 to 6 week wait for the first turn to be processed.

>Got my second choice: Kusan.  I am writing my impressions and
>questions and would like answers to the questions and to see if
>my impressions are correct.

>Initial goals seem simple: grab the three provinces required for
>achieving imperial goals.  Two do not seem to be a problem, but
>the Kusan Steppes are right next to Khitai.  So is it better to
>grab for it immediately to forestall Khitai or to wait until I
>have contact with Khitai (obviously depends on who plays Khitai,
>but what are other peoples experiences).
Yes grab the steppes it has a trade route which will help the treasury. If I
were to play Khitai and I saw that you were slow taking it I would grab it.
in the begining Khitai has Kambulja and far away goals.

>Obviously if Khitai does not cede the Kusan Steppes, Kambulja
>will have an ally (not militarily obviously, but the characters
>look as if they could damage Khitai extremely).

>If Hyrkania moves east and south, they could reach the other areas
>so it might be better to occupy the Swampy Jungles and Kusan Desert
>first ?
Hyrkania will move north in 95% of the games.

>Finally, it looks like it would be worthwhile to occupy the Jaga
>Tribes as the setup mentions a trade route going through it.
Get your imperial goals first then go after the Jaga. it has a trade route
but a none economy.

>Also, I am initially at peace with Khitai and they with me, but
>the first turn is peace years.  Does this mean the peace expires
>next turn ?

>Specifically with which country (countries) does Meru have a treaty ?
Every country it touches but Tso.

>The military looks light, missile heavy without any heavy shock power
>(no elephants, heavy cavalry, etc.).  Is an open field battle
>preferable to set piece ?  The one tough hand to hand unit
>might be better off staying in Kusan as garrison.
Most of the troops in that area are poor except Hyrkania. Use those
Diplomats to get treaties. You can fustrate players out of the game
by being able to keep them from attacking you. Khitai has heavy infantry
but it's really not that good in the steppe areas that  is all around you.

>How do the percentages work ?  If a unit maximum is listed as 1%
>of my total force and I have 30 troops does that mean I can have
>one or does it mean I cannot have any.  The Hyrkanian mercenaries
>seem like a useful addition so that some cavalry exists that can
>fight.
You get 1 for every 100 troops you have. It's like a bonus for growing
in size. By the middle of the game you might have 2 or 3 of those guys.

>First turn actions (peace turn):

>- Court spy self (unless someone has the Kusan chancellor and adjutant
>  stats).
I can get those stats for the adj and cha. if you need a spy else where.
>- Court spy Khitai
I would not worry about Khitai if you have a peace treaty on him. He has his
hands full the 1st set of war seasons. worry about expanding first.

>- Spy on one province and prepare to invade.  Meanwhile place
>  other imperial army on active footing.

>- Long life the middle age wizard.

>- Peace off anyone ?
Hyrkania as insurance. The Azweri will attack you
after the 2 peace turn if you go east. Meru will attack
you once you touch them. The eastern Deserts can send
some large armies after you if you over look them.

Dan

References

HYBORIAN: Kusan
baidins@stimpy.eecis.udel.edu (Juris Baidins)
Mon, 07 Aug 1995 00:00:00 +0000