It is probably no news for anyone here that the Greek are a underpowered civilization due to being essentially a one-trick pony civ. They are debateably the worse Randon Map civilization on DE( I would say on the original game the Persians were probably worst in Randon Map, but Rise of Rome, and then DE, both buffed their economy enough to the point where, they arent good, but they are not laughably bad either. ): In Deathmatches they, for what I heard, acceptable, but nothing all that special either. So, I was may thinking about some possible suggestions for buffing then! A few thoughts
-Give then Improved and Composite Bowman
-Reasoning: This was actually suggested on another thread, but I would bring it up here again to give context alongside with my other buffs suggestions. Plus, repeating myself: There is, literally, no reason whatsoever, historically or balance-wise, that the Greek shouldnt have Composite Bowman. I understand they lacking the mounted archers, as this is something the classical Greek really didnt used( In fact, cavalry in general was a rarity in their armies ), but come on guys, it is not like they were strangers to the bow!
-Give then the following economical bonuses: "Town Centers are 50% cheaper from the Bronze Age onwards" and "Fishing Ships and Trade Ships are 25% cheaper."
Reasoning: What is the simplest way to greatly improve a civilization performance on Randon Map? Give then a powerfull eco bonus. It just takes a brief look at the Shang to notice that.
"Town Centers being 50% cheaper" would make sense for the Greeks because of the several colonies they founded. As for their fishing ships and trading ships being cheaper: See, historically, Greek economy, particularly in Athens, was mostly based on naval trade. That because most Greek cities are in small, mountainous islands with very little fertile soil. So, I would like for then to have a bonus that reflects that. I get this bonus SOUNDS overpowered on paper, but if you think about it, it is actually slightly less powerfull then the Minoan bonus, and they also have a farming bonus.
-Give then Improved and Composite Bowman
-Reasoning: This was actually suggested on another thread, but I would bring it up here again to give context alongside with my other buffs suggestions. Plus, repeating myself: There is, literally, no reason whatsoever, historically or balance-wise, that the Greek shouldnt have Composite Bowman. I understand they lacking the mounted archers, as this is something the classical Greek really didnt used( In fact, cavalry in general was a rarity in their armies ), but come on guys, it is not like they were strangers to the bow!
-Give then the following economical bonuses: "Town Centers are 50% cheaper from the Bronze Age onwards" and "Fishing Ships and Trade Ships are 25% cheaper."
Reasoning: What is the simplest way to greatly improve a civilization performance on Randon Map? Give then a powerfull eco bonus. It just takes a brief look at the Shang to notice that
"Town Centers being 50% cheaper" would make sense for the Greeks because of the several colonies they founded. As for their fishing ships and trading ships being cheaper: See, historically, Greek economy, particularly in Athens, was mostly based on naval trade. That because most Greek cities are in small, mountainous islands with very little fertile soil. So, I would like for then to have a bonus that reflects that. I get this bonus SOUNDS overpowered on paper, but if you think about it, it is actually slightly less powerfull then the Minoan bonus, and they also have a farming bonus.