[Freeciv-Dev] Re: Multiple veteran level system patch

[Gregory Berkolaiko <Gregory.Berkolaiko@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 12 Apr 2003, Per I. Mathisen wrote:

> On Sat, 12 Apr 2003, James wrote:
> > I still have to put the following into the the config files (so far they are
> > hard coded):
> >     - the chance of a settler increasing level whilst working
> >     - the speed of a settler depending on level
> >     - the chances for diplomat success depending on level
> >     - the chance of losing a trireme depending on level
> >
> > Which configuration files would be most suitable for these values?
> 
> I think I would put all of those configuration parameters somewhere into
> "units.ruleset".
> 
> > 2- What about an addition to the existing patches that enables caravan units
> > to create better trade routes depending on the veteran level?This could
> > follow the same sort of system as a diplomat whereas building specific city
> > improvements means that you can build caravans of higher veteran levels.
> > This could operate as follows:
> >     base veteran level = 0  (this is when you have no improvements)
> >     +1 with palace
> >     +1 with market
> >     +1 with bank
> >     +1 with stock exchange
> >     +1 with super highway
> > An elite caravan could generate more revenues than a green one.
> 
> Hmmm. I am not so sure this is a good idea, but maybe my dislike of the
> civ trade system is clouding my vision. Let's keep this separate in any
> case. Don't put it into this patch.

I like the caravan idea much more than the trireme one.  Trireme is quite
ridiculous, it's much easier to wait for caravels than waste tons of
triremes before they become veteran.

But keeping caravan options separate is good.  Maybe even split the patch 
into battle units, then spies, then settler etc.  And make sure to feed 
the patches through RT.

G.