[2022] I have a different take on Cloaks

Originally posted by ComunistComrade

Maybe then instead of that, make them controlled by bots, but still be on your team

Originally posted by BallWave

How about being controlled by the enemy whose town you're attacking? Let them choose their attack targets at the start of their own turn. Weird but maybe works?

Originally posted by BallWave

Yes, but I'd say that's good if the goal is disruption rather than outright capturing cities (makes more sense for a revolt imo). You'd still be forced to attack your own units, just choosing targets.

Originally posted by BallWave

I mean the effect of disruption can be breaking stalemates if implemented properly without the overwhelming ability to capture cities. Many different ways to go about it. Getting a "sneaky" capture is bad design imo for many reasons, but it doesn't even have to be sneaky. AoE is very limited/non-existant for once.

But whatever, I disagree with many of the mechanics in the diplo update, and now kind of regret this game being the first where I bought anything after ~10 years of mobile gaming. These things only become seen after spending a couple hours playing, the basic design is limiting as well.