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What if it is limited to a unit ability or a move type? Some units can weave around battle, thus negating ZOC. Perhaps others can edge their way infront of an ally, pushing the ally back into their former position? I couldn't imagine mounted units doing this, but put two skilled fighters in JW's set...

The problem with that is, you are wrong when saying that the engine could handle "so much more". The engine is already much slower than it was in previous versions because of new features added to WML. Sorry, I shouldn't type and run to a meeting. I meant to say that a new, "version ...

Wesnoth, as it heads into 1.2, it getting to a pretty stable and balenced position. It seems like some people are very resistance to anything that might change that status quo in the least. (As seen by "OMG that would completely destroy the game" comments.) A lot of ideas that come up, whi...

Would it be eaiser, for balance and implementation reasons, to limit the mercenary unit(s) recruitment to a specific keep/village/map feature? It solves the "no actions for inactive players" problem. If you don't protect the merc camp, you can expect the units to be bribed away from you. B...

turin wrote:

Zhukov wrote: Why?

Because it is relevant. If the race name is not part of the unit name, we don't have to worry about whether "Elvish Archer" means an archer who is an elf, or an archer who has elvish tendencies, or what.

And don't forget any possible Elvish Impersonators...

As an alternate idea: it could be handled exactly as it is now only Wesnoth tells you what the traits of the available unit are before you buy it . The name and traits of the available unit would be randomised each turn (so if you're not happy with the available unit, you can wait and hope it's bet...

I know I haven't posted here, but I have been playing for a little while. I think it also depends on a persons playstyle. I could see a great benefit in having the ability to do a little planning ahead on my recruiting based on traits. Or, even better, being able to pick from a small (like 3) list o...